Whilst the majority of the children are away at Edgmond, the team and Mrs J have put together a mini project for the children to complete “The Perfect Playground!”

Mrs J will be getting the children to research, design and build their own playgrounds.

On Monday morning the children have the opportunity to visit Shuker playground and a cheeky visit to Greggs. If they would like to purchase a treat from Greggs please send your child with a couple of pounds – no more than £5. The children will then come back to school fully refreshed and ready to draw and design. On Monday afternoon we have also managed to get an extra swimming session for the children, a fun session – please send them into school with their swimming kits.

On Tuesday the children will be building their own playgrounds. Please could you send your child into school will some recycling which they will be able to use for this.

Any problems please speak to Mrs J or myslef.

Kindest regards

Mr M

I am very proud of our Year 6 cohort this week for their efforts in their SAT assessments.  The children have shown exceptional resilience and hard work and have at all times tried their very best: well done to them all.

Thank you to families for supporting the children and NJS: we appreciate you working with us to ensure your children are prepared and feel comfortable during this week.

I can assure you the teaching and support staff at NJS have worked tirelessly to prepare the children for their end of Key Stage assessments and to ensure they feel as confident and comfortable as possible this week.  I am incredibly grateful to them all for the support they give to NJS children.

Thank you to the catering team for early starts this week to prepare breakfast for the children!  I hope this has been enjoyed by the children.  We have been proud to offer breakfast club in the mornings and enjoyable activities such as Beech’s Base in the afternoons to prioritise the wellbeing of our children as always.

SATS are over but learning is not!  I have reminded the children today that we still have lots to do!  Key Stage 2 writing assessments are still to be completed and our broad curriculum continues to ensure the children are Secondary ready for September.

There is also lots to look forward to, we are passionate at NJS about marking the end of the children’s Junior School Journey.  We have Alton Towers, London residential, Crucial Crew, Deer Park Photography Workshops, Sports Day, Galas and Leavers Day to come.

We have introduced the children today to our Secondary Transition behaviour reward system. This is explained below.  We hope you will support NJS in this to support the children to prepare for Secondary expectations.

The children have been delighted to receive their Leavers Hoodies this morning!  I would like to express my thanks to the PTA who have funded these hoodies, they work tirelessly to ensure we can fund these for our children.   Children have been asked:

*Not to wear their hood up at any time.

*To look after their hoodie, it is their responsibility.

*Not to wear it when it is hot.. they will get too warm!

(PLEASE NOTE: the supplier has had an issue with printing and the names in the 25 are not correct.  The supplier has apologised and will be replacing all of the hoodies for corrected ones within the next two weeks)

Year 6 can wear their hoodie to school in place of their green jumper/cardigan.  Please do keep hold of a green jumper/cardigan as there may be the odd occasion they need one.

Thank you, as always for your ongoing support.

Mrs M

With only the weekend to go before our residential, I thought I would re send the Edgmond Hall Flyer, with some reminders…

• Children need a packed lunch on Monday – disposable packaging.
• Children need a water bottle for the two days.
• Limited packing as the children have to carry their own bags.
• NO bedding or shower stuff. A sink wash, with flannel and toothbrush is adequate.
• Medication handed in to Mr M on Monday morning – with a letter for when and how to administer (inc inhalers!)
• Please ensure everything has a name label.
• Think about the weather (sun hats and sun cream they can apply themselves!) If torrential rain – wellies and water proofs!

Edgmond Flyer – Edgmond and NJS flyer 2025

If you have any problems over the weekend then please contact me (ben.moody@taw.org.uk)

Many thanks

Mr M