Friday 3rd March 2023
A Message from Mrs Murphy
Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope all parents have now received the Spring 2 newsletters which provide an overview of learning for each year group. As you will see, we are prioritising knowledge and skills within each subject with the aim to inspire children to have a love of learning across all the subjects in the curriculum.
The details of parent consultations have been sent to parents this week. Please note, these will be in person this year. Appointments will be available to be booked from Monday 6th March at 7pm. We would like to have 100% attendance from parents where possible please.
Thank you
I would like to say a huge thank you to Mr Barnett who has kindly provided the school with 30 wired computer mice for our Computing lessons. Year 5 and 6 are very grateful for this donation and we will look forward to being able to showcase what they have created.
Fond farewell
This week we wished Mrs Harrison a fond farewell as she left to take another job in a hospital. We all wish her well in the new position.
We are hoping to be able to update Kingfisher class shortly on who will be joining their team.
Kind regards,
Mrs Murphy
Reception Shared Learning
Spring shared learni_HD.mp4Reception have had their shared learning this week. Parents were all invited to an Outdoor learning session on Wednesday. Luckily the sun was shining and it was lovely to see all the children showing off their creations in the mud kitchen and riding the bikes on the junior playground. I am very grateful to all the EYFS Team for putting in so much hard work to extend our outdoor learning provision for our Reception classes.
We are keen to have feedback on these sessions, so would like to invite Reception Parents to complete this form to give us your views.
https://forms.gle/o9BigMAYh5DvhBfn8
World Book Day 2023
Today has been filled with excitement as World Book Day celebrations have taken over the school. The children and staff all looked amazing in their costumes!
All the children attended an assembly run by our visiting author, Stephen Davies, and children in KS2 took part in writing workshops.
The decorating the potato competition was very hard to judge. They were all fantastic! We will announce the winners in Celebration Assembly next week!
Thank you to Miss Mahon and Mrs Dodd, who have coordinated all the activities.
Safeguarding
E- Safety
You will remember that we offered a Parent's E Safety Talk last half term.
For those parents who could not attend, please see the video recording of the session.
SJP - Parents & Carers Online Safety Webinar.mp4
Encouraging Body Confidence
This video seeks to promote positive body imagery among young people, who as always are under so much pressure to conform to a standard image expected of them by their peers, and the ‘social media community’.
It may be a useful conversation starter for you and your children.
Information from Surrey Police
As part of its work to keep communities safe and help build resilience in children and young people, Surrey Police has produced some information for parents and carers.
The County Lines – information for parents and carers.
County Lines – information for parents and carers.pdf
Celebration Awards
Celebration Awards
Y1 Robins: Beatrice
Y1 Wrens: Fearne
Y2 Kingfishers: Alias
Y2 Woodpeckers: Kylie
Y3 Barn Owls: Alex
Y3 Snowy Owls: Tyler
Y4 Kestrels: Flora
Y4 Merlins: Hettie
Y5 Falcons: Lora
Y5 Kites: Olivia
Y6 Eagles: Logan
Y6 Hawks: Joe
Y6 Harriers: Arlo
House Points (this week)
318
BRUNEL
254
PANKHURST
305
DARWIN
219
SEACOLE
Collective Worship at St James
Week beginning: 20th February
Monday: Celebrating Difference and Standing up against Discrimination
Tuesday: Welcome to Father Damian
Wednesday: Picture News
Thursday: Singing Assembly
Friday: Celebration Assembly
Week beginning: 27th February
Monday: British Values Revisit and Coronation Competition
Tuesday: Calming the storm
Wednesday: Picture News
Thursday: Singing Assembly
Friday : World Book Day
Sporting Achievements at St James
Huge Congratulations!
We would like to congratulate Zoe, Ed, Logan, and Rohan in Year 6 who were selected to represent Surrey at the Regional Sportshall Athletics Championships. All four helped the team to achieve two amazing results. The Girls team achieved Gold and the Boys achieved Silver. Well done to all of these children on this fantastic achievement!
Surrey Youth Games
FREE training and event for 7-16 year olds
The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games is the largest multi-sport youth programme of its kind in the South East, offering FREE local training for 7-16 year olds, leading to a final celebratory event for the whole family.
The Games are for beginners who may not get the chance to attend clubs, or are inactive and put off by the thought of competing against others. The focus is on joining in, having a go and having fun. in order to learn new skills and boost confidence.
Free training starts after Easter across the county's boroughs and districts (excluding Tandridge for 2023), with all teams coming together for a family-friendly event at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford on Sat June 17.
Diary Dates
DIARY DATES:
Mon 13 March Y2 Parent meeting - KS1 SATS 2.45-3.15pm (School lodge)
Tues 14 March 'Someone Special' stall (during school day).
Thurs 16 March Y3 cake sale.
Fri 17 March Red Nose Day - Mufti (wear anything red)
20 - 24 March Travelling Book Fair sale - after school.
Fri 24 March Y5 Legoland trip.
Thurs 30 March School class photos.
Fri 31 March Last day of Term. Usual 3.15pm finish.
Tues 18 April First day of Summer Term.
Thurs 20 April FRIENDS school disco. (more details to follow).
Wed 26 April Y1 Wisley Gardens trip.
Tues 9 - 12 May Y6 SATS
Thurs 11 May Y1 - cake sale.
Fri 12 May FRIENDS school ball.
Fri 19th May Reception - Painshill Park trip.
29 May - 2 June Half Term.
Tues 13 June 'Someone Special' stall - (during school).
Y6 Leavers service at Guildford Cathedral.
Fri 16 June FRIENDS movie night.
19 - 21 June Y6 Residential - Brenscombe
Fri 30 June Sports Day - Reception / KS1 / KS2
6 - 7 July Y4 Residential - Ufton Court
10 & 11 July Y6 Production.
Thurs 13 July Reception - cake sale.
Fri 14 July FRIENDS Summer Fair.
Fri 21 July Last day of Term. 1.30pm finish.
See website for more dates. INSET Days have been set for the academic Year 2023/4. More information can be found on the website here: https://www.stjames-weybridge.surrey.sch.uk/term-dates-1/
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