St James' CE Primary School News Feed - Announcements

Events for w/c 6th July

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:58:26 GMT

Monday 6^th: Y5 Millwall Joy of Movement sports – PE kits needed; 5 Turner & Y6 swimming – swim kits needed; final day of Monday after school enrichment clubs. Tuesday 7^th: Y3, 4 & Cezanne to BST Festival Hyde Park; Girls’ senior football after school (invitation). Wednesday 8^th: R & Y1 storytelling workshops; Y5 & 6 production in OJR Hall 2pm and 6pm performances. Thursday 9^th; Y5 & 6 production in OJR Hall 2pm and 6pm performances. Friday 10^th: Y6 Leavers’ Service at Southwark Cathedral – where we are also performing!

Latest Newsletter - Friday 3rd July 2026

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:05:01 GMT

Another busy week as we rapidly approach the long summer holidays! Millwall sessions continue with Y5; swimming lessons have continued; Y1 attended a Paddington experience trip and KS1 all attended the BST Festival trip to Hyde Park. Y5 also had a super topic trip to the British Museum. We’ve welcomed our new Reception children for September, along with parents, to have introductory meetings with Miss Molly.

Our Collective Worship theme for this week has seen us continue to explore our school vision of ‘Let your light shine’ and our school aims and values with the children. This week – ‘Showing kindness and respect’.

Another timely reminder to send in water bottles and apply sun cream as we like to learn outside whenever possible and next week is looking warm again.

Our full newsletter is attached below together with our diary dates sheet and various flyers for local family activities for the approaching summer holidays.

Wishing you, and our whole community, a lovely weekend.
God bless, from the St. James’ team.

Newsletter - Friday 26th June 2026

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:48:12 GMT

An exciting, fun-filled week with lots of sun – swimming and Millwall sessions continue for Years 5&6; our Year 5 children had their Mini-Police ‘Passing Out’ ceremony; our Year 6s had an amazing trip away to the Surrey Hills on their residential trip and we look forward to Sports Day!

Our Collective Worship theme for this week has seen us continue to explore our school vision of ‘Let your light shine’ and our school aims and values with the children. This week – ‘Doing the right thing’.

Uniform again from next week please – the forecast is looking cooler. Should temperatures creep up again we will make allowances as we have this week. Do remember to send in water bottles and to apply sun cream as we like to learn outside whenever possible at this time of year. We also have a few lovely trips on the horizon so this is important on these days too.

Please see the full newsletter below as well as our diary dates sheet and information on the Shout out Summer Camp and the Christ Church Peckham Summer Camp.

Reception Starters in September 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:19:02 GMT

For those families with children starting school in Reception in September, may we draw your attention to some information and fun resources for parents and children.

Events this week

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:25:24 GMT

Thursday 25^th: Y5 ‘Mini-Police’ programme with British Transport Police; Y2 parent/carer morning at Alexis St. Friday 26^th: Sports Day at Southwark Park Athletics track: Reception, Y1&2 - morning; Y3-6 - afternoon.

Newsletter - Friday 12th June 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:07:35 GMT

A busy and productive week has seen us produce great History learning; 5 Turner and 6 Hockney attended their swimming sessions; Y5 started with their Millwall ‘Joy of Movement’ sessions; Y3 attended the British Museum, and 4 Kahlo also attended Southwark Park Gallery with parents and carers to see on display their recent lovely artwork with a local artist.

Our Collective Worship theme for this week has seen us continue to explore our school vision of ‘Let your light shine’ and our school aims and values with the children. This week – ‘Being Confident!’.

Please see our full newsletter below together with various flyers as well as our up-to-date Diary Sheet.

Wishing you, and our whole community, a lovely weekend.

God bless, from the St. James’ team

Little Digital Helps Toolkit

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:24:35 GMT

internetmatters.org have partnered with Tesco to develop digital toolkits to help families set controls and privacy settings on new and old devices that they use, along with plenty of advice on how to deal with online risks. They've included tips on how to make the most of a digital world, based on what children like to do.

The links to each age grouped section is below and we have attached at the bottom of this page their individual guides grouped by age with additional information.

Digital Family Agreement

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:15:56 GMT

Sometimes it is difficult to set digital boundaries about amount of use, what is suitable and how we should all behave online. Agreeing ground rules for devices in and out of the home can help to have everyone working from the same page. Use the template we have attached below from internetmatters.org to help your family agree what is right for you.

Stepping Away from Digital Distraction

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:23:30 GMT

Everyone can have a difficult moment from time to time. Being constantly online can make students feel like there's not enough time to gather their thoughts.

These short meditation videos can help you step away from digital distractions and get through to the other side.

Below is the link to three short videos posted by BBC Bitesize that demonstrate how children can use the internet for moments of relaxation, reflection or to help deal with difficult moments.

Layer Up for Online Safety

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 15:08:28 GMT

internetmatters.org produces many useful resources and family-friendly information around internet safety. Their Layer Up for Online Safety sheets attached at the bottom of this page explain simple ways you can use safety settings to support children's online safety.

Cybersecurity Top Tips

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:45:30 GMT

We are highlighting the many useful resources provided by internetmatters.org when investigating ways for you and your family to remain cybersecure.

Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi or browsing at home. Learn how to keep your family secure with expert guidance.

Cyber security means protection in the online space. Therefore, it can refer to the security settings you use on your online social and video gaming accounts or the software you use on your family’s devices.

Good cyber security means the risk of your family’s personal information falling into the wrong hands is less likely. As such, it’s important to implement security measures that protect your devices.

Support St James' Stronger Start Campaign!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:37:16 GMT

Here's a message to our St James' community from Jessica Ennis-Hill as we start our Tesco Stronger Starts Campaign. Just ask for the blue tokens at the Tesco till when you finish your shopping and pop them in the St James' box to help us gain funding for school projects.

Thank you for your support!

Translate our website!

Thu, 8 May 2025 12:49:36 GMT

If you wish to view this website in a language other than English, this short video will show you how to do so using a Google browser on your device.

A virtual visit to St James!

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:07:23 GMT

We're proud of our school and of our children!

For Parents/Carers of children 5-19 years old at school in Southwark or Lambeth

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:08:36 GMT

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Evelina London School Nursing Service. If you are a parent/carer of a child(ren) at school and are worried about your child’s health and wellbeing, school nurses are here to help. We work in teams across Southwark and Lambeth and you can contact us for confidential advice and support on a wide range of issues. Please see our flyer attached below for further details of the services we can offer.

Please let us know if your child has medical or physical and/or emotional health needs for which they need support. You can text a school nurse on 07520 631130.