Judith Kerr Primary Parent Portal

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Friday 18th October 2024

Dear Families,

I wanted to share some multi-generational research by Havard University exploring the connection between children doing household chores and later having professional success. The research has found a strong connection between doing home chores with success and happiness. I'm just going to leave that one out there for discussion!

It's been a hub of activity in school this week, with author visits, bake sales. mental health workshops, Perform workshops (see pictures below) and Y5 preparations for Peter and the Wolves tomorrow (part of Herne Hill Music Festival). And meanwhile, all the fabulous curriculum learning continues. I was particularly impressed with the Year 6's who made stunning presentations about the Windrush, linked to their study of Benjamin Zephaniah's Windrush Generation. Several of them were even making their presentations dyslexia- friendly, a true testament to the inclusive culture we always aim for at JKPS.

Schönes Wochenende!

Patrick

Key messages:

Reminder: SEND Coffee Morning next Wednesday at 9:15am.

Reminder: please note, that next Friday is an INSET day and school will be closed for the children.

Mobile Phone Policy: please note that we now have a revised mobile phone policy on our website - click here.

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Well done to the Early Years children and team for their bake sale today.

They raised nearly £200 for their garden area! Thank you so much! Wunderbar! 😊

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Coming soon: this week, Mr Tom introduced the Kindness Challenge to the school.

Look out for sponsorship forms and a letter that will be sent out separately on Monday in order for children to complete their challenges and raise money for the NSPCC.

Mental Health and Well-Being

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On Wednesday this week, all the teachers had a workshop about Zones of Regulation delivered by the Southwark Mental Health Team. There was great discussion on the signs of dysregulation and how we can support our children with being able to self-regulate using the Zones of Regulation. Zones of Regulation is a useful framework that enables children to identify and discuss often complex emotions. Next week the children will be having Zones of Regulation workshops and do join our workshop for parents on Tuesday morning.

Author Visit from Jennifer Bell

During Jennifer Bell's recent author visit to our school, she captivated students with her enchanting stories and insights into the world of writing. Bell shared her inspiration behind "Magicalia," discussing the blend of imagination and reality that defines her work.

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She spoke to KS2 with interactive demonstrations, prompting students to share their own magical ideas. The magical conundrum was a highlight, she encouraged our aspiring young writers to embrace creativity and explore which magical creature could save them from a terrifying dilemma. Overall, her visit sparked excitement for storytelling and left students eager to dive into their own imaginative worlds.

Pre-Loved Uniform Sale - Thursday, 24th October

At JKPS we have a uniform so that children feel relaxed in their clothes and no one worries about pens or paint getting on their ‘best’ jumper or trousers. We encourage parents to take part in the pre-love uniform sale - this helps us minimise our environmental impact and also provides some funds via the Friends. As well as saving parents some money, it also helps us keep the school tidy - unclaimed lost property is passed to the uniform sale.

The next sale is after school on Thursday 24th Oct. There are plenty of polo t-shirts, trousers, skirts and pinafore. The Friends have been busy labelling items to make it easier to find what you need, buy pre-loved and save your pocket and the planet.

A massive thank you to all the parents who have come in to support with sorting and preparing the clothes for the sale.

Safeguarding

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10 top tips for supporting children with self-regulation.

Provided by the National College.

Anthem Community Council

We are looking to expand our Anthem Community Council (ACC). We are looking for a German Champion, a Climate Change and Sustainability Champion and two Community Champions. For more information about our ACC visit https://www.judithkerr.anthemtrust.uk/lgb. For expressions of interest, please click here.

Attendance

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School attendance is mandatory for all students of compulsory school age. Whilst we understand that it isn't always possible to reach 100% attendance, we are fully committed to ensuring the highest levels of attendance to ensure we enable every student to meet their potential.

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Black History Month

As part of their Literacy Tree learning, Year 6 have been learning about the powerful and important story of the Windrush Generation. Through creative PowerPoint presentations, they have learnt about the incredible contributions of Caribbean immigrants to British society whilst also learning about the hardships they faced upon arriving in the UK. From enduring harsh living conditions and discrimination to the painful injustices of the Windrush Scandal, this project will help our children understand both the challenges and the triumphs of this community.

Through this activity, the children celebrate the Windrush Generation's profound impact on British culture, while also reflecting on the lessons of resilience, equality, and justice. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young learners to appreciate the historical significance of these individuals and their contributions to shaping the modern UK, and it holds particular poignancy through our local context.

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Half-Term Discounted Swimming Lessons at Royal Russel School

Discounted swimming lessons are back at Royal Russell School this October as Pulse Training and Development are running another Swim England Swimming Teacher Training course this half term.

The lessons will be from Tuesday 29th October 24 - Friday 1st November 2024 for just £10.00 for 4 x 1 hour lessons. The lessons are from Stage 1 through to Stage 7 and limited to 8 children per class.

For bookings please visit www.pulsetnd.co.uk/swimming-lessons
October 2024 Discounted Lessons for just £10.00

Tuesday 29th October 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 12.00

Wednesday 30th October 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 12.00

Thursday 31st October 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 12.00

Friday 1st November 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 12.00

Friends Corner

Last chance to sign up for the famous JKPS table quiz on the evening of Tuesday October 22 at 7pm, 🎃Hallowe’en themed and complete with possibly the world’s only German/English spelling contest for grown-ups. Tickets are free, but please sign up or email us fojkps@gmail.com so we know how many people to cater for. Funds will be used to sort out the current chaos of scooter parking.

And tomorrow we’re holding our autumn 🍁 Gardening Day - Saturday October 19 from 11-3pm. As always there’s lots to do, and Year 4 kids will be holding a toy sale at the same time.

There will also be a Pre-loved uniform sale on Thursday 24 Oct after school - we are very well stocked for trousers, skirts, pinafore and polo shirts. Please text Claire if you can help, or want to reserve anything - 07730 433 519. We’re also looking for about 60 ‘clip hangers’ to help store the trousers, so please have a look at home if you have any to spare.

Two dates for after half term to get in your diary now - The famous Sankt Martin lantern parade on Friday 8 Nov from 4.30pm and the Winter Fair on Saturday 7 Dec where you’ll be able to order your Christmas trees at a great price, and enjoy festive treats and music.

If you have any parent planned events or initiatives in mind, do get in touch at fojkps@gmail.com and we can add them to the Friends’ Calendar. Remember to join our Community WhatsApp channel if you’d like to be able to find the main messages we send out in one easy place. Link to join is here.

Friends of Judith Kerr Primary School