The Buzz

This term we have seen more classes visit the local library in Hampton. This is such a wonderful facility to have in the local community and I am pleased that we are able to visit and encourage the children to engage with its services. A large number of children have taken books out from the library to read and share with you at home. Please enjoy these books and then take them back to the library yourselves. The school is not responsible for the books, so do take note of the return dates. Reading is such a vital part of the Primary curriculum which is why we ensure your child is exposed to high quality texts throughout the day. We also want to develop their love for reading, so each class has their own 'class reader'. This week in assembly two pupils from 4B did a brilliant presentation about their class reader 'Krindlekrak' by Philip Ridley. Please ask your child what they are reading in class and maybe get them to share with you a part of the story!

Finally, this week has seen the year 3 parent showcases. It is always a pleasure welcoming parents into school to see some of the amazing work your children complete. I hope these sessions are valuable and you enjoy looking through their books together.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Jon James

Each month the school will focus on a different principle. This month's is:

3E - Tariq Benboudjemaa

3M- Maria De Andrade

3S - Ellora Hardy

3T - Frankie McDonnell

4B - Chase Siyabaladuwa Pathriranage

4W - Jacob Koss

4S - Olivia Lushaj

4P - Scarlett Stickland

Year 5 stars will be handed out tomorrow and notified next week.

6GK - Lisa Shehu

6G - Samuel Parr

6C - Marieke Harris

6L - Matilda Fox

The school council behaviour award is given to one child in each year group by a member of the school council for their outstanding behaviour and positive attitude towards learning. Last week's winners are:

Year 3 - Berk Tanrikulu

Year 4 - Jack King

Year 5 - Nathan Widben

Year 6 - Annabel Stradling

These will be notified in next week's edition.

The class with the best attendance last week is 3E & 5B

The class with the least numbers of lates last week is 5H & 6C

In addition to the lost property box we introduced last week for left water bottles, we have also introduced a bin which will remain outside by the entrance to the medical room. All coats/jumpers will be placed in here at the end of the day so if your child is missing theirs please collect from here.

As a further reminder, please do name all items of clothing!

As World Book Day, coincides with any NEU industrial action, we have made the decision to change this to Wednesday 1st March

We are now taking Nursery applications for our lovely new nursery for September 2023 entry, date of birth range 01/09/2019 – 31/08/2020.

To apply, please visit our website under Admissions for further details and complete the application eform or use the below link:

The closing date is Friday 3rd March with offers going out by Friday 5th May.

Last week, Year 3 were lucky to visit the library here in Hampton. Many children joined the library and were given library cards so that they can borrow the wonderful books on offer. The year 3s learnt that you can borrow up to 30 books at one time!!

Last week, Professor Bubbleworks visited year 3 to teach them all about exciting things such as bubbles, rockets, clouds and air. He used lots of exciting experiments and demonstrations to help us learn the science behind how these work. Some of us even fitted into life-sized bubbles!! It was an incredibly exciting morning!

We are incredibly proud of our reading buddies scheme at HJS. Here are a few pictures of the children sharing their favourite book.

During the school holidays, we will be offering free activities for families.

Email: office.hjs@hpp.school
Website: hpp.school
Location: Hampton Junior School, Percy Road, Hampton, UK
Phone: 020 8979 2545
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamptonJuniorSchool