Seb’s Charity Advent Running Challenge
We wanted to share with you the wonderful charity efforts of Seb in Year 6.
Seb is planning to run a minimum of 2k per day, everyday throughout advent, and then finish with a 5k parkrun in Telford on Christmas Day – also his 11th Birthday. Seb has set himself a target of raising £1,000 for charity.
This is Seb’s personal challenge for his Scouts Chief Scout Silver Award, but he would also like to raise some money for a cause close to the hearts of his family. Seb’s Grandpa struggled with dementia for a number of years, and so Seb is fundraising for Dementia UK.
If anyone wanted to learn more about Seb’s efforts or wanted to offer a donation, the link can be found here: Seb’s Just Giving Charity Page
Seb is off to a great start: Day 1 was kicked off at a rainy Telford Junior Parkrun, where he was the first finisher with a course PB of 8.10 for 2km!
Good luck, Seb! Everyone at NJS is super proud of you!
Roman Day Year 4
We have all thoroughly enjoyed Roman Day today. We have learnt so much about buildings, clothing, writing, games & the army.
Christmas Reminders!
CHRISTMAS DINNER!
Christmas dinner will be offered to year groups on the dates below:
Monday 16th December: Year 3
Tuesday 17th December: Year 4
Wednesday 18th December: Year 5
Thursday 19th December: Year 6
A traditional Christmas dinner will be served by our catering team on the above dates. Payment can be made in the usual way by ParentPay.
On your child’s Christmas Dinner day they may wear a festive jumper instead of their usual green school jumper, all other uniform should be worn as usual.
On the dates your child is not having their Christmas dinner the alternative offered will be Grab & Go. The usual offer for Grab and Go will apply: ham, cheese, tuna or egg; sandwich, wrap or baguette.
Of course if your child does not wish to have a Christmas dinner or Grab & Go they can bring their packed lunch and will be included in the festivities!
MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER: YEAR 5 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
At 6.30pm at St Nicholas’ Church our Year 5 children will hold their Christmas performance.
Children should wear their school uniform.
Church doors will not open until 6.15pm. There is no audience limit for this performance.
WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER: YEAR 6 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
At 6.30pm at St Nicholas’ Church our Year 6 children will hold their Christmas performance.
Children should wear their school uniform.
Church doors will not open until 6.15pm. There is no audience limit for this performance.
THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER: WHOLE SCHOOL TO CHURCH
Please can all children be dropped at St Nicholas’ Church between 8.30am and 9am for our end of term service.
Unfortunately parents/carers are unable to attend this service due to capacity.
Please note: If your child attends High Five for breakfast club that day provision is made for NJS staff to bring the children to church.
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER: SCHOOL CHOIR PERFORMING IN THE MARKET HALL
Our NJS choir have been invited to sing in the Market Hall at 1.30pm! They will be escorted by school staff but of course parents/carers are welcome to come along and enjoy the performance! Children will need to wear their uniform with a Christmas accessory (e.g. Santa hat, boppers, tinsel etc.)
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER: FINISH FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!
TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY: BACK TO SCHOOL!
Well done Rock Steady Musicians!
Well done to our Rock Steady Musicians who performed their termly concert this week. they were AMAZING! We so enjoyed seeing how far their musical talent and confidence has progressed.
Thank you to Tom from Rock Steady for his continued work with the children and to parents/carers for supporting this partnership.
NEW!! BBS Dance Club!
We are very excited that Burton Borough School will be offering a Dance Club at NJS!
From Mondays, starting on the 20th January 3.15pm-4pm, Years 5 and 6 children are invited to sign up to Dance Club which will be led by Miss Lyttle (Burton Borough PE Teacher) in our NJS school hall.
This club is now open on ParentPay for families to sign their children up to.
Mrs M
Dinner Arrears….
Please could we ask that families clear any dinner arrears on ParentPay.
Where possible please do try to keep accounts in credit.
Thank you for your support.
Head teacher Awards 6th – 12th December
Attendance Award 6th – 12th December
House Points 6th – 12th December
Diary Dates 16th-20th December
Spring Term 2025 – Dates List
VR headset day
Year 6 had a wonderful morning experiencing the VR headsets. We found out what it would feel like to go up Mount Everest. Well done everyone!
