Whole School Newsletter April 2024
Dear Parent/Carer
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.
Many congratulations to Miss Egan who is expecting her first baby in the autumn term.
Summer term after school clubs
Teacher led after school clubs, with the exception of Gardening club, British Sign Language Club, Athletics clubs (Yrs 5 and 6) and Year 6 workshops, have now ceased.
Dates and details for Gardening, BSL and Athletics clubs will be sent out separately.
Wraparound care
Pouncing Panthers have now 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.
Sports Day for all year groups
All parents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 21st May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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 – 10am. 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.
School Photographer
The school photographer will be visiting on Friday 17th May to take whole class photographs.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 6 May – Bank Holiday
Monday 13 May – Thursday 16 May – Year 6 SATs week
Friday 17 May – Class Photographs
Tuesday 21 May – Sports Day for all children 10.30am start. All parents welcome to attend.
Monday 27 May - Friday 31 May - Half term
Wednesday 5 June – Relationship and Sex Education Curriculum information talk for Year 5 parents (5.15- 6.15pm) All Year 5 parents invited to attend
Wednesday 5 June - Relationship and Sex Education Curriculum information talk for Year 6 parents (6.15- 7.15pm) All Year 6 parents invited to attend
Thursday 6 June – Town Sports
Friday 7 June – Monday 10 June – Year 6 residential trip
Friday 14 June – INSET day
Friday 21 June – Year 4 visit to Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne
Monday 24 June – Parents Evening for all year groups 5.00 – 6.30pm
Friday 28 June – Year 6 Transfer day to Secondary schools
Thursday 18 July - Year 6 Leavers Disco 7.00 – 9.00pm (more information to follow)
Tuesday 23 July – Break up for the summer holiday
Monday 2 September – Return to school for all children following the summer break
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher