<p> WICKFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL Market Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0AG Tel: 01268 733071 Fax: 01268 570214 wickfordjuniorschool.uk Headteacher – Mr T. Flitman</p><p>20th October 2017</p><p>Newsletter 661</p><p>Dear Parent/Guardian,</p><p>Half term – Children return back Monday 30 th October</p><p>Football Competition Huge congratulations to our Year 5 football team who represented us at the football finals on Tuesday. Despite the fact that they were younger than the other teams they played incredibly well and made me extremely proud. The members of staff from the other schools even said that they would not have realised that they were year 5's, including a year 4, as they played so well, and a special mention was made from the PE staff at William de Ferrers about how impressed he was with how our team played. Well done to the following boys: Joe Penny (5F), Max Wishart (5F), Callum Bailey (5W), Sid Stevens (5W), Jack Marsh (5F), Jake Lear (5W), Louis Edmunds (5W), Curtis Ireland (5W) and Joe Harrington (4W). Report by Mrs Robbins. Parking – Medical Centre (Market Avenue) We had a telephone call today from the medical centre. Parents are parking in their car park resulting in doctors not being able to park to get into surgery on time to attend their appointments. The staff, trying to get into work, had no choice but to block parents in, go into work, and then be interrupted – during appointments – for the parents to get out. To top it all the parents, who clearly show nothing but disregard to anyone else, were rude to them! We apologised to the centre for this but frankly I am staggered that anyone would prevent a doctor from getting into their workplace! Parking Survey Parking surveys were sent home this week. Year 6’s will be given their surveys when we return after half term. Please complete your form and return it by Friday 3rd November, thank you. Swimming – Year 3 & 4 Swimming starts for Years 3 & 4 when we return. If you have not made a payment yet fees are £15.40. Please remember swimming kits for Tuesday 31st October. Children who are asthmatic must take their inhalers with them so please make sure your child has one with them. New Winter Menu Reminder: We have a new menu after half term. This will be on the school website by the time we return. We are starting with Week 2. Poppies We will be selling poppies from Monday 30th October. These will be available, near the tuck shop, at break times. Letters/Events (Please see the school website for further information) Parent Evenings – 31st October and 2nd November. Year 4 Anglo-Saxon Day – Wednesday 1st November Year 3 Keep on Reading – Please return your books by Tuesday 6th November. Year 5 Greek Day – Thursday 23rd November 2017</p><p>Working For Everyone Clubs The following clubs are cancelled due to Parents Evening: Film Club - Tuesday 31st October, Running Club - Tuesday 31st October and Gardening Club - Thursday 2nd November. JW Tennis Camp (at John Burrows): For more information please contact 07702 839337 or email [email protected] Parent Lunches Please arrive at reception by 12.10pm. Both parents and children are to order dinners. We cannot accept any late orders as the parents lunches have to be ordered in advance. 3W – Thursday 9th November – We can no longer take any more orders. 3F – Thursday 16th November – Payments and orders must be in by Thursday 2nd November. Assemblies Assemblies start at 9.00 a.m. and last around half an hour, including time for a cup of tea or coffee. 5F – 3rd November 4E – 10th November 4F – 24th November 4W – 8th December Dinner Statements Year 5 dinner statements, for any debit/credit for dinners, have been sent out today. Emblem Uniform Shop – Annual closure Please note that the store will be closed for staff holidays from Wednesday 18th October to Monday 30th October inclusive, re-opening on Tuesday 31st October 2017. Email contact will be very limited during this time. Headteachers Award This week’s award was given to Alex Wrightson (5W) for his good manners. Well done Alex. Achievements Congratulations to: Brandon Moore (4E) was awarded Man of The Match last Sunday. </p><p>Have a fun-filled and enjoyable half term!</p><p>Mr. T. Flitman Headteacher</p><p>Working For Everyone</p>