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• March - Whole School Newsletter

  Mon 20 Mar 2023 M.Partridge

  Dear Parent / Carer,                                                                                                                                         20 March 2023

   

  Many congratulations to Mrs Lee on the safe arrival of Madelyn, both mum and baby are doing well.

   

  School Disco

  The school disco has been booked for Wednesday 29^th March. All children are invited for their year appropriate disco.

  Tickets will be £3.00 each and include a drink and packet of crisps. Tickets will be on sale on Thursday 23^rd and Friday 24^th March after school in the hall.

   

  Year 3 and 4 Disco   5.00 – 6.30pm. 

  Year 5 and 6 Disco   6.45 - 8.15pm.

  Year 6 Disco will be held on Wednesday 19 July 7.00 - 9.00pm (Leavers Disco)

   

  Book Fair

  The School Book Fair is visiting school from Tuesday 28^th March until Friday 31^st March.

  The children will have the opportunity during the school day to see the books on offer.

  Parents and carers are invited to visit the Book Fair in the hall at the end of the school day after collecting your children.

   

  Tuesday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents

  The cardio sessions will continue until Tuesday 16^th May (inclusive), 09:00 - 10:15am.  All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Harry 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 are FREE of charge. If you would like to take part, please just turn up on Tuesday morning!

   

  OFSTED Inspection

  The school has recently undergone a two day inspection by OFSTED. The process involved three inspectors learning what it is like to be a child in Mudeford Junior School.  The report needs to be finalised and should be published within the month.  As always, I was extremely proud of the children and how they actively took part in this process.

   

  Are you eligible for Free School Meals?

  The school are receiving a far greater number of enquiries regarding eligibility for Free School Meals This is a simple process and, if you are eligible, will allow your child to have a hot meal on a daily basis.

   

  Eligibility

  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 and application forms are available from the school or the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council website . All applications are treated in strict confidence.

   

  Ordering hot school meals

  Order forms for the following week’s hot school meals should reach you on Monday each week. Please can we ask that you ensure we receive your order before Thursday at 3.30pm if you wish your child to receive a hot meal for the following week (if you are in any doubt as to whether your order has gone through, please contact the school office).  The school’s order is then collected by the catering company who provide us with the correct amount of food to be served based on this number and does not allow for extra meals which have not been ordered.

  Dates for your Diary

  Wednesday 29^th March – School Disco for all year groups Years 3 and 4  - 5.00 – 6.30pm

                                                                                                                   Years 5 and 6 – 6.45 – 8.15pm

  Monday 17^th April - Return to school following the Easter break

  Friday 28^th April – Year 3 Hengistbury Head Local Historical Study

  Monday 1^st May – Bank Holiday

  Monday 8^th May – Bank Holiday for King Charles’ III Coronation

  Tuesday 9^th May – Friday 12^th May – Year 6 SATs week

  Tuesday 23^rd May – Sports Day for all children 10.30am start.  All parents welcome to attend.

  Monday 29^th May - Friday 2^nd June - Half term

  Friday 9^th June – Monday 12th June – Year 6 residential trip to Osmington Bay

  Friday 16th June – INSET day

  Tuesday 27^th June – Parents Evening for all year groups

  Wednesday 28th June – Year 4 visit to Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne

  Friday 30^th June – Year 6 Transfer day to Secondary schools

  Wednesday 19^th July  - Year 6 Leavers Disco 7.00 – 9.00pm (More information to follow)

  Friday 21^st July – Break up for the summer holiday

  Monday 4^th September – Return to school for all children from the summer break

  Yours sincerely

  M Partridge

  Headteacher