Greetings from Horndean Junior School - December 15th 2010
The school website address is www.horndean-jun.hants.sch.uk
Farewell too…..It is with great sadness that So much has happened this term. These
this term we say goodbye to two very special are just a few of the events which have taken
people. place.
Firstly, it is with mixed emotion that we say Harvest Donation On behalf of Two Saints
farewell to Mrs Cox who is retiring after eighteen Hostel, we thank you for the donations of food
years of service to the school. Although we are which you so generously gave the children to bring
pleased that she can now spend more time with her into school. Catherington Infants also combined
family, we will miss her gentle ways at the front their donations with ours. This food will help
office. We cannot begin to thank her for all the residents to progress on into independent living.
wonderful contributions she has made to Horndean Thank you for your continued support.
Junior School from her publication of the
‘Newswire’, makeup for the musicals, delivering to
Poppy Day Appeal The school
the pupils forgotten lunches and PE kits let alone all
generously supported the Royal British
the office work and millions of other things she
Legion Poppy Appeal. HJS collected
does. What are we going to do without her? Please
£69.58. The total amount for this district, to
do take time to read her farewell letter at the end
date, is £20,174.08.
of the ‘Newswire’.
Secondly, we said goodbye to Mrs Vanessa Cooper, Book Fair A tremendous thank you to everyone
who has been promoted to Catering Manager at for supporting our school book fair which raised
Purbrook Park School. Mrs Cooper had been in £366.88. This has resulted in a £220 commission
charge of the school’s kitchen for eight years. The which will enable the school to acquire many free
meals that she produced were outstanding, and the books for the library. Further thanks to those of
fact that so many children stayed for lunch was a you who have kindly donated good quality books and
testament to her cooking. We shall miss her magazines for the school library, reading schemes
greatly. and class libraries. These have all been greatly
appreciated by the children. If you have any
We shall also be saying goodbye to Mrs Jo Jackson unwanted books, we would welcome all donations.
in her role as lunchtime supervisor but Mrs Jackson
will still lead the Breakfast Club as well as remain a Year 4 Grass Roots – The children from Year
teaching assistant. We would all like to thank Mrs 4 would like to say a big thank you to parents and
Jackson for helping to run smooth lunchtimes. children who helped them to raise money for the
Grassroots charity. The events were very well
And welcome to…. We welcome to the staff supported and all classes succeeded in raising over
Miss Julie Rundle as Year 6 Leader and to Mrs the £42 class targets. The total raised from the
Nikki Anderson who will replacing Mrs Cox as year group was £261.63.
Administrative Assistant. We hope that both
members of staff will enjoy being part of the
Horndean Junior School Team.
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Year 6 Netball News from Mrs Garden Tokens from Morrisons Many
Prosser Just before half-term the Year thanks for the huge number of tokens sent in. We
6 Netball team took part in the final stages have ordered some compost for the grounds.
of the netball league. Firstly, we played
Riders Junior School in the semi-final which we
won with an amazing score of 17-0. Following this, Christmas News
we were through to the final where we had to play
our usual rivals, St Johns, Rowlands Castle. It was
A Big Thank You to Keydell Nurseries We
an extremely hard-fought game with some
would like to say a huge thank you to
fantastic defending and we won the match 3-1,
Keydell Nurseries for their donation of a
adding a new trophy to our collection. During the
Christmas tree to the school. For a
league matches we scored 82 goals and conceded
number of years the nursery has made
just 3. In mid-November, we entered two teams
the donation and we are very grateful.
into the Year 6 tournament. The A Team won all
Thank you, Keydell. The staff and children would
their pool matches and finished top of their group.
also like to say a very big thank you to Mrs Cox for
The B team lost just one game and were 2nd, which
buying the beautiful Christmas tree decorations.
resulted in a semi-final between our two teams.
They will be a wonderful reminder of her.
Despite a valiant effort by the B Team, and some
excellent defending, particularly by Alfie Taylor
Christmas Shopping Day - This event was co-
and Bonita Ebbage, the A Team won 3-1. The B’s
ordinated by Sue Allen who worked tirelessly along
then played a 3rd/4th place play-off which they
with her helpers to make this event the success it
won, to finish overall 3rd. The A Team again had to
was. A huge thank you to everyone involved and to
play St Johns, Rowlands Castle in the final. On
the people who attended the workshops. The PTA
this occasion, however, we could not match them
has one more event before it hangs up its stocking
and lost 2-0, coming away with silver medals. Well
for Christmas - the panto, ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’, at
done to all those who participated. A team –
the Kings on Saturday 18th December, to get us all
Sophie Mundell, Hannah Munden, Jasmine Taylor,
in the Christmas mood.
Elizabeth Hedley, Jack Middleton, Adam Chant
(league only) and Callum Mihell (League only). B
Christmas Carols at Morrison’s - Mrs Bundy took a
Team – Alfie Taylor, Alexis Wilkinson, Phoebe Cole,
group of children to sing carols at Morrison’s on
Lucy Webb, Beth Devine and Bonita Ebbage. The
Tuesday 7th December.
Year 5 tournament was unfortunately postponed
due to the bad weather, but the children have
Friday 17th December 2010 (last day of term).
continued to train and the matches are due to be
Please note the school will be closing at
rescheduled for after Christmas.
11.45am on Friday 17th December for the
Christmas holiday. Children entitled to a
Day Closure Please note that on ‘Dates for the free school meal will be able to collect a
Diary’ the Tuesday 18th January has been set aside packed lunch to take home, if required. Dinner
for staff training. The school will be closed to tickets have been issued for next half-term. Any
pupils. dinners required must be ordered on Monday
mornings. Please do not destroy these tickets, as
School Website is a useful means of keeping your child may need them at some point.
up to date with information to parents from school.
www.horndean-jun.hants.sch.uk Anti-Bullying Week - Here are a few comments
written by our children regarding their recent
study of IT Security. “People get bullied all the
Security We would be very grateful if parents
time. Sometimes it’s on the computer or even on
could enter the school via the school’s reception.
the DS. We learnt about cyber bullying in school.
We are trying to ensure that all visitors are known
We watched 2 DVDs about cyber bullying; you can
to the office staff. Some children are being too
watch them at http://news.bbnews/hi/newsid
considerate and opening classroom doors for adults
8495700/8495786.stm.
who they think are parents. We are trying to
educate the children that although they are being
In class we made little characters to represent us,
courteous it is not a very safe practice for obvious
they had speech bubbles saying what we liked
reasons. Please help us to keep the children safe by
about the internet and what we wish for the
making yourself known at the front desk. Thank
future. Here’s an example: - I like the internet
you.
by playing games and speaking to my friends, also
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listening to music. My wish for the future is that lying about who they are, and information you find
on computers we have no viruses and keep safe on on the internet may not be reliable. Tell is tell
the internet.” (Writen by Lana Hanlon). your parent or carer if someone or something
makes you feel uncomfortable. Find out more at
“Cyber bullying – Stand up, Speak out, Take Thinkuknow.co.uk.”
Action – Cyber bullying happens mostly on
electronics such as computers, mobiles phones and Please Note: - Staff will be unable to supervise
online on your game consoles. It is quite rare to children after 11.45 am on 17 th December.
get cyber bullied but it could happen to anyone.
We use a special word called ‘Smart’ which stands Recycle Your Christmas Cards – We would be
for Safe, Meeting, Accepting, Reliable and Tell. delighted to receive any cards you don’t’ need
Safe stands for keeping safe and being careful after Christmas as they can be used again for
not to give out personal information. Meeting is charity. Please place them in the box in
meeting someone you have only been in touch with Reception.
online can be dangerous. Accepting is accepting
emails, IM messages or opening files, pictures or
texts from people you don’t know or trust can led
to problems. Reliable is someone online may be
Farewell from Mrs Cox
Dear Parents, Staff, Governors, PTA and Friends, past and present,
It is with regret and some trepidation, that I write this final message to you all.
As I cast my mind back over the past eighteen years, I remember what a huge change it was for
me to work in a school, (and how busy I was) because, you see, my previous job was as a
secretary, working for a large electronic company called Plessey, where we were involved in
building a battlefield radio system for the Australian Army! I recall the day at Southleigh Park
House, when a helicopter landed on our large lawn, carrying some VIPs, a Brigadier and a Colonel,
from Australia, on a visit to the site.
I was reminded of this visit a few years later when the school celebrated its 50 th Anniversary
with the arrival of a very swish-looking helicopter, which hovered over the school playground to
take an aerial photograph of the children and staff who had joined hands across the playground
to spell out the message ‘Happy Birthday, HJS’. The pilot was looking for this pre-arranged
message in ‘words’ and was most impressed that we had spelt it out in musical notes, thanks to
Mrs Bundy’s expertise!! I will always remember the wonderful musicals we performed in the
school hall, where my knowledge of stage make-up came into use and with my teams of willing
helpers, we transformed the children into character, using beards, wigs moustaches, etc. In
later years, we took the musical productions to the atmospheric Kings Theatre – an experience
your children will always remember. I have known four headteachers during my time at HJS;
Maurice Le Blanc, (when my own three children were pupils), Barry Scott, Kerry Barnes (a great
teller of stories in assemblies) and Kate Utting (who works many long hours for the school). Each
headteacher has worked hard to give your children a good education; all have contributed to the
success of the school. I leave in the knowledge that this good work will continue. I will miss
everyone I have met over the years and wish to say a special thanks to the wonderful Admin
Team, who seem able to cope with any situation that comes their way. All the best to my
successor, Mrs Anderson, who I know will look after you all.
Good luck, Horndean Junior School and a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year to
everyone.
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Dates for Your Diary
Tuesday 4th January, 2011 Spring Term commences
18th January 2011 Day Closure Day Closure
21st – 25th February Half-Term break
11th-25th April inclusive Easter Holiday
Friday 18th February 2011 Drop Ins – Parents
Friday 8th April 2011
Friday 27th May 2011
Friday 1st July 2011
3rd March 2011 School Photographer – Individual Pictures
11th March Parents Consultation Evening
2nd April Swimming Gala – 6pm – 9pm Waterlooville Pool
9th – 13th May SATs Tests – Year 6 only
28th June Sports Day
29th June Reserve Sports Day
School Club Matrix
Day Event Person in Times Open Charge per
Charge to session
Monday Film Club Mrs Burnish 3.40pm – 4.45pm Y6 No charge
Monday Street Dance Mr Harris 3.40pm – 4.40 pm All £2.50
Monday Windband Mr Melbourne 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm All No charge
Monday Football Coaching Mr Harris 3.30pm – 4.40pm All £2.50
Tuesday Health & Fitness Club Mr Harris 3.30pm – 4.30pm All £2.50
Wednesday Sama Karate Club Sama Karate 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm All £4.00
Wednesday Multi-sport Mr Harris 3.30pm – 4.30pm All £2.50
Wednesday Football (Girls & Y5) Mr Clarke 12.15pm – 12.50pm Y5 No charge
Thursday Netball Club Mrs Prosser 12.15pm -12.35pm Y5 & No charge
Girls
Thursday Netball Club Mrs Prosser 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Y6 No charge
Thursday Signing Club Mrs Walton 4.30pm – 5.30pm All No charge
Thursday Brazilian Soccer Mr Edwards 3.30pm – 4.30pm All £3.00
Thursday Table Tennis Mr Melbourne 3.40pm – 4.40pm All £2.50
Friday Tap Dancing Mrs Bundy 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm All £3.00
All Saints, Catherington
All Saints Church, Catherington will be holding its Christmas Eve
Nativity Service at 3.30pm. Come dressed as your favourite nativity
character!
It only remains for all of us at Horndean Junior School to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported
us throughout the year and to wish
you and your family a peaceful Christmas and a happy new year.
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