Well Done Year 6! A huge well done to all of our Year 6 children, who completed their SATs assessments this week with such maturity, resilience and positivity - we could not be prouder of every single one of them. Throughout the week, the children...
A huge well done to all of our Year 6 children, who completed their SATs assessments this week with such maturity, resilience and positivity – we could not be prouder of every single one of them.
Throughout the week, the children approached each challenge calmly and confidently, taking everything in their stride and showing just how much they have grown; not only academically, but personally too. Their hard work, determination and commitment throughout the year has been exceptional, and the progress they have made is something they should all feel incredibly proud of. They have supported one another, given their very best effort and demonstrated that success comes from dedication, courage and believing in themselves.
We know how much effort has gone into preparing for these assessments, and it has truly paid off. They are all amazing, and it has been a privilege to watch them shine.
Well done, Year 6 — you have made us all extremely proud!
A reminder that next week will be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week is “Be Kind to Different Minds.”
The children will be completing activities all week, with a special visit from Joseph (WAMHS) and Freya (SaLT) on Tuesday 19th May to learn all about what makes their brains unique.
To finish the week, all the children are invited to wear colourful non-uniform to showcase how unique they are. We will then come together at 3.00pm to celebrate the entire week in a SJSJ Government led assembly. All parents are welcome to join!
Please see some Year 6 posters for all the information!
As part of our commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting children’s wellbeing, we would like to remind families about our healthy packed lunch expectations. This guidance also applies to packed lunches provided for school trips.
If your child brings a packed lunch to school or on a trip, please ensure it contains a healthy and balanced selection of food that will help them stay focused and energised throughout the day.
Packed lunches should include:
Please be reminded that the following items should not be brought into school or on trips:
Healthy alternatives could include:
Thank you for your continued support in helping us encourage healthy habits for all children. Further information can be found on the school website.
We would like to thank Hackney RFC for sharing information about the fantastic opportunities available for children and young people within their rugby community.
Last weekend, one of our Year 4 pupils had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Isle of Wight Festival of Rugby (the UK’s largest youth rugby festival) alongside thousands of young players from across the country. Children representing Hackney RFC demonstrated wonderful teamwork, resilience, respect and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Rugby offers children many valuable life skills, including confidence, leadership, resilience and teamwork, all of which can positively support learning and wellbeing both in and out of school. Hackney RFC prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children, including opportunities to take part in non-contact rugby formats for those new to the sport.
The club welcomes boys and girls of all abilities and is particularly keen to encourage more girls to get involved in rugby. Children can attend two free taster sessions before joining, and financial support is available for families who may need it.
For more information, please visit Hackney RFC or contact the club directly via community@hackneyrfc.co.uk
This is a gentle reminder that our After School Club finishes promptly at 5:00pm each day. If you wish to collect your child before 5:00pm, you must inform the school office in advance, so we can ensure your child is ready for collection. We have had an increase in parents arriving at different times between 4-5pm and this causing significant disruption.
For safeguarding reasons, we are unable to accommodate parents waiting in the school office until the club finishes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all our pupils.
Thank you for your continued support.
To find out what’s been happening across some of our wider curriculum areas across the school, follow the link to our new curriculum padlet:
A reminder that all parents and carers must remain in the playground during pick-up times and are not permitted to enter the school building. This is a key part of our safeguarding procedures and is essential to keeping all children safe.
Parents and carers may request to speak with their child’s teacher outside in the playground; however, this may not always be possible due to other commitments, such as staff training or scheduled meetings. In these cases, appointments should be arranged through the school office.
We appreciate your cooperation in supporting our safeguarding expectations and helping to ensure clear communication while maintaining a safe environment for all.
We would like to remind all parents and carers to please check ParentPay to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared. We understand that the festive period can be a costly time for families, and therefore reflected this in our extended payment deadline of 31st January for this term’s Breakfast Club, After School Club, and Wraparound Care.
If anyone needs support with accessing ParentPay, please come to the school office and speak to Miss Nifa, who will be happy to help.
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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