The Buzz

Dear Parents/Carers

It's wonderful to be fully back in the swing of things at school after the break which seems so long ago now. I can see the children are enthusiastic and committed to their learning and it's a pleasure visiting the classes around school.

I would like to formally welcome Miss Kelsey Farrell who is teaching mainly in year 6 as well as across the rest of the school throughout the week. Rachel Shaw has also joined us this week and will be supporting children in Y5.

As you know we are passionate believers in helping children to develop their love of reading. We are excited to host Benjamin Dean next week who will be speaking to year 5 and 6 pupils and children are still able to enter the extreme reading challenge which is always such fun with children being ingenious and creative.

The FOHJS have released all the tickets now for the glow disco. I hope you have your tickets. Thank you to the organisers and all the volunteers who will be working to ensure the children have a fantastic time.

The weather has now turned seasonally cold so please ensure the children have appropriate coats, hats and gloves in school as the playground can be very cold. Please ensure it's all named as it makes it easier to reunite items.

Have a great weekend when it arrives.

Ms H Lockey

3D - Ruby C-J

3G - Anabelle P

3M - Ayden P

3S - Leo S

4C - Martha R

4S - Aarush K

4B - Haniya F

4P - Aida A

5C - Dylan J

5D - Jacob K

5S - Isabella L

5A - Leon M

6GF - Akaal

6L - Lucas P

6W - Amarley J-B

6B - Alex G

3D-Daniil R

3G-Otto D

3M-Cassidy W

3S-Jeorge H

4B-Eddie E

4C-Blake S

4P-Bea M

4S-Sandy B

5A-Steph M

5C-Costik N

5D-Audrey R

5S-Chase S

6B-Rose G

6GF-Callum IJ

6L-Tyler D

6W-Koby S

This week we are focusing on Reading Challenges. Well done to:

Bronze

3M - Adharva P-S, Oshi R, Freddie B

3D - George H

3S - Noah P

Silver

3S - Oscar L

Gold

3M - Ayden P

3S - Oscar L

Platinum

3M - Ayden P

3G - Senara T

The class with the best attendance last week was 5C

The class with the least numbers of lates last week was 6GF with zero lates

Lots of families are unaware that their child may be entitled to PPG funding and eligibility for PPG gives your child access to free places in school clubs, free places in holiday camps, supermarket vouchers in holiday periods and lots more.

On Tuesday (23rd January), we are very excited to be welcoming the author Benjamin Dean to speak to year 5 and 6 at HJS. We have some spare books at the school which can still be purchased to be signed by Benjamin on Tuesday. If you would still like to purchase a book please go to the office to make a payment for one.

HJS will be having the book fair visit the week of the 26th February (sales being the 28th and 29th February and 1st March). As a school we have 5 (£5) tokens to be won through entering our Extreme Reading Competition.

To enter you should take a photo of you reading in ‘extreme’ locations (please see the poster for some ideas) and then upload them to your Google Classroom by Monday 19th February. The winners will be announced Wednesday 21st February, the vouchers will be able to be used the following week.

Happy extreme reading!

4P enjoyed creating partner balances in PE this week.

5S had a great time on their field trip to the River Thames. They looked at features of the river and with some lovely weather we got to see some local wildlife as well.

6L beginning their football unit in PE this week with some dribbling practice.

If you feel that you or your child has traits of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or already has a diagnosis and you need further support, you can visit the ADHD Embrace website at www.adhdembrace.org. They offer resources and seminars for you to access, including a seminar this month about a Diagnosis of ADHD in adults and the impact of ADHD in families.

Email: office.hjs@hpp.school
Website: hpp.school
Location: Hampton Junior School, Percy Road, Hampton, UK
Phone: 020 8979 2545
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