Newport Civic Carol Service
Thank you to Evie-Rae, Phoebe, Jack, Theo and Alexander who represented NJS at the civic service on Sunday evening. The children read a nativity poem beautifully and we are very proud of them all.
Thank you to St Nicholas’ Church for inviting us to be part of this event.
Christmas Jumper Day- Friday 13th December
All children are invited to wear a Christmas Jumper on Friday 13th December. Please donate £1 for Save the Children Fund. Wear school uniform alongside your Christmas Jumper.
NJS Artists Shine! Exhibition at Weston Park
Some of our wonderful artists entered the ‘Halls Young Artist of the Year Competition.’
As a result, their art work has ben displayed at the Rose Paterson Gallery, Weston Park.
Congratulations to these Yr4 children, Jessica, Zara and Layla for their art work called Golden Trees. Also, a collaborative piece called The Golden Path by a group of children from Year 4.
Well done to them and thank you to Mrs Jukes and Miss Branton who helped our artists participate in this event.
Year 4 Roman Day -Monday 9th December
Dear Parents and Carers,
With our Roman Day fast approaching (Monday 9th December) please could we urge you to complete the form on Parent Pay for our Roman Day with David Cadle. We have a large amount of children who still do not have permissions etc.
Many thanks for your support.
The Year 4 Team
Christmas Reading Newsletter
Please find the new Reading Newsletter to share at home – a Christmas Themed Reading Newsletter.
Thank you to Mrs Lane who has kindly contributed this time.
Happy Reading!
Newsletter 32
Beat the Bell Winners!
Huge congratulations to 4PW, 4J and 6J who were Beat the Bell Winners and enjoyed free mufti today!
Christmas Reminders!
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER: YEAR 3 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
There will be two performances on this date and we ask that children are in school for both.
2pm: 2 audience members per child only.
6pm: 2 audience members per child only.
Please remember:
*Strictly two audience members per child (any siblings or babies etc will count as one audience member). We will ask you to sign in on arrival. Please don’t place us in the uncomfortable position of having to ask someone to leave.
*We ask that you arrive through the front security gate.
*For the evening performance the security gate will open no earlier than 5.30pm, we will ask that you drop your child into a Year 6 classroom and then make your way into the hall.
*Photographs in this performance:
We know as parents you may wish to take photos of your child in their Christmas performance. Please note that some children, for a whole range of reasons, do not have consent for their photograph to be taken.
Please can we therefore ask that if you take photographs you try to do so only of your own child and that you do not post any photographs from this performance on social media.
THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER: YEAR 4 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
There will be two performances on this date and we ask that children are in school for both.
2pm: 2 audience members per child only.
6pm: 2 audience members per child only.
Please remember:
*Strictly two audience members per child (any siblings or babies etc will count as one audience member). We will ask you to sign in on arrival. Please don’t place us in the uncomfortable position of having to ask someone to leave.
*We ask that you arrive through the front security gate.
*For the evening performance the security gate will open no earlier than 5.30pm, we will ask that you drop your child into a Year 6 classroom and then make your way into the hall.
*Photographs in this performance:
We know as parents you may wish to take photos of your child in their Christmas performance. Please note that some children, for a whole range of reasons, do not have consent for their photograph to be taken.
Please can we therefore ask that if you take photographs you try to do so only of your own child and that you do not post any photographs from this performance on social media.
FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER: NATIONAL CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY!
Children are welcome to attend school in a Christmas jumper instead of their NJS jumper! (They should wear the rest of their school uniform!)
Donations for Save the Children UK (we suggest £1).
CHRISTMAS DINNER!
Christmas dinner will be offered to year groups on the dates below:
Monday 16th December: Year 3
Tuesday 17th December: Year 4
Wednesday 18th December: Year 5
Thursday 19th December: Year 6
A traditional Christmas dinner will be served by our catering team on the above dates. Payment can be made in the usual way by ParentPay.
On your child’s Christmas Dinner day they may wear a festive jumper instead of their usual green school jumper, all other uniform should be worn as usual.
On the dates your child is not having their Christmas dinner the alternative offered will be Grab & Go. The usual offer for Grab and Go will apply: ham, cheese, tuna or egg; sandwich, wrap or baguette.
Of course if your child does not wish to have a Christmas dinner or Grab & Go they can bring their packed lunch and will be included in the festivities!
MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER: YEAR 5 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
At 6.30pm at St Nicholas’ Church our Year 5 children will hold their Christmas performance.
Children should wear their school uniform.
Church doors will not open until 6.15pm. There is no audience limit for this performance.
WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER: YEAR 6 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
At 6.30pm at St Nicholas’ Church our Year 6 children will hold their Christmas performance.
Children should wear their school uniform.
Church doors will not open until 6.15pm. There is no audience limit for this performance.
THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER: WHOLE SCHOOL TO CHURCH
Please can all children be dropped at St Nicholas’ Church between 8.30am and 9am for our end of term service.
Unfortunately parents/carers are unable to attend this service due to capacity.
Please note: If your child attends High Five for breakfast club that day provision is made for NJS staff to bring the children to church.
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER: SCHOOL CHOIR PERFORMING IN THE MARKET HALL
Our NJS choir have been invited to sing in the Market Hall at 1.30pm! They will be escorted by school staff but of course parents/carers are welcome to come along and enjoy the performance! Children will need to wear their uniform with a Christmas accessory (e.g. Santa hat, boppers, tinsel etc.)
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER: FINISH FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!
TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY: BACK TO SCHOOL!
Newport Foodbank
Thank you to everyone in our school family who has donated to Newport Foodbank this week. We are proud to be making a difference in our community.
Mrs M
Rudolf Relay with Nova Stingrays!
A huge well done to all the Nova Stingrays and their supporters who completed the Rudolf Relay last night! Many members of the NJS supported their progress and sponsored their efforts raising over £600! Compassion badges all round!!
Diary Dates 9th-13th December
Please be aware, only TWO audience members per child, per show and toddlers/babies count at one.