Friday 19th - End of term Christmas Service in St. James’s Church at 09:30 - all welcome to attend; Friday 19th - Break up for Christmas Holidays HALF DAY – 13:30 OJR/13:15 LXS. No after-school club provision on final day of term. Start of new term is Monday 5th January 2026 at normal time.
We have enjoyed a lovely, festive final week of the Autumn term, highlights of course being those wonderful performances and services where many parents and carers joined us. A short newsletter is attached below with the updated diary sheet and a few reminders of events being held locally.
For suggestions of free and budget family things to do in London over Christmas, see here:
https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas/budget-christmas-in-london
Do remember, we break up at 13:15 (Alexis St) and 13:30 (Old Jamaica Road) on Friday 19th December and return on Monday 5th January 2026 at the normal school times.
Wishing you and our whole community a
wonderful Christmas holiday filled with peace and joy
– we look forward to seeing you all in 2026!
God bless,
from the St. James’ team.
A busy, productive and joyful week as we prepare for our final week of the term. Children are rehearsing for next week’s nativities and carol events; Y1 had a very well-attended Christmas stall event; many visited our ‘Big Book’ event; library and swimming visits have now finished for the term. Our Collective Worship theme has continued to focus on Advent, looking at the birth of Jesus from the perspective of all involved.
There are plenty of reminders for the many events taking place during the final week of term as well as events and offers for families throughout the festive season. Please do view the full newsletter attached below together with the diary dates sheet, flu immunisation reminder and fliers for Reception's upcoming Christmas stall and Southwark's Winter of Food & Fun.
Wishing you and our whole community a lovely
final weekend of the Autumn term.
God bless, from the St. James’ team.
Every year we post our Christmas page which is full of fun online activities including games, baking, craft ideas and songs.
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.
A school session for flu vaccinations will take place on 27th November; details regarding this will be forwarded to you shortly.
It’s that time of year again when you must apply for a reception place for September 2026. Official tours have now ended. If you wish to visit our school please contact admissions@st-james.southwark.sch.uk
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.
Families shopping online and also considering buying devices for their children should consider the advantages as well as pitfalls. It is always useful to get some topical advice before you buy so here are some top tips to guide you.
The National Cyber Security Centre has a page giving advice on how to shop securely online, https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/shopping-online-securely. Here is a short video giving an idea of the topics covered:
They also offer a range of advice to protect you and your families as well as information on what to do if you are hacked or have a cybersecurity issue:
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/information-for/individuals-families
Childnet provide some valuable ideas around digital wellbeing:
https://www.childnet.com/blog/how-you-can-look-after-your-childs-digital-wellbeing-this-christmas/
Get Safe Online covers a vast array of safeguarding issues and advice, broken down by subject and by age range: https://www.getsafeonline.org/personal/article-category/safeguarding-children/
Children's Tech guide 2023 and also Setting up Tech safely for children
are both useful links from internetmatters.org
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.
