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• How do I keep my children safe at Primary and Secondary School? An Essential Guide to CSE.

  Wed 30 Nov 2016
  http://www.escb.co.uk/Portals/67/Documents/CSE/IDK/CSE%20Parent%20Leaflet.pdf

• The Sunday Times Top 350 Primary Schools

  Sun 27 Nov 2016
  Dear Parents, Carers and Quiltonians,

   

  I am delighted to tell you that Quilters Junior School has made it into The Sunday Times Top 350 Primary Schools List (position 255) for state schools in England and Scotland.  This is based upon an average of three consecutive years of pupil performance data, from 2013 to 2015. 

   

  It is a wonderful achievement for the school and is a testament to the hard work, dedication and skill of my staff, the ambition and drive of my pupils and the immense support of our parents.  It is a real team effort.  I strongly believe Quilters Junior School is a family, one that is more united and happier than any other school.  Happy children learn. 

   

  When you consider that there are 16,839 state sponsored primary schools in England and Scotland this puts the achievement into context.  Our pupils' attainment is in the top 2% nationally for these 3 years; close to the top 1.5%.  

   

  As our pupil performance data was even better in 2016 than it was in 2013 I would expect us to make the list next year too when it is based on 2014 to 2016!  We should be higher placed.  I also have high hopes for the current Year 6s.  They are well set to do equally well!

   

  I am thrilled by our consistency.  It means that year on year we send all of our pupils off to their new secondary schools ready to fly.

   

  Check out the Billericay Gazette this week (the week beginning 28th November) for more details. 

   

  Best wishes,

   

  Mr M Wade 

• Business Skills at Quilters Junior

  Wed 23 Nov 2016

  Watch 'The Cafe' on QTV, where Year 6 set up their own pop-up restaurant for the day! 

   

  http://www.quiltersjuniorschool.com/special/qtv/#

   

  Here are some of the reviews of their enterprise work, the 'Café Quaff'. 

   

  What Year 6 said:

   

  • -I was really quite surprised at how good Year 6 were at 'waitering'!  I definitely improved my soft skills including confidence, patience and initiative.
  • -From reading the reviews, the decorations made it that much better... I think we were very organised and it was a great atmosphere with groovy music... It improved my teamwork skills and my confidence.  Also, I surprised myself because I would never have thought 11 year olds could run a café! 
  • -It brought all of the community together... I think I coped well under the pressure as I had to make A LOT of sandwiches!
  • -I improved my confidence by believing in myself... I surprised my self because when I was taking orders I didn't laugh!
  • -In Café Quaff, a lot of things went well such as the food was delicious, our service was quick and we were all polite and friendly.  There was an excellent atmosphere. 
  • -It made me a lot more confident with me cooking and I was better than I thought.  I think the soft skills I improved were: team work because we had to bake as a team, personal energy because in the kitchen we had to move fast and quality because the food had to taste nice (obviously!). 
  • -It surprised me that I was confident to talk to our customers because normally I am very shy.  By the end, I wanted to carry one because it was so much fun!
  • -A lot of the adults were surprised by the fact we were so organised.  Many would recommend Café Quaff!
  • -From reading the reviews, I think our café went down really well.  The food was delicious especially the sausage sandwiches and cookies.  Furthermore, many customers thought the staff (us) were polite, friendly and quick.
  • -I think the music was a little too loud at times and we would need to play calmer music next time, like Adele. 
  • -I thought this activity did help me with my confidence because I am really scared to talk to people I don't know but I served other people and spoke to them which really helped me with my confidence a lot. I really surprised myself today. 
  • -... The customers seemed happy with the quantity of our portions.  The table decorations were bright and colourful and the prices were very competitive... All in all, Quaff Café was the ultimate success.

   

   

  What the customers said: 

   

  • -Staff were attentive and welcoming throughout the meal.
  • -Fantastic enthusiasm and hard work from the children and staff.
  • -Lovely selection of food, prompt delivery and very tasty.
  • -Fantastic, confident waiters and waitresses! 
  • -'I did not have room for the very generous piece of chocolate sponge (after a delicious, fresh cheese sandwich) but ate it anyway!'
  • -Pupils served with a smile.
  • -Such a wonderful idea - all the children looked happy and were enjoying the experience. 
  • -Very good, well spoken staff.  'Like a West End Cafe'!
  • -The man making the hot drinks deserves a medal!!
  • -... Above all, the atmosphere was miles better than Pret-A Manger.
  • -Children were very organised, very helpful and attentive throughout. 
  • -Menu was well thought out and had a selection for everyone. 
  • -5 Star Service, food, drinks and atmosphere!!!  This was a quality restaurant experience. 
  • -Service was great.  Very, very speedy. 
  • -Great stuff!!  Our new favourite café.  See you next time you open!!!
  • -The DJs were brilliant and the music was perfecto!
  • -Pricing was reasonable and there was a good selection of food available.
  • -Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable regarding menu.  Very relaxed - a fun lunch.  Tasty homemade food. 
  • -Extremely helpful and welcoming waiter who made sure we had everything we needed. 
  • -5 Star Quality - Delicious food, speedy service, polite staff and everyone knew exactly what they should be doing.  Well done Year 6!!!
  • -All the children were polite and courteous and looked like they were having fun!  A GREAT TIME xx

   

  What incredible pupils we have; what incredible entrepreneurial skills they have too!  I am immensely proud of them all individually and as a team, as a family. 

   

  With great admiration,

   

  Mr Wade.

   

   

• Proud to be British!

  Mon 21 Nov 2016

   

  Read about how we promote British Values at Quilters Junior School!

   

   

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• Promoting tolerance, understanding and love with our partner school in India

  Thu 03 Nov 2016

  Check out the latest offering from QTV, 'Our Friends Abroad'.

   

  http://www.quiltersjuniorschool.com/special/qtv/

   

  In this video, you will see a direct comparison between Quilters Junior and our partner school, Anjuman, in Mumbai. 

   

  Through the video, our children continue to learn about their friends in another continent; they continue to appreciate their similarities and celebrate their differences.

   

  Hope you enjoy it! 

• Recycling at its best!

  Wed 02 Nov 2016

  Remember to come to the Eco-Committee's Jumble Sale on Monday 7th November, immediately after school, in the Junior Hall.  

   

  Thanks to everyone who has donated toys and books; there are well over 1000 items available to purchase for 'rock-bottom' prices.  

   

  There will also be the opportunity to buys teas and cakes, courtesy of Cafe' Quaff - all made personally by Year 6 themselves!

   

  After much debate, the Eco-Committee has decided that all proceeds will go to buying 'flat packed' bird houses which the committee will build and set up around the school as well as new litter pickers.

   

  Hope to see you there!