Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming Year 6 trip that will provide your child with the opportunity to visit Oxford Castle and Prison. This trip is scheduled for Friday 5th June, 2026.
The main objective of the trip is to explore the topic of Crime and Punishment in History through workshops and a tour of the castle and its prison. The activities will be led by staff at Oxford Castle, assisted by IVJS staff.

Pupils will need to arrive at school by 8:30am and they will travel to Oxford Castle by coach. They will leave Oxford Castle 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 castle and may need a coat depending on the weather.

To keep costs down for parents the school will fund the cost of the coach, £675 which means the cost of the trip per pupil will be £15 to cover entrance to the castle and the workshops. If you are happy to contribute, please make a payment on your School Money account.

Please confirm whether you would be happy for your child to participate in this trip by completing the form on the paper copy of this letter already sent home with Y6 or email permission to [email protected]. Should you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,
 
Miss Short

​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

Join us on Wednesday 6th May for an incredible exhibition showcasing art works from each of our fabulously creative pupils! Parents are welcome from 3.30pm!

Dear Parent/Carer,
 
Invitation to our Online PSHE Curriculum Review Meeting on Wednesday 29th April 2026
At Iver Village Junior School, we are committed to providing high-quality Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education that supports your child's development and wellbeing throughout their time with us.
Reviewing our PSHE provision
We are currently reviewing our PSHE curriculum in line with the DfE's updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (published 2025, for implementation from September 2026). This is a positive opportunity to bring our curriculum content up to date in a changing world, whilst maintaining our age-appropriate focus on the core knowledge and essential skills that children need to navigate different aspects of their lives with confidence both in and beyond primary school.
At Iver Village Junior School, we use Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE, as our comprehensive scheme of work. The programme consists of six half-term units (Puzzles): Being Me in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me. Each Puzzle contains lessons that build progressively through the school, developing children's emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience and understanding of how to build positive, healthy relationships.
The updated guidance enhances the Jigsaw programme we already know and trust, rather than requiring radical changes. The strong foundations remain the same - we continue to focus on building the fundamental skills and knowledge children need - whilst ensuring our content reflects the world they are growing up in. As part of our review, we are also considering how we adapt the programme content to best suit the needs and context of our school community.
Your views matter
As part of our review process, we warmly invite you to attend a consultation session where you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the Jigsaw PSHE programme and how it is taught across all year groups
• Understand how we adapt the content to meet the needs of our school community
• See examples of the materials and resources we use
• Understand how our curriculum meets statutory requirements for Relationships and Health Education
• Ask questions about any aspect of our PSHE provision
• Share your views and feedback to help inform our curriculum decisions
• Understand your right to request withdrawal from specific non-statutory Sex Education lessons

Working in partnership
We believe that PSHE education is most effective when schools and families work together. Your child's wellbeing, safety and personal development are at the heart of everything we do, and we value your input as we ensure our curriculum continues to meet the needs of our school community.
We look forward to sharing our provision with you and hearing your views.
Please let us know whether you are able to attend our online session by completing the online form below to school by Tuesday 28th April 2026.
Kind regards,
 
Paul Clifford
Deputy Head Teacher