Activity clubs for next half term are now available to book!
PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU PAY BY CHILDCARE VOUCHERS, PLEASE EMAIL THE SCHOOL TO RESERVE THE CLUB PLACE YOU REQUIRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN ALLOCATE THE SPACE IF AVAILABLE. Mondays:
Clubs will show under the payment tab on your child's School Money account (www.eduspot.co.uk). Please only select the club payments you wish to book your child a space for. Club payments that are not paid/needed for will be removed from your account after the first day of each club. Please note, the football clubs are limited to 20 spaces each. Clubs start Monday 9th September and run for the full 7 weeks of the half term. All clubs are now 3.15pm to 4.15pm with pick up at the front of the school. Clubs cost £3 per club and can be booked for the full half term, £21. Should you have any issues logging into your School Money account, please email [email protected]. Dear Parents and Carers, As we approach the end of another successful academic year at Iver Village Junior School, I am delighted to share with you some of the remarkable achievements and exciting developments that have taken place within our school community. First and foremost, I am immensely proud to announce that our Year 6 pupils have once again delivered outstanding SATs results for the second consecutive year. Our pupils have not only surpassed the national average but have also demonstrated exceptional performance, with a significant proportion working above the expected standard. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our pupils, the unwavering support of their families, and the tireless efforts of our committed staff. In addition to their academic success, our Year 6 students have showcased their creative talents through an amazing end-of-year production. It really did feel like a West End Show!
Our Year 5 pupils have also been in the spotlight recently, as they demonstrated their musical talents to parents with their incredible singing and violin playing. It was wonderful to see the progress they have made and the confidence they displayed in sharing their skills with the school community. Looking ahead to the next academic year, I would like to inform you of an important change regarding homework. We will be transitioning to an online platform called 'Century' for setting and submitting homework assignments. This innovative system will provide a more interactive and efficient way for pupils to engage with their home learning tasks. Detailed information on how to use the Century system will be sent out to all parents and carers in September. As we reflect on the achievements of this past year and look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead, I am filled with pride and optimism for our school. The successes we have celebrated and the changes we are implementing are all aimed at providing the best possible educational experience for our pupils. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our students, staff, parents, and carers for their continued support and dedication to Iver Village Junior School. Your commitment to our school's vision and values is what makes our community so special. I wish you all a wonderful summer break and look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting year of learning and growth in September. Miss Jill Digweed Back due to public demand!
Due to many parents’ requests, we are now hoping to hold our sports day on Monday morning. Parents will be welcome to come and watch from 9am. At present, Monday is looking like the driest part of the week. Please be mindful however that if there is rain on Sunday or early Monday morning, we may need to cancel again. Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that our annual Sports Day will be held on Friday, July 5th. This is always a fun and engaging event for our pupils, and we look forward to seeing you there. Here are some important details and housekeeping rules to ensure the day runs smoothly: Event Details:
Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to a fantastic day of sports and fun! Dear Parents/Guardians of Year 6,
As part of the school’s Personal, Social and Health Education programme your child will soon receive lessons on relationships and puberty. The purpose of Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is to provide knowledge and understanding of how the human body changes during puberty and about relationships based on love and respect. If young people can start their transition into adulthood with good information and the confidence and knowledge to understand what is happening to them, they will hopefully grow into confident and healthy adults able to make positive choices. This can start with learning the basics about growing up and the sessions in school may reinforce what you are already doing at home. The children will be taught in their normal classes; the SRE programme includes resources from Jigsaw and Medway Council in addition to watching a series of ‘Class Clips’ from BBC Teach and input from the class teachers. All teaching materials are appropriate to the age and emotional maturity of the pupils concerned and the teachers will aim to present the programme in an objective, balanced and sensitive manner. The clips can be viewed here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/pshe-ks2-operation-ouch-how-are-babies-made-sex/zsxtp4j The programme will cover:
If you wish to withdraw your child from lesson 1 and 2 of the school’s Sex and Relationship Education programme, please email the office before the programme starts [email protected]. Class teachers in Year 6 will begin the programme w/c Monday 24th June 2024. Yours sincerely, Mrs Bowden / Mrs Short Dear Parent/Guardian,
On Monday 10th June (for Years 3 and 4) and Tuesday 11th June (for Year 5 and 6), our pupils will be taking part in an outdoor adventure day at school. Each day will start promptly at 9:00 am and so pupils will need to be in school on time to ensure they do not miss out on any activities. Pupils will need to wear their PE kit and trainers on this day. Due to the activities they will be taking part in, pupils will need to wear jogging bottoms or leggings rather than shorts. Depending on the weather pupils will also need:
Throughout the day all pupils will have opportunity to take part in the following activities.
There is no cost to parents for this activity day however should yo wish to donate, you can do so via the shop tab on the School Money Tab. If you have any questions or worries, please do not hesitate to ask your child’s class teacher. Many thanks, Miss Digweed Dear Parents/Guardians,
Year 5 Science Oxford Trip We are writing to inform you of an upcoming Year 5 trip that will provide your child with the opportunity to visit Science Oxford as part of the science curriculum. This trip is scheduled for Friday 17th May 2024. The main objective of the trip is to explore different working scientifically skills through workshops and different activities, which will support the children’s learning of science at school and deepen their knowledge and understanding. The activities will be led by staff at Science Oxford, assisted by IVJS staff. Pupils will need to arrive at school by 8:30am and they will travel to Science Oxford by coach. They will leave Science Oxford at 2:15pm and should be back at school for collection at 3:15pm. The children will be wearing their school uniform and will need to bring a packed lunch. Please be aware the children will be required to walk for 5-10 minutes from where the coach will drop us off to the centre and may need a coat depending on the weather. The cost of the trip per pupil will be £10, if you are happy to contribute, you can make a payment on your School Money account. Please confirm whether you would be happy for your child to participate in this trip. Paper copies have been sent home with your child so please return the slip or email permission to [email protected]. Should you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 5 team. Yours sincerely, Miss Fletcher, Miss Marshall and Ms Wick |
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