Happy New Year and best wishes for 2026!  

 

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. As a result of your fantastic support, the Christmas Fair took over £5000 on the day!

 

New Year Pantomime

M&M Productions will be finishing off this first week back (Friday 9 January) by performing Robin Hood to all of the children. This is a traditional pantomime with songs, laughter and audience participation!

 

After School Teacher led Clubs

The majority of Teacher led clubs will resume on Monday 12 January 2026. Please contact the office if you have any queries.

Please note that there will be no teacher led clubs during the week beginning Monday 9 February. This is due to Parents Evenings being held this week.

 

Gardening Club – as per usual Gardening Club will not take place during the first half of term due to the wintry conditions.  Gardening Club will begin again on Monday 23 February and will continue until Monday 18 May.

 

Please note Art Club for Year 3 on Thursdays is now finished.  Art Club will now switch to Year 4  for the Spring term.

Computer Club for Year 4 on Thursdays is now finished.  Computer Club will now switch to Year 3 for the Spring term.

 

PSHE Information Session

 

There will be a  PSHE Parent Information session for parents of children in Year 3, 4 and 5 on Tuesday 27^th January at 4pm. During the session, Health and Relationships statutory requirements will be shared with parents.

The slides will be available on the school website following the session. If you would like to join the session, please email the office@mudefordjs.co.uk to confirm your attendance.

 

Online Safety Newsletter

The Monthly Online Safety Newsletter will be sent out later this week. It is also uploaded onto the school website under Key Information – Safeguarding Page.

Mrs Burton led an Online Safety input to parents on Friday 14 November. She reported to parents on the growing need to monitor, recognise and prevent risk when your child is online.  The newsletter also highlights this.

As always, ensure your child knows how to use the reporting and blocking features and that they know they should talk to you or another trusted adult if anything concerns them.

 

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.

 

Opportunities for parents

Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents will continue for the throughout the spring term 8:50am-9.55am. 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.

 

World Book Day – Thursday 5 March

All children are invited to dress up as their favourite character from a book that they have read on World Book Day. A visiting author will be in school this week to work with all the children.

 

Dropping off children

Can we please request that you park considerately whilst dropping off and collecting children, not parking on double yellow lines or blocking neighbour’s driveways. Your support is much appreciated.

 

All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section. 

INSET days:       Friday 30 January 2026            Friday 12 June 2026

Additional dates:

 

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

Monday 12 January - Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning 12 January

Monday 26 January – 8.45am School Nurse Drop In – contact the school office to book an appointment

Tuesday 27 January – 4.00 – 5.00 pm PSHE +Parents Information Evening for years 3,4,5 parents

Friday 30 January 2026 - INSET day

Week beginning Monday 9 February – there will be no teacher led clubs this week

Tuesday 10 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm

Wednesday 11 February   Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm

Monday 16 – Friday 20 February – Half term

Thursday 5 March – World Book Day

Wednesday 25 March– School Disco for all children

Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April – Easter Holidays

May 11 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 14 May Year 6 SATS

Tuesday 19 May – Sports Day 10.30am start – All parents and grandparents invited

Thursday 21 May – Class Photos

Monday 25 – Friday 29 May – Half term

Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay

 

Yours sincerely – M Partridge  Headteacher