Whole School Newsletter 21 April 2026
Mudeford Junior School
Dear Parent/Carer 21 April 2026
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 will also been sent out with specific information relevant to each cohort, these can also be found on the school website.
Sports Day for all year groups
All parents and grandparents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 19th May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
School Photographer
The school photographer will be visiting on Thursday 21 May to take whole class photographs.
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials and be informed about content being shown in Relationships and Sex Education Wednesday 20 May 4.45 - 5.45pm
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials being shown in Relationships and Sex Education. Relationships and Sex Education for Year 6 will take place during the second half of the summer term. Mrs Lee, PSHE Subject Leader, will be giving parents the opportunity to understand the content that will be shared with the children. All parents of Year 6 children welcome.
Parents Open Evening for all Children.
There will be an informal open evening for all year groups on Tuesday 23 June between 4.00 and 5.30pm. This is an opportunity for children to bring their parents into school to look at the work and achievements that their children have enjoyed throughout the year. Teachers will be in attendance. There is no need to book an appointment.
Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary
This year the school is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Thursday 9th July. To mark the occasion there will be a small celebratory event. The gates will open at 2.45pm. Please put this date in your diary. More information to follow.
Warm Weather
Hopefully the warm weather will be with us soon. It is always helpful if the children come to school with sun cream and a sunhat during hot weather. As jumpers become less of a necessity it is useful if all are clearly labelled so the owners can be easily found.
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.
Dates for your Diary
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET days: Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Thursday 23 April – 3HY Locality Study
Friday 24 April – 3TN Locality Study
Monday 4 May – Bank Holiday
Monday 11– Thursday 14 May -Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 19 May – Sports Day 10.30am start – All parents and grandparents invited
Wednesday 20 May – Year 6 Parents viewing Relationships and Sex Education content 4.45 – 5.45pm
Thursday 21 May – Class Photos
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May – Half term
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 12 June – Inset Day
Tuesday 16 June – Year 4 Trip to Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre
Tuesday 23 June - Open Evening (no appointment necessary) 4pm – 5.30pm
Friday 26 June – Year 6 Transition Day to their new schools for September. Parents will be required to transport their children to their new school.
Friday 3 July – Year 5 to visit Highcliffe Secondary School (morning visit only – back for lunch)
Thursday 9 July – Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary Celebration 2.45 – 3.15pm (Parents welcome to attend).
Thursday 16 July - Year 6 Leavers Evening BBQ and Disco. More information to follow
Wednesday 22 July break up for summer holidays– Tuesday 1 September (Return to school for all children Tuesday 1 September).
Yours sincerely
M Partridge - Headteacher