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Online Safety Briefing for parents - In school hall 8.45am Friday 14 November
Fri 07 Nov 2025Dear Parents and Carers,
We are pleased to invite you to an Online Safety Briefing on the morning of Friday 14th November at 8.45am in the school hall. This will last around 45 minutes - 1 hour.
As technology continues to play a significant role in our children’s lives, it is essential for us to stay informed about the potential risks and challenges they may face online.
During this briefing, I will be outlining the current online landscape for our children, how we teach online safety at MJS, some of the threats which come with our children’s internet usage and showing you where you can go for support.
It is important that we collectively build a safer online environment for our children. Together, we can empower ourselves with the knowledge needed to navigate this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our monthly Online Safety Newsletter also provides useful information and latest updates. This is sent out to parents and carers each month and can be found on the Safeguarding page on our school website.
Please be aware that the content of the briefing is quite sensitive and therefore the session should only be attended by adults.
We look forward to seeing you at the briefing.
Kind regards,
Rosie Burton
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Mudeford Junior School Online Safety Newsletter November 2025
Mon 03 Nov 2025Click here to read Online Safety Newsletter November 2025.
On this month's letter are articles about: Capcut- a video editing APP, School WhatsApp group etiquette for parents, WhatsApp channels, age limits for APPS, a new Techosaurus dinosaur that's been launched by NSPCC to help parents talk about online safety and a section about online 'roasting' e.g. cyberbullying.
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October Whole School Newsletter
Mon 13 Oct 2025Dear Parent/Carer 13 October 2025
The first few weeks of term have been incredibly busy, with the children settling into their new classes extremely well. We have already had several events, with year 3 having begun swimming lessons, year 5 have started flute tuition and year 4 have taken part in Bikeability training. The first school disco of the year was a great success with a large majority of the children attending. Parents from year 5 and 6 have received initial information about trips to Winchester Science Centre and the PGL Osmington Bay residential trip.
Year 6 Parents: Can we remind all year 6 parents that they need to complete an application for a secondary school place by Monday 31 October 2025. Year 6 transition visits to secondary school are planned in throughout the year, the first visit being booked in for Friday 17 October.
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 21 Tuesday and Wednesday 22 October 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school will continue to use the online appointment booking system (Schoolcloud) for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Parents Evening appointments can be made from Tuesday 14 October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 20 October. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
Clubs
Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 20 October due to Parents Evenings.
Christmas Fair
The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 29 November 12.00-2.00pm. Please put this date in your diary and look out for further information. We look forward to welcoming children, parents and grandparents to the start of the Christmas festivities!
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 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last approximately one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family.
First Aid Training for Parents
The school are providing a two hour workshop covering emergency first aid procedures on Friday 17 October (9am – 11am). There are four spaces available if any parent would like to attend. Please contact the school office if you would like to take part.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
As it was so popular last year, Cardio tennis for parents has started again on Fridays (8:50am 9.50am) and will continue throughout the term. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. 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 – just turn up on the day if you want to participate in any of these sessions.
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 2025 - 2026
Friday 28 November 2025 Friday 30 January 2026 Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Friday 17 October – First Aid for Parents Session (9am – 11am)
Monday 20 October – Friday 25 October No teacher led after school clubs this week
Monday 20 – Friday 24 October. Community Cohesion Week - The Children have been off the normal class timetable and exploring local, national and global issues. During these weeks the children will learn about the lives of others, find out about different cultures and at the same time evaluate aspects of their own lives
Tuesday 21 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 22 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm
Monday 27 – Friday 31 October – Half term
Monday 24 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Friday 28 November - INSET day
Saturday 29 November – Christmas Fair 12-2pm
Thursday 4 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Tuesday 9 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Wednesday 10 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Thursday 11 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Friday 19 December – Christmas Lunch for all children
Friday 19 December – Last day of term
Monday 5 January 2026 – Return to school
Friday 9 January – Pantomime for all children (Robin Hood)
Friday 30 January 2026 - INSET day
Monday 11 May – Thursday 14 May 2026 – Year 6 SAT tests
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 – Year 6 Residential trip
M Partridge – Headteacher
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Mudeford Junior School After School Clubs (Autumn and Spring Terms 2025 - 2026)
Wed 17 Sep 2025 -
September Online Safety Newsletter - Mudeford Junior School
Tue 16 Sep 2025Click here to read the Online Safety Newsletter for Mudeford Junior School.
What is the Online Safety Act?
Part of the newsletter gives information regarding:
The Online Safety Act 2023 is a set of laws introduced to protect children and adults online. Ofcom is the regulator for online safety in the UK, responsible for ensuring companies follow the new rules. As part of this role, Ofcom have designed the Children Codes of practice, which came into force in July 2025.
The codes outline what all online services likely to be accessed by children must do to protect children online, for example: • Enforce age limits. • Protect children from accessing harmful or age-inappropriate content. This includes content relating to self-harm and eating disorders. • Ensure users can easily report harmful content. Ofcom has the power to enforce the rules as well as issue fines if companies fail to comply.
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Whole School Newsletter September 2025
Wed 03 Sep 2025Mudeford Junior SchooL
Dear Parent/Carer 3 September 2025
Welcome back, I hope you had a great summer. It has been lovely to see the children back in school this week, looking very smart in their school uniform. Please note the school gates will be open in the morning at 8.35am with the classes being lined up from 8.40am.
Numerous works have taken place during the summer holiday including security work to the school grounds. We now have the facility to monitor the site during the evenings and weekends when no one is present on the site. In order to reduce the number of vehicles in the staff car parking area and movement when children are accessing the site, a staff access barrier has been put into place.
PE and Sport at Mudeford Junior School
On the two PE days your child can come into school wearing the school PE Kit as follows:
- Plain navy t-shirt or plain white t-shirt. Or alternatively, plain navy T-Shirt with the Mudeford logo on.
- Tracksuit bottoms (plain black or navy blue).
- Black or navy shorts.
- They may wear their shorts underneath their track suit bottoms which may be taken off during the day.
- Mudeford Junior sweatshirts should be worn during the winter months rather than any other sweatshirts or hoodies.
- Sensible trainers
- Football kit is not to be worn to school.
Hair:
- Long hair (both boys and girls) will need to be tied up for PE and Games lessons for Health and Safety reasons. Please make sure your child has their hair tied back on these days before coming to school or that they have a hair bobble in their bag.
- We do not allow colouring of hair
Jewellery:
- If your child has their ear/s pierced then their earring/s need to be removed before PE lessons. If they cannot be removed, they will need to be taped up before the lesson.
Watches/ Bracelets:
- All watches (including Fit Bit style watches) are to be removed during PE lessons for Health and Safety reasons.
- Other forms of jewellery including wrist bands and bracelets are not allowed in school (see School Uniform policy).
Class PE Day
3HY Swimming will take place on Mondays throughout the Autumn term. Swimming will commence on Monday 15th September for 10 consecutive weeks. Games lessons will be on Fridays
3TN Swimming will take place on Mondays throughout the Autumn term. Swimming will commence on Monday 15th September for 10 consecutive weeks. Games lessons will be on Tuesdays
4WM Games lessons will be on Tuesday and Wednesday
4MR Games lessons will be on Thursday and Friday
5TA Games lessons will be on Wednesday and Friday
5AL Games lessons will be on Monday and Tuesday
6DN Games lessons will be on Monday and Friday
6BN Games lessons will be on Wednesday and Friday
Pupil Spaces in Years 3 & 4
Due to falling birth rates the numbers of children being schooled in the whole of Christchurch is declining. Our Years 3 & 4 has a few spaces available. Please share this information with parents who may be interested in joining our community.
Hot School Lunches
Hot meal service will begin for all year groups on Monday 8th September and you will be able to order these on Thursday 4th September. Year 3 parents will receive a paper copy to order this week and from next week will be able to order on ParentMail. If you have any problems registering with ParentMail, please contact the office 01202 473217.
Free School Meal - Financial Support for 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 and application forms are available from the school or the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council website . All applications are treated in strict confidence.
School Disco
The school disco has been booked for Wednesday 17th September. 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 Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th September after school on the years 5 and 6 playground.
Year 3 and 4 Disco 5.00 – 6.30pm.
Year 5 and 6 Disco 6.45 - 8.15pm.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
As it was so popular last year, Cardio tennis for parents will begin again on Friday 12th September 8:50am 9.50am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. 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 – just turn up on the day if you want to participate in any of these sessions.
After School Clubs
Teacher led school clubs will begin on week beginning Monday 22nd September and finishing during the week ending Friday 5th December. There will no clubs held during the week beginning 20th October as this is parents evening week. Information to follow. Outside providers such as TeamTheme and Harry Lund Tennis will be sending out further information.
Absence
We need to know why your child is absent from school. Please telephone (from 8.30am onwards) or email the school office office@mudefordjs.co.uk on the first day of absence. In every case a note is required on return to school. It is essential that we are given a reason for every absence as Government legislation requires that we report any unauthorised absence. We may be required on occasions to discuss a particular absence with you and it may be necessary for us to refuse to authorise the absence and record it as unauthorised. We are also required to contact parents if the school has not received a reason for absence.
Toys in school
Can we please remind you that toys are not allowed in school. Any aids for concentration such as fidget toys will be provided by the school and agreed as part of SEND support.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Wednesday 17 September - School Disco
Monday 15 September – Swimming starts for year 3 (further information to follow)
Monday 22 September – Teacher led after school clubs begin
Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 September – Life Space Education visiting our school. They will be educating the children in all year groups, about making healthy life choices as part of the schools PSHE Policy - which can be found on the school website.
Friday 26 September 2025 - INSET day
Thursday 9 October – School Photographer Individual Photos
Friday 10 October 2025 - INSET day
Monday 13 – Friday 17 October - Year 4 Bikeability (Cycling safety sessions)
Monday 20 October – Friday 24 October - No teacher led after school clubs this week
Tuesday 21 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 22 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October – Half term
Monday 24 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Friday 28 November - INSET day
Saturday 29 November – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)
Friday 19 December – Last day of term
Monday 5 January 2026 – Return to school
Friday 30 January 2026 - INSET day
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 12 June 2026 - INSET day
Kind regards
Mr Partridge
Headteacher
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Parents Evening for all Children
Mon 01 Sep 2025Parents' 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 21 Tuesday and Wednesday 22 October 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school will continue to use the online appointment booking system (Schoolcloud) for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Parents Evening appointments can be made from Tuesday 14 October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 20 October. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
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Whole School July Newsletter
Wed 16 Jul 2025 -
School Libraries July Newsletter. - Summer Reading Challenge
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Whole School Newsletter June 2025
Tue 17 Jun 2025Mudeford 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