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Latest Newsletter - Friday 9th October 2026

Another great week in school as we rapidly approach Autumn half term with lots of great French and Relationship & Health Education learning across both sites. The London PE Network has continued to deliver Year 6 girls’ PE sessions and Platform Cricket have attended for Year 4 PE sessions too. Year 6 and Reception children were visited by the school nursing team for their Height/Weight checks and clubs continue to be enjoyed by all for the Autumn term.

In Collective Worship we are continuing to look at our termly theme of The Sermon on the Mount; this week we’ve thought about Generosity and ‘Giving to the Needy’ after our Harvest celebrations and donations last week.

Please see our full newsletter below together with our diary dates sheet and fliers for half-term tennis and girl's football squad details. The newsletter includes information regarding Reception Open Mornings for 2027-2028 starters, our Soul Concert and charity bake sale on 15th October and details of how to support those running the half marathon on Sunday 11th October all in aid of Power the Fight.

Wishing you, along with our whole community, a super weekend and the best of luck to our runners in the Royal Parks half on Sunday!

God bless, from the St. James’ team.

Events Next Week

Monday 12th October

 

  • Y2 Teddy Bear Hospital medical workshops with practitioners from King’s College in school;
  • Violin lessons for KS2 (Y3-6);
  • Monday after-school extra-curricular clubs continue, ending at 16:15 (Alexis St) and 16:30 (OJR).

Tuesday 13th  October

 

  • Tour of OJR site for prospective Reception 2026-2027 parents and carers from 09:30 (details above);
  • Y4 Cricket session in PE with Platform Cricket.

Wednesday 14th October

  • Y6 Scholar’s Programme continues.

Thursday 15th October

 

  • Y6 Junior Citizenship Workshop Trip to New Cross;
  • Bake Sale for ‘Power the Fight’ after school in Alexis St playground;
  • KS2 Soul Concert in Church at 17:00.

Friday 16th October

  • ‘Power The Fight’ non-uniform day.
  • Break up for Autumn half term at normal school times. 15:30 Old Jamaica Road/15:15 Alexis St.

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