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Friday 22nd May 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
A happy, productive, and busy final week of the half term! Years 3&4 performed in a wonderful violin recital on Monday; Years 1&2 gave a lovely summer performance with songs, dances, and poetry linked to their current topic learning on Tuesday and Wednesday; Year 1 attended a trip to the London Transport Museum; our Year 5 children continued with their ‘Mini-Police’ citizenship course with a trip to London Bridge; Year 6 took part in a ‘Fix-a-bike’ day, and our Cultural Diversity day saw great, diverse outfits on display as well as a lovely after school event at Alexis St yesterday. Many thanks to Miss Reid for organising this and to many parents and carers for preparing and bringing a range of dishes for all to enjoy!
Our Collective Worship theme for this half term has concluded with stories from Acts, what we can learn from these and apply to our lives. Next term we’ll further explore our school vision of ‘Let your light shine’ and our school aims and values with the children. We look forward to seeing everyone back, on time, and raring to go for summer term 2 on Monday 1st June at 08:45 (Alexis St) and 09:00 (Old Jamaica Road).
Class Photos
Children are having their photos taken in their classes on Tuesday 2nd June – full school uniform as usual please. QR codes will come home after if you would like to purchase these.
Year 5 ‘Joy of Movement’ Sessions with Millwall
In addition to Swimming sessions and usual PE days, can Year 5 wear PE Kits and trainers each Monday after half term – they will be participating in ‘Joy of Movement’ sessions with Millwall, promoting fitness, sports and a healthy lifestyle.
St. James’s Church ‘Toast’ After School Every Wednesday
Please find a flier attached advertising weekly ‘Toast’ sessions at St. James’s Church. Pop along to church each Wednesday with your children to meet Katie and Dom, spend time with one another as a community and get to know the church team and each other. This will happen each Wednesday during term time and promises a weekly hangout for children and parents.
Swimming Summer Term 2
Please see a separate letter detailing swimming lessons for both 5 Turner and 6 Hockney classes next half term. 5 Turner were sadly let down with Friday bookings this half term, however we’re thrilled to be able to take them next half term each Monday. Do note the change of day!
After School KS2 Tennis Club – Tuesdays at Alexis St
The after-school tennis club at St James School offers pupils in Years 3–6 a fun and active opportunity to develop their tennis skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Sessions will include movement and coordination work, rallying, game-based play, and technical coaching designed to build confidence, enjoyment, and ability in tennis. Please see the flier attached for this club with information and a link to book.
Events after half term – please also note the ‘dates for your diaries’ letter.
Year 6 Cycle Confident sessions in and around Alexis St all week – separate information will have come home regarding this. Bicycles next week for those children taking part/who previously signed up.
Monday 1st June
- Children back to school for for Summer Term 2 – normal school times,
09:00 Old Jamaica Road/08:45 Alexis St; - Year 6 Cycle confident sessions;
- Year 5 begin sessions with Millwall for ‘Joy of Movement’ sports each week
– PE KITS ON ADDITIONAL DAY PLEASE; - 5 Turner and 6 Hockney taking part in swimming lessons each Monday
at Downside Fisher - Monday enrichment clubs continue after school – these finish at
16:15 (Alexis St) and 16:30 (OJR).
Tuesday 2nd June
- Children have their Class Photos taken at both sites;
- Year 6 Cycle confident sessions.
Wednesday 3rd June
- Year 6 Cycle confident sessions.
Thursday 4th June
- Nursery tour for prospective parents/carers with Miss Thorne at OJR, 09:30;
- Year 6 Cycle confident sessions.
Friday 5th June
- Year 6 Cycle confident sessions.
Wishing you, and our whole community, a happy, healthy and safe half term break!
We look forward to seeing the children back on Monday 1st June
for the final half term of the academic year.
God bless, from the St. James’ team.
