The Buzz

Dear Parents/Carers,

Get your dancing shoes ready because tomorrow is our annual school disco! There is a neon theme, so I look forward to seeing all the brightly coloured outfits and accessories. Please ensure you have checked the timings of the event below. Once we have registered the children into the school building, the gates will be locked and we are unable to let children in after this so please be on time! Mobile phones must not be brought to the disco and all children must be collected by an adult. I hope they all have a brilliant time and thank you to HPPA for organising such a great event.

As the weather starts to improve, this is a great opportunity to have a sort out of any unwanted clothing at home. On the 11th February, we have our highly successful Rags2Riches collection. The information for this term's collection is further down. Please ensure all bags are brought to the honeycomb at drop off. Bags are no longer being sent home so please bag up your unwanted clothing in household black bags and tie the top.

Last week the Executive Leadership team met with wrap around care providers at The Linden Club, Munchies and Aston Club to explore what is on offer for our children and the current vacancies. It was reassuring to hear that although some sessions are full, there are spaces available across the three providers every morning and afternoon.

We talk to parents alot about the importance of reading at primary school. A great way to inspire your children is to visit and purchase a book from the School Book fair which arrives next week. Not only can you select an exciting new text but also the school benefits from any purchases that are made. The book fair will take place in the Rose Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after school.

I hope you and your family have a lovely weekend.

Mr J James

3B - Noah M

3D - Reggie P

3S - Max H

4K - Milan

4M - Norah

4S - Adharva

4P - Ellis

5S - Ayla

5D - Oscar

5GF - Maia

Whole of 5R

6C - Meriem

6B - Eliza

6A- Luke

6E- Francis

The class with the best attendance last week was 3D with 100%

The class with the least numbers of lates last week was 3S

3rd – 9th February 2025 is Children’s Mental Health Week. This week is run by children’s mental health charity ‘Place2Be’. The focus is to raise awareness of the importance of children and young people’s mental health.

This year’s theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’.

‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ is about empowering and encouraging children and young people to embrace self-awareness and explore what this means to them. By spending time to acknowledge and understand their emotions children will be able to grow and develop resilience to cope with obstacles that life throws at them. Children’s Mental Health week allows pupils the opportunity to discuss their emotions, develop strategies to build their resilience, become more self-aware and form stronger connections with others.

This week will begin by introducing the topic of Mental Health and wellbeing to the children in an assembly. During the week, pupils will take part in a PSHE lesson where they can discuss the topic of mental health and the range of emotions that they may feel on a day to day basis.

To find out more about Place2Be and this year’s mental health week, visit:

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about/

On the 4th March, year 3 and 6 will be having an author come in to present to them all about his new book, grumpfort.

Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly illustrated adventure. Mo never wanted to be a Warden - protecting the village of Bogfoss from the terrifying monsters in the woods is way too scary. But when he's beaten up by a goblin on his first patrol, he knows he has to prove himself.

If you would like to purchase a copy of Jamie's book, you can do so on Arbor. Jamie will be signing books on the day.

Year 5 pupils enjoyed practical science demonstrations provided by Hampton School last week. The children got a taste of what it is like to be a secondary school scientist. They investigated endothermic and exothermic reactions by measuring the temperature of an effervescent vitamins and the reaction between hydroclauric acid and magnesium. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the Hampton school staff were very complimentary of our students.

During the spring term, lots of classes will be heading to Hampton library. To be able to take home books during this trip, children will need to have a library card. If your child does not have a library card, please fill in the form and hand to your class teacher. The card can then be set up at the library during the trip.

An invitation to attend an information evening for parents and carers of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs), in Years 4 or 5 of primary school in the Kingston borough.

A chance to:

• meet the Achieving for Children SEND team

• watch presentations from the SEND team, SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and secondary schools

• speak to secondary school representatives and special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCos) and ask your questions and admission enquiries

Date:Wednesday 5 February, 2025

Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where: Richard Challoner School, Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE

Please book your place:

Secondary School Transition Online Booking Form

Download information evening flyer (PDF)

and

Transferring from primary to secondary school if you have an EHCP in Richmond

An invitation to attend an information evening for parents and carers of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs), in Years 4 or 5 of primary school in the Richmond borough.

A chance to:

• meet the Achieving for Children SEND team

• watch presentations from the SEND team, SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and secondary schools

• speak to secondary school representatives and special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCos) and ask your questions and admission enquiries

Date:Thursday 13 February, 2025

Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where:The Richmond upon Thames School, Egerton Road, Twickenham TW2 7SL

Please book your place:

Secondary School Transition Online Booking Form

Download information evening flyer (PDF)

Hampton & Richmond would like to invite everyone from Hampton Primary Partnership to our game vs Truro City FC on Saturday 8th February. This is free for 2 adults and up to 4 children. You can claim your free tickets using the following code HPPFREE080225. Tickets can be claimed online at https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboard?clubId=191

We will have Pizza, Burgers and plenty to drink at the Beveree as well as our raffle to win the opportunity to face Billy the Beaver in Billy’s Challenge on the pitch at half time! Kick off for the match is 1500 and gates will open at 1330.

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