Tollgate Community Junior School
Together Everyone Achieves More
Compassion
Respect
Friendship
Resilience
Honesty
Equality
Welcome to
Tollgate Community Junior School
At Tollgate, we live by the motto of 'Together Everyone Achieves More'. We are a 'Tollgate Family' and work together for the shared success of our whole community.
We are very proud of our children; their behaviour, enthusiasm for learning and kindness towards others enable them to gain a well-developed understanding of the world and their role within it.
The committed staff team at Tollgate work hard to ensure our curriculum is exciting and relevant to our children. We make great use of our fantastic school grounds, utilise the local area and ensure the children's learning is enriched through trips and workshops, bringing the curriculum to life.
Through a strong pastoral offer, we are able to support our children as and when the moment arises. Inclusion is central to our vision of excellence for all, and we ensure children with Special Educational Needs are provided with the support needed to thrive in and beyond our school.
Should you want to see our fantastic school in action, please do not hesitate to contact the school office to arrange a tour.
Mr Berhane Mr Getty
Executive Headteacher Head of School
Testimonials
My child is very happy. I've noticed her grow in confidence last year and this year. She's more interested in learning as time has gone on.
Tollgate is very supportive of my son, helping him and supporting when he has troubles. The school also listens to any concerns I may have.
Children are happy and seem to be learning well.
Tollgate is a safe and welcoming place with lovely teachers. I feel they want to get the best out of the students and will do all they can to help achieve this.
My concerns are taken seriously. My child was given support for a time when he needed it.
My son has done really well since starting. He has friendly staff.
My child loves Tollgate. He gets lots of support and has loved his experience so far. The staff and other children make Tollgate special. I recommend Tollgate because of their amazing values and I know my son is always looked after and enjoying his days.
The children are shown so much support and respect. What makes Tollgate school is everyone coming together and the support that is given.
My daughter loves coming to Tollgate. There is nothing I would change.
My son loves coming and thrives from it! Everyone cares and is there if you need them, regarding anything! Everything - staff, activities - makes this a wonderful school.
Our House Points
1064
Sovereign
1089
Holywell
1074
Redoubt
942
Marina
Hello from The Parenting Team! We are a small team supporting parents and carers of children aged 0–19 across the whole of East Sussex. Please find below our new Parenting Support Guide for July to September. You'll also see a quick guide and a poster (with a link to our website). Feel free to share these with any parents or carers who may benefit from our service. Everything we offer is completely free, and the only eligibility requirement is that the parent or carer looks after a child aged 0–19 in East Sussex. Our support includes: Online 6–8 week parenting groups on specific topics Online 2-hour webinars Drop-ins at Family Hubs across East Sussexno booking needed Face-to-face workshops on key topics Telephone advice and support Facebook Chat availability Instant-access videos on YouTube Telephone or email advice, if you're unsure whether we can support a family you're working with, just get in touch: 01424 725800 or eh.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk WHATS NEW?! Power hours- we now offer 1 hour bitesize sessions School transition sessions Virtual drop in- online sessions to speak to a parenting practitioner, in addition to face to face drop ins Don't forget about the new Family Hub 'Family First Consultation Advice Line', offering support and guidance on a wide range of topics for families and the professionals who work with them. Call 01323 464655 during office hours. Best Wishes Parenting Team EH.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk 01424 725800 Website: Activities and courses | Family hubs (eastsussex.gov.uk) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParentingTeam
Please see PTFA information below:
Please vote for Tollgate! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GGWex3sTM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
In DT Year 6 have been learning about food and nutrition. Today 6P have been cooking some muffins and soda bread. They measured, mixed and baked the ingredients, then they tasted their wares. Here we have some of the children during the session.
Today our Year 6's shared their amazing maths games they have made with Year 5 children. These were all about BIDMAS and it was a chance for the Year 6's to share their knowledge with Year 5's before they move in to Year 6 next year. What a great session!
A big big thank you to the PTFA for the lunch time play equipment donations. The children have been really excitied to play with everything!
Parents/Carers of Year 3 Year 3 will be changing their PE days in Term 6. They are as follows: 3I - Tuesday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor) 3LT - Tuesday (indoor) and Thursday (outdoor) 3T - Monday (indoor) and Tuesday (outdoor) Please could you ensure the children have the correct PE uniform (this does not include cycling shorts, but they can be worn under normal shorts). Also, as the weather gets warmer, we will be spending more time outside so it would be great if children have a sun hat and sun cream they can apply themselves. Best wishes The Year 3 Team
"Our Year 4 Book Club launched this term, led by some of our fantastic Pupil Leaders in Year 6. It's been wonderful having the library full of such avid readers."
During SAT's week, 6P had something amazing happening in their classroom. Five very hungry caterpillars had begun their journey a few weeks ago and the transformation was observed by the class throughout the whole process. This amazing metamorphasis was seen through the classroom visualiser fondly known as 'Chrysalis Cam'. The painted lady butterflies that emerged one by one from their chrysalis were all given a name. There was Hope, Lucky, Destiny, Percy and Jaffy! Below are the photos taken during the release. Isn't nature grand!
Good afternoon Please see below information from the PTFA about upcoming events, their newsletter and information about the pre-loved school uniform shop
ATTENDANCE PRIZE DRAW Don't forget this terms attendance challenge!! The winner will be announced during this Friday's assembly. Good luck
TRANSITION WORKSHOP Is your child moving up to Year 7 or Year 3? To help support a smooth transition onto the next part of their school journey we are hosting a parent workshop led by 'me and my mind' practitioners. If you would like to come along please can you let the school office know at your earliest convenience. We look forward to seeing you there.
We are so proud of our Year 6's and how they are handling this weeks SAT's. They have loved coming along for the breakfast sessions so far and they have shown great determination resilience and a really positive attitude! Well done guys we are nearly there
Amazing news, thank you very much to all that supported this
THIS TERMS ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE This term we have 2 Drusillas tickets to be won. All children who have 100% attendance for the last 2 weeks of term (Monday 11th May - Friday 22nd May) will be entered into our prize drawer the winner will be announced in assembly on Friday 22nd May. Good luck!