Dear Parents/Carers
Walking around the school every morning there is an air of quiet, studious concentration. The pupils in year 6 are making the final preparations for the SATs that they will soon be sitting and I'm sure they will do their very best.
The HJS boys football and netball teams are all in action this week and next. We are "holding our own" in the borough competitions with the boys playing in the quarter finals at 3.30pm today at the field against St Richards (please go and support them). The Netball team is also in action next week in the final borough tournament. This is the furthest we have progressed in this competition in many years so we are very excited. We have also been invited to the London finals for girls swimming after our success in the Richmond finals and 3 girls will be representing the school and Richmond. Good luck to all the pupils and a huge thank you to Miss Stone, Mrs Beaumont, Mrs Fraser and Paul (from Onside) who coaches the boys team for all their time and effort.
Sport and competitive sport is hugely important at HJS. I personally believe that sport allows pupils to learn to win and to lose which are hugely important skills which pupils need to do. The benefits of teamwork and strong communication will be crucial as they continue their educational journey and cannot be underestimated.
As you know we are planning our aspiration week. Thank you to all those who have already volunteered to come and speak to the classes and it's wonderful to see the varied school community we have and what interesting jobs and professions you have! If you have yet to complete the form, it's attached here. We are also hoping to celebrate our alumni. Please do share this form with past pupils so we can get in touch with them.
Finally, as you know we are bringing together FoHJS and HISNA and are seeking a new name for the joint HPP association. I know you are all wonderfully creative so we are seeking your help once again! Please put your ideas on the form attached.
Have a wonderful weekend when it arrives and hopefully the sun will shine.
Ms H Lockey
