Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• SEND Coffee Morning

  Thu 22 May 2025

  A recent coffee morning provided a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to connect, share experiences, and gain expert advice thanks to the attendance of representatives from MENCAP. The session covered crucial topics aimed at empowering parents, including guidance on identifying potential signs of SEND, practical strategies for addressing parenting challenges, and information about MENCAP's available resources and support services. Parents openly shared their experiences and connected with others facing similar situations.

   

  

• Jewellery Making in Year 4

  Wed 21 May 2025

  Earlier this week, the children in year 4 had a wonderful art experience with a local artist called Ha. She provided children with wax materials and showed the children how they can make their own jewellery from wax. The children decided to create some rings. Firstly, Ha supported them to size their finger to make a mould before each child decided what design they wanted to create. Two weeks later, Ha returned with the wax pieces which she turned into metal.

  

• VE Day Celebrations at SJH!

  Fri 16 May 2025

  Today the children engaged in learning about VE Day, exploring its significance and the reasons why we celebrate this important day in our history. To further enhance their understanding, the pupils participated in a variety of creative activities including crafts and baking. These activities allowed them to express their creativity while reflecting on the themes of resilience and unity. In the afternoon, the entire school came together for a delightful afternoon tea party, where students shared their creations and enjoyed the company of their peers. This event not only celebrated VE Day but also fostered a sense of community within our school.

  

• Stone Carving in Year5

  Thu 08 May 2025

  This term, some children in year 5 had the opportunity to work with a stone mason to create pieces of art. In order to gather ideas, they visited local buildings such as the old Manor Park Library as well as a temple to make observations of the carvings used on these buildings. Back at school, they sketched their ideas for their carvings they would like to create. Following this, they went outside and started carving the process: they sketched the drawing onto the stone and then used chisels and hammers to help shape the stone. In the final session, they added the finishing touches and were very proud of their amazing work!

  

• Year 1's Visit to Valentine's Park

  Thu 08 May 2025

  Year 1 students visited Valentine’s Park as part of their science learning to explore trees and plants throughout the changing seasons. By returning to the park in autumn, winter, spring, and summer, the children were able to observe how trees and plants change over time. They noticed differences in leaf colour, plant growth, and the presence of flowers or seeds in each season. This hands-on experience helped them understand seasonal changes in the natural world and supported their learning about the life cycles of plants. The regular visits encouraged curiosity and observation skills.

  

• Mini Marathon In School

  Thu 01 May 2025

  This morning, our  year 5 pupils participated in the Mini London Marathon In School Two Mile Challenge, following a weekend of all things ‘London Marathon’. We perfectly executed pacing ourselves to complete 12 laps of our school playground. The sun was out and our legs ready; what an experience!

  

• We ran the Mini London Marathon!

  Mon 28 Apr 2025

  We would like to thank all our parents, carers and families who supported us on Saturday at the Mini London Marathon. I am sure you will agree that it was a wonderful experience! A massive congratulations to all our runners; you were fabulous out on the course. Of course we could not have done this without our parent runner volunteers as well as our two coaches, coach Amar and coach Michaela. A heartfelt thank you!

   

   

  

• Green Street Survey in Year 5

  Fri 25 Apr 2025

  Earlier today, year 5 took to Green Street to carry out some geography fieldwork in the form of a traffic survey. They did this to support their learning in answering the very important question; ‘Should the highstreet be closed for traffic?’. Pupils considered the following modes of transport: bus, car, van, motorbike and bicycle. Upon arrival, they positioned themselves safely on the pavement and started taking a tally, noting down which modes of transport they could see in a given amount of time. Next week they will analyse this data and think about the issues this analysis might reveal.

  

• Year 2 Visit to Valentine's Park

  Thu 24 Apr 2025

  Year 2 students took part in an educational visit to Valentine’s Park as part of their science curriculum focused on trees and plants. During the trip, the children explored the park’s natural environment, identifying a variety of common trees and plants. They examined different parts of plants, such as leaves, stems, and roots, and discussed their functions. The visit provided a hands-on opportunity to observe seasonal changes and understand how plants grow and survive in their habitats. 

  

• Coffee Morning-Wellbeing for Children

  Thu 24 Apr 2025

  The focus of our coffee morning today was on wellbeing for children. The session drew attention to children's wellbeing playing a crucial role in their physical and mental health, impacting their development, learning, and overall quality of life. A strong foundation of wellbeing helps children thrive in school, build healthy relationships, and develop resilience to cope with challenges. Families were given information about why children's wellbeing is so important and the impact on various aspects of life as detailed below.

  Positive Impact on Development and Learning:

  • Engaged in Learning:

    Children with good wellbeing are more likely to be engaged in learning, attend school regularly, and achieve academically.

  • Develop Key Life Skills:

    Wellbeing supports the development of social and emotional skills, which are essential for success in life.

  • Future Outcomes:

    Good mental health and wellbeing can lead to better longer-term outcomes, such as future employment and overall well-being in adulthood. 

  Impact on Mental and Physical Health:

  • Resilience:

    Wellbeing allows children to develop the resilience to cope with stress and adversity, promoting healthy emotional development. 

  • Positive Relationships:

    Wellbeing supports the development of positive relationships with peers, family, and adults. 

  • Reduced Stress and Anxiety:

    Promoting wellbeing can help reduce stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues, contributing to overall well-being. 

  Importance of a Safe and Supportive Environment:

  • Feeling Loved and Supported:

    Children need to feel loved, cared for, and supported by their family and community.

  • Sense of Safety:

    A sense of safety, both physically and emotionally, is essential for children's wellbeing.

  • Safe Spaces:

    Access to safe places for play, recreation, and social interaction is important.

  Parents and guardians left the session well informed about what they can do to positively impact the wellbeing for their children and how they can contribute to this on a day to day basis.