Mudeford Junior School

Dear Parent/Carer,                                                                                                         17 June 2025

 

It has been a busy few weeks in school with Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay, Year 4 Cranborne Trip, Sports Day and Year 6 SATs. There are many further events upcoming in school over the next few weeks.

 

School Nurse Drop In

 

Please note there will be a school nurse drop in session Monday 23 June from 8.45 to 9.45am to discuss any concerns that parents may have regarding toileting, diet, growth, sleep etc.

Please contact the office to make an appointment.

 

Open Evening

 

There will be an informal open evening for all year groups on Tuesday 24 June between 4.00 and 5.30pm.  This is an opportunity for children to bring their parents in to 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.

 

Year 6 Transition Day 2025

 

Transition day for all year 6 children will be on Friday 27 June. Children will be visiting their new secondary schools on this day.  Parents will need to arrange transport for their own child.

 

SAT Tests / End of Year Reports

 

Year 6 children have completed their SAT tests.  We are very proud of how hard the children have worked. Their results, alongside the end of year report, will be sent out in July. SAT tests for Year 6 in 2026 will take place during the week beginning 11 May 2026.

 

End of Year Reports for all other year groups will be sent out in July with the names of their new teacher for academic year 2025 – 2026. We will be mixing certain year groups to ensure balance of gender, ability and SEND.  Current year 4 and 5 cohorts will be split for September 2025.

 

Year 6 Residential Trip 2025 and 2026

 

The year 6 residential trip to PGL Osmington Bay took place on Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June and was a great success, enjoyed by all the children and accompanying staff.

 

The residential trip for 2026 has been booked for Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026. Mr Goodlet has already sent out information.  Thank you to all parents who have already paid the first deposit of £85.  Please note the second payment of £80 is due by Monday 7 July 2025.

 

Hot School Lunches

 

Friday 18 July will be the last day we will be offering a hot meal service for this term.  Upon request we can offer a packed lunch to those children eligible for Free School Meals for Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July.

 

Holidays in Term Time

BCP continue to allocate an Attendance Officer to all schools. She has asked us to remind parents that Government legislation makes it clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term times unless there are exceptional circumstances.  It is extremely unlikely that time out of school for a holiday will be considered exceptional circumstances.  As a school we are committed to ensuring that pupils miss as little time as possible.

 

Sun Protection

 

Warmer weather is forecast over the coming weeks, we are concerned that the children have adequate protection from the sun especially during the long lunch break.  Could you please send the children to school with:       Sun cream    Hat   Water bottle              Thank you for your support.

 

Dates for your Diary

 

Monday 23 June – School Nurse Drop In

Tuesday 24 June – Parents Evening for all year groups 4.00 – 5.30pm

Friday 27 June – Year 6 Transfer day to Secondary schools

Thursday 17 July  - Year 6 Leavers Disco 7.00 – 9.00pm (More information to follow)

Friday 18 July – Last day of Hot School Meals

Tuesday 22 July – Break up for the summer holiday

Wednesday 3 September – Return to school for all children following the summer break

Monday 8 September – Hot Meal service resumes

Wednesday 17 September – School Disco for all year groups (More information to follow next term)

Monday 27 – Friday 31 October – Half term

Saturday 29 November – Christmas Fair 12-2pm

Monday 11 May – Thursday 14 May 2026 – Year 6 SAT tests

Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 – Year 6 Residential trip

 

INSET Days 2025 - 2026

Friday 26 September 2025                          

Friday 10 October 2025

Friday 28 November 2025                         

Friday 30 January 2026

Friday 12 June 2026

 

As always, the dates of activities, including term dates 2025 - 2026, can be found on the school website in the News and Events, Calendar section.

 

Yours sincerely

 

M Partridge  - Headteacher