Limes Farm Junior School

Dear Parents or Carers, You should of received your print proof yesterday Just a gentle reminder to place your orders before 16th Nov 2026, using the details on your proof. Thank you Miss Connolley

Dear Parents and Carers, Please find enclosed a menu for 'International Food Day' on Thursday 5th November 2026. Kindest Regards Miss Connolley

Dear Parents or Carers, Please find enclosed flyers for 'wrap around' school clubs, run by CFR coaching. Details and payment of how to book are all indicated on the flyers. If you have any questions, please just ask at the school office. Kindest Regards Miss Connolley

Dear Parents and Carers, We are delighted to share some exciting news. Thanks to the generous support of Storm Group, we will be launching a breakfast pilot scheme during morning registration starting from Monday 30th November 2026. Storm Group have kindly funded this initiative for 4 weeks to help ensure that no child starts the school day hungry. We know that being hungry can affect a child's concentration, focus and readiness to learn. By providing a simple breakfast option at the start of the day, we hope to support all children in having the very best start to their learning. The breakfast items available will include: Bagels with/without margarine Bread with/without margarine Fresh fruit Water This time will also provide an opportunity for children to chat with their peers and school staff in a calm and welcoming environment, helping to encourage positive morning communication and prepare them for the day ahead with the 'Start Smart Breakfast'. Children who have already eaten breakfast at home will not be forced to eat at school if they would prefer not to have any of the school breakfast items provided however they are welcome to enjoy their usual healthy breaktime snack during this time, such as fruit or a cereal bar (please remember that all snacks must be nut-free). We are incredibly grateful to Storm Group for making this pilot possible and look forward to sharing the positive impact it has on our school community. Thank you for your continued support. Kind regards Miss Andrews

Dear Parents, Please find attached an important letter for you from Ofsted. This letter includes a link to a survey for you to complete. Kindest regards Miss Andrews

Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to make you aware of a range of free online courses for parents and carers being offered by ACL Essex (Essex County Council) this November. These sessions provide practical advice and support around some of the challenges families may face and offer useful strategies to help parents better understand and support their children. Some of the courses available include: Support Your Child to Attend & Enjoy School For parents and carers whose child may be finding school attendance challenging, struggling with transitions, or feeling anxious about coming to school. How to Communicate & Connect with Your Teen Supporting parents and carers to strengthen communication, build positive relationships, and better understand their teenager's thoughts and feelings. Zones of Regulation Helping families support children who find it difficult to recognise, understand, or manage their emotions and responses in everyday situations. All courses are free of charge and delivered online, making them convenient to access from home. Please see the attached November timetable posters for full details of all courses available and information on how to book a place. We encourage families to take a look and consider whether any of the sessions may be helpful. Thank you, and we hope you have a wonderful half-term break.

Dear Parents and Carers, Please see below a message from the flu Vaccination Team In response to popular demand, we are pleased to confirm that we have secured several Flu Catch-Up Clinics across Essex during the half-term period. As we will be returning to some schools in November / December to provide flu vaccinations for children who missed their vaccination during our September and early October visits, we appreciate that some parents may feel this is a long time to wait. We would therefore be grateful if you could share the information below with parents and carers at your school who may wish to take advantage of our catch-up clinic offer. Respiratory illnesses and flu cases are currently on the rise. We encourage you to ensure your child receives their flu vaccination. You can choose between the quick and painless nasal spray vaccination or the injectable vaccine, which is porcine and gelatine-free. Vaccination not only helps protect your child from becoming seriously unwell but also helps protect vulnerable family members and the wider community.      We currently have several community catch-up clinics available. Please use the link below to book an appointment. If you previously declined consent when we visited your child's school, you can still change your decision and book an appointment.      Alternatively, please contact our office on 01245 984145, and a member of our team will be happy to arrange a clinic appointment for you. https://www.essexchildrensimmunisations.co.uk/Book-a-clinic-vaccination Please note that GP practices are not routinely providing flu vaccinations for healthy children in Reception through to Year 11. Thank you for your support in helping us protect children and communities against the flu. We hope you have a restful and well-deserved half-term break. Kind Regards Essex Team Office: 01245984145

Dear Parents or Carers, Just a reminder of the following: School Clubs are running today as normal. -22nd October and 23rd October:- School closed for Inset days/staff training -26th - 30th October - Half term -Monday 2nd November first day back at school Thank you Miss Connolley

Dear Parents and Carers, RE: October Half Term Art Gallery Project Over the October half term, we would like all pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 to take part in a creative art project. We are looking for new pieces of artwork to display in our school art gallery and would love every child to contribute. Children should: *Choose an artist to research. *Explore examples of their work and identify some of the techniques and styles they have used. *Create an original piece of artwork inspired by their chosen artist. Suggested artists include: *Leonardo da Vinci *Claude Monet *Henry Moore *Vincent van Gogh *J.M.W. Turner *Banksy Further information about these artists can be found on Google Classroom or through independent online research. The following child-friendly websites may be useful: *Tate Kids: https://www.tate.org.uk/kids *BBC Bitesize - KS2 Art and Design - BBC Bitesize In school, children have explored a range of artistic techniques, including: *Watercolour painting, shading, block, printing, Sculpture and Collage. Children may choose to use one or more of these techniques, or another appropriate technique inspired by their chosen artist. Please ensure that artwork is clearly labelled with your child's name and class and returned to school ready for our Celebration Assembly on Tuesday 3rd November, where pupils will have the opportunity to share their creations. We look forward to seeing the children's creativity and celebrating their artwork together. Kind regards, Mr Freeman

Dear Parents and Carers, We are delighted to introduce our new-look school newsletter. This refreshed format will give you a clear and engaging insight into the wonderful learning, achievements and events taking place across our school. The newsletter will be published on the last Friday of each month and will celebrate pupil successes, share important updates and keep you informed about upcoming events. CLICK HERE:- https://heyzine.com/flip-book/05f327986d.html We hope you enjoy reading it and gaining a closer look at life in our junior school. Kind Regards, Miss Connolley