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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.
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Year 6 Field Study Trip
Wed 02 Oct 2024 -
Monthly Safeguarding Update - Mudeford Junior School
Mon 30 Sep 2024 -
After school club information - teacher led clubs
Mon 09 Sep 2024