As we marked Remembrance Day last week and our current Year 6 children are learning about events which led up to World War Two, I was reminded of a very special visitor we had several years ago.

 

Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the last surviving serviceman to have taken part in the iconic Dambusters raid during World War Two, will be 100yrs old next week. His whole family (aunties, uncles, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren) will be gathering in Bristol on 27th November for a celebratory lunch and afternoon tea.

 

We had the honour of inviting Johnny Johnson to our school ten years ago. He spoke fluently about his life and adventures for over an hour, without notes, and both the children and the adults we invited hung on his every word, it truly was an event we will never forget.

 

As Johnny approaches his 100^th birthday, he is still campaigning for a medal for the veterans of Bomber Command. As the last member of his squadron, he feels it is his mission to ensure that every single person in the 617 Squadron is duly recognised for the part they played in the attack on the major dams of western Germany on 16th and 17th May, 1943.

 

Bridget Norman

 

Well done to this week's high achievers! 

 

The Hillcrest Hoops basketball team who did us proud in the first weekk of a four-week tournament.

 

The A team won all five of their games without conceding one basket and the B team played their socks off against some very tough teams and came away with a draw and a handful of close losses.

11th November

 

Yr 6 were proud to represent Hillcrest at the Remembrance ceremony at Arnos Vale, laying poppies on the war graves and giving a reading of 'In Flanders Fields'.

 

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

 

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

 

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

 

John McCrae, May 1915

SMSA vacancy from 6th December

 

We’re sad to be saying goodbye to Andrea, from our lunchtime team, after 7 years at Hillcrest.

 

Would you, or someone you know, like to join the team, supervising the children having their lunch and in the playground?

 

The hours are 11.45am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term times.

Visit https://www.eteach.com/job/smsa-1188525 for full details and an application form.

Congratulations one and all!

 

 

Congratulations to this week's winners!

 

 

Future Stars have a vacancy for an After School Club Assistant on Mondays and Tuesdays.

 

The role would ideally be 3pm - 5.30pm (there is a potential for it being 3-5pm for the right candidate). Rate of pay is  £8 - £11.50, depending on  age, experience and qualifications.

 

If you require any further information on this vacancy or wish to apply, please email Leanne Selman, the Extra-Curricular Manager at Future Stars at  leanne.selman@futurestarscoaching.co.uk 

 

Future Stars Coaching Ltd

Tel: 01275 867128

Address: 2, Linden Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7SN

Website: www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk  

 

 

 

Job Description

 

Primary School – Wrap Around Care Support

Location: Hillcrest primary

Hours: Minimum 5 hours per week Monday and Tuesday (Holiday Club Hours Available each half term)

Contract type: TBC

Job Description: Wrap Around Support

Start date: ASAP

 

Future Stars Coaching are a sports coaching and wrap around company based in the South West working in over 35 Primary Schools across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. With the vision to inspire and motivate people to be the best they can be. Future Stars mission is to provide an inspirational, fun and safe environment in order to provide a pathway for people and organisations to reach their full potential.

 

We are looking for an ambitious, driven Wrap Around Support to join our fantastic team. As a member of the Future Stars team you will be supporting the delivery of our Wrap Around Care Service after school.

 

We are looking for an experienced support coach with experience in Primary School/Early Years settings. The role will require you to work alongside an extra-curriculum lead to deliver an enrichment program covering sports, arts and craft, gardening and baking activities. The candidate must be organised, positive and a passionate individual. Strong behavior management skills are a must, as well as experience of working with Primary School pupils developing the whole child.

 

Hours will be between 3pm – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (Term Time).

 

This role will include a 3 month probation period.

 

Main duties of the role

 

• Support Afterschool Wrap Around Care in both indoor and outdoor activities
• To deliver a range of high quality multi skill sessions alongside indoor arts and crafts, baking etc.
• Follow Future Stars and school safeguarding procedures (Covid 19 Procedures)
• Manage pupils behavior at all times
• Representing the company in a positive manner
• Have positive and confident conversations with teachers and parents
• To ensure pupils are taught accordingly to their individual needs and capabilities
• To employ different delivery techniques and ability to adapt to all Primary School aged children
• To support the lead in any given food preparation and cleaning responsibilities

 

Qualifications/Skills

 

It is essential that the successful candidate has the following:

 

• GCSE's and/or A Levels (or equivalent) in PE or BTEC Sport/ or childcare
• Experience in a primary school settings – working with children from all backgrounds
• Ability and commitment to continue developing knowledge and skills
• Recognised NGB Level 2 certificate in Sports Coaching or ChildCare
• Full UK driving license, has own transport
• Valid DBS certificate
• Valid safeguarding and First Aid certificate
• Willing to undertake training and professional development where necessary
• Excellent communication skills
• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of the young children they work with
• Are organised and punctual
• Can work alone or as part of a team

 

It is desirable that the successful candidate has the following:

 

• Degree or higher level qualification
• Experience in Wrap Around Care/Holiday Clubs
• Experience in sports provision

 

Future Stars can offer you:

 

• 90 Day Induction Plan
• Full kit
• Lesson planning
• Coach Development Manager/Career development planning
• Personal Development Plan (Including twice yearly reviews and observations)
• Training and development including CPD opportunities through the year
• Office facilities for working if required

 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Government Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This process is managed by Future Stars Coaching.

 

Interview date tbc.

 

If you require any further information on this vacancy, please email your questions to the following email address, leanne.selman@futurestarscoaching.co.uk .

Congratulations to this week's winners!