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Friday 19th June 2026

Dear Parents & Carers,

Another really busy and active week – swimming and Millwall sessions continue for Years 5&6; Year 4 attended the Salmon Centre for a sports activity day on Tuesday; Summer Reading Challenge assemblies were delivered to all; Years 5&6 had medical workshops with King’s College Hospital; Year 6 took part in an excellent Careers’ Day and we are holding a girls’ football tournament at KS2 today!

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 – ‘Speaking and Listening’.

 

Year 6 – PGL Monday 22^nd – Wednesday 24^th June

We’re really looking forward to this for those children joining us! Kit list has been emailed out again FYI. Do bear in mind:

• Children to arrive at Alexis St at 08:30 (no earlier) on Monday where we will assemble for the coach outside the office entrance;
• We ask for ONE packed lunch to be provided for the first day. All other meals provided;
• No need for school uniform, children to come ready for activities;
• NO Mobiles/electronic devices including smart/Apple watches/valuables to be brought;
• Children may bring a maximum of £10, either cash or on a pre-payment card. If these are in wallets/named envelopes, we will look after money;
• Sleeping bag and pillow as per attached kit list;
• When we arrive back on Wednesday we'll contact you en route. We anticipate being back around 15:00 depending on traffic.

Sports Day – Friday 26^th June, Southwark Park Athletics Track (Years R & 1-6)

We’re really looking to our children taking part in their Sports Day next Friday. This will be at the Southwark Park Athletics track as usual. Years Reception, 1 & 2 will compete from 10am-12noon. Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 will compete from 12:30pm-3pm. Do come and show support at these times. A reminder for ALL children to wear PE kits and trainers next Friday IN ADDITION to their normal PE days, bring a water bottle and a sun/baseball hat and to apply sun cream before school (if necessary; let’s hope!). KS2 children will be able to be collected from the event – class teachers will need to see you before you take them so do be patient. If children are returning to school they may be a few minutes delayed due to our 15:15 finish time at Alexis St.

Year 2-3 Transition Parent Morning, Thursday 25^th June

You’ll see on the ‘dates’ letter that current Year 2 parents are invited to Alexis St to see the children’s new environment in September. We have lots of opportunities for Year 2 to visit Alexis St before the Summer Holidays and this will be a lovely opportunity for you as parents to see our Alexis St site too. This will be from 09:30 on Thursday 25^th June.

Shout Out Youth Theatre and Sports Camp

Join Mr Brenta and Miss Jess for a fantastic week of sport and performing arts during the summer holidays. A week packed with games, challenges, singing, dancing, drama, and plenty of fun! 📆Monday 20^th July - Friday 24^th July; ⏰9:00am - 4:00pm daily; Available to all Key Stage 2 children; 💷 £25 per day or book the full 5-day week for only £100! Whether your child loves being active, performing, or just having fun there is something for everyone! Places are limited, so, to register your interest, email: soytcamp@gmail.com now!

Events next week – please also note the ‘dates for your diaries’ letter.

Monday 22nd June	Y6 Residential Trip to PGL, Marchant’s Hill, Surrey; Y5 continue sessions with Millwall for ‘Joy of Movement’ sports each week – PE KITS ON ADDITIONAL DAY; 5 Turner and Year 6 NOT ATTENDING PGL taking part in swimming lessons each Monday at Downside Fisher – SWIMMING KITS PLEASE; Monday enrichment clubs continue after school – these finish at 16:15 (Alexis St) and 16:30 (OJR).
Tuesday 23rd June	Y6 Residential Trip to PGL, Marchant’s Hill, Surrey; Y5 Boys’ football after school – separate invitation.
Wednesday 24th June	Y6 Residential Trip to PGL, Marchant’s Hill, Surrey; Y5 and (some) Year 6 children to see a 6th form theatre production at St. Saviour’s & St. Olaves.
Thursday 25th June	Y5 ‘Mini-Police’ programme with the British Transport Police. This will be their ‘passing out’ ceremony which parents/carers are warmly invited to in the afternoon. More information to follow; Y2 parent/carer morning at Alexis St – an opportunity to see our other site before children transition to Year 3 in September.
Friday 26th June	Reception and Key Stages 1&2 (Years Rec, 1-6) Sports Day at Southwark Park Athletics track. Years Reception, 1&2 morning/Years 3-6 afternoon. Further details above.

Wishing you, and our whole community, a lovely weekend 

God bless, from the St. James’ team.