CHALKWELL HALL JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

18th June 2021

This week has flown by as we gallop through the second half of the summer term, with much going on and even more coming up!

Firstly we have to say a fond farewell to Mr. Gardener, our amazing ICT technician of 4 years who began his journey as an apprentice and now leaves us on an exciting journey in the world of automotive design. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your service and support and we wish you the very best of luck in your new career and future.

The summer Reading Challenge will be taking place in libraries once again and the theme this year is Wild World Heroes. It will be taking place 17th July – 28th August for children aged 4 -12 years old. Children are challenged to read 6 books, collect stickers along the way and get a certificate and medal on completion. There is also an Early Years Challenge, where children under 4 can earn a large medal and sticker. Families can sign up in any Southend Borough Library and pick up a goody bag. Children need to read 6 books during the school holiday. We’re asking parents to award a sticker when each book is read. Each time children collect a sticker they help to improve the environment in the fictional town of Wilderville by putting their transformational sticker on the fold-out map. After reading 6 books, children can collect a certificate and medal from the library. They will also be included in a prize draw to win Adventure Island wristbands in September. If children want to talk about their books, families can book a slot at their local library during August. Children can also write a review or draw a picture and send them to [email protected] or go on Southend Libraries’ social media website.

One of the positives to come out of the road traffic accident which occurred on Tuesday 8th June, is that one of our Year 6 pupils took it upon herself to start a petition to improve the road safety around our school site. She has almost 400 signatures from parents and children. It is gestures like this where children show how kind, thoughtful and determined they are which fills me with pride and what an honour it is to work with so many great individuals. This petition will be presented to members of the Highways Department and Southend Borough Council when they come to assess what changes or alterations can be made around the CHJS site. Well done to those Year 5 children who submitted and ordered their published poetry in the ‘Young Writers’ competition. They received their copies of the book today and the school has been given a copy for our Library. Awesome effort from a talent bunch of children! Well done!

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER Did you know that we work in collaboration with a group of local schools, we call our Engagement Group? Along with Chalkwell Infants, Leigh North Street, Earls Hall and West Leigh Infants we have made a commitment to work with, and learn from, one another. The Engagement group has been in existence for a number of years now, but momentum has slowed a little lately, due to other distractions! Next year it is all systems go again, the Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers from all schools are meeting in July to plan the year ahead.

**NEW REVISED DINNER MENU ALERT** From week beginning 21st June, we will be WEEK 1 of the new Summer Dinner Menu.

Dear Parents/Carers, Unfortunately, we have been experiencing some delays with our school food providers and we think this may continue for several weeks yet. It appears the majority of the hospitality industry is bulk buying (similar to the toilet roll situation when COVID first became evident), which in turn, is affecting others. Due to lack of space/storage and in an effort not to add to food shortages, we are unable to stockpile food items. So for Chalkwell Schools, this means where orders are not received in time, food items from our menu will be replaced with a similar alternative. Where the delivery schedule allows, we will of course communicate this with you as far in advance as possible. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

If you have any comments or questions about the school menu, please email the Infant School Office Manager, Kerrie Lawton, [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support.

Mr Hanshaw, Acting Head Teacher Attendance matters Our overall attendance so far this term is 97%.

Hop Hop Hurray- your leveret trail is LIVE!!

The long awaited ‘Hares about Town’ art project is now underway!

For more information, head over to the Hares about Town facebook page to see the full video.

Please see below a list of venues for all of the leverets.

A bit like Pokemon, you’ve got to catch them all!

Beecroft Art Gallery Southend High School For Girls. Southend High School For Boys. Southchurch High. Grove Wood Primary School . Eastwood Primary School Southend Central Museum and Planetarium . Havens Hospice. St Nicholas School Southchurch Hall Thorpe Hall School. Project 49. Blenheim Primary School. The Priory Richmond Avenue Primary & Nursery School. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. Barling Magna Primary Academy. St Helens Catholic Primary School. Southend Area Home Educators. Lancaster School. Darlinghurst Academy The Forum Milton Hall School. Westcliff High School for Boys. Westcliff High School Girls. Bournes Green Infant School. Hamstel Infants School. Bournes Green Junior School. Southend Virtual School. Hamstel Junior School Southend Pier Prince Avenue Academy. Barons Court Primary. Sacred Heart Primary School. The Westborough School. Down Hall Primary School. Greenways Primary School The Royals Shopping Centre Great Wakering Primary Academy, The Royals Shopping Centre Little Royalty. Jotmans Primary School. Greensward Academy. Friars Primary School and Nursery. Alleyn Court Preparatory School. West Leigh Junior School. West Leigh Infant School. St Vincents Centre

The Victoria Shopping Centre

Chalkwell Hall Infant and Junior School. The St Christopher School. Rayleigh Primary School. Girlguiding Essex South East. Leigh North Street Primary School. William Read Primary School & Nursery

There will also be a surprise one at Leigh Train Station!

Leveret Trail goes live - 14th June 2021- 12th September 2021

Hares About Town goes live - 1st July-12th September 2021

Farewell Weekend - 24th-26th September 2021

PTA NEWSa

WE NEED YOU! PLEASE VOLUNTEER & JOIN US SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN. WE NEED A NEW TREASURER AND WITHOUT ONE, THE PTA WILL HAVE TO STOP! WE HAVE RAISED OVER £100,000 OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS AND PROVIDED SO MUCH FUN FOR THE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES & THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE JOIN US SO WE CAN CONTINUE!

TREASURER NEEDED - WE NEED YOU! Our current Treasurer will sadly be stepping down in July. For the PTA to continue, we need a new Treasurer to start in September 2021. You do not need to be an accountant to do this role and it is not a full time job! A full handover and support will be provided.  Basic book keeping skills and good with excel  Preparing floats for events and banking cash  Approving payments & providing financial report nice a year

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email [email protected]

Please volunteer so the PTA can continue to raise funds to further support our children whilst having fun events along the way for everyone to enjoy!

SCHOOL LOTTERY Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and bought tickets, together we have already raised over £480! Simply visit https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/chalkwell-hall-infant-and-junior-schools and buy your tickets! Don’t forget to share with family & friends, as everyone is welcome to join and support our school!

 £25,000 jackpot each week - match all 6 numbers to win!  Tickets cost £1 per week.  A guaranteed cash winner from our school community every week!

Please remember, to be entered into the weekly draw you must register and buy tickets.

Please note the 500 Club will close at the end of this school year, with the last draw being July.