Head Updates

This week at school….

It has been lovely to be able to share this week the progress of all your children at our various parents evening feedback opportunities.  For those of you that navigated the various waiting areas on Zoom calls, and those that were able to attend in person – thank you!  If you were able to come in and have a look at your child’s books you will see how much they have learnt already!  We are incredibly proud of them.  Check out this week’s class updates for more information on what they have been up to.

We are also now slowly getting just a little Christmassy – in the infant school scripts have been sent out for children to learn in readiness for their performances on 18/19 December.  Don’t forget to book early!  Scarily it’s only 3 and half weeks until the end of term. We have a number of parent events in December so keep checking the website and make sure you have saved the date for the recent Dates for the diary letter.

Children in Need 17th November 2023 – We are currently finalising the donations and counting out how much we raised and will let you know shortly.  Thank you to everyone who made an effort and a huge thank you to all the bakers in our school community that brought in enough cakes for us to have 2 bake sales and not just 1!  We cannot wait for next year!

PE Changes – WC 04/12/2023 – Due to the WW2 Experience day Wonderland Class will have their PE Lesson on Wednesday 6th Dec that week instead of Tuesday 5th. 

Year 4 Hilltop Residential – Please ensure that your account is up to date.

Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential – Your next instalment is due by Thursday 30th November, please login and make your payment via school money.

Winter Movie Night – Wed 13th Dec. MIS will be watching Ice Age (U) and MJS will be watching Home Alone, Please note this movie is  PG so by purchasing a ticket you are consenting to your child watching a PG.

MIS Christmas Performance – Monday 18th December at 2pm & Tuesday 19th December at 2pm: Book Tickets Here by Friday 1st December

In Tech News we are all aware of Black Friday Deals and the TV and Radio is full of products being promoted.  Check out the latest OnLine Safety poster below for hints and tips to look out for here…..black-friday-cyber-monday

COATS – Please ensure you send your child in with a coat EVERY DAY

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Wednesday 20 December.  There is no school on Thursday and Friday.  We return back on Thursday 04 January 2024.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 5 Hogwarts Class Friday 10 November to Friday 12 January

This week at school….

This week we have been enjoying fantastical books, revelling in maths; learning about WWII secret missions and enjoying more library walks – Thank you to all our parent helpers who gave up their time to make this possible too! We would also like to thank Mundesley library for hosting us and for opening up access to so many of our children to enjoy visiting the library and carrying on their reading.

Don’t forget to checkout the class updates for more information.

Children in Need 17th November 2023 – Today we enjoyed a Mufti Day in aid of Children in Need – if you have not had a chance to make a donation please do log into School Money there is still time to make a donation and every penny really does count! At the time of posting this we will also be having our bake sale taking place outside MJS – we have been lucky this year to have a Pudsey cake donated too so please bring your change. We will be posting on Facebook to keep you up to date and via the weekly websites when we know how much we have raised. Thank you in advance for all your donations!

PE Changes – WC 04/12/2023 – Due to the WW2 Experience day Wonderland Class will have their PE Lesson on Wednesday 6th Dec this week instead of Tuesday 5th. 

Year 4 Hilltop Residential – Parental Consent and Personal Information forms have been sent home and will need to be completed and returned by Monday 20th November, so Hilltop can finalise their arrangements.

Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential – Your next instalment is due by Thursday 30th November, please login and make your payment via school money.

Drop-in reading mornings – Parents and carers are welcome to come in and read with their child during the drop off window on selected days (between 8.40 and 8.50am)

Farthing Wood – Friday

Neverland – Thursday

Narnia – Wednesday

Whoville – Friday

Wonderland – Tuesday

Hogwarts – Monday

Rivendell – Wednesday

COATS – Please ensure you send your child in with a coat EVERY DAY

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Wednesday 20 December.  There is no school on Thursday and Friday.  We return back on Thursday 04 January 2024.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 5 Hogwarts Class Friday 10 November to Friday 12 January

This week at school….

This week we have been continuing our topic work and we welcomed junior school parents in for a special Remembrance Assembly.  The children have been learning all about what this special date means and don’t forget to take a look at our lovely poppies all along the walkway fence to the junior school that our Yr 6 class made.  Please checkout the class updates for more information.

Children in Need 17th November 2023 – Please log into school money to make a donation of 50p or £1 for Mufti Day. The bake sale will also take place outside MJS so please bring your change. If you would like to enter a ‘spotty cake creation’ then please bring in your homemade cakes to either the Infant or Junior School offices, with your child’s name clearly written and their class. 

Christmas Cards – You will have now received your child’s christmas card design. Please ensure you place your order BEFORE Friday 1st December 2023. My School Printing cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas for orders placed after this date.

Drop-in reading mornings – Children are welcome to come in into class and read with their parents from 8.40-8.50am

Farthing Wood – Friday

Neverland – Thursday

Narnia – Wednesday

Whoville – Friday

Wonderland – Tuesday

Hogwarts – Monday

Rivendell – Wednesday

Winter Movie Night – Wed 13th December. Please see the posters on the notice boards outside school.

COATS – Please ensure you send your child in with a coat EVERY DAY

Flu Immunisations – The dates for this are MJS Wednesday 22nd November and MIS – Monday 11th December. You will have now received an email with a letter attached and a consent link. Even if you do not wish for your child to have the vaccine, please complete the online form so that we can record your wishes.

Parents Evening – Mundesley Infant & Junior School parents’ evening will now be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023 via Zoom between 4:30pm-7pm and Wednesday 22nd November 2023 face-to-face between 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Wednesday 20 December.  There is no school on Thursday and Friday.  We return back on Thursday o4 January 2024.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 5 Hogwarts Class Friday 10 November to Friday 12 January

This week at school….

This week has been full of activities and in between the rain (!) We managed to pack in lots of learning too! Please checkout the class updates for more information.

This weekend will see us all enjoying some fireworks. Whether this is at home or at an organised display please do take a moment to make sure pets and family members are safe. Do follow a few simple steps to keep it fun and accident free.  Here is a link to the ROSPA website for more information. https://www.rospa.com/policy/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety

Swimming Lessons – Hogwarts first swimming lesson is due to take place next Friday (10th November). Please send your child in on these days with the correct kit – This includes trunks/costume, towel and hat (compulsory). These can be purchased via school money for £1.06.

Food bank drop-off – this week some of the school council went to the Foodbank to drop off our Harvest donations. Thank you to all for your contributions which will help to support our community.

Drop-in reading mornings will commence after half-term starting on Monday 30th. Children can come into class and read with their parents from 8.40-8.50am

Farthing Wood – Friday

Neverland – Thursday

Narnia – Wednesday

Whoville – Friday

Wonderland – Tuesday

Hogwarts – Monday

Rivendell – Wednesday

Winter Movie Night – The date has been changed to Wed 13th Dec. Please contact the office if your child can’t make it and you need a refund.

COATS – Please ensure you send your child in with a coat EVERY DAY

Flu Immunisations – The dates for this are MJS Wednesday 22nd November and MIS – Monday 11th December. You will have now received an email with a letter attached and a consent link. Even if you do not wish for your child to have the vaccine, please complete the online form so that we can record your wishes.

Children in Need 17th November 2023 – Please log into school money to make a donation of 50p or £1 for Mufti Day. The bake sale will also take place outside MJS so please bring your change. If you would like to enter a ‘spotty cake creation’ then please bring in your homemade cakes to either the Infant or Junior School offices, with your child’s name clearly written and their class. 

Parents Evening Date Change – Mundesley Infant & Junior School parents’ evening will now be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023 via Zoom between 4:30pm-7pm and Wednesday 22nd November 2023 face-to-face between 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Wednesday 20 December.  There is no school on Thursday and Friday.  We return back on Thursday o4 January 2024.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 5 Hogwarts Class Friday 10 November to Friday 12 January

This week at school….

We have been thankful for all the good things in our lives and enjoyed lots of crafting and activities with parents at our Harvest Festival celebrations on Tuesday.  We were fortunate this year to have lots of parents be able to come in and enjoy the afternoon with their children and then brave the chill outside and listen to the children sign their harvest songs!  Thank you to everyone and for all the kind donations of food. We will be taking any food donations to the Food Bank in Cromer on our return after half term.

Don’t Forget – Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Thursday 19 October.  There is no school tomorrow.  We return back on Monday 30 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Afterschool Clubs – Surveys will be sent out during half term for you to complete. You will be notified if your child has a space.

COATS – Please ensure you send your child in with a coat EVERY DAY when we return.

Drop-in reading mornings will commence after half-term starting on Monday 30th. Children can come into class and read with their parents from 8.40-8.50am

Farthing Wood – Friday

Neverland – Thursday

Narnia – Wednesday

Whoville – Friday

Wonderland – Tuesday

Hogwarts – Monday

Rivendell – Wednesday

As we begin the winter term in earnest the cost of living crisis does not appear to be easing, please have a look at the attached information link.  There are lots of services you can access to get help and support.  If you are experiencing hardship please also let Mrs Webster know – we are here to help. 

Help with Living Costs – Winter 2023/24 Norfolk Assistance Scheme can help you get support and financial assistance for food, energy, water, and other household essentials including white goods.

Staff changes – This week we said goodbye to Miss Finch from the Year 1 class.  We will be sad to see her go but wish her well in her new adventures!  We are also excited to announce that Miss Harris will be joining the MIS team. She will be moving into Reception and Miss Stephen will be moving into Year 1.  They are both looking forward to meeting the children and being part of their new classes.

Whatever you and your family end up doing over the half term break, from all of the team at MIJS we wish you all a lovely break and look forward to seeing you all on

Monday 30th October.

This week at school….

This week has been full of Lions, Unicorns, planes, pilots and lots lots more! Please checkout the class updates for more information.

We are all looking forward to the Harvest Festival celebrations next week and seeing all our children’s families at the event on Tuesday.  Don’t forget to drop off your Harvest Donations to the school offices.  They all are taken to the Food Bank in Cromer to benefit all our local families.

PE Changes – Due to the Harvest Festival taking place on 17th October, Whoville’s PE day will be changed to Monday 16th instead and Wonderlands will be changed to Wednesday 18th.

School Money Issues Update: We have received confirmation from school money that they have updated the app to resolve the issues with iOS17, any parents that were affected will need to ensure their apple device  has performed the update via the App Store before proceeding.

MIJS Parent and Carer Feedback Survey: Your feedback matters: ‘You talk… we listen’ – We value your input and believe that your feedback is instrumental in shaping the future of our schools. Your opinions and insights are essential to us, and we want to hear what you have to say. Please return the completed survey by Wednesday 18th October 2023

Hilltop Residential Trip (Yr4) – Your next instalment is due today, please login and make your payment via school money.

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Thursday 19 October.  There is no school on Friday.  We return back on Monday 30 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 6 Friday 15 September until Friday 3 November

This week at school….

Monday saw Year 1 & 2 using their athletic prowess to do well  participating in a Multi Sports event at Colby School.  We competed in a number of events against other local schools and the children were amazing!  They all received certificates for their hard work and achievements – we were really proud of them. Well done!

This week the children have been focussing on lots of maths and english and their writing skills have been put to the test. We have seen some amazing work, it’s great to see.  Each week we post the highlights of what they have been learning on the class updates – please take a look and see what they have achieved.

As we now run into the last 2 weeks of this first half term we have  a number of events to look forward to including an opportunity to see parents and families again.  We very much look forward to seeing you.  This weeks reminders are as follows:   

PE Day Changes for WC 16/10/2023 – Due to the Harvest Festival taking place on 17th October, Whoville’s PE day will be changed to Monday 16th and Wonderland’s PE day will be changed to Wednesday 18th. 

PTFA Halloween Glow Party – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW and must be purchased before 13th October. Check out the school notice board for further information regarding this event, tickets can be purchased via school money.

COATS – Please send your child in everyday with a coat as our weather is very unpredictable.

Flu Vaccinations – MJS are scheduled to have theirs on 22nd November 2023 and MIS on the 11th December. You will receive a consent email closer to the time. ONLY children with parental consent are vaccinated – this is in the form of a nasal spray. 

Term Dates:  Our last day of term is Thursday 19 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.  We return back on Monday 30 October.

Weekly activities:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 6 Friday 15 September until Friday 3 November

This week at school….

From Maths to the Battle of Britain, evacuees and Everywhere Bears, and even Lost Socks!  It’s been a brilliant week at school!

Please check out the class weekly update for all the latest information. The children this week have been enjoying some early autumn sunshine and the opportunity to run around.  It’s been a lovely week.

COATS – Please send your child in everyday with a coat as the weather is very unpredictable and we will go out unless it’s really very rainy!.

Reception Admissions 2024/2025 – We have open Mornings planned on Wednesday 18th October and Thursday 2nd November, Please contact the school office to book your viewing.

Permissions and Data Collection Forms – These were sent out last week, Please ensure you return yours to the school office ASAP if you haven’t already done so.

Census Dinner – This term’s census theme is ‘Brunch for Lunch’ which is taking place on Thursday 5th October 2023. The funding our school receives is based upon census returns that we have to complete each term, with particular emphasis on the uptake of school dinners. In order to help us to do the best for your children we are asking for your support. Please log onto school money and place your order.

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 6th October. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

PTFA Halloween Glow Party – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Check out the school notice board for further information regarding this event, tickets can be purchased via school money.

School Notice Boards – These are full with lots of information so be sure to check them out!

Last day of term:  Whilst it may seem early, please note that the last day of this term is Thursday 19 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Reminders:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 6 Friday 15 September until Friday 3 November

This week at school….

We have had another really good week.

From Dunkirk to hot air balloons, the Battle of Britain to chasing our tails like puppies – please check out the class updates for all the news and info on what the children have been up to this week – they have been truly amazing learners!

School Notice Boards – Please take a look at our notice boards these are full with lots of information and are updated regularly so be sure to check them out!

Census Dinner – This term’s census theme is ‘Brunch for Lunch’ which is taking place on Thursday 5th October 2023. The funding our school receives is based upon census returns that we have to complete each term, with particular emphasis on the uptake of school dinners. In order to help us to do the best for your children we are asking for your support. Please log onto school money and place your order.

Individual & Sibling Photos – Get your smiles at the ready! – Tempest will be returning to MIJS on Monday 25th September to take Individual and Sibling photos. If you have any questions or do not wish for your childs photo to be taken please contact the school office.

School Uniform – Our next order will be placed on Friday 6th October. Please log in to school money to place your order before this date.

PTFA Halloween Glow Party – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Check out the school notice board for further information regarding this event, tickets can be purchased via school money.

Isle of Wight Residential Trip (Yr6) – Please ensure you give complete the form here: https://forms.gle/uFmC5TkyGq4ZGWwx8 to confirm if your child will be attending this trip or not, Deposits must be paid by 30th September 2023, this can be made via school money in the normal way. If you have any questions or think you may qualify for PP please contact the school office.

Hilltop Residential Trip (Yr4) – Your next instalment is due today, please login and make your payment via school money.

Last day of term:  Whilst it may seem early, please note that the last day of this term is Thursday 19 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Reminders:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 6 Friday 15 September until Friday 3 November

This week at school……..

We have had a really good week.

All the children have settled into their new classes and are tackling their learning with enthusiasm. From learning to fly, magic crayons, to Dunkirk little ships, there have been lots of great learning happening across our school!  Check out the weekly class updates for more information.

Individual & Sibling Photos – Get your smiles at the ready – Tempest will be returning to MIJS on Monday 25th September to take Individual and Sibling photos. Please ensure that your child is in school uniform. Year 6 parents will be contacted nearer the time in regards to a change of PE day for this week only to allow for photos to be taken in our school uniform. If you have any questions or do not wish for your childs photo to be taken please contact the school office.

Pre-Loved Uniform – The MIJS PTFA uniform shop is a great opportunity to get good quality, pre-loved school uniforms. Use this link to make a request: https://forms.gle/pP1ddk1DY3gcrkXU9

School Lunch Bookings Reminder – Cut off for ordering lunches: Every Sunday at midday the following week’s lunches will be taken offline and no more bookings can be made. If you have not ordered a lunch then the school admin team will contact you and you/a family member or friend will need to bring in a packed lunch to the office before 12pm for your child.

Census Dinner – This term’s census theme is ‘Brunch for Lunch’ which is taking place on Thursday 5th October 2023. The funding our school receives is based upon census returns that we have to complete each term, with particular emphasis on the uptake of school dinners. In order to help us to do the best for your children we are asking for your support. Please log onto school money and place your order.

PE Days – please ensure that your children are wearing PE uniform to school on their PE days. Please see below table for days:

Class	PE Day
Reception	To be confirmed
Neverland – Year 1	Thursday
Narnia – Year 2	Thursday
WhoVille – Year 3	Tuesday
Wonderland – Year 4/5	Tuesday
Hogwarts – Year 5	Thursday
Rivendell – Year 6	Monday

Last day of term:  Whilst it may seem early, please note that the last day of this term is Thursday 19 October.  The term calendar is available on the website.

Reminders:

For all clubs please contact school office to book a place

Tuesday:  Free after school club – MJS Football 

Thursday  : Free after school clubs Archery – Yr 1&2/MJS Gymnastics

Friday  :  Swimming for Year 6 Friday 15 September until Friday 3 November