End of Term Newsletter No 430 - Sir John Lawes School

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
This has been a busy term in the library, with a big emphasis on reading for pleasure. In 2010, 26 people
completed the Big Challenge to read 52 books in a year, so we had a party to celebrate in January. At February
half term, 49 people did the sponsored read, Readathon, and raised £1063 for the Readathon charities - at the
same time raising £212 for books for the library (20% of money raised). A small group of sixth formers read four
designated books on the theme of "city living" then represented SJL at the sixth form reading event and had the
opportunity to meet the inspiring Stella Duffy.
The library also piggy-backed onto a number of key dates in the calendar, with Shrove Tuesday "Who would you
share your pancake with"; World Book Day "Menu of books" and our mystery book-in-a-bags; and Red Nose Day
lunchtime quizzes raising £54.77 for Comic Relief. A number of students are currently reading one of the Red
House Children's Book Award shortlists and next term, we will be submitting a school vote, which will be a total of
all the individual student judge votes.
Thank you to families for all your support with school reading challenges and sponsored events: they are only a
success with your support!
ECO-SCHOOLS WIN ANOTHER PRIZE!
Jane Johnson, Librarian.
The hard work of the Eco-Schools group has once again been appreciated, this time in recognition of their
creation of a remarkable video, encouraging students to travel to school in “greener” ways: taking a bus or train;
sharing lift to school or even cycling. The students, who worked entirely alone to create all aspects of the finished
short film, were invited to a prize giving ceremony, and unsurprisingly won 1 st prize – comprising of a brand new
Ultra HD Flip Camera. The video will feature on the school website on the newly updated Eco-Schools pages,
once they are finalised. This type of award, which follows the presentation of the Eco-Schools Green Flag (the
highest award gainable from Eco-Schools), is an outstanding accreditation to the ongoing efforts by the Eco-
Schools group who work tirelessly to improve both the image of our school, and also ensuring its future well-being.
Well done!
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
200 Club
Zack Cole, 9A
The 200 club continues to grow. We now have a total of 162 numbers in the draw which meant that the prizes last
month were £64.80 and £16.20 – won by Julie Vuolo and Hazel Wale respectively. Congratulations to you both!
Can I tempt anyone else to join our monthly flutter For a mere £1 a month you too could be a winner. It is such
a small amount of money and yet it represents another pot of money to go towards purchasing that vital square
metre of artificial turf. Download an application form from the website. http://www.sjl.herts.sch.uk/partnershipwith-parents/school-association/join-the-200-club.php
Sponsor Update
As I said previously, I will be profiling our Comedy Night and Summer Ball sponsors over the weeks. Today I want
to tell you about Davenport House Patient Group and Bretherton Law. If you should happen to use them please
mention SJL.
Davenport House Patient Group is one of the oldest and most successful patient participation groups in
England. It is run by a very dedicated committee of patients, who via a £10 yearly subscription, make
improvements to the surgery to increase the quality of services to patients, publish a quarterly newsletter, organise
with the Doctors open meetings and small group discussions to promote good health.
www.davenporthouseppg.org.uk
Bretherton Law is one of the leading law firms in Hertfordshire. Based in St Albans, it provides independent legal
services for your family and business. www.brethertonlaw.co.uk. or email them on info@brethertonlaw.co.uk