Robert Miles Junior School

55 children from Years 4, 5 and 6 had a great day out in London watching the Royal Ballet perform Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Read Grace and Ellie’s report after the photographs:

The ballet took place in The Royal Opera House in London. It took three and a half hours to get there and about the same on the way back. Inside the Royal Opera House it was very grand. We went inside and had our lunch in a big room right next to the theatre. By this time everyone was very excited. We weren’t the only school going though. Some other schools came to see the ballet too. All of a sudden the clock stuck 12.30pm, it was time to enter the theatre.

When we entered the theatre the stage was massive! We all settled in our seats and then the lights dimmed. The curtains drew open and the play began. It began in the Capulet house. They were getting ready for the masked ball. Our favourite bit was when Romeo and Juliet got married.  Then the first interval came. We went to buy some ice creams, the flavours were chocolate and vanilla and they were yummy. Then the bell rang telling people to get into their seats ready for the second half. The play got better and better as it continued. In the second interval we went down to seeinto the orchestra pit. After that we watched the last half and at the end we were given a programme. We all collected our bags and coats and set off back home. We got home at about 8.15 by then we were all very tired!

We had a great day and we think we will remember going to see the Royal Ballet for the rest of our lives.

Report by Ellie and Grace

Wednesday 14th December saw Year 3 go on a day trip out to the Brackenhurst Environmental Centre, near Southwell. The children had a lovely day on the farm, making Christmas crafts and reenacting the Nativity, this time in a real stable with real animals. They were really lucky with the weather on the Wednesday and as you will see from the photos, had a great day.

Dear Parents/Carers,

On behalf of all staff at Robert Miles Junior School I would like to thank you for your support over the past term. The end of this term seems to have come upon us very quickly and we have had so many enjoyable different events over the last couple of weeks that have depended on your help. As I type this the children are tucking into their party food, and what a spread you have provided in each classroom! I do not think any child will want much for tea tonight.

It is at this time of year when your generosity is so much appreciated. We would not be able to put on the events that we do without your backing, ferrying children to and fro, help with costumes etc.

I thought the Year 3 children who performed in the Nativity last Friday were absolutely fantastic. The confidence they showed in such a large space with so many watching was great and I thought their singing was lovely. Reverend Harper would like to extend his thanks to all who contributed to the collection at the end – £76.58 was raised for the Rainbow Hospice.

Following the Nativity we had this year’s show, Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat, and what a show the children put on for you! I have seen many many shows here over the years but I do not think I have ever been as amazed at what children can do as I was this year. I thought the talent on show was remarkable and that extends to every one of the 98 children who were on the stage for three nights on the trot and who learnt a huge number of songs, actions and cues. I am sure you are very proud of them, I know we are. It is demonstration that the limits to what children do are often what is expected of them rather than what they are truly capable of.

The school had a preview of the film of their performance this morning. Many people have asked me if a recording will be available and I am pleased that the filming over the three nights was great and we will have a DVD ready in January. I will send you more details when it is complete.

As well as all this, Year 3 managed to fit in a visit to Brackenhurst and Years 4 and 5 joined children from Carnarvon to sing carols under the Buttercross yesterday morning, always an enjoyable event.

We have a backlog of photos from all of the above events to put on the website, keep checking www.robertmiles.co.uk over the next week and you will see some lovely pictures. You might even see a preview of the Joseph DVD…

A reminder that school begins in the new year on Tuesday 3^rd January. There is no Weekly Post today as there is very little starting in the first week back. There will be no after school clubs in the first week, no guitar lessons and no musical instrument lessons. A quiet week to get the children back into work mode!

Finally I would like to wish you and your families all a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to working in continued partnership in 2011.

R. A. Gilbey
Headteacher

The November edition of our Milepost newsletter is now available to download from the Newsletters section above.

Children and Staff from Robert Miles Junior School joined with residents of Bingham, the Bingham and Orston Royal British Legion and millions of people across the UK observing two minutes silence to mark Armistice Day. Assemblies in school this week have been themed around Remembrance and the children watched an original film this morning showing the celebrations in London on November 11th 1918. Being out on the Market Place and standing in silence with service men and women was a powerful way for the children to think about the reasons why we remember this day.