The Buzz

Dear Parents/Carers,

Firstly a big thank you to all the parents and carers who have purchased items from our Amazon wish lists. It has been amazing to have such wonderful support and the children are looking forward to reading all the lovely new books which are making their way onto the shelves. This really does make a difference so if you are able to support the school the links are below.

There is a definite autumnal feeling in the air and there is even a little chill. We will soon be commemorating remembrance day both in school and at the local event. Thank you to the pupil who will be joining Mr James. There is space for another to accompany him on Sunday 9th November at the annual poppy day parade. Please email the school office if you would like to join him.

Rags 2 Riches collected your old clothing this week. Thank you for bringing them in and I am pleased to confirm that we collected £105.

You will have seen that tickets have gone on sale for our annual firework event last Monday. HPPA are looking for a team of volunteers to help make this evening possible so if you can spare some time please sign up via the attached link : Fireworks volunteer rota.xlsx - Google Sheets

Congratulations to the children pictured below for winning our Praise Postcard competition. The winning designs will shortly be printed and we look forward to sending these out to the children to celebrate achievement in school.

As we are coming up to half term, please ensure your child has re-stoked their pencil case with all the essential items, many of them are running out after so much work this half term. Ink Pot runs twice a week for pupils to buy top ups (Tuesdays and Friday lunches).

I hope you have a restful weekend when it arrives and are looking forward to a well deserved half term which is now on the horizon.

Ms H Lockey

Tickets are on sale now. Please ensure you get your ticket early to avoid disappointment!

Parents and carers, we need your help to improve our library!

Over the last few years families have very kindly contributed gifts to the school via the Amazon wish list. These gifts are always incredibly well received and have made such a difference to the school community. This term we are asking families to help improve the variety of non-fiction books we have in the school library - an area used and enjoyed by all children, all the time!

This is where the Amazon Wish List comes in! This Wish List is populated by teachers who have a clear understanding of what additional books we need and what would make the biggest difference to your child and their classes.

When completing your purchase, please remember to include a gift receipt so we can see who kindly donated.

If you are able to make a purchase, please follow the links below:

Y3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3NNZF4K249CCC?ref_=wl_share

Y4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2O8CZA4UAQQ1F?ref_=wl_share

Y5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/16NTQRK3S4EQ3?ref_=wl_share

Y6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3UI0B0WSM063F?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for all your support and I look forward to seeing all the wonderful new additions to our library.

3G - Harrison

3B - James

3CJ - Jack & Gil

3T- Seth

4R - Emilia

4MB - Niamh

4S - Wren

4K - Myles

5E - Sami

5F - Jerome

5S- Lily & Katie

5CL - Maya

6W - Krushiv

6B - Millie

6K - Heba

6C - Nazim

The class with the best attendance last week was 4K & 4R

The class with the least number of lates last week was 5E

HPP are looking for an Admin Officer for the junior school, click the link for more information.

What does a Reading Ambassador do?

A Reading Ambassador will help with maintaining the library, reading shed (front playground) and the book fair, where necessary. They will also help in the library once every two weeks for 15 minutes during lunch time.

Their responsibilities will include:

• Open and close the reading shed located on the front playground.

• Scan books in and out of the library.

• Attend meetings with staff to discuss how to promote reading within the school.

Who should be a Reading Ambassador?

A Reading Ambassador should love books and enjoy sharing stories with others. They should set a positive example by reading regularly and encouraging classmates to read more. A Reading Ambassador should be kind, enthusiastic, and confident when speaking to groups or helping children younger or older than them choose books. Also, they should be forward thinking, always coming up with new and creative ideas to make reading fun for everyone.

If you think you are right for this very important role, please draw a poster, or write a paragraph, describing what your favourite book is and why. Include why you think you will make a good reading ambassador for the school.

Please be ready to deliver your presentation week beginning 3rd November 2025.

You can find the job description on the website by following the link: https://www.hpp.school/attachments/download.asp?file=299&type=pdf

Miss Jolley and Mrs Crook

Early reading, phonics and love of reading leads

The annual Mayor's & Leaders Christmas Card Competition is now open for budding young artists aged 5-11 who live or go to school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The winner will have their design made into a Christmas card that the Mayor and Leader will send out to their official mailing list. Entries should be A5, your child's own original image and in colour. Please remember to write your child's name, age and school or home address on the back. Please note that designs cannot be returned due to the volume received. Your entry must be submitted by 10am on Monday 17th November 2025 (by post): Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition, Mayor’s Office, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AA or (by email): mayors.office@richmond.gov.uk .

This competition is not organised by Hampton Junior or Infant School and so please do not submit your entry to your class teacher.

Email: office.hjs@hpp.school
Website: hpp.school
Location: Hampton Junior School, Percy Road, Hampton, UK
Phone: 020 8979 2545
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamptonJuniorSchool