Healthy Packed Lunches We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all our children. We ask that packed lunches are balanced, nutritious, and safe for all. Please ensure packed lunches include: Plenty of fruit and vegetables Wholegrain foods such as bread, wraps, or...
We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all our children. We ask that packed lunches are balanced, nutritious, and safe for all.
Please ensure packed lunches include:
Packed lunches should not include chocolate, sweets, or nuts, as we are a nut-free school.
Providing a nutritious, safe lunch helps children stay focused, active, and ready to learn throughout the day. Thank you for supporting our efforts to keep SJSJ healthy and safe for everyone.
Thank you to the parents who expressed an interest in their child being awarded a bursary place to attend iRock sessions at school. All names received will be entered into a draw on Monday, and we will contact the parent of the selected child directly to let them know.
We are excited to share that we have applied to take part in the London Mini Marathon! This event is a fun and inspiring running challenge for children, helping to promote both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. The Mini Marathon will take place on Saturday 26th April 2026, giving our students a fantastic opportunity to experience a large-scale sporting event and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.
This is a new opportunity for our school, and we have not previously participated. We are very keen to support our children in developing healthy habits and enjoying the benefits of being active. Please keep your fingers crossed that we are selected in the ballot; we will update you as soon as we hear the outcome!
A gentle reminder that all parents and carers should remain in the playground during pick-up times and not enter the school building. This is an important part of our safeguarding procedures and helps us keep all children safe.
If you would like to speak with your child’s teacher, please feel free to ask them for a quick chat outside, or alternatively, you can book an appointment through the school office. We are always happy to help and want to make sure communication remains open while keeping everyone safe.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
As the colder winter weather has now arrived, we kindly ask all parents and carers to ensure children come to school dressed appropriately for the conditions. Please make sure your child has a warm coat, scarf, gloves, hat, and any other items needed to keep them comfortable during outdoor play and travel to and from school.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm, healthy, and ready to learn!
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Please can we remind all parents and carers that the school gate opens at 8.50am, ready for school to start promptly at 8.55am. We kindly ask that parents or carers do not come into the school playground or building with their child/ren.
Teachers and support staff are generally not available in the mornings as they are settling the children straight into assembly – should you need to speak with an adult, please go directly to the school office and Miss Nifa will be more than happy to assist you in arranging a suitable time.
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that all children come into school in a calm manner and ready for a day of learning.
We would like to remind all families that a late collection charge of £5 for every 5 minutes will be applied if a child is not collected promptly at the end of the school day or from after-school clubs.
Please ensure that you are collecting your child on time to avoid any additional charges.
We also kindly ask that you check your ParentPay account regularly and clear any outstanding balances as soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a smart, inclusive and focused learning environment, we’d like to send a friendly reminder about the school uniform policy here at St John and St James.
Our school uniform consists of the following items:
During the summer months, children are also permitted to wear:
Please also be reminded of the following additional guidelines:
We appreciate your support in helping ensure that your child arrives at school in the correct uniform each day. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued cooperation in maintaining our school’s standards.
Safeguarding is EVERYONE’S responsibility. Our attitude is, it could happen here.
At St John & St James we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect ALL staff, volunteers and visitors to the school to share this commitment.
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, please speak immediately to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Joshua Watson.
If Mr Watson is not available, you can always speak to one of our school’s Deputy Safeguarding Leads:
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