March - Whole School Newsletter
Dear Parent / Carer, 20 March 2023
Many congratulations to Mrs Lee on the safe arrival of Madelyn, both mum and baby are doing well.
School Disco
The school disco has been booked for Wednesday 29th March. All children are invited for their year appropriate disco.
Tickets will be £3.00 each and include a drink and packet of crisps. Tickets will be on sale on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th March after school in the hall.
Year 3 and 4 Disco 5.00 – 6.30pm.
Year 5 and 6 Disco 6.45 - 8.15pm.
Year 6 Disco will be held on Wednesday 19 July 7.00 - 9.00pm (Leavers Disco)
Book Fair
The School Book Fair is visiting school from Tuesday 28th March until Friday 31st March.
The children will have the opportunity during the school day to see the books on offer.
Parents and carers are invited to visit the Book Fair in the hall at the end of the school day after collecting your children.
Tuesday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
The cardio sessions will continue until Tuesday 16th May (inclusive), 09:00 - 10:15am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Harry will be offering a fun morning of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities, in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions are FREE of charge. If you would like to take part, please just turn up on Tuesday morning!
OFSTED Inspection
The school has recently undergone a two day inspection by OFSTED. The process involved three inspectors learning what it is like to be a child in Mudeford Junior School. The report needs to be finalised and should be published within the month. As always, I was extremely proud of the children and how they actively took part in this process.
Are you eligible for Free School Meals?
The school are receiving a far greater number of enquiries regarding eligibility for Free School Meals This is a simple process and, if you are eligible, will allow your child to have a hot meal on a daily basis.
Eligibility
Parents who receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit AND NOT Working Tax Credit AND an assessed annual income not exceeding £16190 are entitled to free school meals and clothing grant. Further details and application forms are available from the school or the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council website . All applications are treated in strict confidence.
Ordering hot school meals
Order forms for the following week’s hot school meals should reach you on Monday each week. Please can we ask that you ensure we receive your order before Thursday at 3.30pm if you wish your child to receive a hot meal for the following week (if you are in any doubt as to whether your order has gone through, please contact the school office). The school’s order is then collected by the catering company who provide us with the correct amount of food to be served based on this number and does not allow for extra meals which have not been ordered.
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 29th March – School Disco for all year groups Years 3 and 4 - 5.00 – 6.30pm
Years 5 and 6 – 6.45 – 8.15pm
Monday 17th April - Return to school following the Easter break
Friday 28th April – Year 3 Hengistbury Head Local Historical Study
Monday 1st May – Bank Holiday
Monday 8th May – Bank Holiday for King Charles’ III Coronation
Tuesday 9th May – Friday 12th May – Year 6 SATs week
Tuesday 23rd May – Sports Day for all children 10.30am start. All parents welcome to attend.
Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June - Half term
Friday 9th June – Monday 12th June – Year 6 residential trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 16th June – INSET day
Tuesday 27th June – Parents Evening for all year groups
Wednesday 28th June – Year 4 visit to Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne
Friday 30th June – Year 6 Transfer day to Secondary schools
Wednesday 19th July - Year 6 Leavers Disco 7.00 – 9.00pm (More information to follow)
Friday 21st July – Break up for the summer holiday
Monday 4th September – Return to school for all children from the summer break
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher