November Whole School Newsletter (including Christmas arrangements)
Dear Parent/Carer 10 November 2025
Preparations for the festive season have begun in school. The fantastic response to the bottle Mufti Day and the generous donations are greatly appreciated, thank you. Arrangements for the Christmas Fair and the year 3 and 4 Christmas performances are underway.
Christmas Fair
We have had some amazing prizes already donated to the Grand Draw. We would still welcome any further donations of raffle prizes from local businesses who feel they are able to help. Also, if you have any new unwanted gifts, please bring them to the school office, they will be much appreciated.
A single book of raffle tickets will be coming home to you. Further books can be obtained from the school office any time up to the day of the Fair and you will also be able to purchase them on Saturday 29th November at the Christmas Fair itself.
We look forward to welcoming children, parents, grandparents on Saturday 29th November 12.00-2.00pm.
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performances
We would like to give you early notice that the Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas performances, will be held in the school hall, on Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last just over one hour if you are required to organise time to attend.
Two tickets will be allocated to each family. Ticket information will be sent out at the end of the month– the two tickets for each family (on the preferred date) will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will be a limit of 80 seats allocated to parents per performance. We ask that younger siblings do not attend, as the capacity is limited and children should not be sat on the lap of an adult. Therefore, young children will not be allowed to enter.
Friday 19th December – Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day – children to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch and are invited to wear Christmas jumpers to school. School will finish at the normal time of 3.15pm.
Thursday 4th December - Year 5 Winchester Science Museum Trip.
Year 5 have booked a trip to Winchester Science Centre on Thursday 4th December 2025. Winchester Science Centre is an interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. The children will have the opportunity to take part in exciting hands-on science experiences and workshops on the theme of Space, the topic they have been covering in class.
After School Teacher led Clubs
Please note that the last sessions for the teacher led clubs will be the week beginning Monday 1st December. There will be no teacher led clubs after Friday 5th December. Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning Monday 12th January 2026.
Opportunity for parents- Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Cardio tennis for parents continues on Fridays (8:50am 9.50am) and will continue throughout the term. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. 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 – just turn up on the day if you want to participate in any of these sessions.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET Days 2025 - 2026
Friday 28 November 2025 Friday 30 January 2026 Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Tuesday 11 November – Year 6 Rivers Trip (Local geographical study)
Wednesday 19 November – Chocolate and Sweets Mufti Day
Monday 24 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Thursday 27 November – Year 5 Clarinet Performance to parents (10.10 – 10.40am)
Friday 28 November 2025 - INSET day
Saturday 29 November 2025 – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)
Monday 1 December - Last week of teacher led clubs. There will be no teacher led clubs after Friday 5th December.
Thursday 4 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Tuesday 9 December - Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Wednesday 10 December - Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Thursday 11 December - Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Friday 19 December - Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 19 December – Last day of term
Monday 5 January 2026 – Return to school
Friday 9 January 2026– Pantomime for all children (Robin Hood)
Monday 12 January 2026 – Teacher led after school clubs begin
Tuesday 27 January 2026 - PSHE Talks to Year 3, 4 and 5 parents (4pm – 5pm)
Friday 30 January 2026 - INSET day
Monday 11 May – Thursday 14 May 2026 – Year 6 SAT tests
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher