28 March 2024

Dear Parent and Carer,

It has been a busy and amazing Spring term with lots of exciting learning and activities taking place across Jupiter. It was lovely to see so many of you at the parent evenings and Science gallery event. Thank you for your attendance and discussions during parents evening. We found it such a useful opportunity to spend time discussing the progress of your child and how you can support them in school.

All of the pupils and staff have yet again done an amazing job at highlighting the importance of keeping our planet and community a clean, safe and tidy place by taking part in the Big Spring Clean event this week.

The Year 6 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their PGL residential trip. On Monday 18th March Year 6 took their annual trip to PGL, this year we went to Liddington. The week consisted of activities such as a giant swing, zip wire, raft building and archery tag. Year 6 and staff had an excellent week making new friends and memories for life.

Congratulations to Mrs Muckle, Foxes class teacher, who is expecting her second child in September. Her maternity leave dates are yet to be confirmed.

Please remember to check to ensure choices are correct and order dinners for the first day back to school. There is a new summer/autumn menu from 16 April. Please click on link to view menus on HCL's website: https://www.hcl.co.uk/primary-menu-images

Have a wonderful Easter break and we look forward to seeing the children back in school on Tuesday 16 April.

Karen Armstrong
Headteacher, Jupiter Primary School

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Latest news

Road Safety

Year 4 pupils have learnt alot about road safety this half term and took part in a pedestrian skills workshop. While the Year 5 pupils actively engaged in a workshop about 'distraction' and importance of not being on devices when crossing roads.

Next half term the Year 2 pupils will be taking part in scooterbility training.

Please ensure all of our children can come into school safely by driving and parking sensibly.

Curriculum

Science week went off with a bang with plenty of crazy and exciting experiments happening across the school. It was wonderful to see so many parents come and join us for the Science gallery showcase.

This term we were thrilled to invite in a Rabbi to support our learning in KS2 about Judaism in RE. Rabbi Adam spoke about his personal experiences and beliefs towards the religion. Significant resources were shown to children, followed by an explanation on what they are used for. All children listened exceptionally well and were able to ask suitable questions to support their understanding. We were all fascinated and eager to learn about how Jewish people worship.

PTA

Friends of Jupiter PTA, focus is to raise funds for our children throughout the year.

Please continue to support our PTA by volunteering and offering support in any way you can.

PTA's AIM!

We welcome any other ideas and suggestions from the school community to help us reach our fundraising goals and create a vibrant and engaging school environment for all students at Jupiter Primary School. Thank you for your support!

You can follow what the PTA are up to by following them on their Facebook page:

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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

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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

Monday 15th April - school is closed for INSET day

Pupils return to school on Tuesday 16th April

Wed 17 April: Year 5 trip to Warner Bros

Thur 18 April: School Photographer - Class Photo

Fri 19 April: Year 4 trip to British Museum

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

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