Dear Families, What a wonderful week it has been here at St John the Baptist! It’s been heartwarming to see the joy and enthusiasm our children bring to their learning and the sense of community that makes our school so special. A...
Ms Toni Mason
We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new 3-week menu, designed to offer a variety of healthy, tasty, and balanced meal options for our pupils. The new menu will start from Monday and has been carefully planned to ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From hearty main dishes to fresh fruits and delicious desserts, the updated menu reflects our commitment to providing nutritious meals that keep our children energised and ready to learn. Whether your child loves a classic favourite or enjoys trying new flavours, this menu has been created with their tastes in mind.
The full 3-week menu is now available to view on our school website. We encourage you to take a look and discuss the options with your child to get them excited about what’s on offer.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting healthy eating within our school. If you have any questions or feedback about the menu, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in by wearing their spots and helping us raise money for BBC Children in Need! It was wonderful to see so many creative, homemade spotty outfits on display from both children and staff, all in support of such an important cause.
Together, we raised an incredible £77, which will make a real difference for children and young people across the UK. Your generosity helps fund vital mental health services, educational programs, and community initiatives.
This event showcased the amazing kindness and enthusiasm within our school, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who participated. Well done!
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This event is an integral part of Anti-Bullying Week, allowing us all to have a bit of fun while embracing our uniqueness and raising awareness about the important values associated with this initiative.
Children and staff were all encouraged to wear their most colourful and mismatched socks! This simple gesture is a fantastic way to remind us that we are all different, and it’s our differences that make us special. The day was not only about having fun but also served as an opportunity to foster conversations around bullying, its effects, and what we can do to support one another.
In our recent discussions, we have been focusing on understanding how bullying can affect individuals, identifying signs of bullying, and knowing how to respond if we ever feel concerned about our own or others’ experiences. It is crucial for our children to understand that they are never alone, and that there are trusted adults in school who are always here to help.
Thank you for your support in encouraging your children to get involved by wearing odd socks today. Please discuss with them the importance of kindness and acceptance, and remind them that everyone should be able to express themselves freely without fear of judgment.
We will start next week with an online / cyber bullying assembly as we know that bullying can also take place in the virtual world. Please click into the image above to learn more about how to combat online bullying.
Thank you for your continued support in fostering a caring and inclusive environment within our school community. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Emails will be sent out tomorrow at 9am for parents and carers of children in Nursery, Reception, Years 1 – 6 to sign up to a slot on parents evening which is taking place on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th November. To be able to sign up you will need to download the Google Docs app to your phone. This is a free app and the details for how to use it will be included in the email coming out tomorrow.
Please sign up and if you can’t find the link in your emails please speak to the class teacher as you will be able to sign up on their iPad when you collect your child from Monday. We look forward to sharing learning with you soon.
Please note some PE days have changed and new classes are swimming.
On PE days children need to wear their PE kit to school.
Year 2 have been practicing their hockey skills. They have been learning how to hold the stick correctly, control the ball, and improve their passing and dribbling skills. They have been engaging drills and teamwork exercises. ...
At SJB, we have been proudly supporting Anti-Bullying Week by participating in Odd Socks Day! By wearing odd socks, we are spreading the message that it’s okay to be different....
In Spanish Club, we learnt more about day of the dead and created our own crafts and drawings....
This week in our art class, students had the exciting opportunity to explore the world of lino cutting! Using specially designed lino cutting tools and soft lino blocks, they carved out their interpretations of “peace” and “prosperity.” Each student expressed their unique vision through intricate......
On Friday, we celebrated Spotacular day in support of Children In Need. We loved how creative our children were with their spots!...
In maths, we have been learning about parts and wholes. We looked at everyday objects. First, we had objects as a whole, then split them into parts. We put the objects back together to create a whole....
In maths reception have been comparing groups of objects using the language or ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ . ...
Rowan class enjoyed some physical exercise in Science this week, we have been investigating the human body. Looking at the skeletal and muscular system. We discussed which muscles we were using to complete each exercise....
Every fortnight, we get to go to Shoreditch Library, which is a great opportunity to get new books and really embed a love of reading....
We loved our music assembly this week a workshop from Apollo music. They taught us about each string instrument and played us some beautiful songs....