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Alderman Jacobs Primary School was identified as outstanding following an inspection during 2009/2010.(To read the full OFSTED report visit the school policies page).

Thank you from Mrs Sargent

Dear Children, Parents, Carers and friends,

Many thanks for such a brilliant farewell last term. I couldn't have wished for more and although sad to say goodbye, I enjoyed every minute with you all in my final few days. I was overwhelmed by your kindness, cards and lovely gifts. I will treasure all the memories I have of my sixteen years at Alderman Jacobs School and of my final few weeks. I do wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and children, work hard during this term.

Best wishes, Mrs Sargent.

1960's Festival - Year 6

This year children in Year 6 enjoyed our first ever 1960's Festival, which was fully planned by the children as part of their Mantle of the Expert work. The children became festival organisers, deciding on the music, food, decoration and clothing they would wear. The classrooms became a fashion house whilst they tie-dyed, and created unusual flower power garments. They listened to alive performer who took them through a musical journey of the 60s, bringing the magic of this era to life for them. They waved their banners, danced and just sat about chilling with their friends as their Grandparents would have done over forty years ago!

Children In Need

We collected pennies for Pudsey this year as part of the fundraising for Children in Need. This year Mrs Bielawski persuaded a huge groups of assistants to come in to work with children and count the pennies.  Each child brought in what they could and covered Pudsey in pennies. Together they raised a fantastic £609.74 - the highest amount we have raised for them.

Oliver Twist at Alderman Jacobs School

Children at Alderman Jacobs School were entertained in November by Working Space Theatre with their production of Oliver Twist.  Though performed by just two actresses, they brought the characters to life through the use of clever costumes and the use of various accents. Over two performances children from across school saw the show, and eight children were fortunate to be selected to play a small role in the presentation.

Science Quiz

Children from Alderman Jacobs won the recent area heat. The team members, Hannah, Ben, Phillip and Andrew did phenomenally well. Sarah Teasdale, Gifted and Talented Leader commented, "I was extremely impressed with the breadth and depth of the children's scientific knowledge and understanding. I felt very proud of the way they represented Alderman Jacobs School and we are looking forwards to the next round."

AJS catering team were awarded "School Caterers of the Year" out of all Cambridgeshire schools. If your child would like to try school lunches the cost is £2.00 daily. You do not have to commit to five days, just book on Monday for the day of the week you would like. For more information please speak to Mrs Wright in our office.

Class 9 were very excited to be able to watch the big steel girders being lifted onto the dining hall extension currently being built at the back of the school. The building work is progressing well and is expected to be finished by the beginning of December 2011.

As part of their history topic on World War Two this term, year 3 experienced a day of being evacuated to Stibbington. They travelled by coach and train, explored an Anderson shelter and had a lesson inhow to wear a gas mask. For more photos please visit the Yr3 page.

Year 4 Tudor Day

Year 4 has a fantastic day taking part in Tudor activities. All the children dressed in Tudor outfits and learned about Tudor Music, made Tudor Roses and soap, they wrote with quills and made a spice map showing where the different spices would have travelled from in Tudor times. For more photos visit the Year 4 page. 

Year 1 Visit by Peterborough Museum

Year 1 welcomed a member of the Education Team from Peterborough Museum. The children were shown toys from the Victorian Period and then had great fun playing with some replicas. Please visit the YR 1 home page for more photos.

Year 3 had a Mexican Day, where they performed made maracas' performed Mexican dancing, cooked and ate Mexican food and finally finished the afternoon with a traditional Mexican Siesta. For more photos go to the Year 3 page in Year Groups.

The children at Alderman Jacobs School in Whittlesey dressed up for Red Nose Day in a variety of guises ranging from Indianna Jones and a werewolf to footballers and princesses. They all enjoyed showing off their outfits and raised a fantastic £364.34, but not to be out done the staff raised an extra £56.96 by baking and selling cakes and joining in the dressing up fun. The grand total raised so far at Alderman Jacobs is £421.30… 

Staff would like to thank all of the parents for supporting the fundraising event.