Swimming Kit Reminder…
Please can we remind families that for swimming lessons at NJS children require:
*Trunks or swimming costume (no bikinis)
*Towel
*Swimming Cap
*Optional: goggles.
Thank you for your support.
NGL App
We are aware of NJS pupils who have been using the NGL App. Guidance advises this app is 13+ therefore the recommendation is that children should not use this until they are in Year 8 or above. Please take the time to read the information below:
Yr 3 Edgmond Hall Residential
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to todays meeting about our Edgmond Hall residential – I hope it was useful.
If you were unable to attend please find the slides and information pack which were shared, below:
Edgmond and NJS flyer 2026
parents meeting presentation
If anyone has any further questions then please either speak with your child’s class teacher or email ben.moody@taw.org.uk and one of us should be able to support you.
kindest regards
Mr M
Parental information for RSE (Relationships and Sex Education)
There are changes being made to the way we are teaching RSE (Relationship and Sexual Education) at Newport Junior School.
This is for two reasons, firstly their are new Government requirements which all schools have to implement from September 2026 and secondly we wanted to update the curriculum content of our RSE and make it appropriate to meet the needs of our children today.
We will be using a resource called Kapow Primary to deliver all our PSHE and our RSE lessons.
I have attached documents here for you to look at which will explain in greater detail the changes being made and to open a consultation period where parents can email in comments and feedback. These comments will help support our new RSE Policy to be completed in July 2026 in readiness for the Statutory changes being implemented from September 2026.
The main change to be noticed is that there are only two lessons which come under the heading of Sex Education, which are to be taught in Year 6. Parents maintain the right to withdraw children from these lessons.
Lessons which cover puberty and changes to the human body as we grow is covered under the Science Curriculum and there is no right to withdraw from these lessons.
A letter to parents explaining the changes, the steps we are taking and opening the consultation period.
Parental RSE Letter
A planning grid showing the lessons being taught this summer term and then the new lessons being taught for next year.
RSE Lessons – Summer 2026 and Summer 2027
A link to the Kapow Website- Parent’s Zone. This breaks down what is taught under the new curriculum and has a frequently asked questions section for parents.
https://www.kapowprimary.com/subjects/rse-pshe/curriculum/rse-pshe-parent-information/
Please take time to familiarise yourself with these changes and read the materials shared here.
Thank you,
Mr Rotherham
Online Safety Newsletter May 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Attached is the latest Online Safety Newsletter for May 2026.
Online Safety Newsletter Primary May 2026
This month’s edition includes:
- Group Chats – risks, how to make them safer, info and links.
- FreezeNova (Unblocked Games) – free to access and contains a wide variety of games, including shooting, multiplayer and racing games. This site may bypass usual filters, making it easier for your child to access games that you may not want them to play.
- Roblox – update – new, age-based accounts, parental controls, further info and links.
- Screen Time Guidance for under-5s – links
- ‘Looksmaxxing’– what it is, risks, links to the ‘Manosphere’ and advice links.
- PEGI Expanded Age Ratings – From June, PEGI is adding new categories to its age ratings for games. See the link for details.
As always, please contact myself or Mrs Moody should require further information.
Kind regards,
Mr Butler
Navigating Group Chats: Online Safety Monthly Video – May 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
This video provides a quick overview on group chats, potential risks, dealing with peer pressure and using the blocking and reporting tools.
The link below will take you to the Main webpage that hosts all the online safety videos we post. Please click the link and scroll to the latest video, which is at the top of the list.
Group Chats Online Safety Video – May 2026
Thank you for your continued support,
Mr Butler
House Points 24th-30th April
Head teacher Awards 24th-30th April
Attendance 24-30th May
Clubs Week 2: 4-8th May
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