Latest News
You will find 'lite-bites' of information in this section. If you need something else, check out the Newsletters section for weekly updates and Diary Dates which are also frequently updated.
- 29/09/17
Macmillan Coffee Morning
It was wonderful to see such generous donations to our coffee morning arriving in school this morning - the selection was absolutely mouth-watering!Read Full Story - 22/09/17
Governor’s Corner Welcome to Thomas Russell Junior School
TRJS Governors would like to welcome new parents and children as well as those returning for another year.Read Full Story - 15/09/17
Charity Fund
I am really pleased to announce that following an application to the Punch Community Charity Fund, we have been awarded £500 towards playground furniture. The new benches will provide the children with more spaces to sit and play. We hope you will be able to see them on the playground very so...Read Full Story - 08/09/17
Extra Curricular Clubs
Our extra-curricular clubs are designed to give children access to something ‘extra’ that they might enjoy – they are designed to spark an interest in something new, to help them discover a new hobby or passion and to develop self-confidence mixing with a wider friendship group of children with s...Read Full Story - 05/09/17
We're Back!
The new school year has got off to a great (if rather wet!) start. Lots of smiling faces and happy news to exchange, we are all ready and raring to go. More news to follow in this Friday's newsletter...Read Full Story - 21/07/17
Thank you!
A huge thank you for your kind and generous presents, flowers and cards. We have received some lovely messages in these and on report slips which show just how many of you really appreciate all of the hard work and dedication shown by staff. Goodbye to all of the Y6 children and families who...Read Full Story - 14/07/17
KS2 SATs Results 2017
I am pleased and proud to announce yet another year of significantly rising standards at Thomas Russell Junior School! As parents will know from our Assessment Growth Charts, the previous national curriculum levels have been scrapped, and instead children are given scaled scores. Parents are...Read Full Story - 06/07/17
The NED Show
We were treated to a special assembly today when Megan brought The NED show to TRJS. She wowed and amazed with her yo-yo and magic tricks, delighting both children and staff. To take a peek for yourselves, pop along to www.thenedshow.com/. Remember you can access free resources on that websi...Read Full Story - 16/06/17
New telephone number - 01283 247505
Unfortunately our current telephony service is coming to an end and we are required to move to a new service, which means the school telephone number will be changing. The change will take place on 20th June after school and our new number will be: 01283 247505. Please ensure your telepho...Read Full Story - 09/06/17
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Barton Library are having a ‘Teddy Bear Sleepover’ on Friday 16th June. If you would like to take a teddy to the library, read it a night-time story and tuck it in for a sleepover at the Library, please see the flyer attached to Newsletter 32 - 9.06.17. Junior Jotters will be attending with M...Read Full Story - 07/06/17
Aquathlon Update
Entry forms have been emailed out to all families subscribing to the newsletter but if you missed it somehow, you can download a copy on this website. Follow this biscuit trail: Parents Information >> Get Involved >> Friends of Thomas Russell Junior School >> FTRJS Minut...Read Full Story - 26/05/17
Sports Day 2017
A marvellous sunny Sports Day enjoyed by all. Congratulations to this year's winners, Clinton. Have a well-earned, safe and happy half term. We will see you all back in school on Monday 5th June.Read Full Story