Spanish in Y4
In Y4 we have been learning parts of the body so we could describe monsters....
13 February, 2026
St John The Baptist
Newsletter
13.02.26
Dear Parents and Carers, As we reach the end of half term, thank you for your continued support. It has been a joy to see the children’s growing confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. This half term has been rich with opportunities,...
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we reach the end of half term, thank you for your continued support. It has been a joy to see the children’s growing confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning.
This half term has been rich with opportunities, from storytelling assemblies and internet safety sessions led by our Digital Leaders to visits from local vets and community speakers. Pupils have represented the school brilliantly on trips, in chess tournaments, and Year 5 even sang at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Our International Evening was another highlight, with fantastic class displays celebrating our diverse community. Please see below for more details.
Thank you to our staff, families and, most importantly, our wonderful children. We wish you a safe and restful half term and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 24th February.
With warmest wishes,
Ms Toni Mason
Playground News
This week has been an exciting one for our playground development. We cleared and reorganised the large sheds so that equipment is now easily accessible, helping children to choose and put away resources independently.
The mud kitchen and suitcases remain firm favourites, and we have introduced some new additions: balance boards, a small sand pit and some old IT equipment, all of which have inspired creative and collaborative play. The children have loved the new resources, and it has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm in action.
Please enjoy a few photos of them making the most of their new playground!
Thank You for a Wonderful International Evening!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our International Evening on Wednesday. It was a fantastic event and a real celebration of the rich diversity within our school community. We are especially grateful to all the families who generously donated food.
It was wonderful to see our community come together to learn about different countries and cultures, share experiences and celebrate what makes our school such a vibrant and welcoming place.
Please enjoy a few photos below capturing some of the fun from the evening!
Digital Leaders’ Assembly
Our Digital Leaders led a fantastic assembly for Safer Internet Day this week. They debated the key online issues facing young people and decided to educate the school about the risks of scamming.
They wrote and performed short dramas showing scenarios where someone was at risk of being scammed, giving everyone the opportunity to pause, reflect and discuss the dangers.
They left us all with a powerful and important message:
Think before you click.
Online Safety Over Half Term
We would like to remind all families whose children have access to a mobile phone that the minimum age for using WhatsApp is 13. Recently, we have had a small number of issues linked to messaging apps, and we know that these can quickly escalate if not carefully monitored. As we approach half term, children are likely to have more free time and increased access to screens, so it is especially important to be vigilant. Please take time to check which groups your child is part of, who is in them, and ensure they know what to do if they receive inappropriate messages, including blocking users and telling a trusted adult. Regular monitoring of phones and online activity is essential. We will continue to reinforce online safety in school, but your support at home makes the greatest difference in helping children use technology safely and responsibly.
Hackney Council – Half-term cycle training at Shoreditch Park Primary:
Learn-to-Ride courses
These are for children aged 6 years and above. Each course has 5 places on it and parents / carers should only book their child on to 1 course, not multiple, so as to ensure the maximum number of children possible have a chance of a place. Sessions are running on:
Mon 10 – 12
Mon 1 – 3
Tues 10 – 12
Wed 10 – 12
Thurs 10 – 12
Fri 10 – 12
A 4-day on-road course:
This is for children aged 9 years and above who are already able to ride a bike without stabilisers and want to learn about riding on the road. The course has 8 places on it and lasts 4 afternoons; participants need to be able to commit to all 4 sessions. Timings are:
Tues to Fri 1 – 3
Here is a link to the website where more information is available places can be booked.
Half-Term Clubs & Creative Opportunities
In the news over the past week…
Spanish in Palm
In Y1 we read a story that we love about animals. We love reading books in Spanish....
13 February, 2026
Painting in Fig
The children have had a lot of fun painting the bus using a range of tools, even their hands....
13 February, 2026
Digital Leaders’ Assembly
The Digital Leaders’ leading an assembly that they wrote on the dangers of online scamming…...
13 February, 2026
Year 5 trip to St. Paul’s Cathedral
On Thursday, Year 5 were part of the choir singing at St. Paul’s Cathedral in a service for schools in London promoting the power of forgiveness and restoring relationships. They sang brilliantly in an absolutely stunning venue....
13 February, 2026
Year 5 learn about Roman London
On Tuesday, Year 5 explored the remains of a Roman amphitheatre and a temple preserved under the modern buildings right in the heart of the financial district of the City. Seeing this first hand really demonstrates that history is all around them in this......
13 February, 2026
