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Some thoughts for the starting school year
Many thanks to all parents who have had their say in our Parent Survey . We value your opinion and appreciate any thoughts and suggestions on how we can best improve our practice.
Parental voice is important to us. Each year we carry out a parent survey. The responses are carefully analysed and woven into our School Development Plan. Results will be published and sent out on completion.
Koala Class presented a heartfelt class assembly focused on the theme of trust. The children did a wonderful job in exploring what trust means, both in their relationships with each other and in the wider world. Through a series of songs, role-play activities, and thoughtful reflections, they demonstrated how trust is an essential part of friendship, family, and our school community.
The assembly was a beautiful reminder of the importance of trust in building strong, supportive relationships. Koala Class performances were thoughtful and engaging, with each child contributing to the message in their own unique way. It was inspiring to see how they understood the concept and how they are learning to nurture trust in their everyday interactions.
A big thank you to all the parents, staff, and pupils who supported the assembly. We are incredibly proud of Koala Class efforts and look forward to seeing how they continue to build trust as they grow and learn together.
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the Kangaroo Class Assembly where the children will be celebrating the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year. This year, the festivities will be especially meaningful as we welcome the Year of the Snake.
The children have been working hard to learn about the significance of Chinese New Year, including traditional customs, symbols, and the importance of family reunions. They will share their knowledge through songs, performances, and a special presentation. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Invitation to our Parent Maths Drop In
Please remember, there is a 'Word of the Week' for every subject.
In this Jessop Journal, we cast a spotlight on some of the vocabulary learnt in Maths this term.
What Maths word of the week has your child been learning?
Nursery - Tomorrow
Reception - Altogether
Year 1- Equal
Year 2- Pound
Year 3- Portion
Year 4 - Remainder
Year 5 - Algorithm
Year 6 - Investment
Please reinforce the learning by asking them what it means.
Let's help Jessop Primary School win up to £1,500 to transform their playground into a vibrant, nature-filled space for learning and play!
Jessop Primary is shortlisted for Tesco's Stronger Starts funding, and they need your vote. This fantastic initiative supports projects that give children a healthier start, and our project, "Outside Space and Biodiversity", aims to revitalise the playground with more plants and greenery. Create exciting opportunities for wildlife exploration and foster a deeper connection with the natural world.
Kenneth Baffoe, Jessop Primary head of school said: "This project is about more than just a playground; it's about creating a space where our children can thrive, connect with nature, and build a brighter future. We're incredibly grateful for the community's support."
Benjamin Wallace, Year 2, added: "I really want to learn more about minibeasts and having more plants in the playground would mean more insects to see! It would be so cool!"
It's easy! Simply visit any Tesco store between mid-January and the end of March 2025 and use your blue token to vote for "Friends of Jessop PTA - Outside Space and Biodiversity."
Together, let's help Jessop Primary blossom!
Food Bank Vouchers
In these difficult times any of us can find ourselves in challenging situations. Should you need support, please contact Ms Jenkins or Ms Serbis who can support with food vouchers discreetly.
Better Start Outreach Support
We are delighted to to have on site our Children Centre where the team works with families at Jessop and our local community. The Children Centre is open every week day and during the holidays. All of the team will be happy to meet parents and carers to give help, advice and support relating to the following issues:
Citizens Advice
Benefits advice
Food bank vouchers
Disability Living Allowance applications
Cost of Living information
Training and employment advice
Activities for children during half-term breaks
Advice on support available within Lambeth
Our Children Centre team have a great deal of knowledge and expertise and are a fantastic asset to have working with us at Jessop. Please feel welcome to pop in and find out more during their opening times.
Central to raising standards in all schools and ensuring all pupils can fulfil their potential, is the need for children to attend school regularly to benefit from their education.
There is a strong link between good learning, high achievement, rapid progress and developing good social skills with excellent attendance.
We want to take this opportunity to outline our expectations for school attendance this academic year.
If your child arrives at school from 9.01am they will be marked as LATE, if they arrive after 9.30am they will be classed as “late after the register is closed” and their attendance is classed as absent for the morning session. As the registers would have already been returned to the Department for Education.
Regular poor punctuality can also have a negative effect on your child’s attendance as well as their academic learning. Being 6 minutes late each day equals 30 minutes of missed learning every week.
If your child’s attendance drops below 90%, we will need to share our concerns with the Local Authority Education Welfare Officer at Lambeth Council.
It is important to us that any concerns or questions you may have are dealt with as efficiently as possible. The structure we have in place is designed to do just that.
The structure
1) Your first port of call is -Your child’s class teacher
(email via the admin team to request a meeting)
2) You may contact the leader of your child’s phase
This includes issues regarding communication and organisation
(email via the admin team to request a meeting)
Should you be dissatisfied with the handling or outcome…
3) You may raise your concerns with Mr Baffoe
(email via the admin team to request a meeting outlining the nature for the purpose of the meeting)
Leaders are required to share items (as appropriate) with Mr Baffoe on a weekly basis, even if the matter is being handled by them.
We request that you do not field your concerns to FoJ but instead work directly with the school staff as outlined above.
