Latest Newsletter - Friday 3rd October 2025
We've enjoyed a busy and productive week having held both Nursery and Reception tours; Y2 took part in a ‘Multi-skills’ sports with the London PE Network; Y6 attended their Junior Citizenship day at Downside Fisher; Y2 and 5 have had fire safety talks from the London Fire Brigade. We’re rounding off this packed week by marking National Poetry Day with performance poetry – our annual ‘P-Factor’!
Sunday 5th October
A special mention should go to our ‘Run, Canada Water, Run!’ event this Sunday 5th October. Beginning at 1400 hours, although do start to arrive from 1330, we will have a table set up with pupils’ numbers to attach while they run. You are reminded that whilst a few staff members will be there, children will need to be supervised by adults on the day. Running clothes/trainers and a water bottle should be all you’ll need. Many thanks to Mr. Brenta for organising and a good number of staff members for attending on the day. Thanks also to you for your usual enthusiasm and support - good luck everyone!
In our Collective Worship this week, we’ve been discussing ‘curiosity’ as part of our focus upon different character traits this half term. Next week, the importance of ‘gratitude’ as we think about Harvest and how we can give to help others.
Our full newsletter and lots of information flyers are attached below together with our diary date sheet, so please do take time to learn about some of the many events on offer including activities for the upcoming October half term.
Wishing you, along with our whole community, a really lovely weekend!
God bless, from the St. James’ team.
Events for the coming week
Monday 6th October
- Harvest Service for Years 1-6 in church at 09:30;
- Year 3 Cycle Confident sessions at Alexis St;
- 4 Kahlo visiting the Blue Anchor library for story-telling and book-swapping;
- Monday after-school enrichment clubs continue – these finish at 16:15 (Alexis St) and 16:30 (OJR).
Tuesday 7th October
- Year 3 Cycle Confident sessions at Alexis St;
- Year 4 Pond/Froglife workshops in the Alexis St orchard;
- Year 6 to Southwark Playhouse for a performance and drama workshop;
- 4 Monet visiting the Blue Anchor library for story-telling and book-swapping.
Wednesday 8th October
- Year 5/6 Football tournament during the school day – by invitation.
Thursday 9th October - no events
Friday 10th October
- Wear Yellow/non-uniform day in support of Young Minds and World Mental Health Day 2025;
- Millwall Football sessions at Alexis St with some Year 3&4 children – by invitation only;
- Year 6 Scholars’ Programme launch event;
- 5 Turner visiting the Blue Anchor library for story-telling and book-swapping.
