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Latest News

• Christmas Concerts

  Tue 19 Dec 2023

  On Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th December the children presented their unique version of the Christmas story to the parents and friends of Minet Junior School. Individual narrators from all classes told each part of the story with meaning and           expression, whilst all the pupils sang a variety of traditional carols to re-tell the main events of this religious festival. The children have been rehearsing for the last few weeks and have learnt about the true meaning of Christmas. A very well done to all of our pupils for a superb performance.

   

  

• Year 3 visit to Botwell Church

  Thu 14 Dec 2023

  On Thursday, Year 3 visited Botwell Church. The children have been learning about how Christians celebrate Christmas in RE. They really enjoyed being able to look around the church and see the beautiful stain glass windows, statues and Christmas decorations. Father Michael explained to the children why Christmas is such an important event and shared some of the ways in which they celebrate. Some of the children re-enacted the nativity story and practised songs they will be singing in their Christmas Carol Service. 

   

  

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  We wore our Christmas jumpers to school today and had Christmas dinner. It was a very festive day and we thank the kitchen staff for cooking our Christmas dinner for us. We raised £157 for Save the Children.

• MAYOR OF LONDON LETTER TO PARENTS

  Tue 12 Dec 2023

  MAYOR OF LONDON LETTER TO PARENTS

  Dear Parent/Carer, As the end of term approaches, I wanted to write to you to let you know how successful our Universal Free School Meals programme has been. I’m pleased to say I’ve now provided more than 10 million free lunches to primary school pupils in state-funded schools across our city since September. As part of our emergency intervention to help with the cost of living crisis, I'll continue to fund millions more free school meals until at least the end of this academic year, ensuring children don’t go hungry and saving families hundreds of pounds. I'm doing this because I know many parents and carers are desperately struggling with the cost of living right now. As someone who received free school meals myself growing up, I know they can be a lifeline to people who are finding it hard to make ends meet and that they can also help children concentrate in the classroom and reach their full potential. As Mayor of London, I also fundamentally believe that feeding our children shouldn’t be an optional luxury but should rank as one of our society’s top priorities. Making sure our children are properly fed and healthy is vital to building a better London for everyone – a city that is fairer, safer, more inclusive and more prosperous for all. I’ve been deeply touched by the heartfelt messages I’ve received from both parents and pupils, who’ve told me what these free school meals mean to them. I know times are still tough for many families across London, so I sincerely hope this programme will continue to make a meaningful difference to you and your children, particularly as the days get colder and energy bills remain high. Even though your child is receiving their free school meals automatically, it is still vitally important – if you have not already done so – to complete your school or borough’s registration form in case your child is eligible for extra funding for their school, worth over £1,300 per year, plus any wider benefits for your family. For more information about this and anything else about the scheme, please visit our online hub: https://www.london.gov.uk/free-school-meals.
  Date: December 2023
  Families having difficulties with their financial situation can also access advice and support by visiting my cost of living hub here: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/help-cost-living.
  I wish your family a happy and healthy winter break, and I hope your children are looking forward to their school meals when they return in the New Year.
  Yours sincerely,
  Sadiq Khan
  Mayor of London

• Music Tuition

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  Music Tuition

  Dear Parents

  Totally RAD are coming to Minet Junior School!

  RAD believe that whatever the skill level or budget, all children deserve access to exceptional music tuition.

  Our highly skilled network of professional musicians provide next-level tuition for the next generation of talent, no matter the location, budget or capability.

  Provided on-site, within school hours and at a highly-competitive rate; with RAD, students can experience expert music tuition that helps them sharpen skills, express creativity, and dream BIG, with no disruption or stress – all from the very best in the business.

  For more information, and to sign-up your child to RAD lessons, just use the following link; we’ll do the rest.

  SIGN ME UP

• Christmas Doors

  Wed 06 Dec 2023

  We had a competition to create and decorate a Christmas door.  

  The winners were: 5A and 3D.

  

• Parental Questionnaire Outcomes

  Wed 06 Dec 2023

  Thank you to everyone who completed the questionnaire. Your views were extremely positive and we look forward to working with you on making the school even more successful.

  

• Childhood Asthma Free Online Workshop

  Mon 04 Dec 2023
  

• London Borough of Hillingdon Winter HAF Programme

  Mon 04 Dec 2023

  London Borough of Hillingdon Holiday Activities and Food winter programme will be delivered from Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th January 2024.  The programme is open to school-aged children (reception to year 11) who receive benefits-related free school meals.  All details can be found by clicking on the link below.

  Winter HAF programme - Hillingdon Council