The Buzz

Dear Parents/Carers

Science week has been an incredibly positive event with children enjoying various opportunities to learn an array of different science topics in addition to their core learning. At HJS we are very proud of our science curriculum and having observed a number of lessons, and reviewed their science books this week, I can confirm that your child is receiving an excellent science offer. As science lead for HJS, I would like to thank Miss De Beer for all her hard work and enthusiasm.

I have received a number of complaints this week from residents at Newfield Close, opposite the school. Please do not park in any of the residential spaces. These can be found at the back of the flats and next to the Scout hut. The security company who manage these spaces do have the facility to clamp and fine cars who are parked illegally.

Following the success of the last Rags2Riches event, we will once again be asking you to have a clear out at home and fill your bags on Tuesday 19th March. Please bring all bags to the Honeycomb (building on the back playground ,next to the vehicle gates). Thank you so much for your support!

The eagerly awaited Red Nose day takes place for most classes tomorrow. Please remember this is a 'break the school uniform day' in which children can break the following rules for a donation towards Red Nose Day. Please use the link below to make payment:

Wear a Red Nose 50p

Wear own tops/jumpers 50p

Wear own jeans/trousers/leggings/skirts 50p

Colourful Hair 50p

Wear own shoes 50p

Wear nail varnish 50p

Face paint 50p

Finally, I hope that all parents had a positive parent/teacher consultation this week. If you were unable to make an appointment, your class teacher will make one attempt to arrange a 10 minute phone call with you. Thank you again for all your support and kind words regarding the staff - they really are an outstanding bunch of professionals.

Mr Jon James

3D - Daniil R

3G - Abeer S

3M - Oshi R

3S - Evhan N

4P - Bea M

4C - Oriella E

4S - Yaqib I

4B - Rosela A

5C - Riley V

5S - Caiden S

5A - Magda M

5D - Gracie P-B

6L - Evangeline B

6GF - River S

6B - Sophie B

6W - Henry R

The class with the best attendance last week was 4B.

The class with the least numbers of lates last week was 3M, 4B, 4P, 5C and 6B

Due to the high demand for school places in the London Borough of Richmond this year please can we remind Yr6 parents to respond to their offer by Friday 15 March 2024 if they wish to accept or decline the school place. By accepting the place, you will continue to remain on the waiting lists of any schools you have listed as a higher preference. Thank you

During the week of 18th March we will be celebrating Neurodiversity across the Partnership. We will be having a coffee morning in the Rose Hall at Hampton Juniors from 8.50am – 10am and all parents are welcome from across the partnership.

This is an opportunity to meet with the Inclusion team as well as other parents.

The Inclusion Team:

· Lisa Maxted - HPP SENCo

· Chloe Hughes – HISN SEND Lead Teacher

· Gemma Delaney - HJS SEND Lead Teacher

· Karen Finnegan - HPP Parent Support Advisor

Also in attendance is our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, Jess Butler. She will be invited to talk about the services she can offer to pupils and parents who are seeking support with their child’s behaviour or anxiety.

If you would like to attend, could you email Lisa Maxted via the office (office.hisn@hpp.school or office.hjs@hpp.school) so that we have a rough idea of numbers?

Collection bags have now been handed out to all children. We do have a few spares in the office so please come and grab one if you need an extra bag.

4P were proud to showcase all that they had learnt during a parent assembly this week. The children had completed their brass lessons with Richmond Music Trust and am sure everyone enjoyed the performance.

6B had a brilliant time last Tuesday, exploring time through Lego. They were able to make structures based on specific time periods. How Great!

The children enjoyed world book day reading with their buddies. They were amazing and all looked fabulous for World Book Day!

Thank you to the parents for some wonderful and very amusing costumes and props! We had a great day.

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