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Whole School Newsletter April 2024
Fri 19 Apr 2024Dear 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
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Whole School Newsletter 2024
Thu 22 Feb 2024Dear Parent / Carer, 22 February 2024
World Book Day
This year, we will be celebrating World Book Day on the Thursday 7th March. On that day, children are invited to dress up as a favourite book character.
On World Book Day, we have a visitor - a local actor and award-winning story teller, Michele O'Brien - coming to school to work with the children. She will be 'performing' as different characters and involving the children in some drama as she takes them back in time through some history of the local area.
Book Charity Challenge
We are also supporting a local Children’s Book Bank (run by one of our Year 3 parents) which distributes ‘like new’ or ‘gently used’ books to children in the local area via the Christchurch Food Bank. They are keen to support all children in having access to books and as a Rights Respecting School, we would like to support them and Article 31: Children have a right to relax, play and take part in a range of cultural and artistic activities. If you have a book at home that you can donate to help support this great cause then please send this in with your child on World Book Day. We are setting a challenge for Year 3 and 4 combined and Year 5 and 6 combined to each build a tower of books that is as tall as Mr Partridge! There will be a prize of extra playtime if the challenge is completed.
Visiting book FairThe Scholastic Travelling Book Fair will be visiting school from Tuesday 19th March until Friday 22nd March. We will be issuing the children with a £1 World Book token which can be used towards the price of a book at the Fair or can be exchanged in some local shops (Sainsbury's, The Works, Bookends) for a free book (please check with your local store before you visit).
Visiting teacher
Welcome to Miss Cook who will be teaching 3TN alongside Miss Touchin over the next 12 weeks.
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.
Dates for your Diary and INSET day
4th March – 8 March – Global Awareness Week
Thursday 7th March World Book Day – Visiting author to work with all classes - Children will be invited to dress up as their favourite book character
Tuesday 19th March - Book Fair visits the school – an opportunity to purchase your favourite reading book
Monday 25th March – Final payment due for Year 6 trip to Osmington Bay - £75
Wednesday 27th March – School Disco for all year groups
Thursday 28th March – End of term for all children
Monday 15th April – Return to school for all children
Monday 13th May 2024 – Year 6 SATs week
Friday 17th May – Class Photographs
Tuesday 21st May – Sports Day for all Year Groups (all parents and grandparents invited to attend)
Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May – Half term
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
Thursday 18th July – Leavers Disco
INSET days
INSET days are as follows:
Friday 14th June 2024
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher
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First Aid Course for Parents Friday 9 February
Mon 29 Jan 2024 -
Whole School Newsletter January 2024
Mon 29 Jan 2024Dear Parent / Carer, 29 January 2024
Parents' Evening - Online Appointment Booking for Face to Face meetings which will be held in school
You will be able to book your appointment on line to see your child’s teacher in school - Parents' Evening on Tuesday 6 February and Thursday 8 February 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school continues to use an online appointment booking system for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Appointments can be made from Monday 29 January at 19:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 5 February. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 5th February.
Parent’s First Aid
During this academic year, some of our children have 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. There will be two sessions and these will take place in school on Friday 9th February from 9:15am-11:15am (session 1) and 11:30-1:30 (session 2). The sessions will be led by Kavita Butler.
To book your free place, please email the school office office@mudefordjs.co.uk with the subject First Aid and which session you would like to sign up for. There are very limited spaces so it will be offered on a first come first served basis and we will let you know either way if you have secured a place.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Due to popular demand Cardio tennis for all parents will continue throughout the spring 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.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Next week (5th-9th February) is Children’s Mental Health Week. The children will have an assembly during the week about this year’s theme- My Voice Matters.
Mufti Day
On Friday 9th February all children can come in mufti. We are asking for a suggested donation of £1 which will go directly towards working with a local charity, who will run specialist workshops to support children at our school to improve their mental health.
Dates for your Diary and INSET day
Thursday 1st February – Year 4 Road Safety Training
5th-9th February is Children’s Mental Health Week
Tuesday 6th February 2024 – Parents Evening for all Year Groups (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Thursday 8th February – Year 4 Road Safety Training
Thursday 8th February 2024 – Parents Evening for all Year Groups (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Friday 9th February – First Aid Course for Parents
4th March – 8 March – Global Awareness Week
Thursday 7th March World Book Day – Visiting author to work with all classes - Children will be invited to dress up as their favourite book character
Wednesday 27th March – School Disco for all year groups
Monday 13th May 2024 – Year 6 SATs week
19th March Book Fair visits the school – an opportunity to purchase your favourite reading book
Friday 17th May – School Photographer visiting (class photographs)
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
Thursday 18th July – Leavers Disco
INSET days
INSET days are as follows:
Friday 14th June 2024
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher
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Whole school Newsletter January 2024
Thu 04 Jan 2024Dear 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
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Pouncing Panthers Wrap Around Care
Mon 01 Jan 2024Pouncing 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
Please note that bookings can be made on the day required.
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Christchurch Food Bank Donation
Fri 15 Dec 2023Thank you so much to our wonderful school community for giving so generously to the reverse advent for the Christchurch Food Bank. It took two car trips to take it all!
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Whole School Newsletter November 2023
Mon 06 Nov 2023Dear Parent/Carer
Preparations for the festive season have begun in school. Arrangements for the Christmas Fair and the year 3 and 4 Christmas performances are underway. The fantastic response to the chocolate Mufti Day and the generous donation of chocolate is greatly appreciated, thank you.
Christmas Fair
We have had some amazing prizes already donated to the Grand Draw. A single book of raffle tickets will be coming home to you on Friday 17th November. Further books can be obtained from the school office any time up to the day of the Fair and you will also be able to purchase them on Saturday 25th November at the Christmas Fair itself.
We look forward to welcoming children, parents, grandparents on
CHRISTMAS FAIR - Saturday 25th November 12.00-2.00pm.
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performances
We would like to give you early notice that the Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas performances, will be held in the school hall, on Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last no more than one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family. Ticket information will be sent out shortly – the two tickets for each family (on the preferred date) will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will be a limit of 80 seats allocated to parents per performance. We ask that younger siblings do not attend, as the capacity is limited and children should not be sat on the lap of an adult.
Friday 15th December
Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day – children to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch and are invited to wear Christmas jumpers to school. School will finish at the normal time of 3.15pm.
PSHE Curriculum Overview
Years 3,4,5 curriculum overview for parents/carers - Wednesday 8th November at 5.00pm. An opportunity for parents/carers of children in years 3,4 and 5 to hear about the progressive and comprehensive PSHE curriculum and what our children will be learning throughout the years.
Year 3 Family Assembly on Friday 17th November -
Year 3 Parents Invited for 9am start. The children look forward to inviting their parents to the Year 3 Family Assembly on Friday 17th November. The children will perform a short play about worries and feelings and then following this, the children will invite their parents to take part in a range of activities in the Lower Junior area. The parents will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Family Workshops which will take place in January.
Year 5 Clarinet Performance
The year 5 children have been learning the clarinet and would like to show their parents their skills in a short performance lasting no longer than 30 minutes, at 11.30am on Thursday 30th November. We hope you can join us!
After School Teacher led Clubs
Please note that the last sessions for the teacher led clubs will be the week beginning Monday 27th November. There will be no teacher led clubs after Friday 1st December. Teacher led clubs will resume on Monday 15th January 2024.
Opportunities for parents
First Aid session for parents – Friday 9th February 2024. This session will be offered to parents free of charge. First Aid has been taught already to the children in years 4 and 6 this year. Mudeford Junior School is keen to promote First Aid awareness in the community. More information will be sent nearer the time
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents continues for the rest of the 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.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section. INSET days are as follows:
Friday 24th November 2023
Friday 26th January 2024
Friday 14th June 2024
Additional dates:
Wednesday 8th November – PSHE information session for parents of year 3,4,5 children 5.00pm
Friday 17th November – Year 3 Family Workshop – 9am.
Monday 20th November – last swimming session for Year 3
Saturday 25th November – Christmas Fair 12.00-2.00pm
Week Beginning 27th November – Teacher led after school clubs finish this week
Thursday 30th November – Clarinet Performance for Year 5 Parents
Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th December – Years 3 and 4 Christmas Performances, 10.00am
Friday 8th December – Year 5 visit to Winchester Science Centre
Friday 15th December – Christmas dinner and Christmas jumper day. Last day of the autumn term
Tuesday 2nd January 2024 – Children return to school following the Christmas break
Week beginning 15th January 2024 – Teacher led after school clubs begin for the spring term
Monday 13th May 2024 – SATs week
Friday 7th – Monday 10th June 2024 – Year 6 Residential trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 28th June 2024 – Year 6 children Secondary school transfer day
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher
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Community Cohesion Week
Fri 20 Oct 2023Monday 16 October - Friday 20 October -
Community Cohesion Week
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Whole School Newsletter October 2023
Wed 04 Oct 2023
