Oracy Day Parents and carers are invited into class at 3pm on Thursday 3rd April, where pupils will share their debates and presentations with you, based on their humanities learning from this half term. This day allows children to showcase their ability to express ideas clearly, engage in discussions...
The Importance of Punctuality: Every Minute Counts!
At SJSJ, we believe that arriving on time sets the tone for a successful day of learning. School starts promptly at 8:55am, and it is essential that all children arrive on time, ready to learn.
Being punctual helps children settle into their routine, reduces classroom disruptions, and ensures they do not miss important instructions at the start of the day. Arriving late can affect not only their learning, but also their confidence and social interactions.
Did you Know:
Persistent lateness can lead to a referral being made to Hackney Education and a possible fine being issued.
Let’s work together to build good habits that will benefit our children for life. Please ensure your child arrives at school at 8:55am so they can start the day feeling prepared and focused. Thank you for your support!
We would like to kindly remind all families about the ongoing School Streets Initiative in place around our school. This initiative is designed to ensure the safety and well-being of our students as they arrive and leave school each day.
Why is the School Streets Initiative in place?
Please remember to avoid driving in the restricted zones during the specified hours. We truly appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our school community safe and healthy!
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We want to thank you for blessing us to have another week with our loved ones. We thank you for our friends, families, teachers and neighbours. We have been given opportunities to reflect on how being truthful is important.
You are a God of truth, so we ask you to help us be courageous when we try to be honest. Help us to become more trustworthy because of our truthfulness. We long to feel the peace that comes with telling the truth.
We want to use this peace and gift to be loving to those around us.
Amen
A parent recently asked if they could make a voluntary contribution towards these larger structures for our playground. If parents or carers would like to do so, as a school, we would be incredibly grateful. We have a target of £2500 to raise to ensure we make a safe, durable investment with long-term benefits.
If you would like to make a donation, please follow the Just Giving link below or scan the QR code below to take you to the school’s Just Giving page. We would be incredibly grateful for any support.
We are excited to be developing a new water play area for our playgrounds for the summer months.
We are looking for donations of any water play equipment, including:
Water play tables
Buckets and watering cans
Floating toys (e.g. boats’ and ducks)
Funnels, tubes, and pipes
Scoops, ladles, and measuring cups
If you have any of the above items that you would be happy to donate, please bring them to the school office. Every contribution will help us create a fantastic, engaging space for the children to enjoy.
Thank you for your support.
Dear SJSJ Parents, Teachers students we did it! We raised enough money to sponsor items for the playground and host an Easter scavenger Hunt treat for all the students.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported the Parents Evening bake sale. We raised a fantastic £169.50! Thank you again for your donations. Together we have raised a fantastic 354.50 this half term through fundraising. Our students will appreciate your continued support as we raise funds for the student’s end-of-year activities and playground.
WE DID IT! The school will get their £360 of books, a huge THANK YOU to all of you who have bought books, and cheered the bookstall on! Usborne Books are widely loved for their engaging and educational content, designed specifically for children. They offer a diverse range of topics, from science and history to art and storytelling. A staple for young readers worldwide.
We are pleased to announce that the annual Hackney RE calendar competition has commenced for 2025-26. Last year, over 120 entries were received across the borough so thank you to all children who participated. The calendar is sent to every school in Hackney and is a celebration of Religion and Worldviews teaching and learning in our schools. It also includes important dates of upcoming religious festivals and secular commemorations which help us when planning assemblies and collective worship. It aims to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development beyond the RE classroom.
All the artwork is selected through a borough-wide poster competition, which is open to all pupils across KS1-KS3 in Hackney Schools. This year’s Religion and Worldviews theme is on ‘Festivals and Celebrations’. The entries can show religious and secular festivals and celebrations to reflect Hackney’s diverse communities.
Entries:
Please note that ALL entries (originals only) should be:
If entries do contain some text, please check words have the correct spelling before submission. The closing date is Friday 28th March 2025 and all entries should be sent to:
RE Calendar Competition
Claire Ramalli
School Improvement Team
Hackney Education
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
Join us at Hackney Libraries this Easter holiday for loads of fun, free arts and crafts activities including Easter egg hunts, Passover crafts, drawing workshops and family film screenings.
Check out Love Hackney to find out what’s on at your local library. No need to book, just turn up!
Spring into action with Jumping Beans!
Looking for fun, inclusive & SEN-friendly activities this Easter?
Join us for 4 exciting days of creativity, movement & smiles – specially designed for children aged 6–11 with additional needs!
All sessions are sensory-friendly and run by SEN-trained staff, with 1:1 support available and quiet zones throughout.
Dates: 8-11 April 2025
Time: 11:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Myddleton Grange Community Hall, Hackney, N4 2FD
Each day brings something NEW:
Day 1: Invent & Grow – Gardening & Storytelling
Day 2: Action & Positivity – Ninja Courses, Team Games & Writing Fun
Day 3: Spring Creations – No-Bake Cooking, STEM & Crafts
Day 4: Growing Positivity – Sports, Public Speaking & Art
SEN Support Highlights:
• Quiet zones for downtime
• Sensory-friendly activities
• 1:1 support available
• Led by experienced SEN-trained staff
Free for FSM families
£10/day for working parents
Lunch & snacks included!
What to bring:
• Comfy clothes & trainers
• Water bottle
• Big smile & creative spirit!
Limited spaces – sign up now!
Mr Watson is our school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
If Mr Watson is not available, you can always speak to one of our school’s Deputy Safeguarding Leads:
| Name | Class | Reason |
| Elisha | Year 1 | For a fantastic start at SJSJ! |
| Asiya, Asmin, Dajanae, Jaxon, Jeremiah and Ramisa | Year 2 | For fantastic recognition of odd and even numbers |
| Elijah | Year 2 | For showing such resilience whilst going through a difficult time. |
| Nicholas | Year 2 | For excellent progress and effort with spellings. |
| Sofia | Year 2 | For fantastic use of similes in writing. |
| Aalayna | Year 3 | For always challenging herself in all areas and succeeding in completing tasks with great pride and quality. |
| Aidan | Year 3 | For incredible progress in maths and always being a shining star! |
| Aria-Rose, Fatimah, Ishaq, Logan, Nico, Ocean and Valentina | Year 3 | For amazing effort in writing lessons, writing with ambitious vocabulary choices and using a range of grammar concepts. |
| Ahria, Anoushka, Etan, Maya, Umut and Valentina | Year 4 | For an amazing adventure narrative using excellent adjectives. |
| Ayaz | Year 5 | Being reflective of his actions. |
| Beatrice | Year 5 | For being a shining star and helping out. |
| Neemasusan | Year 5 | For always making a conscience effort. |
| Thiago | Year 5 | For making an effort in class. |
| Anna | Year 5 | For excellent focus in grammar. |
| Hawwaa | Year 5 | For always contributing excellently in lessons. |
| Sparrow | Year 5 | For going above and beyond in writing. |
| Aazalie, Alicia, Amaya, Ammischaddai, Amaya, Braymil, David, Imogen, Jake, Julia, Krystal, Kyla and Valentina R | Various |
For respecting Article 23 – a child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity, and as far as possible, independence, and to play an active part in their community.
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