April 2024

Dear Parent and Carer,

Welcome back to the summer term. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable Easter break.

It has been an absolute joy to witness the eagerness of our children dive into learning and explore new horizons during this first week.

The summer term ahead is an exciting and busy term, with lots of learning and events planned. The term will have lots to look forward to such as more trips, walk to school week, PTA summer fair, assessments, sports day, transition in preparation for next year to name just a few and of course an opportunity to say farewell and good luck to our Year 6 pupils.

Please do keep looking at the diary dates and make sure you have them in your calendar.

Karen Armstrong
Headteacher, Jupiter Primary School

PARK AWAY FROM OUR SCHOOL

With the sun coming out from under the clouds (for minutes) and warmer temperatures, it is the best time to promote walking/scooting/cycling to school with your child/ren.

Walking or biking/scooting to school is not only a great to keep a healthy lifestyle but it will also create a reduction in traffic outside the school gates.

During this term we will be promoting walk to school week and running a walking bus which your child can join. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Mindfulness

Welcome to the summer term! I hope everyone had a lovely Easter break and managed to recharge the batteries! Did any of you have a go at:

Taking a walk in the sunshine

Helping someone out with something

Reading a book

Inviting a friend round

Visiting somewhere new

Enjoying some nice food

All of these activities help us to THRIVE! We can support our mental health which can then help support our learning in school. It is so lovely seeing how the children are embedding their mindfulness skills each week when I come in. There is a real sense of friendship, respect and happiness in classes which makes Jupiter such a great environment to be in. Both staff and children are always happy to help and support one another in so many ways.

MINDFUL CUPPA

Fancy a Mindful Cuppa this term? We are holding monthly tea & biscuits straight after drop-off on the following dates:

Thursday May 23rd

Thursday June 20th

Thursday July 18th

It would be lovely to see you there and to share some mindful tips - ideas for you to use for yourself (we all know how exhausting parenting can sometimes be!) as well as ideas to help with your children.

Looking forward to another great term ahead and hopefully see you on May 23rd.

Lucy Mortimer

Class blogs

Reception class blog

Read what's been happening in reception here

Year 1 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 1 here

Year 2 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 2 here

Year 3 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 3 here

Year 4 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 4 here

Year 5 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 5 here

Year 6 class blog

Read what's been happening in Year 6 here

Dates for your diary

Please see dates below which may be subject to change

Wed 24 April: Owls Year 2 Scootability (children bring own scooters in)

Thur 25 April: Puffins Year 2 Scootability (children bring own scooters in)

Fri 3 May: Year 6 PGL and Creative week assembly to parents

Mon 6 May: Bank Holiday - school closed

Mon 13 May to Thur 16 May - Year 6 SATs assessment week

Fri 17 May: International day

Mon 20 May - Fri 24 May: Walk to School Week

Thur 23 May: Mindful Cuppa for parents/carers

Thur 23 May: Wesak (Buddhism) Class based activities

Mon 27 May - Fri 31 May: Half term - school closed

Mon 3 June: Children back to school

Monday 3 June and Friday 14 June: Year 4 Multiplication Check weeks

Tues 4 June - Reception induction evening at 5pm (Sept new starters)

Wed 5 June - Reception school tour at 9am (Sept new starters)

Mon 10 June to Fri 14 June: Year 1 Phonic Screening Check week

Fri 14 June - Y3 trip to St Albans

Mon 17 June: Eid-Al-Adha (Islam): Class based activities

Thur 20 June: Mindful Cuppa for parents/carers

Tues 25 June: Year 1 trip to Kew Gardens - *change of date*

Mon 24 June - Years 1 to 6 Sports Day 9am to 11am. Children to come to school in their PE kit (back up Sports day - Tues 2 July)

Thur 27 June - Reception sports day 9am to 10.00am (back up sports day Thur 4 July)

Sat 29 June: PTA Summer Fair

Wed 10 July: Art day - activity carousels for pupils between R and KS1 and KS2

Thur 11 July: Year 6 Transition ‘Moving Up’ Day

Mon 15 July - Year 6 production, afternoon performance at 2pm

Tues 16 July - Year 6 production, evening performance at 7pm

Thur 18 July: Mindful Cuppa for parents/carers at 9am

Thur 18 July - Year 6 leavers disco 5pm to 7pm

Mon 22 July – Year 6 leavers assembly to pupils at 9am

Mon 22 July - Year 6 leavers assembly to parents at 2pm

Tues 23 July: School finishes at 1pm for Year Rec and KS1/ 1.15pm for KS2

See full school calendar here