Latest Newsletter - Friday 15th November 2024
Another busy week here at St. James’. Children from Years 1-6 attended an Armistice service in church on Monday; 4 Monet attended a Remembrance memorial service at West Lane; most children from Reception – Year 6 have engaged with Anti-Bullying Week workshops in school delivered by ‘One Day Creative’ (some were sadly cancelled last minute due to the facilitator being unwell); Year 5 attended a ‘SportInspired’ Multi-sports day yesterday at the Castle Centre through the London PE network; 6 Leopold continue with their ‘Joy of Moving’ sessions with Millwall; music, performing arts and PE lessons continue to go really well. Thank you to everyone taking part in supporting Children in Need with own clothes/non-uniform. Our Collective Worship theme this week focused on Remembrance (following Monday’s service), then we’ll move on to think about Hope and Love before we start with Advent towards the end of the month.
Please see our full newsletter and diary dates attached below together with information regarding a Southwark sign competition.
Wishing you, along with our whole community, a super weekend.
God bless, from the St. James’ team.
Event for Next Week
Monday 18th November
• Reception Balance Bike Cycle Confident at OJR;
• Violin lessons continue at KS2 (weekly);
• 6 Leopold’s 1st ‘Joy of Moving’ session – PE Kits please in addition to Thursday this half term;
• 2 Picasso visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book-swapping and storytelling;
• Clubs continue for the Autumn term.
Tuesday 19th November
• 4 Monet visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book-swapping and storytelling;
• Mayor of Southwark visiting KS2 for special assemblies;
• Reception Balance Bike Cycle Confident at OJR.
Wednesday 20th November
• Individual Photo Day – all children to have their individual photos taken which can then be purchased through the company in time for Christmas.
• Recorder lessons continue at KS1 (weekly);
• Parent Gym session with Mrs Brenta, 09:30-11:30 at Alexis St;
• Reception Balance Bike Cycle Confident at OJR;
• Nursery, Reception, Years 1 & 2 Parents’ Evening in the OJR hall.
Thursday 21st November
• Reception 2025 tour – Old Jamaica Road, 09:30;
• Reception Balance Bike Cycle Confident at OJR.
Friday 22nd November
• 5 Ofili visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book-swapping and storytelling;
• Reception Balance Bike Cycle Confident at OJR;
• Non-uniform day in aid of the School Fund – Maintenance Grant and trips. Any contributions gratefully received. Children at KS2 will also be running a Bake Sale at Alexis St after school to contribute to school funds.
