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The Diamond Jubilee - Our Street Parties
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Arts Week!!
This week has been our Arts week. We have been celebrating and learning about a variety of Arts during the week.
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Y5 and Y6 have been working wth an artist Dan Whiteson.
Other year groups have had dance/ drama / and music workshops with Delroy and Gemma..
Art work has been very varied and has included grafiti art, sculpture and textiles.
On Thursday we recorded musical items for a school CD (which you can order) and had a Samba/ music concert on Thursday afternoon.
The children have been totally engaged in all the activities and had a stimulating and creative week.
Other year groups have had dance/ drama / and music workshops with Delroy and Gemma..
Art work has been very varied and has included grafiti art, sculpture and textiles.
On Thursday we recorded musical items for a school CD (which you can order) and had a Samba/ music concert on Thursday afternoon.
The children have been totally engaged in all the activities and had a stimulating and creative week.
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Artist mural
During Arts Week Dan Whiteson, an artist, worked with Y5 and Y6 to design and make a large Olympic mural!
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Each child contributed their own work to create this wonderful piece!!
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Football Season Round Up!
Year 6
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Congratulations to the Year 6 Football Team on a very successful season. The team ended up narrowly missing out on first place by one point to neighbours Manford Primary School. Overall the team played 12 games throughout the year, winning a very impressive nine of them, drawing one and only loosing the two games. This is a fantastic record on which makes myself and the School very proud of these performances. Congratulations to Tyler
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In other news, congratulations to our promising year 5 team for winning both their friendly games this year in preparation for next season. Impressive 0-1 away wins at Barley Lane and the recent 8-2 victory over GGKSC certainly got the boys excited for next season. Captained by Conor the boys played some promising football in difficult conditions and showed real promise for next year. I am very much looking forward to working with this team next season. I am very much looking forward to working with this team next season.
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Congratulations to our year 4 Football team for winning their 2 friendlies of year also! An impressive 6-3 win against GGKSC helped raise the boys confidence followed by a very good performance against Goodmayes Primary School recently in a very exciting game played here at JB, with JB ending up the 9-4 winners. Captained by Darren/Dominic the side played some fantastic football on the day, with also four boys in year three (Kyreece, Kyrell, Fabio and David) also proved why they deserved the chance to play a year up showing some fantastic footballing ability.
I very much look forward to working with all age groups next season and hope I can continue to enhance Football at JB.
Mr C Walker.
Congratulations to the Year 6 Football Team on a very successful season. The team ended up narrowly missing out on first place by one point to neighbours Manford Primary School. Overall the team played 12 games throughout the year, winning a very impressive nine of them, drawing one and only loosing the two games. This is a fantastic record on which makes myself and the School very proud of these performances. Congratulations to Year 5
In other news, congratulations to our promising year 5 team for winning both their friendly games this year in preparation for next season. Impressive 0-1 away wins at Barley Lane and the recent 8-2 victory over GGKSC certainly got the boys excited for next season. Captained by Conor the boys played some promising football in difficult conditions and showed real promise for next year. I am very much looking forward to working with this team next season. I am very much looking forward to working with this team next season.Year 4
Congratulations to our year 4 Football team for winning their 2 friendlies of year also! An impressive 6-3 win against GGKSC helped raise the boys confidence followed by a very good performance against Goodmayes Primary School recently in a very exciting game played here at JB, with JB ending up the 9-4 winners. Captained by Darren/Dominic the side played some fantastic football on the day, with also four boys in year three (Kyreece, Kyrell, Fabio and David) also proved why they deserved the chance to play a year up showing some fantastic footballing ability.I very much look forward to working with all age groups next season and hope I can continue to enhance Football at JB.
Mr C Walker.
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Pirates Ahoy!!
Last week KS1 classes presented our Pirates musical to the school and all families.
This work was inspired by a visit to the National Maritime Museum for a Pirates Day.
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The children were excited by the whole topic and lots of excellent creative wriitng resulted!!
This work was inspired by a visit to the National Maritime Museum for a Pirates Day.
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Hoodwinked!!
On Thursday the choir performed Hoodwinked. a musical play with a cast varying in age from seven to eleven years old.
There was singing, including lots of very impressive solos, dancing and acting ( of Oscar-like proprotions!)
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This was the culmination of a very busy year for the choir members which has included performances at the O2 and The Royal Albert Hall!!
There was singing, including lots of very impressive solos, dancing and acting ( of Oscar-like proprotions!)
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Welcome back everyone!
Welcome back everyone, we hope you had a relaxing and exciting summer and are ready to face the challenges and hard work that lay ahead. Remember to achieve you best, you should attend school everyday and on time and talk to your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
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Walk to school week!!!
Its walk to school week beginning
15th September-19th September!
Our whole school homework is to walk to school- can you see things on your walk that begin with every letter of the alphabet? Fill in your sheet and give it to your class teacher by Friday 19th September. There will be a winner from every class and 3 overall winners who will receive A SPECIAL PRIZE from the Redbridge walk to school association!
Even if you drive to school you can still take part!!! Just drive to the local area and walk the rest- its the same if you get the bus!
Good luck and get walking!
Miss Alexander
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Bikers' Breakfast and Dr Bike
Well done to all the children who cycled to school today!!!!
We enjoyed our breakfast together!
We had cereal, toast with Jam, and juice.
mmmmmm tasty
Dr Bike is now extremely busy repairing all our bikes!
Look at all the children who cycled to school! Dr Bike is going to have a very busy day!
Dr Bike proudly fixing everyone's bikes!
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Black History Month
On Thursday 18th and Friday 19th October we were fortunate enough to have Tricia George come into our school as a part of 'Black History Month'. She acted out a series of stories from different cultures for foundation stage and key stage 1. She also held dance workshops for key stage 2 children, which were very enjoyable... as I'm sure you will be able to appreciate in the photos below:
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Swimming Gala - Thursday 15th November
Joshua Small (4J), Lorenzo Dal Col (4J), Aaron Demitriades (5N), Dominic Small (5N), Rebecca Pinkus (5N), Harrison Pinkus (5N), Thimothee LoTutala (5W), Emma Richards (6B), Nicole Stimpson (6B), Sophie Farnell-Watson (6B), Kara Eldson (6O), Shivani Amin (6O) and Thomas Peters (6O) made up the Team JB.
The children were well-behaved and represented the school well on the poolside. They cheered loudly and did their best in every race.
Team JB made 5 out of 11 finals. John Bramston made the following finals - the Girls' Individual Backstroke (Nicole Stimpson - 3rd overall), Girls' Individual Breaststroke (Emma Richards - 2nd overall), Boys' Individual Butterly (Lorenzo Dal Col - 6th overall), Girls' Freestyle relay (6th overall) and the mixed gender Medley relay (3rd overall).
Well done to all the children who took part and a big thank you for making the effort.
A big thank you as well to all the parents who transported children to the gala and supported the team very enthusiastically from the stands.
The Redbridge Primary Schools Association will be forwarding the certificates to the school, which we hope to receive before the end of term.
The Redbridge Mini Games - Swimming Gala will take place on 31st January 2013. This is a selection event for the London Mini Games 2013 at Crystal Palace. If your child is able to swim at least 50 metres and is interested in taking part in the trials, please complete the form which has further details and will be sent out in December.
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KS1 Nativity
KS1 performed their Nativity to some of the school and some special guests from Kielder Close Day Centre.
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It was a lively and colourful performance and everybody enjoyed it!!
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Early Years Nativity
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Christmas Concert
On Wednesday evening at John Bramston, we presented our Christmas Concert to parents and families.
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There was a variety of musical performances form violins, woodwind, brass, recorders, ukeleles, as well as
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songs from the choir and Mr. Murrays groups and Bollywood Dancers.
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It was a super evening and demonstrates the talent we have here at John Bramston!!
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Have a very merry Christmas!!
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Church visited
On the last day of term the whole school visited the Church to celebrate the story of Chritsmas.
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Yhe Year 6 children performed the Nativity story and the whole school sang cCraols and Chrismas Songs.
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Article 9
The Journey of a new Headteacher ...by Mrs Dye
Wednesday 9th January 2013
What a fabulous introduction to John Bramston Primary! Having spent time preparing and working hard to find out about the school and time with school staff; I finally got to meet the children and a few parents today.
I really appreciated the warm welcome from so many children, who took the time to say hello, as they walked past my room or talked to me in the playground at lunchtime. Special praise to Elliot Wavita in Year 6 for excellent supporting technician skills and Mr Cusack for creative problem solving skills during my assembly.
There is obviously so much to understand and learn in my new role: learning new names, getting used to different timings and arrangemnt of meetings and administration etc.. I am very happy that the children and staff have been so helpful, knowing that we can all work and learn together, to enhance the school further.
We all accept and adopt the school's Core Values of: Aspiration & Achievement, Creativity & Enjoyment and Respect & Responsibility. I hope to become more involved and actively participate in the Community life of the school, as well as supporting staff to create an amazing learning experiece and environment for all the children of John Bramston.
The journey that we take may not always be easy, but together we can build a bright future...
...so join me from time to time to share and record this journey....
THANKYOU
Thursday 10th January
I met many more parents this morning; have started to spend some individual time with staff but really enjoyed teaching Y6OG for part of the morning! I heard some very informative and exceptionally positive views about the school: fun, enjoyable, safe, caring, joyous, helpful etc. I was able to follow this up with some teaching opportunities where the children demonstrated excellent creative thinking skills. I am looking forward to spending time with other classes.
Once again, I received some very positive and kind comments from various children and even a very much appreciated hand made card from Geneva Hurd in Year 6.
I still have much to do and find out. It is really important that I spend time with everyone involved in the school...one of these included the school's Police Community Officer and made important links to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is maintained.
Friday 11th January 2013
After an amazing end to my first official week - I am very, very tired but absolutely enthralled by my experiences!
I met more parents and staff individually, became accustomed to more John Bramston procedures and as ever had opportunities to speak and teach more children - this time Y6B who commented that they liked the space and climbing frames, opportunities to attend lots of clubs and that they really liked the staff who helped with any problems that they may have...Again, the children demonstrated some excellent creative reasoning skills.The role of a Headteacher is varied...the best parts are most certainly time spent with the children....the worst however, yet essential and very important, is the paperwork. Now to catch up on the PAPERWORK ...
....See you next week...have a good weekend :) Mrs Dye
Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th January 2013
Two more days...where is the time going? I have spent time with both Year 5 classes and enjoyed our creative and purposeful discussions and activities. They agree with many sentiments shared about JB already...it is a Good school, with lots of clubs and staff to support and help. They also said there was a balance of easy and hard work and I really appreciated the caring suggestions of more climbing frames for the younger children's playground!
Being outside at lunchtime, I managed to speak and even join in to play with some children. It was good to see those wrapped up warm in the chilly weather and also sharing some of their interests like art/drawing and sport.This week I have several formal meetings that are important to ensure the school runs effectively. I am particularly looking forward to Friday's Sharing assembly and an opportunity to meet some more parents.
Friday 18th and Monday 21st January 2013
Two notable events:Firstly, thank you to the parents and carers that attended the Sharing Assembly and especially to those who were able to stay after for a tea and coffee and introduce themselves. Well done children and Ms Berbank for a clearly productive and enjoyable sharing of work and experiences!
Secondly, SNOW! We have managed to keep the school open on both days aiming to have minimal disruption - parents/carers cooperation has been very much appreciated.
Most of us love snow when we are prepared and wrapped up warm. It is a difficult decision to make and not taken lightly. We have no way of knowing how long we may be affected by bad weather and must seek to maintain our pupils' education. Predomoninantly, we look to ensure pupil and staff safety. Our caretaker, Mr Hooker has made excellent provision on clearing pathways and gritting. We have endeavoured to inform parents by text and information displayed on our website of changing circumstances.
Last Friday, I was also able to take part in an interview with Year 6 pupils about my initial experiences as the New Headteacher. The children, Jenny Joseph Y60G, Enam Dogbey Y6OG, Ibrahim Miah Y6B and Nicole Stimpson Y6B, asked some interesting questions. I hope to add the video footage to this blog soon- so watch this space! As has been my continued experience here, they demonstrated their excellent communication, presentation and questionning skills - well done!
Week commencing Monday 28th January 2013
They say...'time flies when you're having fun!' Well time is flying - I've only been here for four weeks, yet I have been made so welcome and been able to spend time with so many children, parents and staff that already I am feeling quite at home! I'm certainly having fun too - and I'm trying to make sure that the classes I've been taking have had some learning fun also!
I've now spent time with Year 5, Year R and Y4J who again have reiterated exceptionally positive comments about the school, in particular, they have acknowledged the ethos of the school as a Rights Respecting School with many opportunities for clubs, a tuck shop and FABs. Year 5 were able to fulfil some of their wishes for more creative art lessons last week with the work of Miriam Smith-Phillipson, who took time to explore and develop pupil confidence and skills in their art abilities. Look out in the next Newsletter for some amazing quotes by the pupils about their experiences!↧
A snowy day at John Bramston
Year 3
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John Bramston choir at the O2
In January John Bramston choir took part in the Young Vocves concert at the O2 Arena.
We danced and sang the whole night to some wonderful songs accompanied by a [rofessional band.
The African Children's choir, who performed with Gary Barlow for the Jubilee clebrations, were performing
on stage with many others.
"It was really exciting to perform there.2
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"It was the first time I've been to the O2 and I loved it."
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We danced and sang the whole night to some wonderful songs accompanied by a [rofessional band.
The African Children's choir, who performed with Gary Barlow for the Jubilee clebrations, were performing
on stage with many others.
"It was really exciting to perform there.2
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KS1 at Stratford Pantomime
In January KS1 children went to the pantomime at Stratford.
It was the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
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It was a great introduction to live theatre for the children.
"It was really funny!!."
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"The characters sang songs and acted in a very silly way!"
It was the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
It was a great introduction to live theatre for the children.
"It was really funny!!."
"The characters sang songs and acted in a very silly way!"
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Redbridge Mini-Games 2013
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