Kayaking in Year 6
Year 6 have begun kayaking sessions. We started by practicing our strokes before getting on the water for the first time. We had a great time: watch this space to see how much we improve! ...
07 June, 2024
Dear Families,
Welcome back for the final half-term of the school academic year. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable break and your children are refreshed and ready to learn.
This term is jam-packed full of exciting events for our children and families which are a wonderful way to celebrate everything we have all achieved this year. Please see the list of key dates on this newsletter to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Despite these exciting events interwoven throughout the next few weeks, this is still a full term of learning. This term, teachers will be focusing on consolidating the knowledge and skills that are essential foundations for successful transitions to new year groups. Therefore, it is very important that your children attend school every day and are punctual.
I look forward to seeing many of you over the next few weeks.
Best wishes,
Toni Mason
Special Guest Assembly!
We are delighted that CBeebies TV presenter, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, will be joining us for a special assembly on the revised date of Wednesday 26th June. Joanna has written an exciting faith-based children’s book, titled ‘What’s Up: 30 encouragements to fuel your faith’.
The book was published in February, so we will be amongst the first to hear about it.
The book is filled with stories from Joanna’s life: she covers topics such as friendship, navigating anger, finding your identity, grief and the power of words. The book also includes bible verses, prayers, spaces to reflect, fun facts and games!
If you would like to pre-order a signed copy of the book, please complete the linked google form. Otherwise, Joanna will be in our playground where you can meet her and potentially buy the book from her then. The cost is £9.99. See you there!
PE Days for Summer term – 2nd Half
This will be the day most weeks. Some classes have split PE sessions (over 2 days) and some weeks due to events, visits or special occasions the day may change. We will inform you via Marvellous Me if there are changes.
Reception: Wednesday (swimming); Thursday & Friday (Short PE Sessions)
Year 1: Monday – Oak & Palm; Wednesday – Y1 Oak
Year 2: Tuesday – Cherry & Holly; Friday – Cherry
Year 3: Wednesday (Swimming)
Year 4: Monday – Elm ; Thursday – Elm & Maple
Year 5: Friday – Chestnut & Willow
Year 6: Wednesday – Plum ; Friday – Hazel; Tuesday – Plum & Hazel
OPAL – Outdoor Play and Learning
You may have noticed the new surfacing on the site of the old play structure has been completed during the May half term. The space looks transformed and has become home to many of our mud kitchens. It’s so wonderful the see the children use their imaginations and create potions, pancakes and much more in their play. Thank you so much to all the families who have already donated old pots and pans, spoons and cake tins. If you have any old kitchen equipment our children could use in the mud kitchens, please do bring it in. From Monday, colourful buckets will be on all gates for you to drop off any resources. We thank you for your generosity.
SEND Support at SJB
It has been lovely to share with parents at various coffee mornings that Katy Dean from the front office has been appointed as the SEND Co assistant. She will continue to be in the office and through the day also be working as SEND Co assistant. As part of her role she organises the Annual reviews for children who have an EHCP as well as coordinate the many professionals who we access to help our children. Please do ask her questions about SEND .
We have advertised and are appointing a new SEND Co for September at the moment but in the meantime Maya Dowling is joining us to help out until then. She has already started so please do watch out for her on the gates to say hello.
Parent Event next week – sign up now!
This event will be held at the Shoreditch Town Hall next Wednesday 12th June, 10:30-1:30pm.
It will be an opportunity to share your parenting experiences and get involved in creative activities for your well being as well.
As a group of parents we will be connecting and chatting together in a safe, reflective space.
The event is free AND there will be light refreshments and a goody bag!
Sign up is currently through EventBrite.
Booking is essential!
Please use the contact details on the flyer for more information or if you have any questions.
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.
Upcoming Coffee mornings:
Wednesday 12th June – 8:45am Coffee Morning for all Parents – Smart phones and children’s safety
Wednesday 19th June – 8:45am Coffee Morning for Y4 and 5 parents – Secondary transition and what to expect
Wednesday 3rd July – 8:45am Coffee Morning for Y6 parents – Year 6 secondary transition: Helping your child transition into secondary
Wednesday 17th July – 8:45am Coffee Morning – Meet the teacher (pop in to meet your child’s new teacher)
Sports Days – dates for your diary
Monday 1st July – Reception AM and Y3 Rowan PM
Tuesday 2nd July – Year 1 AM and Year 6 PM
Wednesday 3rd July – Nursery AM and Year 4 PM
Friday 5th July – Year 5 AM and Year 2 PM
