6th March 2026

A Message from Mrs Murphy

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a lovely week we have had at St. James! The sun has been shining and there are signs of Spring appearing all around us.

This week featured one of our favorite days of the year, as pupils and staff alike donned their finest costumes to celebrate the magic of books. The children looked truly amazing, and the atmosphere across the school was absolutely buzzing. Throughout the day, the children took part in a range of book related activities, including a very popular "Masked Reader" competition, and thoroughly enjoyed their workshops with our visiting author, Tola Okogwu.

I would also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who visited the Book Fair. It is always a well-attended event, and your support helps us raise vital funds to refresh our school library and resources. Finally, my sincere thanks go to Mrs. Dodd and Miss Boyle for their hard work and dedication in organising such a memorable World Book Day for everyone.

Looking ahead to next week, we have our open afternoon on Friday 13th March where parents and carers can come and see their children's books ahead of parent/carer consultations the week after. As always, if you are unable to attend this event, please make contact with the school office and they can help to arrange a suitable time for you to see your child's work.

Wishing you a lovely weekend.

Mrs Murphy

A huge thank you to local author Debbie Pell ( who writes under the pen name Auren Keyes) for visiting our Year 6 classroom today! The children were absolutely buzzing to meet a professional writer and go "behind the scenes" of the writing process. From discussing how to build a world to sharing their own creative story sparks, the children left the session feeling inspired and empowered. It’s not every day you get to learn from a real author—thank you for sparking so much magic in our budding novelists!

20mph Speed Limit Consultation

Surrey County Council propose to introduce a 20mph Speed Limit Zone around St James to keep our children safer.

Please support us by responding to this consultation by 27th March 2026

North Weybridge and St James C of E School Proposed 20 mph Speed Limit Zone

Respectful Neighbourhood Reminders

Please can we politely ask that everyone makes a special effort NOT to drop any litter outside the school. We have had a few neighbourhood complaints.

Please help us keep the area outside the school gates clear and safe for everyone.

School Lunches

Please find below the current 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.

Please remember to book school meals in advance using ARBOR.

Spring Term Clubs

Please see attached the 2026 Spring Term club timetable.

To view external club flyers, please click here.

2026 Club dates and times Spring Term.pdf

Attendance and Penalty Notices

Weekly reminder - for parents/carers, that if they take their children out of school without authority for 5 or more days (which do not have to be consecutive), then you will be liable for a penalty notice fine

1. If you have not incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children in a rolling 3 year period since 19 August 2024, then the penalty notice will be charged at the rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80.00 if paid within 21 days of receipt of the notice. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.

2. If you have incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children since 19 August 2024, the rolling 3 year period will be activated from the date of the first penalty notice and the second penalty notice will be charged at the flat rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. There will be no reduction for payment within 21 days. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.

3. If you have incurred 2 penalty notices relating to this child/children in the rolling 3 year period since the first penalty notice was issued, then you will NOT receive a third penalty notice – Surrey County Council will have no option but to consider a prosecution, per parent/carer per child, in the Magistrates Court under s 444 Education Act 1996.

Surrey County Council is not responsible for authorising pupil absence and therefore cannot withdraw any Penalty Notice requests without the written permission of the Headteacher.

The St James Attendance Policy can be found here..

Leave of Absence form can be found here.

Family Support

Family Support Referral Form

https://forms.gle/3cg3S7rCiLCbDSJ77

Foodbank referral request

https://forms.gle/sU1L1ZcMX8MU9eYN8

Diary Dates

Celebration Awards

Y1 Wrens - Dorothy

Robins - Diana

Y2 Woodpeckers - Esme

Kingfishers - Tapiwa

Y3 Barn Owls - Stanley

Snowy Owls - Rosie

Y4 Kestrels - Yusef

Merlins - Neil

Y5 Falcons - Benedict

Kites - Darcie

Y6 Eagles - Mia

Hawks - Eva

Values Certificates and Counter Collection

This week we awarded:

LOVE: River K / Mason T / Seb G / Jack B / Holly B / Charlotte M

RESPECT: Mark H.

UNITY: Yousef T / Luna W

COURAGE: Oliver M / Zac L / Muhammad / Katelyn / Matilda B / Sienna B / Lyna B / Jack S / Coral / Imogen H / Darcie R / Maddison / Avie S / Georgina F.

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