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.
- 26/02/16
World Book Day Events
Don’t forget to bring your wellies to school for World Book Day on Thursday 3rd March. On Friday 4th March, children have the option to dress as a book character for the day. Please note this is not a non-uniform day – those not wishing to dress as a book character should just wear normal...Read Full Story - 12/02/16
It's half term!
School is now closed for the half term break. See you all Monday 22nd February!Read Full Story - 05/02/16
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Sometimes it is hard to keep up to date with everything that’s going on in busy schedules at work, school and social events. This week we are launching a new app which links to our website and can help parents keep abreast of all news events and diary dates. By following a few simple step...Read Full Story - 03/02/16
YMCA Food Collection - Fri. 26th Feb.
News hot off the press from Parent Forum this morning... Mrs Cowgill and Mrs Leyland will be collecting your YMCA food donations between 8.30 and 9.00am on Friday 26th February. For more information regarding what to donate, please see this week's newsletter - 5th Feb.Read Full Story - 29/01/16
Ideas please!
Sports Day – Advanced notice – We will be holding our Sports Day on Friday 27th May. Details and arrangements will be finalised closer to the time. There was discussion at the Friends meeting about how we could make the day even more enjoyable, so do come along to the next meeting if you would lik...Read Full Story - 27/01/16
FTRJS - We are back!!
A great first meeting! Who is the new Chair? Vice Chair? Secretary? Treasurer? What events have been planned? How do I get involved? Go to Parent Information >> Get Involved >> FTRJS. Let us know what you think!Read Full Story - 22/01/16
Bags 2 School
Please bring your filled bags into school on Tuesday 26th January. For more information, see Newsletters 15 or 16. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause.Read Full Story - 15/01/16
Young Voices 2016
On Wednesday 13th January we took 56 children to the Genting Arena to take part in the World’s Largest Choir event. The whole day was absolutely brilliant and the children’s behaviour was exceptional. Everybody got to see Urban Strides street dance group who are always fantastic. Our...Read Full Story - 15/01/16
Booking closes Feb. 1st
Have you booked your Parent Consultation appointment yet? Bookings close Feb. 1st. To find out more, go to Newsletters 14/15/16.Read Full Story - 08/01/16
- 18/12/15
Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even neighbours who were able to join us in the church this morning. We had a really lovely Carol Service and raised £354.48 to be shared between Diabetes UK and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The service was marvellous and chi...Read Full Story - 11/12/15
Friends of Thomas Russell Junior School
Date for your diary: Friends AGM at 3:45 on Wednesday 27th January. Mrs Brammer has kindly offered to make a cake for the occasion. We will provide supervision for any children (including younger ones) where they can have cake and a drink and watch a film. Hopefully this will encourage great...Read Full Story