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Whole School Newsletter February 2025
Wed 05 Feb 2025Dear Parent / Carer, 3 February 2025
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 Wednesday 12 February and Thursday 13 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 3 February at 19:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Tuesday 11 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 10 February (Monday 10 February – Friday 14 February).
World Book Day
This year, we will be celebrating World Book Day on the Thursday 6 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.
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.
Visiting book Fair
The Scholastic Travelling Book Fair will be visiting school from Wednesday 19 March until Monday 24 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).
Sports Day for all year Groups
All parents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 20 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
Friday mornings 8.50am – 9.55am. 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 with no previous experience of tennis required.
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET days is:
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Week beginning Monday 10 February – there will be no teacher led clubs this week
Wednesday 12 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 13 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Monday 3 March – Friday 7 March – Global Awareness Week
Thursday 6 March – World Book Day. Visiting author to work with all classes - Children will be invited to dress up as their favourite book character
Wednesday 19 March – Monday 24 March - Book Fair visits the school – an opportunity to purchase your favourite reading book
Wednesday 2 April – School Disco for all children
Monday 12 May –– Thursday 15 May - Year 6 SATS
Friday 16 May – School Photographer visiting (class photographs)
Tuesday 20 May – Sports Day for all Year Groups (all parents and grandparents invited to attend)
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Monday 16 June – Year 4 Historical Study Trip (Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre)
Friday 27 June – Year 6 children Secondary school transfer day
Thursday 17 July – Leavers Disco
Tuesday 22 July – Last day of the summer term
Wednesday 3 September – First day of the autumn term (all year groups return to school).
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher
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INTERNET SAFETY DAY
Fri 31 Jan 2025Dear Parents/Carers,
Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11th of February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks about the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them. The children will be taking part in a number of activities linked to the theme.
Please find below some tips and information from saferinternet.org.uk linked to the theme for parents and carers. We hope you find it useful.
School Website: More online safety information, resources and our monthly online safety letter can be found on our school website. The school also has a web page solely dedicated to Safeguarding. You can find this at https://www.mudefordjs.co.uk/safeguarding-1/
Tips for Parents and Carers: Keeping you and your loved ones safe online
This Safer Internet Day we are starting a conversation about how to spot, respond to and report all types of scams online. Scams can take many forms and may target anyone, including young people. Use these top tips to keep you and your loved ones safe online.
Enjoy going online together and talk regularly about your family’s online lives
The internet is amazing and can help us all to access information and entertainment. Spend time online with your child to understand how they are using technology and talk together about the good and the bad parts of being online. Talk about your own experiences and find other opportunities to get the conversation started, like stories in the news. Make sure your child knows they can talk to you about anything that they see or experience online.
Take online security measures seriously
The internet can be a tool used by criminals to target their victims, but a few simple steps can help keep you and your accounts secure. Use strong and separate passwords for online accounts and set up two step verification (2SV) where it’s available. You may also be able to set parental controls to prevent unwanted online purchases and limit children’s access to harmful content.
Look out for warning signs that someone or something online cannot be trusted
“It just seems too good to be true!” – Other common signs of a scam include contact that you weren’t expecting or being asked for money or personal information (think: bank or contact details, passwords, or phone numbers). Scammers use other tactics to manipulate their victims into paying, like playing with your emotions, or building a sense of urgency so you are rushed into making a decision. If you aren’t sure it’s reliable, don’t risk it.
Remember that anyone can be a victim of a scam
Scammers are good at what they do and will target anyone. We all need to stay vigilant and support those who are most vulnerable including children and the elderly by helping them recognise what to look out for. If anyone in your family has been scammed, talk openly about it. There should be no shame in being victim to a scam and it’s never your fault.
Know where to get help if something goes wrong
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam online, you’re not on your own. Help is available and you are not to blame for what has happened. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can report fraud and cyber-crime online to Action Fraud or by telephoning 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, report to Police Scotland by calling 101. You may also be able to report via social media, if the scam has taken place there or to another relevant organisation, like your bank, if you think your account is at risk.
Remember, if you or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 999 immediately.
Talk about their online experiences
Help give your child the language to explain what they’re experiencing online by starting conversations about the internet and technology as early as possible. Talking regularly about what they love doing online, as well as any worries they may have, will help establish this habit and mean they’re more likely to come to you for help as they get older.
Make use of settings, especially relating to online purchases
Parental controls and other safety settings can help protect your child from online harms, including scams. To avoid any nasty surprises on your bank statement, make sure in-app purchases or new downloads require a passcode, and don’t set card details to autofill on devices your child has access to. A helpful parental controls booklet can be found on our website in the online safety section.
Explain that not everything online is true
If your child is too young to understand what fraud is, you can still lay the groundwork to help them stay safe online as they grow. Start simple and talk about the difference between real and make believe. Help them recognise that not everything online is true and that some things they see or hear could be stories, jokes or tricks.
Make sure they know they can always come to you
The most important thing for your child to know is that you are always there to support them, online and offline. Encourage them to talk to you if anything they experience makes them feel worried or upset, and show them they can trust you to stay calm, listen and help make things better.
Please do enjoy your time online together.
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Online Safety Newsletter January 2025
Tue 07 Jan 2025 -
Whole School Newsletter 6 January
Mon 06 Jan 2025Dear Parent / Carer 6 January 2025
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025! 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 10 January) by performing Sleeping Beauty 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 13th January 2025. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
Please note that there will be no teacher led clubs during the week beginning Monday 10 February. This is due to Parents Evenings being held this week.
There will be no Year 5/6 Football Club during the first half of term due to Mr Goodlet undergoing minor surgery. The 5/6 Football Club will recommence on Thursday 27 February.
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 24 February and will continue until Monday 19 May.
Please note
Art Club for Year 6 on Mondays is now finished. Art Club will now switch to Years 4 & 5 for the Spring term.
Pouncing Panthers Wrap Around Care
Wrap around care provision continues with both a breakfast club and after school club 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.
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 22 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.
What can I do to help my child keep safe on line? Talk to your child about social media and who they follow. If there is anybody that you are unsure of, then check their feed and discuss with your child if you find anything worrying.
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 6 March
All children invited to dress up as their favourite character from a book that they have read. There will be a visiting author on this day to work with all the children.
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET days are:
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)
Monday 13 January Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning 13 January.
Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day
Week beginning Monday 10 February – there will be no teacher led clubs this week
Wednesday 12 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 13 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 6 March – World Book Day
Wednesday 2 April – School Disco for all children
May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Yours sincerely
M Partridge – Headteacher
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Online Safety Newsletter December 2024
Thu 28 Nov 2024 -
November Whole School Newsletter
Mon 11 Nov 2024Dear Parent/Carer 11 November 2024
Preparations for the festive season have begun in school. The fantastic response to the chocolate Mufti Day and the generous donation of chocolate is greatly appreciated, thank you. Arrangements for the Christmas Fair and the year 3 and 4 Christmas performances are underway.
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. 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 30th November at the Christmas Fair itself.
We look forward to welcoming children, parents, grandparents on Saturday 30th 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 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th 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 at the end of the month– 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 20th 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.
Tuesday 17th December - Year 5 Winchester Science Museum Trip.
Year 5 have booked a trip to Winchester Science Centre on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Winchester Science Centre is an interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. The children will have the opportunity to take part in exciting hands-on science experiences and workshops on the theme of Space, the topic they have been covering in class.
After School Teacher led Clubs
Please note that the last sessions for the teacher led clubs will be the week beginning Monday 2nd December. There will be no teacher led clubs after Friday 6th December. Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning Monday 13th January 2025.
3HY - You may have noticed Mrs Harley in some discomfort whilst walking around the school. She will be undergoing hip surgery at the end of this week. We wish her a speedy recovery following surgery. The class will be covered by Miss Armstrong during Mrs Harley’s absence.
Opportunity for parents- Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Cardio tennis for parents continues 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 are:
Friday 29 November 2024
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Monday 25 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Friday 29 November 2024 - INSET day
Saturday 30 November 2024 – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)
Monday 2 December - Last week of teacher led clubs
Tuesday 10 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Wednesday 11 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Thursday 12 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Tuesday 17 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Friday 20 December - Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 20 December – Last day of term
Monday 6 January 2025 – Return to school
Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)
Monday 13 January Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning 13 January.
Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day
May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher
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Online Safety Newsletter November 2024
Fri 08 Nov 2024 -
Christmas Dates and arrangements
Mon 04 Nov 2024Christmas Fair
The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 30 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 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th 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.
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October Whole School Newsletters
Fri 18 Oct 2024Dear Parent/Carer 14 October 2024
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 6 transition visits to secondary school (10 October), year 3 have 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 will have also received 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 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 22 Tuesday and Wednesday 23 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 15 October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 21 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 21 October due to Parents Evenings.
School Photographs
Individual school photographs will take place on Thursday 17 October. Children should come to school in school uniform and bring their PE kit to change into if they are scheduled to have PE that day.
Christmas Fair
The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 30 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 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th 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.
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 are:
Friday 29 November 2024
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Thursday 17 October – School Photographer Individual Photos
Monday 21 October – Friday 25 October No teacher led after school clubs this week
Tuesday 22 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 23 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm
Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November – Half term
Monday 25 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Friday 29 November 2024 - INSET day
Saturday 30 November 2024 – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)
Tuesday 10 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Wednesday 11 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Thursday 12 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Tuesday 17 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Friday 20 December – Last day of term
Monday 6 January 2025 – Return to school
Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)
Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day
May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Yours sincerely
M Partridge – Headteacher
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Parents Evening
Tue 15 Oct 2024Parents' 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 22 Tuesday and Wednesday 23 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 15 October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 21 October. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.