Head Updates

Welcome Back and Hello to the start of Summer Term 1!

We hope you all had a lovely break over Easter and enjoyed some sunshine.  April has lived up to its reputation and seen us alternately basking in amazing sunshine and then turning the heating on, bringing out winter coats and feeling like we are back in winter!  The children regaled us with lots of stories of their exploits visiting friends and family, seeing spring lambing and enjoying the countryside and coastline where we live. 

This week the children have started a new topic of learning, please see the class updates for more details. You will also be receiving your child/ren knowledge organisers for the term. 

The launch of our new Reading Cafe’s started this week and was well received. These have replaced our reading morning’s.  To sign up please use the form here: https://forms.gle/kdDkrrzQg529j3yv7

The weather scuppered our plans to unveil our new Buddy Bench however this has now been rescheduled to next Tuesday; thanks to Councillor Wendy Richards for being so flexible!

Wellbeing session

Yesterday our year 6 cohort were visited by the Mental Health Support and Wellbeing team (part of an NHS funded support supplied to schools) to deliver a session on strategies the children can use to recognise and alleviate the signs and symptoms of stress and/or anxiety.  We will be using this to support each other as the children go through their SATs and beyond. 

SATS breakfast – Each year we provided a complimentary breakfast to our Year 6 cohort during SATS week Monday 13 – Thursday 16 May.  We invite the children to arrive at school for breakfast at 8.15am to help set them up for the work they will be doing during the day.  A letter has been sent to parents today with more information.

New playtime equipment

Over the Easter holidays we have had building work underway and you will see new play equipment appearing in the playground. Kind reminder to all parents that children are not to use play equipment at drop off or collection times.  

School Uniform – The next order cut off is 26 April 2024. Please order on the school money app. 

Themed Menu – As part of our theme days, we will be holding a ‘Fun at the Fair’ lunch on Thursday 16 May 2024. Please book via school Money.

Farthing Wood Fire Station Visit – reception class will be enjoying a trip to see our Fire Engine and some of the crew don’t forget to complete the consent form for your child to attend by Wednesday 24 April 2024: https://forms.gle/onvEShuEjpTci2RC9

Walk Home Consent (Afterschool Clubs) – As the evenings are lighter your child will now be allowed to walk home when they have finished providing the necessary paperwork has been completed.  If you have any questions or queries please contact the Office.

Young Writers – Check out our Facebook page for information and photos of our amazing winners!  Each year children are given the opportunity to participate and it’s lovely to see all of their work be recognised.  I am sure you are all as proud of them as we are.

Next Week’s Key Dates:

Monday

Tuesday

After School Clubs: Gardening Club / Tennis / Parent and Child Boogie Bounce

Wednesday

Rivendell Careers Fair

Thursday

After School Clubs: Multi-skills / Music / Drama

Friday

Swimming – Whoville every Friday until and including 24 May 2024

What an Eggscellent week we have had!!

Monday saw parents attending the second session of our behaviour support workshop run by our colleagues from the Schools and Communities team.  We hope you have picked up some tips and tricks and don’t forget we are here to support you if you have any questions. Speak to your child’s teacher or Mrs Webster.  Both can be contacted through the School Office.

Wednesday the weather let us down so we were not able to have our picnic on the field however, we were able to have our Easter Extravaganza with parents in for Easter themed activities in their house groups.  We all had some brilliant fun and the crafting skills of our parents never ceases to amaze!  The children all loved having you here.

Thursday we had class photos in the morning, these will be available after Easter. 

When we return after the Easter holiday we will be launching our new Reading Cafe’s.  These are instead of the reading mornings offered so far this year.  Parents are invited to join their children on set days to come into class and join in with reading activities for half an hour. Further details will be sent out on the Dates for the Diary notice.

All that remains is to wish all of our families, children and staff a lovely Easter break and see you all when we return on Monday 15 April 2024.

Easter break – school closed from Monday 01 April to Friday 12 April inclusive.

Week commencing 15 April Key Dates:

Monday

Welcome Back!

Tuesday

After School Clubs: Gardening Club / MJS Tennis / Boogie Bounce Parent & Child

Wednesday

Reading Cafe – Whoville Class 9am to 9:30am

Thursday

After School Clubs: MIS Multiskills / MJS Drama

Friday  

Swimming Whoville Class until Friday 24 May inclusive

Its been a Quacking good week this week!

It was lovely this week to see and speak to so many parents as we held our Parents evening sessions in person and virtually. Please remember if you missed out on speaking to your child’s teacher please call the office and we will arrange for another convenient time for you.  

Our Year 5 and 6 children were entertained at North Walsham High by a performance of Sister Act which we all thoroughly enjoyed! Then on Thursday the children had a trip to Pensthorpe Wildlife park and saw all sorts of birds and creatures.  Duck whispering was not part of the planned activities but seeing the picture above, seemed to go well!   

PTFA Book Fair – It has been lovely to see all the children and parents at the book fair this week. We encourage reading for all the children as it has such a positive effect on their general learning.  In a book you can travel the world safely from your home! 

Phonics Workshop – Thank you to parents who joined us for this informative session. We will run more at a later date. 

School Uniform – The next order cut off is 26th April 2024. Please order on the school money app. 

Lost Keys – We have had a set of keys handed into the infant school that were found in the layby opposite. If these are yours please pop in.

Next Week’s Key Dates:

Monday

Behaviour Workshop 9am to 10.30am MJS

Quiz Time – Parent event in Neverland and Narnia Class 2.15pm

Tuesday

After School Clubs: Gardening Club / Ultimate Frisbee

Wednesday

Family Easter Eggstravaganza – Parents are welcome to join their children for lunch at 12:30pm and then participate with inhouse activities

Thursday

Class Photos – Will be taking place on Thursday 28th March – Children with PE on this day are asked to arrive in their uniform and to bring their PE Kit in a named bag.

After School Clubs: Gymnastics / Netball

Friday

SCHOOL IS CLOSED – WE WELCOME YOU BACK TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY  15 APRIL 2024

It’s been a RED kind of a day this Friday!!

This week we have welcomed our parents to classes for Book Looks and the children have been so proud to share their achievements with you! Thank you to everyone who came in.  We have also had an event in our Farthing Wood Reception class with lots of parents joining in and being creative with their biscuit decorating.  Year 5 had the opportunity to see a performance of Matilda at Cromer Academy and next week  Year 5 and 6 will be watching Sister Act at North Walsham High. Friday saw us all enjoying a fun day wearing red as we supported Red Nose Day in school. Thank you for all your support. It really makes a difference.  We will let you know the outcome of our fundraising and how much we have raised for Comic Relief. 

Behaviour workshop – this week a number of parents joined us for a session with the schools and community team looking at child behaviour and parenting tips. There was some great sharing of experiences and it was obvious that we all experienced the same questions!  We all received some homework to try out and are looking forward to seeing how it went at the next session. 

PTFA Book Fair – Next week we will be showcasing the ever popular PTFA Book Fair. There will be lots of books on offer at competitive prices, please checkout the letter for details (on the website and in your inbox) or contact the office for more information.

Phonics Workshop – Please join us to learn about what your child learns every day!  We are hosting a workshop open to all parents to share how we teach Phonics to your child. We know that teaching methods have changed since our parents attended school and this is intended to be a fun interactive session to help you understand what your child learns every day. We would love to see as many parents there as possible. Check out the posters and let the school office know if you can attend. 

Easter Colouring Competition – Please ensure you write your child’s name and class on the back of their entry form. All entries must be handed in by Friday 22nd March 2024.

School Uniform – The next order cut off is 26th April 2024.

Class Photos – Will be taking place on Thursday 28th March – Children with PE on this day are asked to arrive in their uniform and to bring their PE Kit in a named bag.

Walking Home reminder – Please ensure Year 5 and 6 pupils have consent to walk home on their own. All other years (Reception to Year 4) must be collected from their classes.

Next Week’s Key Dates:

All Week – PTFA Book Fair in MIS Hall

Tuesday

Yr 5 and 6 attend Sister Act Performance @ North Walsham High

After School Clubs: Gardening Club / Ultimate Frisbee

Pre booked Parents Evening Zoom calls

Wednesday

Year 5 and 6 Trip to Pensthorpe Park

Pre Booked Parents Evening face to face appointments

Thursday

After School Clubs: Gymnastics / Netball

Friday

Phonics Workshop Parent event – check out the posters and book your place with the school office

Swimming –  Whoville will be swimming Friday 22 March 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024 inclusive

Please send your child in on these days with the correct kit – This includes trunks/costume, towel and hat (compulsory). These can be purchased via school money for £1.06.

It’s been a week full of Magical & Mythical creatures and real ones too!

This week we had a fabulous time on World Book day with parents welcomed into school to see and hear us read with a very yummy themed lunch too!  Please take a look at our photos – the school was full of all sorts of book characters and we so enjoyed seeing the time and effort children put into their costumes.  

On Friday Neverland and Narnia Class had a brilliant visit to Banham zoo.  The children got the opportunity to see lots of animals they were familiar with and then some they had never seen before!  The meerkats were a firm favourite.  

Monday we will be hosting a child behaviour workshop for all parents. Please sign up via the office. This is a great opportunity to learn some tips and techniques to support your child’s development and support you with tricky situations which we all experience. The sessions are being run by the Schools and Communities team using the Norfolk Steps approach. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to network with other parents and tackle everyday situations/questions. We hope to see you there.

Don’t forget that next week we have Book Looks taking place in class, check the latest updates tab on the website for more information on the day for your child’s class. This is your opportunity to come in and see the work your child has produced and their progress. We are very proud of all our children and it’s a lovely opportunity to have parents in school to see the work the children are doing themselves. 

Boogie Bounce / Parent & Child Afterschool Club Survey – We are looking at offering a free after school club for children in Year 2-6 that would be run on a Tuesday from 3.20pm – 4.15pm. Today is the last day to complete the survey – https://forms.gle/Akwf5FqTKBaEKUjS6

Easter Colouring Competition – Entry forms will come home tonight/monday. Please ensure you write your child’s name and class on the back of their entry form. All entries must be handed in by Friday 22nd March 2024.

Red Nose Day – Wear Red for Red Nose day Next Friday. Please donate via this link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd24-mundesley-junior-school Many Thanks in advance for your generosity.

School Uniform – The next order cut off is 26th April 2024.

There are lots of events and activities on next week – don’t forget to check the reminders below and letters are on our website under the Latest News tab. 

Next Week’s Key Dates:

Monday

Behaviour Support Workshop  – all parents welcome

Book Look – Neverland and Wonderland class

Tuesday

Book Look – Rivendell Class

Wednesday

Farthing Wood Class Create and Collaborate Parent Event

Book Look – Narnia and Hogwarts Classes

Thursday

Book Look – Whoville Class 

Year 5 Matilda Performance @ Cromer Academy

Friday

Red Nose day MIJS 

Hogwarts and Rivendell class – Beach Clean

After School Clubs and Swimming:

Tuesdays – MJS Ultimate Frisbee

Thursdays – MJS Netball and Music

MIS Gymnastics

Fridays – Wonderland Class will be swimming until Friday 15 March 2024 inclusive

Welcome back to school everyone!

We hope that you all had a restful break, we have so enjoyed hearing what everyone was up to despite the weather.

This half term is action packed with trips and events and parent events. We are looking forward to welcoming all our parents and carers to these events, please check the website regularly for updates as well as the save the date for the diary document which was emailed to you. 

This week we had visits from HSBC who ran a whole day of activities and lessons for children in both schools focussed on handling and using money. Becoming “Money Savvy” is a key life skill for all our children and they all enjoyed the time they had learning about how money works.  In the Junior school, Wonderland and Whoville had great fun exploring the Sealife Centre in Yarmouth.  The children learnt so much and enjoyed seeing and experiencing the animals and sealife there and how the environment can affect their habitats. 

At the end of the month we are hosting a child behaviour workshop for all parents. Please sign up via the office. This is a great opportunity to learn some tips and techniques to support your child’s development and support you with tricky situations which we all experience. The sessions are being run by the Schools and Communities team using the Norfolk Steps approach. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to network with other parents and tackle everyday situations/questions. We hope to see you there.

Norse (our on site caterers) are running a competition to Design a Lunch!  Entries must be handed in on Monday.

Menu change – Please note that next week’s Menu on Tuesday the main course will be served with chips instead of hash browns. 

Don’t forget that World Book Day is next Friday!

Here are some reminders: 

After School Clubs and Swimming:

Tuesdays – MJS Ultimate Frisbee

Thursdays – MJS Netball and Music

MIS Gymnastics

Fridays – Wonderland Class will be swimming until Friday 15 March 2024 inclusive

Spring sunshine, SATs and Dare to be different!

This has been a busy week!  Take a look at the weekly updates from each of the classes to see what your children have been up to. We have had lots of fun learning this week and ended up with our Dare to be Different day – there are photos up on our Facebook page! 

Next half-term there will be parents evening please save the dates; Tuesday 19 March and Wednesday 20 March. More details will follow on our return after the holiday.

Today is our end of term and we are off next week for the February half term.  We hope that all our children and families get an opportunity to enjoy some spring sunshine and will welcome you all back on Monday 26 February 2024!

Here are some reminders: 

School Uniform –TODAY is the cut off for our next school uniform order. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

Whoville & Wonderland Junk Modelling Parent Event – This event takes place on Friday 1st March 2024, Please complete the attendance survey here: https://forms.gle/TwqfrDnmPfvMej9X6

Farthing Wood Class Create and Collaborate – Parent Event – This event takes place on Wednesday 13th March 2024. More information will follow soon. 

Managing your Child’s Behaviour: a Norfolk Steps Approach Workshop 11/03 and 25/03 @ 9am – 10:30 hosted at MJS. Refreshments provided. If interested please contact the office

UPCOMING TRIPS/VISITS

FEBRUARY

• Whoville & Wonderland Class Sealife Centre Trip – Wednesday 28th February 2024 

MARCH

• Neverland & Narnia Class Banham Zoo Trip – Friday 8th March 2024
• Hogwarts & Rivendell Class  NWHS Sister Act Performance – Friday 15th March 2024 – Consent Link: https://forms.gle/9V6gDRkGn65rw81K6
• Hogwarts & Rivendell Class  ‘Beach Clean up’ – Tuesday 19th March 2024 – Consent Link: https://forms.gle/j7mSt48QUdfES4tG8
• Hogwarts & Rivendell Class Pensthorpe Trip – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/v3xzEJ9JanL3UXCb8

Dots, Mod Rock, Maths and creative writing…and maybe a little mud!

Just some of the amazing things children have been learning and producing this week.  They have been really working super hard!  This week the children have all been exploring a number of different creative skills along with being fabulous in their maths learning!  In addition our year 4’s have had an amazing but potentially very muddy experience at Hilltop, parents might need to expect some wet clothes along with the return of tired but grinning children!  They have all been so brilliant and enjoyed the trip.  Check out our facebook page for more photos.  In our weekly class updates  you can catch up with what the children have been up to – take a look, the photos are great too! 

Hogwarts & Rivendell Class Trip – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024.

Bikeability / Year 5 – This will take place WC 1st July 2024. Please return your child’s consent form by 16th February 2024

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 16th February. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

PE DAY CHANGES WC 12th February 2024 – Hogwarts Class will have the PE on Monday 12th and Rivendell Class will have PE on Wednesday 14th.

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 16th February. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

Afterschool Clubs – Surveys will be sent out next week for afterschool clubs taking place when we return after February half term

Morning Drop Off – It has been observed that there have been a couple of incidents where children have been playing/running around the school while waiting for the gates to open. Gates open at 8:40am. Please do not arrive before then – this keeps everyone safe on site.  

UPCOMING TRIPS/VISITS information and links

Hogwarts & Rivendell Class Pensthorpe Trip – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/v3xzEJ9JanL3UXCb8 

Hogwarts & Rivendell Class  ‘Beach Clean up’ – Friday 15th March 2024 – Consent Link: https://forms.gle/9V6gDRkGn65rw81K6 

Whoville & Wonderland Class Sealife Centre Trip – Wednesday 28th February 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent and make your payment by 14th Feb. Consent link: https://forms.gle/A7GJ49K53BkJBLHw6 

Neverland & Narnia Class Banham Zoo Trip – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/1WKDNiWwYKjfZhh79

Please ensure children are sent in with a warm winter coat every day

Ideally warm and waterproof.  This time of the year it is very very cold and often wet.  Please help us to keep your child warm and well by making sure they bring in a warm coat to wear outside as we do go out at every opportunity.  

Dates for the Diary 

REMINDERS

Slippers/plimsolls:  Slippers are part of our uniform.  Don’t pay out for expensive slippers that don’t last – slippers are available from the school office all priced at £2.99!! Please contact the office to order.

After School Clubs and Swimming:

Tuesdays – MJS Ultimate Frisbee

Thursdays – MJS Netball and Music

MIS Gymnastics

Fridays – Wonderland Class will be swimming until Friday 15 March 2024 inclusive

Aborigines, biomes and lots and lots of Maths – oh and some sun!

This week the children have enjoyed seeing the sun come out – its made everyone feel great!  In school we have been working hard on lots of Maths, studying the effect English settlers had on the everyday life of the Aboriginal people and discovering Biomes and what they mean.  The children have been super busy, please do check out the class updates for information on what your child is learning. We have lots going on over the next few weeks so please check the website at least weekly – all our events are on the calendar.  Here is this week’s news and reminders: 

Young Writers Competition – We will be entering the Young Writers Competition again this year.  Your child will come home with an entry form and information letter today.  Please ensure that the completed forms are handed back to the class teacher by Friday 9th February.

Hogwarts & Rivendell Class Trip to Pensthorpe Park – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/v3xzEJ9JanL3UXCb8 

Whoville & Wonderland Class Trip to Yarmouth Sealife Centre- Wednesday 28th February 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent and make your payment by 14th Feb. Consent link: https://forms.gle/A7GJ49K53BkJBLHw6 

Neverland & Narnia Class Trip Banham Zoo – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/1WKDNiWwYKjfZhh79 

PTFA Dare To Be Different Day – Takes place on the last day of term (16th Feb) Please make your £1 donation via school money.

Swimming Lesson – Whoville Class will be swimming on Friday 9th February 2024. Please send your child in on these days with the correct kit – This includes trunks/costume, towel and hat (compulsory). These can be purchased via school money for £1.06.

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 16th February. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

Please ensure children are sent in with a warm winter coat every day

Ideally warm and waterproof.  This time of the year it is very very cold and often wet.  Please help us to keep your child warm and well by making sure they bring in a warm coat to wear outside as we do go out at every opportunity.  

Dates for the Diary 

REMINDERS

Slippers/plimsolls:  Slippers are part of our uniform.  Don’t pay out for expensive slippers that don’t last – slippers are available from the school office all priced at £2.99!! Please contact the office to order.

After School Clubs and Swimming:

Tuesdays – MJS Ultimate Frisbee

Thursdays – MJS Netball and Music

MIS Gymnastics

Fridays – Whoville Class will be swimming on Friday 9th February 2024

Storms, Gingerbread men and Chocolate for breakfast!

This week’s class updates are full of all the wonderful things that the children have been learning this week. In Reception the children did some amazing work and sampled their own Gingerbread men!  Year 6 have had some lively debate on whether eating chocolate for breakfast should be allowed too!  We have also been well and truly battered by winter storms. Thank you to all our families who despite trees and other obstacles managed to get children into school safely.  Every day really does count!  Please check out this week’s news in the class pages.  

Please ensure children are sent in with a warm winter coat every day

Ideally warm and waterproof.  This time of the year it is very very cold and often wet.  Please help us to keep your child warm and well by making sure they bring in a warm coat to wear outside as we do go out at every opportunity.  

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 16th February. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date

PE Uniform (Gymnastics) – Neverland, Narnia, Wonderland, Hogwarts and Rivendell Class – Please continue to send your children in wearing their Joggers on their PE day but also with their PE shorts in a named bag for them to change into or wearing them under their jogging trousers. 

Buddy Bench – School council would like to introduce a buddy bench for children at break and lunch times to play at.  Children who may feel unsettled or who would like someone to play with can come to the bench and another child will then play them.  The PTFA have kindly donated some money towards this for games, outdoor cushions and colouring equipment that will always be available on the bench. The children have been asked to design a logo for the Buddy Bench by Friday 2nd February and then the school council will decide on the best logo which will be used!  We will share the results with you once the logo has been chosen.

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 16th February. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

Hogwarts & Rivendell Class Trip to Pensthorpe Park – Wednesday 20 March 2024 You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. 

Consent Link: https://forms.gle/v3xzEJ9JanL3UXCb8 

Whoville & Wonderland Class Trip to Yarmouth Sealife Centre – Wednesday 28 February 2024 – You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent and make your payment by 14th Feb. Consent link: https://forms.gle/A7GJ49K53BkJBLHw6 

Neverland & Narnia Class Trip Banham Zoo- Wednesday 20th March 2024 

You will have received the information letter via email. Please give consent by 16th Feb and Payment via school money by 8th March 2024. Consent Link: https://forms.gle/1WKDNiWwYKjfZhh79 

Bikeability / Year 5 – This will take place WC 1st July 2024. Please return your child’s consent form by 16th February 2024

PTFA Dare To Be Different Day – Will take place on Friday 16th February. Please make your £1 payment via school money.

Reminders/Dates for the Diary 

REMINDERS

Slippers/plimsolls:  Slippers are part of our uniform.  Don’t pay out for expensive slippers that don’t last – slippers are available from the school office all priced at £2.99!! Please contact the office to order.

After School Clubs and Swimming:

Tuesdays – MJS Ultimate Frisbee

Thursdays – MJS Netball and Music

MIS Gymnastics

Fridays – Swimming for Wonderland Class 19 January to 15 March inclusive