Dear Parent/Carer                                                                                                                      14 October 2024

 

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 6 transition visits to secondary school (10 October), year 3 have 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 will have also received 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 2024.

 

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 22  Tuesday  and Wednesday 23  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 15  October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 21 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 21 October due to Parents Evenings.

 

School Photographs

Individual school photographs will take place on Thursday 17 October. Children should come to school in school uniform and bring their PE kit to change into if they are scheduled to have PE that day.

 

Christmas Fair

The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 30 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 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last no more than one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family.

 

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 are:

Friday 29 November 2024

Friday 31 January 2025

Friday 13 June 2025

 

Additional dates:

Thursday 17 October – School Photographer Individual Photos

Monday 21 October – Friday 25 October No teacher led after school clubs this week

Tuesday 22  October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm

Wednesday 23 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm

Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November – Half term

Monday 25 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children

Friday 29 November 2024 - INSET day

Saturday 30 November 2024 – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)

Tuesday 10 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)

Wednesday 11 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)

Thursday 12 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)

Tuesday 17 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre

Friday 20 December – Last day of term

Monday 6 January 2025 – Return to school

Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)

Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day

May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS

Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

M Partridge – Headteacher