Whole school Newsletter January 2024
Dear Parent / Carer 4 January 2024
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024! The Christmas festivities already seem a long time ago. I was extremely proud of the quality of the Christmas performances which were of such a high standard. It was lovely to see so many parents attend the performances and the Christmas Fair, and celebrate this special time.
New Year Pantomime
M&M Productions will be finishing off this first week back (Friday 5 January) by performing Cinderella to all of the children. This is a traditional pantomime with songs, laughter and audience participation!
Opportunities for parents
First Aid
The children in Year 4 and Year 6 have recently had First Aid Training with Kavita Butler from Mini First Aid. The children learnt so much and the session provided them with invaluable lifesaving skills.
We are keen to equip as many people as possible with these skills and therefore have decided to offer a First Aid session for parents, which will be FREE and available on a first come first served basis. The session will take place on First Aid session for parents – Friday 9th February 2024. More information will be sent nearer the time
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents will continue for the throughout the spring term 8:50am-10:00am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Adam will be offering a fun session 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.
After School Teacher led Clubs
Teacher led clubs will resume on Monday 15th January 2024. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
Pouncing Panthers Wrap Around Care
Wrap around care provision has begun with both a breakfast club and after school club now being offered. Breakfast club drop off is from 7.00 – 8.45am, after school provision starts at 3.15pm with various options of sessions available. For further information and bookings visit www.pouncingpanthers.com
Please note that bookings can be made on the day required.
Free School Meals
Parents who receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit AND NOT Working Tax Credit AND an assessed annual income not exceeding £16190 are entitled to free school meals and clothing grant. Further details are available from the school, by telephoning the Free School Meals team on 01202 123222 or by searching on line BCP Free School Meals.
Parking
If you bring or collect your child by car, please only park on the school side of Mudeford Lane and never stop on the raised area opposite the gate to allow children crossing the road to have a clear view either way. Neighbours have also requested that driveways and garages are not blocked when collecting your child. If you are collecting from the Nelson Drive gate, please be considerate when parking and do not obstruct this pedestrian gate. Dropping off or parking on zig-zag lines also places our children at risk.
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
Wednesday 10th January 2.15pm – SEND Coffee Afternoon led by Educational Psychologist – All parents welcome
Week beginning 15th January 2024 – Teacher led after school clubs begin for the spring term
Thursday 1 February – Year 4 Road Safety Training
Tuesday 6th February 2024 – Parents Evening for all Year Groups (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Thursday 8 February – Year 4 Road Safety Training
Thursday 8th February 2024 – Parents Evening for all Year Groups (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Friday 9 February – First Aid Course for Parents
Wednesday 27th March – School Disco for all year groups
Monday 13th May 2024 – Year 6 SATs week
Tuesday 21st May – Sports Day for all Year Groups (all parents and grandparents invited to attend)
Friday 7th – Monday 10th June 2024 – Year 6 Residential trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 21st June 2024 – Year 4 Historical Study Trip (Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre)
Friday 28th June 2024 – Year 6 children Secondary school transfer day
INSET days
INSET days are as follows:
Friday 26th January 2024
Friday 14th June 2024
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher