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5/4 Ebola Bake Sale

Tue 09 Dec 2014 Mr Brewer

Today, Class 5/4 held a bake sale over break time and lunchtime. We raised an astonishing £110, that has been donated to the ongoing Ebola appeal. Well done Class 5/4!

Assessing Without Levels

Mon 08 Dec 2014 FRJS

We held several presentations at the Parent/Teacher meetings last week about how the school is planning for 'life without levels'.

For those who were unable to attend or for those who would like a second look, I have attached a link to the presentation below.

http://www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk/letters/

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Mr Antell

As part of their history topic Year 4 had a Viking visitor on Friday.They enjoyed learning about Viking life and how they came to have such an influence on Britain. Did you know that Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are all named after Viking gods or that the words: husband, wife and honeymoon all come from Viking times?

Ebola Appeal

Tue 02 Dec 2014 FRJS

Our School Council have received an appeal from another group of schools in Sefton and they want to help.

The Waterloo Partnership have worked with schools in Waterloo, Sierra Leone for several years. Sadly this area of Africa has been devastated by Ebola and the Sefton schools are trying to get all School Councils to raise a little money to help this stricken community. The money would be given directly to their friends in Africa to spend in their own towns and villages. The money would be spent on chlorine, mops, buckets and other cleaning materials.

A video has been posted on YouTube about this appeal and the link is included below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zka1eBBGxUA

As its is MUFTI day for our Christmas Fair on Tuesday, we are asking the children to bring in a small financial gift as well as their Christmas donation. 50p or a £1 would be perfect. We will also take some money from our concert collections over the next couple of weeks and send this gift to the appeal.

Some children want to run their own fundraising activities as well and we are helping them to do this.

Thank you for your help,

Y5 to London-Trip 2-Updated 6.30pm

Fri 21 Nov 2014 FRJS

Travel update at 6.30pm

Traffic is slow on the M6 - the group will be back later than expected & ETA is approx 8.10pm at the moment

Our school Twitter account will be updated throughout and is the best way to keep track of the exciting things that the group will be doing.

Birkdale Library Survey Results

Thu 20 Nov 2014 FRJS

The Friends of Birkdale Library are currently working hard to re-establish a library service in the local community.

As part of this the group consulted with local people and they asked for our help to do this.

The survey results can be found on the following link.

http://www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk/letters/

Southport Soup Kitchen

Thu 20 Nov 2014 Mr Antell

We held 2 harvest assemblies on Thursday 23rd October to celebrate the kind donations that so many people have made for Southport Soup kitchen. Justin and Jill from the charity came to receive the donations from the children and we heard about the difference that the gifts will make to people in Southport.

The Soup kitchen provides not only a warm place for people to get a meal and some company, but it also donates bags of food to families in need. because of your kindness, they will be able to give some bumper presents in the next few weeks!

Children from Y5 helped load the food into the car after assembly. Justin and Jill asked us to pass on their thanks to everyone who has helped.

Year 4 visit the Dutch Bakery

Tue 18 Nov 2014 Nick Hanlon

As part of Design and Technology Year 4 will be visiting the Dutch Bakery to make shortbread biscuits. They will learn about how baking is carried out in a local industry and how it contrasts to baking at home.

4/3 were the first class to visit and thoroughly enjoyed their visit. They all made their own biscuits and even brought some back for Mr Antell and Miss Gibbons. Many thanks to Derek and all his staff at the Bakery who made us very welcome. The children even enjoyed a treat of a drink and a freshly baked cake!

(More pictures of the class can be found on their own page on the website)

1st London Trip 2014

Wed 12 Nov 2014 Mr Antell

6.55 - Off the M6 at unction 19 - long way home as all M6 is blocked ahead. Likely time is 8.15 at the earliest.

5.10 - There are major traffic problems on the M6 - the coach is moving but 6.30 seems unlikely at the moment at there are reported problems ahead - updates will be given when they are received.

4.10pm - Just left Warwick Services - ETA is 6.30 dependent on traffic - please watch the site and Twitter for updates

2.00pm - Sightseeing done! Heading home - next stop the services on the Toll Road - details of arrival time will be given after the stop on the M6.

Check out our photos at Buckingham Palace

12.00 - Looking at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben etc - photos are sidewards - apologies

10.20am - On the coach now and heading into London to see the sights. Plan is to get off near Parliament and walk down past Downing Street and Horse Guards Parade and then down the Mall to see the Queen - hope she's got the kettle for hot chocolate for the children!

9.00am Everyone is enjoying breakfast then it'll be time to pack up the coach and head off on our guided tour of London.

8.00am - a great night's sleep for everyone - nearly time for breakfast and a tour of London

10.30pm - Mr Antell said everybody is buzzing after the show - it was amazing. They're now back on the coach and heading to Thameside for a good night's sleep - I'm sure a few will drop off on the journey there!

7.30pm - all seated and eagerly awaiting the start of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

5.20pm - At the Rainforest Café - everybody is really hungry after such a busy day.

4.20pm - Back on the bus and crossing the River Thames for tea at the Rainforest Café before heading to the theatre to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

1.30 - At The Tower of London - what a marvellous spectacle the poppies are - check out our pictures of this amazing sight!

9.40am - Ready for our 4D experience and our flight on The London Eye - more pictures to follow

9am -a good night's sleep was had after a busy day and early start yesterday. On their way to The London Eye after enjoying breakfast. Look out for more pictures here and on Twitter.

10.30pm - Everyone has been in bed for nearly an hour and many are now asleep. Hoping for a quiet night as they're all tired after a long and exciting day. Look out for tomorrow's messages and photos on here and on Twitter. Children will have a cooked breakfast before heading off to The London Eye in the morning followed by The Tower of London and the wonderful WW1 poppies! After that it's The Rainforest Cafe and then Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Good night everyone - sleep well!

7.40pm - Tea at Pizza Hut has been devoured and they're heading to Thameside YHA to find their bedrooms. Everyone is happy and stuffed!

5.00pm - Just left the Science museum and heading through London for tea. Enjoying the Christmas Lights - currently outside Harrods - shame you only gave them £10 spending money and it's probably all been spent in the Science museum Shop!

3.45pm - Look at the photos of us exploring Launch Pad at the Science Museum - apologies if you have to tilt your head - the computer keeps on flipping them over!!!

3.30pm - Check out the photos of all of the groups below.

1.00pm - Arrived safe and sound in London and everybody is enjoying their lunch.

11.30am - Just by Milton Keynes - should be at the Science Museum about

10.30am - We are just leaving the M6 toll - Everyone is happy and smiling and looking forward to arriving in the capital!