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• Olympic Torch Visits the Juniors

  Tue 05 Feb 2013

  Today we were visited by Roy Stratton, one of the Olympic Torch Bearers with his wife Beryl. Mr Stratton brought his Olympic Torch with him and told us all about the process and what exactly he had to do.

   

  Anyone who wanted to be an Olympic Torch Bearer had to be nominated and Mr Stratton was nominated by ‘ UK Athletics’ as he has spent nearly 60 years working in all sorts of areas related to Athletics.

   

  Mr Stratton, now 75 years old, was the oldest person to carry the torch in Waltham Forest where he has lived for the past 45 years and he carried it from Hoe Street, through Walthamstow Bus Station and into Selbourne Walk where the flame was passed on to the next Torch Bearer. A total of 145 people carried the torch on Saturday 21st July and Mr Stratton was number 138 and they all had to carry it for 300metres and even though it is not too heavy at first, Mr Stratton said that it did make his arm ache after a while.

   

  All of the children at our Junior School were able to touch the Olympic Torch and Mr Stratton answered some questions from the children and we all learnt some interesting facts which are listed below.

   

  Mr Stratton and his wife were heavily involved in the Olympics and spent a lot of time helping out in the Olympic Stadium where he was able to congratulate Mo Farah on coming first in the 10,000m race and he also met Johnnie Peacock who also came first in the Paralympic 100m.

   

  It was great to hear from one of the Olympic Torch Bearers and a shame to see him leave as the Olympics has had such a big impact on everyone in the area, maybe you have some pictures of what you saw that you would like to appear on the website? If so, please email them toben.trehern@chingfordcofe-jun.waltham.sch.uk and we will open up a page in the Gallery for them all!

   

  Mr Stratton’s facts:

   

  • The Olympic Torch has 8000 holes in it to represent the 8000 bearers and the 8000 miles it travelled to get to the Olympic Stadium
  • The Gas canisters that were in the torches were taken out at the end of each leg so that the torch could never be re-lit
  • There was a yellow Olympic BMW that followed the Torch for its entire journey
  • Torch Bearers could buy the torch after they had carried it for £199 but Waltham Forest paid for it for those that were residents of the area
  • Mr Stratton was part of the group that were the first to carry the torch through London

  

• School Games Activities: High 5 Netball

  Thu 31 Jan 2013

  High 5 Netball
   
  
  
  
  

  On Thursday 31st January a group of year 6 pupils competed in a netball tournament at Score in Leyton. There were 12 other schools who took part in the tournament. Our school entered two teams. The A team included: Alex, Aimee S, Lydia, Annie, Ellie, Rosie G, Aaqib and Arty. The B team included: Selin, Francesca, Aimee K, Nicola, Amy C, Charlie W and Max T. Every team had the opportunity to play five games within their group in order to qualify for the semi-final. Sadly, our teams did not qualify for the semi-final with the A team placing 3rd within their group and the B team placing 5th within their group.

   

  Ellie said “I was nervous at first throughout the games, but I really enjoyed it.”

  Charlie said, “I felt fine throughout all the matches”.

    

  By Aaqib, Annie and Rosie O

  

• School Councillors Visit Town Hall

  Mon 28 Jan 2013
  Members of the Chingford C of E Junior School's school council recently visited the Council Chambers at Waltham Forest Town Hall to find out how democracy works at a local level. The pupils visit was hosted by Cllr Michael Lewis who represents Chingford Green Ward.
  
  The children met up with the Mayor of Waltham Forest Cllr Richard Sweden who answered questions about what his role entails. Year 5 pupil Michael Mooney thoroughly enjoyed his trip to the Town Hall describing it as, "An excellent and interesting visit. I really liked meeting the Mayor."
  
  The school council's next visit will be to City Hall, London, where they will look at how London is governed. Later in the year the pupils will visit the Houses of Parliament.
  
  Pictured with the children in the Mayor's Parlour is The Mayor, Cllr Richard Sweden, together with Chingford Green's Cllr Michael Lewis.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

• Reception Nativity

  Fri 21 Dec 2012
  Our Reception children performed the Nativity for all their friends and family, they all did so well, click here to see some pictures!

• The Dream Factory

  Fri 21 Dec 2012
  As you are aware, this year we have been taking donations for The Dream Factory, a charity that "has been set up to brighten the lives and encourage hope for children and young adults who have either life limiting or life threatening conditions, or who suffer from severe disabilities"
  
  We would like to say a massive Thank You to all of you who donated at the Christmas Plays and the Church Services, we managed to raise a total of £1241.05 which will all help make a huge difference to those less fortunate!

  
  Please click here to be taken to their website and find out more!

• KS1 Christmas Concert 2012

  Tue 18 Dec 2012
  Well done to everyone who took part in the KS1 Christmas Concert, you all did so well, click here to see some pictures of you all in your fabulous costumes!

• Year 6 Christmas Cakes!

  Tue 18 Dec 2012
  Our Year 6 children have been hard at work making their own Christmas Cakes, click here to see how they got on or visit our Gallery!

• Dinner Money

  Wed 12 Dec 2012
  Please note that from next term (starting Jan 2013) the cost of school dinners will be £58 for a half term, any questions please visit the school office or use the contact forms in the 'About Us' section of the website.

• Poppy Appeal 2012

  Mon 03 Dec 2012
  Thank you for all you donations, together we managed to raise £161.78 for the Poppy Appeal!

• Pyjama Day at School

  Fri 23 Nov 2012

  On Friday 23rd November 2012, everyone was asked to come to school in their pyjamas, dressing gowns, slippers and onesies, in aid of Children In Need. 
  
  Together, we managed to raise nearly £300 for the charity.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

   

  A delighted Acting Headteacher, Ian Osborne said "The children enjoyed their day coming to school in their jim-jams. However, the highlight was seeing the staff dressed up for the occasion!"