A gentle reminder to families to please ensure children arrive at school on time each morning. We recognise that mornings can be tricky for some children and families, and we truly appreciate your efforts.

The school gates open at 8:35am and close at 8:50am. If children arrive after this time, parents/carers will need to sign them in at the main office, and they will then be taken to their classroom. Year 5/6 children who walk to school alone, will still need to be signed in at the office by a member of the admin team.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our school days begin calmly and on time.

As part of our Friday assemblies, we often look at the Action For Happiness Calendar. Every day there is a suggestion of what you can do to improve your mental health. View Friendly February here. Or, the German version, Freundlicher Februar, Hier.

Suggestions for the weekend include:  

Saturday: Show an active interest by asking questions when talking to others

Sunday: Share what you’re feeling with someone you really trust

Nursery and Reception went on an exciting trip to the Station Hall in Herne Hill to see the fabulous George Kirk, who told us all about the book Bessie’s Bees and sang some funny bee songs. Reception also played lots of maths games in celebration of Number Day this week, including a subitising game and Snakes and Ladders. To get ready for Lunar New Year, we also learned all about China and decorated our own vases with traditional blue patterns and spring blossoms.

Year 1 had loads of fun celebrating Number Day!

On Thursday 5th February, Stage 1 had a fantastic time in the Stepping Into Stories workshop with Gabby Dawney and illustrator Alex Barrow. The children learnt how to draw two favourite characters from the story, a wonderfully sleepy sloth and a cheeky vampire bat, and their enthusiasm was off the charts. Books ordered by families were signed at the end, making the visit even more special. 

A huge thank you to everyone involved for creating such a memorable afternoon, especially Miss Amy for coordinating this valuable experience. 

Key dates coming up:

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week                                 w/c 9th February 

Reception to Y2 Drama Perform workshops (in school)        Tuesday 10^th February

KS2 African Drumming Workshops                                     Wednesday 11th February

SPRING HALF-TERM                                                    16th February - 20th February

Y5 Bloom Workshops                                                                Thursday 26th February

Spring Term RockSteady Concerts      Wednesday 25th/ Thursday 26th March 

Spring Term ends                                                                    2pm Friday 27th March

Summer Term starts                                                  INSET day Monday 13th April 

 - Children's first day back Tuesday 14th April

JKPS Sports Day                                                                                 Thursday 11th June

More term dates are on our website, including dates for 2026-27