​Dear Parents/Guardians,

National Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)

As many of you will be aware, the National Curriculum states that all children should be confident with all times tables up to 12x12 by the end of Y4. In Year 4, all pupils’ times table knowledge will be assessed by the National Multiplication Check (MTC). The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided. Rapid recall of these times tables really gives all children an excellent foundation on which they can build a wide variety of mathematical skills.

The pupils currently in Year 4 will do the multiplication check in school in small groups on iPads during the national testing window and will take about five minutes to do. The national testing window runs between Monday, June 1st and Friday, June 12th. As a school, we aim to give pupils the best possible opportunity to be successful in the multiplication check and will choose the most appropriate time for them to sit the check during this window. The outcome of the check should inform both us as a school and you as parents as to where each child is in terms of times tables. We can then celebrate their successes and work together to identify and address any gaps. You will be informed of the outcome for your child alongside their end of year report.

As it is a key part of the Year 4 curriculum, your child’s class teacher is already supporting them in developing their times table fluency at school and ensuring they will feel prepared for the multiplication check when the time comes. However, we ask that you encourage your child to use their online Times Table Rockstars account as regularly as possible – it has an excellent track record for improving times table recall and is great fun! Children can earn coins and create an online Rockstar avatar by battling one another and taking part in arena tours. One of the excellent features of Times Table Rockstars is the ‘Sound Check’. This is an online game set up in the same way as the MTC. Practising via ‘Sound Check’ will help children to prepare for the MTC.

Below is guidance and information for parents about the multiplication check, please click on the image to download the pdf leaflet. If you have any further questions about the MTC or how best to support your child, please contact their class teacher.

Yours sincerely,
 
Mrs Punny and Mrs Wick

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

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 22nd May 2026.

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 £15, if you are happy to contribute, you can make a payment on your School Money account.

Please confirm on the paper copy of the slip sent home whether you would be happy for your child to participate in this trip. Should you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 5 team.

Yours sincerely,
Miss Marshall and Miss Tomlinson

​Dear Year 5 Parent/Guardian,

Year 5 have been taking part in the Schools Across the Ocean programme. This is where The British Council and the University of Exeter have partnered our Year 5 classes with classes from schools in Brazil for 6 weeks, giving Year 5 the chance to explore climate and ocean literacy through storytelling, art, poetry, and film. 

In previous years, they have also brought children’s SATO work together into some really powerful collaborative outputs. These have included books, images, and films shared at COP climate conferences - such as their We Are the Ocean book. These collective pieces allow the SATO programme to showcase children’s work on a global stage, ensuring their powerful voices are heard by decision-makers.

They are looking at sharing images/videos from us at IVJS on the below platforms:

• To use images in their evaluation reports to their funders
• To share selected images via  University of Exeter and British Council Social Media
• To share images via traditional media (newspaper and television)
• To approach CBBC Newsround in the UK for a follow up report which would include children's videos
• To use children's words to create collaborative poetry and stories

Please complete the form below the legal information at the bottom of this page by Thursday 7th May to let us know if you are happy your child's image to be used in pictures and videos by the SATO programme.

Please see the full legal information from the SATO consent form:

Legal information Project: SATO team and partners (in partnership with the University of Exeter the British Council and Mare Deciencia, Brazil)
Who will use the information?
The SATO team, the University of Exeter,  will act as data controllers for the purposes described below.
What information will be used?
Depending on your choices, this may include:

• Still images created by children (e.g. artwork, writing or digital content but no photos)
• Photographs or video recordings in which children may be identifiable

How will the information be used?
The materials may be used for:


- Educational and creative outputs, for sharing children's voice
- Project reporting and evaluation, we will select images for use in our reports
- Publicity, including use in print media, websites, and social media platforms 
Lawful basis for processing
We rely on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) and, where applicable, Article 9(2)(a) of the UK GDPR.
Use of names
Children’s names will not be used alongside any images or video.
Storage and retention
Materials will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.
Your rights
You have the right to:
Withdraw consent at any time
Request access to the data held
Request erasure or restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact the project team [email protected]
Withdrawal of consent
If you withdraw consent, no further use will be made of the material. Reasonable steps will be taken to remove it from future publications; however, content already published (e.g. in print or on social media) may not be fully retractable.

Dear Parents/Guardians, 
 
Key Stage 2 SATs week starts Monday 11th May 2026. Detailed below is the timetable of tests for the week: 
 
Monday 11th May – English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, Paper 1 - Short answer questions and Paper 2 - Spelling. 
Tuesday 12th May – English Reading test. 
Wednesday 13th May – Maths, Paper 1 – Arithmetic and Paper 2 - Reasoning. 
Thursday 14th May - Maths Paper 3 - Reasoning. 
 
It is vital that your child attends school every day that week. Tests will begin at 9am and therefore they need to be in school no later than 8:45am. In order to help them perform to the best of their abilities, we are inviting every child to have breakfast at school that week (Monday to Thursday) from 8:15am. We will be serving a choice of brioches, cereal bars or fruit and a glass of juice.  There will be no cost for the breakfast. 
 
This is the perfect opportunity for your child to settle into school each day, please complete the online form below to let us know if your child will be attending. If your child will be attending Early Birds breakfast club, we will take them round to the SATs breakfast at 8.15am.
 
Yours sincerely, 
  
Mr Clifford, Miss Short and Miss Hammond

Dear Year 4 Parents/Guardians,

We are delighted to let you know that Year 4 have been invited to take part in a special interactive event called Experience Easter, led by members of the team at St Peter’s Church. The session will take place on Wednesday 25th March, and the whole of Year 4 will attend together in the afternoon. The visit will last for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and will be held at the church.

Experience Easter is an engaging and interactive presentation exploring the Easter story. During the session, children will take part in a range of activities designed to help them understand the events of Easter in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way. The experience has been run successfully for many schools and is designed to be inclusive and engaging for all children, regardless of faith or background.

We will walk to and from the church, accompanied by school staff, and there is no cost for this visit. Please ensure your child brings a warm coat and sensible footwear, as we will be walking and may spend some time outdoors.

Please complete and return the consent slip (on the paper copy of this letter already sent home) by Friday 20th March to confirm that you are happy for your child to join us for this visit. We are very much looking forward to sharing this meaningful experience with the local church community.
​
Yours sincerely,
Miss Marshall

Please see the letter below regarding the Echoes 11 concert. Please note, this is only available to pupils who have already signed up.
www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/echoes-1

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This term for DT the children have been busy planning and designing how to make a healthy meal using seasonal vegetables.
Next week, the children will be making their own soup dish that they have designed as a class; the school will provide the following ingredients below:

• Passata cartons
• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Onions
• Vegetable stock cubes
• Soup pasta
• Canned lentils

Once made, the children will then have the opportunity to taste their soup together as a class – but there is no obligation so if they would not like to try it then they can let their teacher know.
Please be aware that they will still need their lunch as usual on this day.
If your child has any allergies or dietary requirements linked to the ingredients listed above, please complete the paper form sent home or email the school office by Monday 24th November, 2025.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Ms. Wick and Mrs. Punny

Dear Parent/Carers,
 
Great news! Bikeability will be coming to The Iver Village Junior School to do Bikeability training with children in Year 6. 
 
Our training will take place at/around school on the 2nd to the 4th February 2026 during the school day.
 
The Bikeability Level 2 course is progressive. It aims to improve rider’s skills and confidence for cycling on local roads and simple junctions without too much traffic.
 
As part of the course, we cover Bikeability Level 1 fundamentals which ensures your child is safe to ride on the roads. All the riders will have to show the instructors they can do everything at the Bikeability Level 1 before they can go on the roads.
 
Each child will require a roadworthy bike, a helmet, suitable clothing for spending up to 90 minutes riding a bike outside (e.g. A shower-proof coat if it is going to rain, gloves if cold) and secure flat shoes/trainers, water, other personal requirement e.g. Medication needs, sun cream, inhaler.
 
Roadworthy condition means both brakes are fully working, tyres pumped up, gears (if present) operate as designed, chain properly lubricated.
 
The cost of the course is £10 per child. Places are limited. If you would like to reserve your child a place, please book it on your School Money account, this will only be open to children who did not take part in last year's qualification. Once reserved, the school will send you our online forms to fill in to complete your child's booking.

Yours sincerely,
BeSpoke Cycling Instruction