Sir David Attenborough’s Sunflowers!
Back in May we celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by sending home sunflower seeds to be nurtured over the Summer months. Well done to everyone who has successfully grown their sunflower. Thank you to all who sent photos of their sunflowers:
Cross Country: October
Please find below a letter with details about a cross country event open to all pupils.
Please sign up on ParentPay by 28th September: no late entries.
Cross Country October 26
Allergy Safety Policy
Benedict’s Law became statutory from the 1st September. We would like to reassure our families we are committed to supporting allergy safety at NJS.
Please see our policy for further information: NJS Allergy Safety Policy
IMPORTANT: Grammar School Entrance Tests
Grammar school entrance tests are due to take place on Monday 14th September.
If your child will be absent due to taking a test please email njs.admin@taw.org.uk in advance to advise them of this and the timings of your child’s absence.
Thank you for your support.
Jeans for Genes: Friday 18th September
For this worthwhile cause we ask children to wear a denim item with their uniform on Friday e.g. denim trousers with their school t shirt and polo shirt.
This could be a pair of jeans, denim shorts, a denim shirt, denim jacket etc. Don’t worry if you don’t have denim: something blue will be fine!
We suggest donations of £1 which will be collated for JeansforGenes. Please bring cash on Friday.
EXCITING!!!! YOUNG VOICES 2027!!!!
Young Voices 2027!
See letter above.
Please note this event is open to all pupils from Years 3-6. If your child hasn’t been before videos on the Young Voices YouTube page may help to understand what to expect: https://www.youtube.com/@YVTVChannel
Any queries at all please drop me an email.
Sign up closes on ParentPay on the 28th September.
Mrs M
Parent Workshop: Cyber Security
You will need to register for a place in advance and can do this here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering-parents-programme-session-one-cyber-security-essentials-tickets-2000173993257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note: you will need to use the code FundedAccess to access your ticket. (NJS has funded this course for families so please ensure you use the code which will enable you to access for FREE).
Y6 London Residential Visit
London Trip Letter_
Please find above a letter for the attention of Year 6 families.
Shrewsbury High School Open Day
Mobile Phones at NJS
Attendance at NJS
Just a reminder below of what good attendance looks like.
Please remember very rarely will term time leave be authorised.
Year 6 Grammar School Testing
Just a reminder to Y6 families that if your child will be taking a grammar school test next week we politely request you email the office in advance: njs.admin@taw.org.uk
Head teacher Awards 3rd-10th September
Whole School Diary Dates – Week 3, 14th-18th September
Attendance 3rd-10th September
House Points 3rd-10th September
A parental guide to Reading at NJS.
Girls, Rock up and Ruck!
Autumn Clubs on Offer
Y6: Applying for Secondary Schools
Please find attached a letter for Year 6 families from Telford and Wrekin with all you need to know about applying for Secondary School. Please note the deadline for application is the 31st October.
IMPORTANT: Please return consent forms…
If you have not yet returned consent forms to the school office please do so urgently.
These were sent home with Years 4, 5 and 6 earlier in the week and cover permissions such as First Aid and photographs.
Please name school uniform!
We already have school uniform in lost property with no name and without a name we cannot return it.
Please check all of your children’s items are labelled.
Free School Meals from September 2026
