May Whole School Newsletter
Dear Parent/Carer 6 May 2025
Welcome back to the summer term, as always, this is a busy term. All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the calendar section. Year Group Newsletters have also been sent out with specific information relevant to each cohort, these can also be found on the school website.
VE Day - VE Day stands for Victory in Europe day, a key event at the end of WW2.
This year will be VE Day's 80th anniversary, with lots of exciting events planned nationally from Monday 5 until the anniversary itself on Thursday 8 May. In school we will be celebrating this event on 8 May and will be educating the children about this historic day.
There is also the opportunity for parents to take their children to Christchurch Quay on Thursday evening, 6 - 10pm for the planned celebrations (beacon lighting, fairground rides, music, WWII vehicles etc.)
Other information that can be shared with the children can be found at:
VE Day 80th anniversary: How is it being marked around the UK? - BBC Newsround
School Photographer
The school photographer will be visiting on Friday 16th May to take whole class photographs.
Sports Day for all year groups
All parents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 20th May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Warm Weather
It has been wonderful to see the sun out on a regular basis this term. Please ensure the children come to school with sun cream and a sunhat during hot weather. As jumpers become less of a necessity it is helpful if all are clearly labelled so the owners can be easily found.
Wraparound care
Pouncing Panthers have now firmly established themselves as the school’s extended service provider. If you require childcare before or after school, bookings can be made on the day via the Pouncing Panthers website.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Cardio tennis for all parents will continue throughout the summer term – Friday mornings 8.50am – 9.55am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome, no booking necessary. Just turn up on the day! Ally and Adam 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 will be FREE of charge.
Spaces in Year 3
Our local authority, BCP, has provided all Christchurch schools with information regarding birth rates and forecasts for school applications over the next 7 years. Birth rates nationally are dramatically falling and this is mirrored in the Christchurch area. This has already resulted in the number of places available in Christchurch schools exceeding demand. Unusually, we have spaces in our current year 3 classes which the school are keen to fill. The school’s budget is determined by the number of children on roll and subsequently this impacts on the provision that the school can offer.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 12 May –– Thursday 15 May - Year 6 SATS
Friday 16 May – School Photographer visiting (class photographs)
Tuesday 20 May – Sports Day for all Year Groups (all parents and grandparents invited to attend)
Monday 26 – Friday 30 May – Half Term
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 13 June – Inset Day – no children in school
Monday 16 June – Year 4 Historical Study Trip (Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre)
Friday 27 June – Year 6 children Secondary school transfer day (parents are responsible for transporting children to their new school)
Thursday 17 July – Year 6 Fun Day and Leavers Disco
Friday 18 July – Last day of Hot School Meals for the term
Tuesday 22 July – Last day of the Summer term
Wednesday 3 September – First day of the Autumn term (all year groups return to school).
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher