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12th December 2025

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       To all our Families at St John the Baptist, What a wonderful week it has been here in school. The Christmas spirit has certainly filled our halls, and I could not be more proud of the children. Our nativities have been a...

  

 

 

To all our Families at St John the Baptist,

What a wonderful week it has been here in school. The Christmas spirit has certainly filled our halls, and I could not be more proud of the children.

Our nativities have been a true joy. On Monday, we began with Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and year 2 children, who treated us to some delightful acting and fine singing. Their confidence and enthusiasm shone through beautifully. On Wednesday, our Year 3 and 4 children took to the stage with impressive storytelling skills, raising the roof with their glorious voices. And today, we were treated to the final performance of the week by our Year 5 and 6 children. Their harmonies, beautiful voices, and poised retelling of the joyous birth of Jesus were simply wonderful to witness. Each performance has been a reminder of the talent, teamwork and heart our children bring to everything they do.

Yesterday’s Christmas Dinner was another highlight of the week. There was such fun and festive spirit as we all shared a meal together – crackers popping, laughter around the tables, and plates filled with the loveliest roast dinner. It was lovely to also raise money for Save the Children by wearing our festive jumpers, adding an extra layer of colour and joy to the day. The children created their own festive hats to wear to dinner, which made the hall look even more magical. Photos below!

Thank you for your continued support during this busy and magical time of year.

Warmest wishes,

Ms Toni Mason

 

Key Dates to remember for Next Week

Tuesday 16th December: Christmas fayre

Friday 19th December: Last Day of term (Gates Open at 13:30)

 

Nativity Highlights

We are all so proud of the children for their wonderful performances in the nativities. They showed great confidence, enthusiasm and teamwork, and it was a joy to see them shine on stage. A massive thank you to all the staff and pupils who worked so hard to put them together.  Please enjoy looking through just a few photos that capture some of the highlights from these special performances.

 

Christmas Lunch

Thank you to Donna and the wonderful kitchen team and additional helpers for the amazing Christmas Dinner. The dining room was full of joy, chatter and the popping of the christmas crackers.
Some of our favourite quotes from the children:
“I love this dinner.”
“Best day ever.”
“This is a winter wonderland.”
Please enjoy a few photos from the day.


We wore Christmas Jumpers

to Raise Money for Save the Children!

On Thursday 11th December, everyone at our school got into the festive spirit by wearing our bright and silly Christmas jumpers! It was a fun and joyful way to celebrate the season – and all for a great cause.

We joined Christmas Jumper Day to help raise money for Save the Children, a charity that supports children around the world with healthcare, education, and protection. Even our smallest donations can make a big difference in a child’s life.

The school was full of laughter, colourful jumpers, and holiday cheer. Pupils and staff alike enjoyed showing off their festive outfits while knowing they were helping children in need.

A big thank you to everyone who took part and donated. Together, we made a wonderful contribution to Save the Children and spread some Christmas joy throughout our school!

 

🎉❄️ Join Us for Festive Fun at 🎉❄️

St John the Baptist Primary School Winter Fayre!

Calling all parents and families! Don’t miss our magical Winter Fayre!

On Tuesday, 16th December, from 3:45pm to 5:30pm, the school will come alive with festive cheer, fun activities, and delightful surprises for everyone to enjoy.

🌟 What to Expect:
🎅 Meet Santa Claus in his grotto
🎁 Fabulous stalls with unique gifts
🍰 Tasty treats and drinks
🌟 Raffle prizes to make your holiday extra special!

Christmas Raffle – Tickets coming home on Monday

Don’t forget to return all tickets and money by Monday 15th December.  We will draw the raffle on Tuesday 16th December at our Winter Fayre. 

Tickets cost £1 per 5 tickets (a strip).   Each child has been given £5 of tickets to sell.

 

Bring the whole family and let’s celebrate together. Your support makes all the difference and helps our school community shine even brighter!  We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Hackney Festive Events

Some great ideas for this weekend and beyond

 

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