Sports Day

9 July 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

UPDATED INFORMATION – SCHOOL SPORTS DAY FOR YEAR 7–10 PUPILS

We are writing to provide an important update to our previous letter regarding Sports Day on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Following the latest weather forecast, which predicts extreme temperatures on Wednesday, we have reviewed the arrangements for Sports Day. In the interests of the health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff; we have taken the decision to finish the event earlier than originally planned. Whilst we are committed to providing pupils with the opportunity to participate and represent their Houses, this revised timetable will help to reduce prolonged exposure to the hottest part of the day.

Pupils should make their way directly to StoneX Stadium (not to school), wearing their St James’ PE kit, arriving by 8:30am, where they will be registered by their teachers. Events will begin promptly at 9:00am.

The Sports Day programme will now conclude at approximately 1:00pm, when pupils will be dismissed from StoneX Stadium.

Once your child has been released from the Sports Day event, they may make their own way home from the stadium. Alternatively, you are welcome to make arrangements to collect your child. If you intend to collect your child, please email your child's Head of Year at admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk to notify them of your arrangements in advance of the day.

There is no cafeteria provision at the stadium. Therefore, your child should bring a packed lunch and sufficient drinks (not cans or glass bottles) for the day. Pupils eligible for Pupil Premium will be provided with a packed lunch and a drink.

As the day involves physical activity and with the forecasted warm weather, it is important that all pupils eat a healthy breakfast before arriving at the stadium, to help them stay energised and hydrated throughout the morning.

Please ensure your child:

• arrives having applied sun cream;

• brings additional sun cream for reapplication if required;

• brings a refillable water bottle with plenty of water;

• wears a hat or cap for protection when not competing.

Staff will ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to access drinking water, take breaks in shaded areas where possible, and are monitored throughout the event.

The results of the day's competitions, including the overall House standings, will be announced during Form Time on the Friday.

Venue:

StoneX Stadium
Greenlands Lane
Hendon
NW4 1RL

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we adapt our arrangements in response to the forecasted weather conditions.

We look forward to an enjoyable and successful Sports Day.

Yours sincerely,

Ms R Mills
Head of Physical Education