Tesco Party Trip for Apple
We have been reading ‘So Much’. We talked about our families and how we celebrate birthdays. We created a shopping list and went to Tesco Express to purchase items for our party. ...
03 October, 2025
St John The Baptist
Newsletter
03.10.25
Dear Parents and Carers, This week, we were proud to launch the start of Black History Month across the school. While we have always worked hard to ensure that our curriculum reflects and represents the diverse community we serve, we also...
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week, we were proud to launch the start of Black History Month across the school. While we have always worked hard to ensure that our curriculum reflects and represents the diverse community we serve, we also recognise that there is still more to be done in addressing the historical imbalances in representation and inclusion.
As always, Black History Month gives us the opportunity to highlight and celebrate these stories, and we would love to hear from any parents, carers, or community members who feel they have something to contribute. Whether it’s running a workshop, giving a talk, or sharing personal stories or experiences, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us – your input can make a real impact on our children’s learning and understanding.
Looking ahead, we are excited about our annual SJB Black History Month Talent Showcase, which will take place on the last day of term. Each class will be represented by an act involving one or more children chosen by their class. It is always a highlight of the school year! We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there to cheer on our young performers.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Ms Toni Mason
Harvest Festival – Food Donations
As we prepare to celebrate Harvest Festival through our collaborative work with St John’s, Hoxton, we’re asking for your support in helping those in our community who may be struggling. This is a time for giving and showing kindness, and we’ll be collecting donations of non-perishable food items (such as tins, pasta, rice, cereals, and long-life milk).
If you’re able to contribute, please send donations in with your child by Friday 10th October . Every single item makes a difference, and together we can help ensure that everyone in our community has what they need.
Thank you, as always, for your generosity and support.
Donations wanted
We are looking for donations of towels. Please bring in any spare ones you have and give to the office, that are in working condition.
We are going to be using them around school and as emergency swimming towels.
Keeping Safe online – Group Chats
Helpful information for parents
Dalston Peace Mural turns 40
The much-loved Dalston Peace Mural is celebrating its 40th birthday this year! Painted in 1985, the mural was created to mark Peace Year and has become a well-known part of Hackney’s history. It shows local people coming together to stand up for peace, justice, and community – messages that are just as important today. If you’re passing by Dalston Junction, take a moment to stop and have a look – it’s a powerful reminder of what people can achieve when they come together.
In the news over the past week…
Outside play in Fig
The children have been enjoying lots of physical play, helping each other on the slide and completing the obstacle course...
03 October, 2025
Science in Chestnut
Chestnut have been continuing their studies of forces doing an experiment to see how the size of the parachute (keeping the same weight) affects the speed of descent. Ask them about air resistance, surface area and gravity!...
03 October, 2025
Church Trip with Plum
On Thursday the 2nd of October, Year 6 travelled to St John’s Jerusalem Church to be a part of a Federation service titled ‘Journeying through my Faith.’ Students were given the opportunity to share in prayer, sing along with traditional music and listen to a question and......
03 October, 2025