Class 3M and Bungalow visit to Chetwynd Deer Park Thursday 16th October 9am-12pm

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Thursday 16th October, Class 3M and the Bungalow will be visiting Chetwynd Deer Park, to take part in a 2 hour nature activity session. We will be leaving promptly on Thursday at 9am, so please ensure your child is on time.

We will be walking, leaving NJS at 9am, up to the pedestrian entrance (off Chester Road, opposite Deer Park Drive) and walking back again for 12pm.  Please check the weather forecast on the day and dress accordingly. Children need the following:

  • wear suitable clothing and footwear for the outdoor activities (no jeans please). It may be wet grass / some mud, potentially.
  • a warm, waterproof (if possible) jacket /coat as we will be outside regardless of the weather.
  • a change of footwear for when they are back in class in the afternoon

The children will leave their school bags here at school but may take their water bottle and suitable snack. Lunchtime will take place at school as normal. The session is free of charge. Most children’s parents have now given consent, however any children without consent will remain in school with the other classes in Year 3. 

As always, if you have any questions, please ask and we will be happy to help.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team.

Lost coat…

Lenny in 5OP has lost his coat, it does have his name in.  Please can everyone check they have the right coat and let teachers know should it be found.

URGENT: flu Spray consent closes TOMORROW

Please find attached a letter from the NHS regarding forthcoming flu vaccines being administered at NJS on the 21st October.

Your child will only receive the vaccine if you complete the online consent form linked in the letter below by 9am on the 14th October:

Newport CofE Flu 2025 2026 School letter

 

Class 3B Beech’s Base Wednesday 15th October (pm)

Dear Parents and Carers of 3B,

As you will know, we have our first Beech’s Base session in school, on Wednesday this week, all afternoon. This will be some curriculum-based activities and some exploratory/enrichment ones, in the woodland environment at the bottom of NJS school field.

Please ensure you send your child in wearing clothing that is weather-appropriate / waterproof coats etc, which will keep them warm and dry, i.e.: clothing fairly similar to their Chetwynd Deer Park clothing, wearing a pair of normal trainers for the inside, and their wellies in a bag for the afternoon. The afternoon will go ahead if it it raining, unless the weather is torrential / dangerous.

They will need clothing that they don’t mind getting muddy, as it can be boggy down there. Wellies ARE advised – trainers / walking boots may get heavily soiled by the mud. Several children have, in the past, worn their new white trainers – suffice to say, they weren’t ‘white’ ever again! Long sleeves and trouser legs are a requirement, as they may encounter nettles and thorns. Some children occasionally do wear waterproof over-trousers if they have them – its up to you.

As always, if you need to, please ask questions of us on the yard first thing/ straight after school, or you can email directly.

Kind regards,

Mr Butler

Class 3P Visit to Chetwynd Deer Park Tuesday 14th October – a.m.

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Tuesday 14th October, Class 3P will be visiting Chetwynd Deer Park, to take part in a 2 hour nature activity session. We will be leaving promptly on Tuesday at 9am, so please ensure your child is on time.

We will be walking up to the pedestrian entrance (off Chester Road, opposite Deer Park Drive).  Please check the weather forecast on the day and dress accordingly. Children need the following:

  • wear suitable clothing and footwear for the outdoor activities (no jeans please). It may be long, wet grass / some mud, potentially.
  • a waterproof (if possible) jacket /coat as we will be outside regardless of the weather.
  • a change of footwear for when they are back in class in the afternoon

The children will leave their school bags here at school, but may take their water bottle and suitable snack.

Lunchtime will take place at school as normal. The session is free of charge. Most children’s parents have now given consent, however any children without consent will remain in school with the other classes in Year 3. 

As always, if you have any questions, please ask and I will be happy to help

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs Porteous

Year 6 DT This Week

Good evening 😊

If each child could bring a waterproof item and a non-waterproof item into school please this week for DT, this will help your child as we are investigating which materials we should be using to create a shelter.

6M – Monday

6B – Tuesday

6J – Wednesday

Thanks!

World mental health day

5K enjoyed world mental health day with colouring, word searches, some outdoor time with a walk’n’talk and group singing.

Week beginning 13.10.25

Day Who is in class? Things happening: Things to bring in:
Monday 5P Mr Lawson

5OP Mrs Jukes

5K Mrs Pearson

 

Swimming for all

School class swap day

 

Swimming kits for all
Tuesday 5OP Mr Lambert

5K Ms B in pm

PE kits in for all
Wednesday 5OP Mr Lambert

5K Mrs H for PPA

 

 

Woodwind assembly for upper school
Thursday 5K pm Ms Branton

5P Mrs H for PPA

 

5OP Mrs Parker

library library books
Friday 5OP Mrs Parker Wear red against racism