St John The Baptist
Newsletter

27.06.25

Dear Parents and Carers, We began this week with a meaningful day dedicated to recognising the importance of Windrush. All our children took part in class activities designed to deepen their understanding of this significant moment in history. It was wonderful...

Dear Parents and Carers,

We began this week with a meaningful day dedicated to recognising the importance of Windrush. All our children took part in class activities designed to deepen their understanding of this significant moment in history. It was wonderful to see their engagement and curiosity as they learnt more about the contributions and experiences of the Windrush generation.

As always, it has been a busy week at school! We apologise for the recent postponing of Sports Day (years 2-6) due to the rain. However, we are pleased to announce that it has been rescheduled for the morning of Thursday 3rd July at Shoreditch Park. We hope to see as many of you there as possible to cheer on the children and enjoy this special event together.

In addition, due to the forecast of very high temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Year 1 and Reception Sports Day scheduled for this Monday. The health and wellbeing of our children is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. We will share the new date as soon as possible.

Looking ahead, preparations for our Summer Fete are already underway! We warmly invite all parents and carers to join our Friends of St John the Baptist meeting at 3:00 pm on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas and get involved in making this event a success.

As a timely reminder please note that all school events are alcohol free.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,
Ms Toni Mason

Mobile Theft announcement

We want to inform our school community that there have been two recent incidents of mobile phone thefts reported just outside the school premises. Please remind your children to stay vigilant and keep their belongings safe while traveling to and from school. Your support in helping us ensure everyone’s safety is greatly appreciated.

School Uniform Discounts

We know that many families like to stock up on school uniform over the summer holidays ready for the new school year.

The following retailers are offering discounts on school uniform:

Sainsbury’s Tu clothing – 20% off all uniform
Aldi‘s back-to-school £5 bundle (two polo shirts, a sweatshirt or cardigan, and trousers, skirt or cargo shorts) will be available in store from 29th June 2025.
Lidl‘s back-to-school bundle (two polo shirts and a sweatshirt, and a pair of trousers, shorts or a skirt) is also £5 and will be in store from 3rd July 2025.

We will let you know if we hear of any other good offers.

Important Online Safety Information…

Smoking and Vaping

Several parents and carers have raised concerns about people smoking and vaping near the school gates. The smoke not only creates an unpleasant environment for others gathering at drop-off and pick-up times, but it can also waft into the school grounds, affecting the air quality around children. If you do smoke or vape, we kindly ask that you cross the road to do so, ensuring it is well away from the school area. Thank you for helping us keep the school environment cleaner and more comfortable for everyone.