Speeches in Year 5
Year 5 wrote speeches that we inspired by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. They each delivered their speech to the class....
03 May, 2024
Dear Families,
I am pleased to share our SIAMS report from the recent inspection that has just been published. A big thanks to the parents who spoke so well with the inspector, the children who impressed through their learning and conduct and our staff who have worked so diligently to ensure our core values are embedded. We have received the most positive judgement available, “the inspection findings indicate that St John the Baptist Church of England VA Primary School is living up to its foundation as a Church school.”
Many lovely comments throughout the report, please have a read here. Here are a few of the comments.
“The vision serves as a constant reminder of the value of each person. Parents feel the school is nonjudgemental, so they are accepted. They recognise the school goes to great lengths to advocate for its community. This support has direct benefits on wellbeing. The pastoral lead is an example of how, through building trusting relationships, the school cares deeply for pupils and families. An unlimited concern for each one was demonstrated through the pandemic. Multiple acts of kindness enable pupils and adults to feel dignified and valued. Adults link their roles in the school to the vision, recognising their part in making it a lived reality. This ensures that no one is left behind in their learning or wellbeing.”
“The school thoroughly understands its context. It has developed the bespoke ‘Rise Up!’ curriculum based on aspiration, identity and society. Inspired by the locality and valuing pupils’ backgrounds, meaningful topics are taught through experiential learning. This brings affirming relevance to pupils’ education. Curriculum and extra-curricular activities are rich in child-centred experiences. These range from singing in the Royal Albert Hall to connecting with nature whilst camping. These, otherwise inaccessible opportunities, equip pupils holistically for their future.”
I hope that you have a lovely long weekend.
See you all on Tuesday 7th May at 8:45am.
With gratitude,
Ms Toni Mason
Nursery Applications – Apply Now!
Please spread the word to friends and neighbours if they have children who are 2 and 3 years-old – applications are now being considered. Apply quickly for 2 year-old and 3 year-old Nursery places if your (or their) child was born between Sept 1st 2020 and 31st Aug 2022.
All applications are now easier as they are online and with the new funding outlined by the government more parents can access FREE 2 year old and 3 year old Nursery places. Here is the link to apply.
Half Price Book Fair
The Scholastic Half-Price book fair is back next week from Friday 10th May – Wednesday 15th May 2024. If the weather is kind, the fair will be in the playground after school, otherwise the dining hall.
Come and grab a bargain book. Prices start from £2.99 with most books being less than £5. There is a brilliant selection and any money you spend at the fair gives us money to purchase books from Scholastic for school. Thanks for your support.
Attendance and punctuality is a priority at St John the Baptist
Joy Salmon, with the help of Kausar Butt, have the role to support those children and families who have issues with attendance and punctuality. Joy will meet with families and identify methods of improving the child’s attendance. Where there is no clear improvement in a child’s attendance, the family will be referred to the local authority for further action.
Attendance Facts:
- Attendance of 95% for the year equals 10 days that your child has been absent, that is 2 full school weeks of your child’s learning missed for that year.
- Attendance of 90% for the year equals 19 days that your child has been absent, that is almost 4 school weeks missed.
- Attendance of 85% for the year equals 29 days that your child has been absent per, that is almost 6 school weeks missed.
- Attendance of 80% for the year equals 38 days absent per year that is over 7 school weeks missed.
Brigade Clothing Bank Holiday Discount!
Brigade clothing are having a 10% off everything sale this Bank holiday weekend. Please click here to get a discount on school uniform.
BADU half-term camps
Sign up to attend Badu May half-term break camps.
Multi Sports Camp & Football Camps are taking place at:
Address:- City Academy, Homerton Row , London E9 6EA
Tuesday 28th May – Friday 31st May 2024
Here are the links to sign up:
What’s on in Hackney
Click here for events and information – Many free events across the borough.
Differently Various – Exhibition at Shoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton St
Differently Various is part of Eastway East London’s four exhibitions, bringing artwork and events to local centres. Enjoy beautiful art by Submit to Love studio artists, meet local Headway East London members and learn about their stories and experience of life after brain injury. All ages. Free. Here is more information.
Upcoming Coffee mornings:
Wednesday 8th May – 8:45am Using Marvellous Me and Parent Pay
Wednesday 23rd May – 8:45am How we teach RSE (Relation and Sex Education) through Science and PSHE (Personal, Social Health Education) at SJB.
