Chromebooks: Screentime

We are writing to provide clarity in how we will be using Chromebooks during unstructured times such as wet play, breakfast club, and after-school club.  Chromebooks will no longer be available for general use during these periods.

This decision has been made as part of our ongoing efforts to promote a balanced and healthy environment for our students. We want to encourage more interaction, physical activity, and creative play during these times. A key factor in this decision is to help limit passive screentime.

It's helpful to understand the difference between active screentime and passive screentime.

• Active Screentime: This involves engaging with content in a way that is interactive, creative, educational, or promotes critical thinking. Examples include using a Chromebook for coding, creating presentations, researching a topic for a project, or using educational apps that require problem-solving.

• Passive Screentime: This typically involves consuming content without significant interaction or creative output. Examples include watching videos, Browse social media aimlessly, or playing games that require little critical thinking or physical input.

While Chromebooks are invaluable tools for active screentime within the curriculum and for specific educational tasks, we have observed that their use during less structured times often falls into the category of passive screentime.

By removing the option of Chromebooks during wet play, breakfast club, and after-school club, we aim to encourage children to engage in alternative activities such as reading, drawing, playing board games, interacting with their peers, or participating in organised physical activities where available. 

Please note that Chromebooks can continue to be used at home at parents discretion.

Sports Day - save the date

Tuesday 1st July

Please note our back up date of Thursday 10th July in case of bad weather.

Class/team photos

All class photos will be taking place on Friday 23rd May. Please ensure your child is wearing their full school uniform on Friday. If your child has PE in the afternoon, this should be brought in separately. 

Please note 5G's class photo will take place on Wednesday 11th June.

Sports kit request

There will also be some team photos on this day, though the majority will take place on Wednesday 11th June. Therefore, please ensure any sports kit that has been borrowed is returned to school.

Reminder: Hand-held fans

Please be aware that hand-held fans are not permitted in school. All classrooms have fans based in them, and these hand-held devices are proving to be a distraction in class, as well as items getting lost/broken.

Summer 1 Curriculum Newsletters

You can find out about what your child will be learning in the first half of the Summer Term by looking at their Curriculum Newsletters below.

You will also find Homework Matrix information on these.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Request for resources - Craft and Textile Club

Got a stash of spare fabric gathering dust? Unwanted wool yearning for a purpose? Perhaps some craft pieces that aren't sparking joy anymore? Our vibrant Crafts and Textiles Club is eager to give them a new lease on life! We're on the lookout for donations of any and all materials – from small fabric scraps to full balls of yarn, beads, buttons, and beyond. Your generous contributions will directly fuel our creative projects and help our members learn new skills and bring their imaginative ideas to life. Declutter your craft corners and empower the next generation of makers! Please drop off any donations at the office or 4HJ by Friday 23rd May. 

Thank you for your support! 

Mrs Judge & Craft and Textiles Club! 

CCJ Careers Fair

Monday 30th June

We are excited to announce the date of our second ever CCJ Careers Fair on Monday 30th June (1-3pm). 

As we did last year, we would like to invite parents to partake in this Careers Fair. If you would be willing to give up your afternoon to come in and speak to classes about your career, please complete this Google Form. 

We recognise that this date is far in advance. If your plans change, please do not worry. This is simply a register of interest.

Polite reminder...

As you know, we are a healthy school and therefore ask if your child would like to celebrate their birthday, they donate a book to a library instead of bringing treats.  This also ensures there are no concerns over allergies.

We have loved receiving some fantastic homework this term!

Remember: Each year group's homework matrix can be found in the section below. Completing these tasks is optional but can really help to enrich the children's learning and understanding of these topics.

Summer 1 Curriculum Newsletter and Homework Matrixes

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Summer 1 Spelling Overviews

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Monday 19th May: Year 3 Swimming Session 3/8

Monday 19th May: Year 4 High Ashurst Parent Meeting (9am and 6pm)

Tuesday 20th May: 6C and 6B trip to Morden Islamic Centre

Wednesday 21st May: 6W and 6S trip to Morden Islamic Centre

Friday 23rd May: Class/team photos day #1

Monday 26th - Friday 30th May: Half term

Sunday 1st - Thursday 5th June: Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential Trip 1

Monday 2nd June: Year 3 Swimming Session 4/8

Wednesday 4th June: Year 4 Viking Day

Thursday 5th - Monday 9th June: Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential Trip 2

Thursday 5th June: Year 2 and 3 Disco (3:30-4:30pm) 

Year 4 and 5 Disco (4:45-5:45pm)

Monday 9th June: Year 3 Swimming Session 5/8

Wednesday 11th June: Class/team photos day #2

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June: London Maths Week

Wednesday 25th June: Year 3 Egyptian Day

Tuesday 1st July: Sports Day

Thursday 10th July: Back up Sports Day (in case of bad weather)

Saturday 12th July: Summer Fair