Dear Parent/Carer                                                                                                                       13 October 2025

 

The first few weeks of term have been incredibly busy, with the children settling into their new classes extremely well. We have already had several events, with year 3 having begun swimming lessons, year 5 have started flute tuition and year 4 have taken part in Bikeability training.  The first school disco of the year was a great success with a large majority of the children attending.  Parents from year 5 and 6 have received initial  information about trips to Winchester Science Centre and the PGL Osmington Bay residential trip.

 

Year 6 Parents: Can we remind all year 6 parents that they need to complete an application for a secondary school place by Monday 31 October 2025. Year 6 transition visits to secondary school are planned in throughout the year, the first visit being booked in for Friday 17 October.  

 

Parents' Evening - Online Appointment Booking for Face to Face meetings which will be held in school

 

You will be able to book your appointment on line to see your child’s teacher in school - Parents' Evening on Tuesday 21  Tuesday  and Wednesday 22  October 16:00 – 19:00 hrs.  This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.

The school will continue to use the online appointment booking system (Schoolcloud) for your meeting.  It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment. 

Parents Evening appointments can be made from Tuesday 14  October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 20 October.  Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments. 

 

Clubs

Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 20 October due to Parents Evenings.

 

Christmas Fair

The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 29 November 12.00-2.00pm.  Please put this date in your diary and look out for further information.  We look forward to welcoming children, parents and grandparents to the start of the Christmas festivities!

 

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 approximately one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family.

 

First Aid Training for Parents

 

The school are providing a two hour workshop covering emergency first aid procedures on Friday 17 October (9am – 11am). There are four spaces available if any parent would like to attend. Please contact the school office if you would like to take part.

 

Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents

As it was so popular last year, Cardio tennis for parents has started again 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:

 

Friday 17 October – First Aid for Parents Session (9am – 11am)

Monday 20 October – Friday 25 October No teacher led after school clubs this week

Monday 20 – Friday 24 October. Community Cohesion Week - The Children have been off the normal class timetable and exploring local, national and global issues. During these weeks the children will learn about the lives of others, find out about different cultures and at the same time evaluate aspects of their own lives

Tuesday 21  October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm

Wednesday 22 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm

Monday 27 – Friday 31 October – Half term

Monday 24 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children

Friday 28 November  - INSET day

Saturday 29 November – Christmas Fair 12-2pm

Thursday 4 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre

Tuesday 9 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am

Wednesday 10 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am

Thursday 11 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am

Friday 19 December – Christmas Lunch for all children

Friday 19 December – Last day of term

Monday 5 January 2026 – Return to school

Friday 9  January – Pantomime for all children (Robin Hood)

Friday 30  January 2026 - INSET day

Monday 11 May – Thursday 14 May 2026 – Year 6 SAT tests

Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 – Year 6 Residential trip

 

M Partridge –    Headteacher