JTS Newsletter 28th September 2009

 

Jack Taylor School

NEWSLETTER

Week Beginning: Monday 28th September

Blog http://jacktaylorschool.blogspot.com/

AWARDS

Well done to pupils who received STAR of the week for their efforts in class.

Purple Class: Reon Ali and Christina Ajimotokin for their brilliant swimming!

Yellow Class: Umar Rahman for eating his lunch independently

Blue Class: Ruweyda Mohammed for good talking in class

Red Class: Catalina Bahol for great concentration during art

Secondary 1: Mizanur Rahman for getting back to school

Secondary 2: Darrell Morris for being really helpful in class

Secondary 3: Khalid Yusuf for good vocalising in class

Post 16: Palwasha Akbari for her incredible concentration in all lessons and for being really helpful.

Jack Taylor School Autism Resource Base is proud to announce the nationally recognised award of Accredited Status in Autism from the National Autistic Society.

The accredited status means that the JTS Autism Resource Base has been identified as providing a standard of excellence in both policy and practice and has developed a system of self assessment and development to enable continuous improvement in the service they provide.

We are extremely proud of the hard work that school staff and, in particular the Resource Base staff have achieved to ensure all pupils with autism receive the highest level of support and provision.

We are thrilled that we are now one of the small numbers of schools across the country to receive recognition for excellent practice.

We are excited about working with parents, carers and professionals to build on our achievements and develop further success in the future so that we can be recognised nationally for our provision for pupils with Autism.

EXTENDED SCHOOLS.

Thank you to all parents and carers who gave their time to answer our survey questions regarding extended school provision. We will be analysing the results and using them to work with the Local Authority to look at ways we can improve the Extended Schools provision for our pupils.

SEAL : THE THEME FOR THIS WEEK IS: “Being Happy”

Why not share a preferred song or game with your child that makes them happy? You could reinforce to them that laughing and smiling is often an expression of being happy.

Open Afternoons at School for Parents, Carers, and Families.

We are hoping to organise some open afternoons for parents and carers to drop in to classes and watch or take part in activities. We want parents and cares to find out more about what your child is doing at school and give you some ideas to support our work at home. We realise that it is not always easy to get into school but we will do all we can to support you. This will be the week of Monday 12th October. We will send a timetable to all parents and carers shortly.

MAKATON SIGNS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

LIKE HAPPY

If you would like to know more about Makaton signs or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

SYMBOLS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

LAUGH SMILE HAPPY

If you would like to know more about Symbols or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

Newsletter – Monday 21st September 2009

Jack Taylor School

NEWSLETTER

Week Beginning: Monday 21st September

Blog http://jacktaylorschool.blogspot.com/

 

            AWARDS          

Well done to pupils who received STAR of the week for their efforts in class. 

 

Purple Class: Reon Ali for sitting down on his chair and working independently.

Yellow Class: Shirwa Osman for sitting at the table and concentrating on an activity for ½ an hour.

Blue Class: Thambir Bahar for good work in class.

Red Class:  Christian Ssozi for walking, talking and sitting independently.

 

Secondary 1: Thomas Mulugate for independently taking part in the yoga session

Secondary 2: Sabia Begum for good postural sitting and crawling independently. 

Secondary 3: Joshua Brown for excellent concentration when completing a number activity with amounts 0-4.

Post 16: Catherine Moore for her positive attitudes in post 16.

 

 

Social Emotional Aspects Of Learning (SEAL)

 

We have always been proud of the school’s excellent care and guidance that supports our pupil’s social and emotional development. As we continue to further improve our provision we will be raising the profile of a positive ethos towards Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning by launching SEAL week.  

We will be introducing different themes each week to promote learning and these will be incorporated into classroom teaching.

Activities this week will include;

MONDAY: “It’s good to be me” What am I good at? – Raising self awareness and self esteem.

TUESDAY: An afternoon of games based on “Socialising with my peers”

WEDNESDAY: “Look good, feel good” A day of pampering and personal care routines.

THURSDAY: “My Talents” An opportunity for pupils to share their talents and perform to others.

FRIDAY: A review of the whole week. Pupils and classes will share their experiences and work at the achievement assembly.

We will print the themes for SEAL each week in the newsletter so that you can support your child at home with their learning.

 

SEAL :               THE THEME FOR THIS WEEK IS: “ IT’S GOOD TO BE ME”

 

ART CLUB REQUESTS

The new lunchtime Art Club desperately needs your OLD SHIRTS and APRONS. Please send in whatever old tops you have in whatever sizes as we have students from ages 5 – 19 in the club !!!  Many thanks.  Lucia, Mary and Paul

 

EXTENDED SCHOOLS.

We are currently trying to gather information about the out of school services provided for your child and the transport facilities available to them. This is so we can work with the local authority to increase and extend the provision for more pupils to receive out of school activities both during term time and during the holidays.

We are trying to contact families individually by telephone and would really appreciate your input. Those of you whom we are unable to contact will receive a written survey that we will send out shortly.  If you would like to know more please contact Lucia @ school.

 

PARENT GOVERNORS

We are looking for parents or carers who are interested in becoming a school governor. It is important for our school that there are representatives from the children’s parents / carers on the Governing Body.  We need you!

There is help and finances available for childcare if you may require so.

Please contact the school if you are interested or just want to know more about it. Thanks

 

Primary and Secondary Department Meetings.

This week we are introducing whole department curriculum meetings. All staff in the primary department will meet this Friday afternoon to discuss curriculum planning and support for this term. This is an opportunity for the department to meet and develop as a team to extend the inclusive opportunities and provision available to your child. The secondary department will meet during the next few weeks.

 

MAKATON SIGNS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

                     FRIEND    TEACHER

 

 

If you would like to know more about Makaton signs or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

 

SYMBOLS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

 

 

                   FRIEND           TEACHER

 

 

If you would like to know more about Symbols or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

 

Eid Mubarak

 

A Happy Eid to all our staff, students & families !

Meeting at Swiss Cottage School !!!

 

The two teams that are competing for the right to build and design our new school at Swiss Cottage will be presenting their initial plans on Monday between 5.00 and 7.00 PM at Swiss Cottage School

We’ve just been told that parents are welcome to this meeting, so please do attend if you can – we’re sorry that it’s such short notice. This will be a chance to see how the designs are progressing and to feedback any comments to the design teams.

Newsletter 14th September 2009

 

Jack Taylor School

NEWSLETTER

Week Beginning: Monday 14^th September

Blog http://jacktaylorschool.blogspot.com/

 

            AWARDS          

Well done to pupils who received STAR of the week for their efforts in class. 

 

Purple Class: Well done to all of purple class for settling into to their first week of school.

Yellow Class: Lascelle Farell for settling back to school so well.

Blue Class: Rubel Shah for using his drinking cup independently.

Red Class:  Joy Khan for playing the drum independently during music.

 

Senior 1: Hilda Mbetola for acting calm and sensibly as a response to the absence of a key member of staff..

Senior 2: Shahidul Haque for helping with the class shopping and snack time. 

Senior 3: Sean Martin for using his walking frame independently.

Post 16: Palwasha Akbari, Omah Matter, Siham Nuur and Ebun Bickersteth for settling in to their new Post 16 class.

 

 

Home-School Agreements.

 

All parents and Carers will have received a copy of the home / school agreement last term. This is an important document as it secures the partnership between home and school and the work we do together to ensure the best for your child.

Please make sure you have signed the agreement and returned it to school.

New parents and carers will receive copies shortly. Thank you.

 

 

Person Centred Planning Reviews

 

Is your child in the POST 16 class?

A reminder - Your child is due for their PCP / Annual Review. Please refer to the home/school book to check the date of your child’s review. It is extremely important that as the parent / carer you attend the review.  

At the post 16 review the planning will focus on provision and opportunities for your child beyond the age of 19 when they leave school.

 

ART CLUB REQUESTS

The new lunchtime Art Club desperately needs your OLD SHIRTS and APRONS. Please send in whatever old tops you have in whatever sizes as we have students from ages 5 – 19 in the club !!!  Many thanks.

Lucia, Mary and Paul

 

PHSCE - Parent and Carer contributions                                £££££££

Most of you will be aware that much of our curriculum at school is focused on building up your child’s independence and social skills. We endeavour to give every child opportunities to develop and practice these skills daily, appropriate to their needs.

Where possible, every child is encouraged to have a snack and drink each day during their morning break time, such as toast and juice.

This is regarded as teaching time so may involve going shopping for items, preparing them in class, laying the table and learning about how to enjoy a social experience with their peers.

 

We are asking that all parents and carers send in contributions each half term towards the purchasing of items. Your child’s class teacher will let you know more details. This will ensure that classes have enough money for your child to be able to have a healthy selection of snacks each day.

 

PARENT GOVERNORS

We are looking for parents or carers who are interested in becoming a school governor. It is important for our school that there are representatives from the children’s parents / carers on the Governing Body.  We need you!

There is help and finances available for childcare if you may require so.

Please contact the school if you are interested or just want to know more about it. Thanks

 

MAKATON SIGNS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

TODAYTOMORROWYESTERDAY

 

 

If you would like to know more about Makaton signs or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

 

SYMBOLS OF THE WEEK – Autumn 2009

 

 

TODAY    TOMORROW YESTERDAY  

 

 

If you would like to know more about Symbols or would like additional copies please contact your child’s class teacher.

 

 

A New Youth Club in Camden

Calling Young People aged 13 – 18

 

Aimed at disabled young people not involved in out of school activities or other youth activities.

 

The Tuesday Club will be held at Elfrida Rathbone Camden 7 Dowdney Close London NW5 2BP

 

Limited Places available

 

Activities will include a varied programme of fun and informal learning decided by young people including art, music, and sport trips

 

PLEASE BRING ANY SUITABLE personal care needs or nay snacks no nuts.

 

When?  Every Tuesday from 6 - 8pm dates will be given to parents/ carers.

 

Accessible Transport is available for new members who are Camden residents and the young people will collected from home from 5pm approx.

 

Further places are also available at our Wednesday and Thursday After School Club at Choices Camden Society 37, Greenwood Place NW5 1LB

 

How do you get more information?

 

Contact Mark Bromley, Disability Youth Work Coordinator

T: 0207 974 7189 E:mark.bromley@camden.gov.uk

 

 

Aiming High for Disabled Children