Punctuality

For the more observant of you, you may have noticed that we have a brand-new digital clock outside. This is here to support us all by closing the doors on time and ensuring that your children arrive at school before 8:50.

If, every day, you are a few minutes late, can we please ask you to set off earlier to be at school on time.

Dogs

Please can we ask that dogs (even the most  friendly and fluffy versions) are not brought onto the school grounds at collection and pick-up times as we have children who are scared of dogs.

Thank you to all the parents who participated  in the survey and to the wonderful ACC members for arranging this. I hope you will agree with me in thinking that the image below captures what is so special and precious to us:

We will be putting this in the staff room so that it can remind all our staff of what a special and affirming community we have.

October is Black History Month and an opportunity to shine a light on black history, heritage and culture. The theme for Black History Month 2023 is Saluting our Sisters, recognising and celebrating the crucial role that black women have played in building communities, inspiring change and shaping history in the UK and around the world. Next week we will have an assembly with the children to discuss this year's theme and encourage all children to compete in the poetry competition.

The children will be reading poems in class for inspiration! 

Have a look at Payton (Year 5) and her sister Patrice's poem, which we think captures this year's theme beautifully. 

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-history-month-poetry-competition-2023/

On Friday 20th  October we are asking all children to come in wearing something red to mark Wear Red Day, to 'show racism the red card'. 

Dulwich Art Gallery

A reminder that each class will be visiting the Dulwich Picture gallery to partake in a workshop- please ensure that you pay the £4 contribution. 

Without these contributions the school would  not be able to engage in such exciting opportunities.

Wednesday 11^th Oct - Year 4

Thursday 12^th Oct - Year 3

Wednesday 18^th Oct Year 2

Thursday 19^th Oct Year 1

Friends Corner News + Events

Is it only a month since the start of term?! Hopefully you have found your rhythm and settled into a routine by now. One constant is the Friends and we are always here to help. Please see below upcoming seasonal events, also viewable on our website. FoJKPS Events. Don’t hesitate to get in touch at fojkps@gmail.com if you want to know more or get involved. 

 Our next Gardening Day is happening tomorrow: Saturday, 7th October.

Come along and enjoy the open spaces with kids….or on your own if you want some me-time! We will be continuing the great work from last month, clearing pathways, weeding and topping up the wood chips in the forest area.. You can join the gardening WhatsApp group here: FoJKPS Garden Group

St Martin Lantern Parade will be on Friday, 10th November

We will celebrate the benevolence of St Martins with lanterns, bonfire, singing. hot buns and warm apple juice on the school grounds from 4:30pm. The scouts will be running a coat drive around the same time as well. More details will be sent closer to the time. *Do you play the trumpet?* We're looking for a confident player to support some traditional songs on St Martin. Get in touch if you think this could be you! 

 Uniforms FoJKPS Second Hand Uniforms

Email us at fojkps@gmail.com with your size requests instead! We are also looking for old coat hangers, especially the ones with bars and clips for trousers, and volunteers who can assist with the organising of all donated clothes, please get in touch.