The Buzz

Dear Parents/Carers

Although we are getting near to the end of the year, can I remind all parents that a full school uniform is required at all times. This includes black shoes, plain black shorts or joggers for PE lessons and the HJS sports jumper. This will be closely monitored by staff over the next few weeks and we appreciate your support with ensuring this policy is adhered to.

I am sure parents are aware that on Monday 3rd of July, it is new class morning. The children will have an opportunity to spend the morning with their new class teacher, in their new classroom. Many of the children are very excited about this opportunity and I hope that parents will join us in ensuring it is a positive first experience. I would also like to say special good luck to all of our year six pupils who will be visiting their secondary schools for the first time - I am sure they will make HJS very proud.

In a surprising turn of events we had TWO winners at sports day this year - both Hampton and Thames came out victorious with the same top score! Congratulations to both teams and to the whole school for a fantastic and successful sports day. A big thank you to Mr Graves as well for organising.

Finally, next week we also welcome a group of Taiwanese students to Hampton Junior school who will be with us until the end of term. They will be working alongside our wonderful pupils learning about the schools culture and English traditions. I am sure our pupils will also gain a lot of experience from having them within our community.

I hope everybody has a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you all next week.

Jon James

3T - Edison M

3E - Freddie H

3M - Tabby M

3S - Isobel S

4B - Olivia L

4W - Ivan M

4S - Oliver H

4P - Scarlett S

5H - Albie E

5R - Laiba F

5B - Aariyan N

5N - Jasper O-J

6G - Adam M

6GK - Reuben W

6C - John W

6L - Francesca C

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. The winners are:

Year 3 - Whole of Year 3

Year 4 - Thomas M

Year 5 - Whole of Year 5

Year 6 - James K

The class with the best attendance last week is 3S

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

I have been asked to remind parents that car engines should be switched off when they are waiting to drop or collect the children. Residents in Linden Road have reported car engines idling especially on warm days when the air con is running. This is contrary to the highway code and has a negative effect on the air quality in the area. Please switch off your engine. I have passed this information to our parking enforcement officer who will keep a look out for this.

Reminder that the deadline to complete forms if your child is starting Year 3 in September is 13th July. Please can you ensure that these are completed in good time to allow the office to put the information on our system.

We are looking for an experienced, flexible person with a caring nature who enjoys working with children of all abilities. The candidate will need to be able to work across the partnership, and is comfortable working in both KS1 & KS2.

Applicants must hold a Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards qualification or equivalent, and a current first aid certificate would be an advantage. Experience of working in an educational environment is essential.

Due to popular demand and so that you can discuss with your children prior to the timetable release, we have created a grid with brief details of the clubs which will be running each day from Autumn term. The full timetable with booking details will be sent out via Parenthub at 7pm on Friday 30th June. Please do not try to book any clubs before this time.

4W had fun making stuffed peppers.

6G & 6L enjoyed computing this week using microbits.

The Friends of Hampton Junior School are looking for the following items to re-sell:

• Bude items (watershoes, rucksacks, joggers, leggings)
• World Book Day Costumes
• Christmas jumpers
• School uniform

If you have any of these items you are happy to donate, please drop them into the school office.

Free FUEL/HAF Summer Holiday Activities @ Hampton Youth Project

Monday 24 July - Friday 18 August 11am-3pm

This summer, the newly refurbished Hampton Youth Project will be running free daily activities and trips for young people aged 9 -16 who live in the Fulwell, Hanworth, Hampton Hill, Hampton North, Teddington and South Twickenham areas. We are offering a multitude of free activities, workshops and sessions delivered by Youth Service staff and our wonderful partners, giving young people from all walks of life the chance to make the very most of their summer. Using the full breadth of the facilities at HYP during the school holidays, you’ll find some great activities, including some you might not expect:

• Art and culture: music production, tie-dye t-shirt making, candle and soap making, jewellery making, metal sculpting, lego creating, DJ skills, papier mache, sculpture making, drumming, piano and guitar tuition and band workshops
• Sport and physical: football, boxing skills, basketball, wall climbing, tae kwon do, fitness, martial arts, table tennis, wall ball, dodge ball, bench ball, volleyball, tennis and badminton
• Life Skills and well-being: cooking, healthy living programmes, sexual health information, volunteering opportunities, members’ committee groups and team building
• Trips - go ape, indoor skydiving, escape room, quad biking and buggy driving, football matches and a young women's residential

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