Latest Newsletter - Friday 31st January 2025
A busy week of learning – in addition to English and Maths, children have focused their attention on Design Technology and have produced some super, imaginative learning around this. Our library visits have continued, and swimming, PE and ‘Joy of Moving’ sessions with Millwall all continue too. Children in Years 3&4 are also busy rehearsing for their production which will be held just before we break up for half term on 12th & 13th February.
Our Collective Worship theme this week has continued to focus on ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ and we’ve looked at some parables, considering ‘Your kingdom come’. The theme of The Lord’s Prayer continues this half term. Please see below a list of events for next week. Attached at the bottom of the page is our full newsletter, a refreshed diary sheet, a flyer from Southwark tennis camp at half term and a reminder about free vaccinations for flu in the Southwark area for 2 - 19 year olds.
Wishing you, our children, and our whole school community a lovely weekend;
God bless, from the St. James’ team.
Events for Next Week:
Monday 3rd February
• ‘Joy of Moving’ sessions with Millwall for ALL Year 5 and 6 Hockney – PE kits required. This week, Millwall players are joining for a Q&A session too;
• 5 Ofili visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book-swapping and story-telling;
• Art workshops with a local artist for selected groups of children at Key Stage Two;
• Monday after-school extra-curricular clubs continue for the Spring Term.
Tuesday 4th February
• 6 Leopold visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book swapping and story-telling;
• Booster Cushion Theatre delivering a performance at OJR for EYFS & KS1 children – ‘Old McDonald & the 3 Pigs Plus’;
• Art workshops with a local artist for selected groups of children at Key Stage Two.
Wednesday 5th February
• Groundworks Mindfulness assemblies at Key Stage Two, promoting positivity and growth mindsets;
• Art workshops with a local artist for selected groups of children at Key Stage Two.
Thursday 6th February
• 2 Van Gogh trip to the Garden Museum, Vauxhall to learn about seeds and growing as part of their Food topic.
Friday 7th February
• Non-uniform day with the theme ‘Express Yourself’ to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. No contributions/money necessary;
• 6 Leopold swimming – weekly until Spring half term;
• 6 Hockney visiting the Blue Anchor Library for book swapping and story-telling.
