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15th September 2023

Dear Families,

This week the children in Year 1-6 transitioned into their normal timetables; and it's really great to see their excellent learning behaviours and being so enthusiastic about their learning.

We have excellent news - we have recruited a German teacher from the Goethe Institute to support us with our German teaching for Years 1 and 2. Her name is Andrea and she will start this Wednesday.

A reminder that we will be holding our Reading Meeting for the Year 1 parents next Thursday at 9am.

Jo

EYFS

A massive well done to the EYFS team at welcoming all of our new families into the JKPS family!

Thank you to everyone who came to our wonderful Schultüte parade today. The children were so excited to parade around the playground and be welcomed into our school community . In class they were so excited to share their Schultüten  with their new friends and guess what goodies might be hidden inside. We've had an amazing first full day with our children and can't wait for next week!

SHOUT OUT: For this year's MOG CHRONICLE we need some parent assistance!! 

  1. Are you a journalist or have expertise in writing and want to assist with the running of our club? Must be free Fridays 12.30-1.15 (NOTE: this does not have to be every week)
  2. Are you a web designer? Or have web building expertise? The MOG Chronicle could do with your help in the setting up of our very own website. 

Get in touch. Drop us an email to admin directed towards Ms Katie

Library Volunteers

Another shout out for those of you who would like to help look after our library.  This could either be with its general upkeep or on Friday afternoons where the children visit and enable them to take out books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Meeting Dates for Parents - 9 o'clock in bottom hall

Thank you to everybody who came to our meeting; for those who didn't and those who are interested. Please our website for the presentations and information you asked for:

Upcoming Meetings: 

Friends Corner

Friends Corner News + Events

 

We hope everyone is settling in well. The Friends of JKPS are here to support the many great Judith Kerr events and initiatives and we couldn’t do it without you. Whether you are a newbie or old timer, there are many opportunities to get involved. Just drop by if you see the Friends A Board, keep an eye on our website (FoJKPS Homepage)  or send us an email fojkps@gmail.com. 

All ideas and contributions are welcome, and there are already some key dates to put in your diary. FoJKPS Calendar

Second hand uniform – **TODAY** Friday, 15th September 3.20pm

Don’t forget your chance to buy second hand uniform outside school today. And if you can’t make it today we have also set up a way to access second hand uniforms in between our termly sales so you already purchase your stock for next year. More details: FoJKPS Second Hand Uniforms

A heads up that will be selling advance Oktoberfest tokens today at the Uniform Sale- *early bird deal* - for every £5 spent you will get £6 worth of tokens.

 Oktoberfest – Saturday 23rd September – 12pm-8pm

It’s one week until Oktoberfest - please sign up to help out, there are still some more slots left to fill. We can’t do this amazing event without you! https://signup.zone/oktoberfest-2023 

Hot off the press - for the first time we will have forest school sessions running in the forest area on the day, run by the Secret Adventurers Club, a South East London-based nature club for children. You’ll be able to drop your kids off for a session of forest school fun whilst you enjoy a local beer, a pretzel or two and some live music! Details: https://bookwhen.com/secretadventurersclub#focus=ev-socs-20230923120000

 And finally – the leaves are not falling just yet, so thanks to everyone who helped to get the garden ready and beautiful in time for Oktoberfest at our Gardening Day last Sunday. The children had a very happy time, zooming around laughing and getting wet. Our next Gardening Day will be on Saturday, 7th October.

 

Key Dates

Reading Meeting                                                                     Thursday 21st September

Oktoberfest                                                                             Saturday 23rd September

Parent Meetings                                                                     Thursday 28th September

Anthem INSET Day                                                                     Friday 29th September

HALF TERM                                                               Monday 23rd Oct- Friday 27th Oct

INSET Day                                                                                     Monday, 30th October

Autumn 2 Term Starts                                                                 Tuesday 31st October

Autumn Term Ends                                                 Friday December 15th (2pm finish)