Donations wanted for Summer fair!

We would be very grateful for any further donations for these stalls for our Summer Fair;

• Books
• Toys and Games
• Jars- (Any jar containing a little gift / toy/ prize/ wrapped sweets etc)
• White Elephant

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

All parent’s are welcome to our summer fair. 2-3pm on Thursday 2nd July.

Children can be taken around the fair and then leave earlier with parents if accompanied by a parent.

Parent’s who are unable to attend might want to consider giving their children some spending money so their children can go around the stalls. These children will be dismissed at 3.15pm as normal.

We would love donations for our stall- toys and games, books and any white elephant items (odds and end that you might wish to donate to us)

The jar stall is always popular- please donate a jam jar containing a small gift or some wrapped sweets.

Every class is making a product to sell at the fair- further details to follow on what those products will be!

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

We were due to have school photos taken tomorrow. This has been cancelled due to the number of children not in school and the need to wear cooler clothing rather than uniform!

A new date will be arranged.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

From next week, the kitchen will be stopping the pre-order slips for Grab & Go and allow children to order a Grab & Go meal on the day.

In this summer term, children will be able to take their Grab & Go meal outside and sit with their friends to eat.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

At the request of some parents I am sharing this advice poster about WhatsApp, published by the National Online Safety organisation. It has lots of useful advice and suggestions for parents on the risks of children using WhatsApp and points out that WhatsApp is aimed at children aged 16 and above.

WhatsApp-Poster.296491698

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