Strike Days

July the 5th and 7th are the planned  NEU strike days. As you will be aware, teachers are not required to inform us beforehand, if they are striking or not.

There is a plan by the NEU members to create a picket line, so based on the previous time this happened, we will be closing the following classes: Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 and there will be no wrap around care.  If staff we expect to be on strike choose not to strike on the day, we may be able to open more classes, and we will contact you accordingly. 

Year 6 will be going a trip to the Goethe Institute, but school will not be able to accommodate those who are not attending.

Because of the strike days we will be moving Year 5's production for families to Tuesday 4th of July at 2.30pm - we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

RSE Workshop

As a part of your child’s education, we promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme. PSHE education is the curriculum subject that gives children the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy, productive lives and meet their full potential.

On the week commencing the 10th of July,  Years 1-5 (Year 6 will happen the week before as they are on residential) will be taking part in lessons which will focus on the relationships and sex education (RSE) aspect of this programme.

Please look at the overview below which shows what each Year group will be covering: healthy relationships, including friendships; families; growing and changing, including puberty; personal hygiene; changing feelings; becoming more independent; keeping safe; developing self-esteem and confidence.

Pupils will also have opportunities to ask questions. PSHE education is taught throughout the school in every year group and is monitored and reviewed regularly by the staff and governing body.

Please click the links below for more detail about our PSHE curriculum. All PSHE teaching takes place will take place in a safe learning environment and is underpinned by our school ethos and values.

If you have any questions, see the resources we use  or would like to learn more. Please come to  the RSE workshop on Thursday 6th July at 9am in the bottom hall.

https://rsereview.org/resources/christopher-winter-project/

https://www.teachsre.co.uk/cwp-resources

Please invite all of your family and friends to your child's end of year theatrical ensemble - tickets available on the Magic Bookings platform!

Year 5 - Secret Garden    Tuesday 4th July 2:30pm

Can you keep a secret? Year 5 will be performing a magical, musical version of The Secret Garden! Enter an enchanting world of mystery, adventure and self-discovery!

EYFS - Early Years Fashion Show:   Tuesday 11th July 9:30am

The classes in Early Years will be designing and making their own outfits and accessories, for a spectacular end of year Fashion Show to celebrate their amazing year. They will be sharing some of their favourite songs and highlights from the year!

Year 4 - If Beowulf had met The Beatles    Friday 14th July 9:30am

A retelling of the Legend of Beowulf performed to the music of the Beatles.

Friends Corner News + Events

As we turn the corner and head into the last straight of the school year, we hope you are still full of energy for all the great events planned in July. We are already looking at our calendar for next year, and keen to find volunteers to lead on events or bring new ideas. Don’t hesitate to email us at fojkps@gmail.com if you want to get involved!

 Gardening day – Saturday, 9th July, 11am-3pm.  We are interested to hear your ideas on how the wonderful outdoor spaces can be developed further for the benefit of the children so drop in for a chat with the Friends if you are around. If you can stay longer there are lots of jobs to be done in the garden and you can enjoy the grounds with the kids!

You can join the gardening WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EfylVvITXrZBeSROpsDXvR

 Mog Theatre Trip - Tuesday 18th July. 

A full school event with everyone guaranteed to go! If you haven’t got a ticket yet, you can buy them here https://www.fojkps.org/buynow/mog-the-forgetful-cat-theatre-trip

 Sports Day - Wednesday 19th July. 

We now have enough volunteers for the Sports Day, thank you to everyone who has put their name down to help with the activities. If you want to add details to your diary, you can find them here https://www.fojkps.org/events/2023/5/4/sports-day

 Friends of JKPS Oktoberfest, Saturday 23rd September. A very important date to add to your diary, our annual Friends’ Oktoberfest returns later in the year. More details to follow but if you would like to get involved please email the team at fojkps@gmail.com 

HomeRun competition - DEADLINE TODAY! 

Remember to submit your School Run Fun competition entry today for the chance to win an e-bike or activewear vouchers. To enter, simply ask your child to draw a picture of their school run, or write a poem about it, take a photo of the masterpiece and post it on the HomeRun notices feed.

The school with the most entries will win £2000 for the school to spend on greening, sustainability or sport initiatives!

Details of how to enter and sign up to the app if you haven’t already are here: https://www.homerun-app.com/competitiontsr/jk5493.