A Message from Mrs Murphy

Dear Parents and Carers, 

It has been so lovely to see so many parents and carers at St James for all the summer events. 

Sports Day was a huge success with all children taking part in competitive activities. We are very proud of the inclusive nature of our sports day and it was so lovely to see how much the children engaged in these activities. Thank you to all the parents who came to support on the day and to those who have sent messages to say how much they enjoyed the occasion. Congratulations to Seacole house for winning the Sports Day cup this year. 

Sporting Successes 

As you may have read in our newsletters over the year, our list of sporting successes are growing year on year here at St James. Because of our growing number of trophies, we have installed our very own trophy cabinet in our entrance hall this week. As I am sure you can imagine, this has caused much excitement with the children (and staff!) Please do come and have a look when you are next in school. 

Celebration of Learning Assemblies

We have been stunned by the talents of St James children this week as they have all started to take to the stage for their celebration of learning assemblies. The purpose of these assemblies are to demonstrate the broad scope of National Curriculum learning the children have completed over the year. At St James we teach our curriculum subjects discretely to allow for children to have the knowledge and deep understanding that will prepare them for secondary school and wider life.

To provide some examples of what was talents were displayed: Year 3 shared their French and History knowledge; Year 4 shared their Design and Technology and Science understanding; Year 2 displayed their recorder playing skills and Year 5 wowed with their singing, dancing and their knowledge of  all the counties of England. Well done to all the children and staff for these excellent performances! 

Looking ahead

Next week is our Year 6 Production, which I know will be a fabulous show. The rehearsals and the props are coming together nicely and we cannot wait to see all the children 'let their light shine.'  We have Year 1 and EYFS taking to the stage for their celebration of learning assemblies and Y4 and Y5 showing off their ukulele talents is their summer showcase. 

Other key dates for parents and carers: 

• Monday 7th July, Parents and Carers in Years 1,2 and 4 will be notified about the new class shuffles. 

• Tuesday 8th July, we have the Y4 and 5 Ukulele  Summer showcase. 

• Friday 11th July, Parents and Carers will receive their child's school report. A letter will be sent to explain some of the changes this year. 

• Monday 14th July, we will be announcing the new teaching teams and class teachers.

• Tuesday 15th July will be our St James Transition day where children will get to meet their new teacher and spend the morning in their new classroom. 

• Our last day of term is Friday 18th July and this will be a 1.30pm finish. There will be no Sunset club or externally run clubs on this day.

Summer Fair

Looking ahead to this weekend, we hope lots of children, parents and carers are able to join us at St James for the School Summer Fair. Thank you for all the donations over the last week and to the Friends of St James for their organising efforts. I know this will be a fantastic event. Staff will be running the bottle tombola, so we will see you all there.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Mrs Murphy 

Please find below the Summer lunch menu from our school caterers, Twelve15. This is a three week rolling menu. All children choose from one of the three meal options at the start of each school day.  There is also a fully stocked salad bar and fresh bread served daily. 

If your child is in KS2 and has a school meal, please remember to pay for and book their meals in advance using SCOPAY.