The internet is a great tool for us all to use; it provides endless opportunities to create, play, communicate and learn. Whilst the internet can be beneficial for children, it is essential that we educate them and ourselves in order to keep safe online. Online Safety The internet is a great tool for us all to use; it provides endless opportunities to create, play, communicate and learn. Whilst the internet can be beneficial for children, it is essential that we educate them and ourselves in order to keep safe online. We hope that you find the resources below helpful; you can also follow our social media channels for regular e-safety advice as technology continues to evolve. CEOP Please click here to visit the CEOP (Child and Exploitation and Online Protection) website if you have concerns over content or communication online. Useful Websites Think U Know Internet matters Childnet NSPCC UK safter Internet Centre Parent Info Parent Zone - The experts in digital family life top-tips-for-safety-on-social-media minecraft-2025 (1) youtube-kids-2025 nintendo-switch-2 roblox-2025 snapchat in-game-chat Instagram using-and-reviewing-parental-controls 1/3 1/1 1/2 1/1 1/1

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Hamstel Junior School is situated to the East of Central Southend, on a hill above the sandy end of the Thames Estuary. Our fantastic, dedicated staff here at Hamstel Junior School are committed to providing the very best for your child. 1/7 Bem-vindo à Hamstel Junior School Cartas para casa Pai Pagar Jantar Cardápio Mais recentes Notícias Datas de mandato e calendário Weekly Newsletters

Each year children in each class vote for one of their peers to represent them on our school council. Congratulations to the elected children for 2022-2023 Eco Warriors Our Eco Warriors have a number of responsibilities. The Eco Warriors: ensure everyone in the school turns off the lights and any unused electrical items when everyone leaves the classroom. use our special litter pickers to collect any rubbish left at the end of the morning break to help keep the playgrounds litter free. ensure the green bins in the classrooms are only used for paper and card The Eco Warriors also design signs to use around the school to remind others about how to save energy and help save the planet. We are also working in partnership with Southend City Council as part of the PlastiCity initiative to minimise the impact of plastics on the environment. Hamstel Junior School Eco Warriors 2025-2026 This year, the Eco Warriors have continued to make a real and positive impact on our school environment and the wider community. We have proudly worked in partnership with Southend City Council on the Clear Air Campaign, helping to promote cleaner air by installing special signs that remind drivers to switch off their engines when waiting in traffic. Within our school grounds, we have enhanced biodiversity by planting more greenery and introducing a living roof on our bike shed, creating valuable habitats for wildlife. In addition, we have been fortunate to collaborate with two of our parent volunteers, who generously supported us in designing and building two beautiful bug hotels. These now provide safe homes for insects and enrich our green spaces, supporting our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental care.

Year 5 Letters Home 5W Change of Class Teacher - 12.5.26 5S Rescheduled Learning Conversations - 24.4.26 Southend City Council Admissions 2027 - A Short Guide For Parents - 24.4.26 PIRLS NCS Testing on behalf of DfE letter 5L and 5W - 20.3.26 5S Postponed Learning Conversations - 11.3.26 Red Nose Day 2026 - 9.3.26 Summer Term Clubs Letter 2026 11+ and Transition to Secondary School - 2.3.26 Spring Term Learning Conversations - 12.2.26 World Book Day - 4.2.26 Residential Trip to Skreens Park - 2.2.26 Bikeability Spring 2026 - 19.1.26 Ofsted Framework - Letter from CEO Portico Academy Trust - 8.1.26 Spring Term Clubs - 2.12.25 Football Spring Term - 2.12.25 Christmas Production Costumes - 2.12.25 Christmas Discos 2025 - 21.11.25 Year 5 Christmas Production - 21.11.25 Christmas Jumper Day 2025 - 21.11.25 Scholastic Christmas Book Club - 14.11.25 Children In Need 2025 - 4.11.25 Cooking Autumn Term - 24.10.25 Hamstel Schools Pool letter from Portico Academy Trust - 21.10.25 Harvest Celebration - 10.10.25 Ancient Greek Day - 30.9.25 Ancient Greek Day Costume Ideas 30.9.25 Portico Academy Trust Attendance Letter - 26.9.25 Learning Conversations Autumn - 19.9.25 NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe - 19.9.25 Individual and Sibling Photographs - 17.9.25 Autumn Term Clubs 2025 - 4.9.25 Football at Hamstel Junior School - 4.9.25 NHS Flu Immunisation Guidance - 3.9.25 Flu Immunisation Letter - 3.9.25 Year 5 PG Film letter - 3.9.25 PE Kit Change - 2.9.25 First Day Back - 2.9.25

Year 6 Residential Trip to Grosvenor Hall We will be taking our year 6 children to Grosvenor Hall, Kent in June 2026. The trip is a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their independence and confidence as well as their ability to socialise and work collaboratively with others before starting secondary school. Essential Information PGL Centre (formally Kingswood) Grosvenor Hall Kennington Ashford TN25 4AJ Sunday 7th June – Wednesday 10th June 2026 Please note, if we feel that the behaviour displayed by your child in school could affect the safety of the group when we are away, we reserve the right not to take your child on the trip. Once there, if the behaviour of your child is affecting the safety of the group, you will be asked to come and collect them. Sunday 7 th June Children should arrive at school at 11:45am and report to the Centenary Hall to be registered by a teacher (holdalls should be left with staff in the car park next to the dining hall). Wednesday 10th June We should return to school at approx. 4:00pm. Parents will be informed by email after 2:30pm to let them know whether we are on schedule. Example Itinerary Accommo dation Grosvenor House has a range of accommodation – some rooms are ensuite whilst others have communal bathrooms (single-sex). Accommodation is allocated to schools two weeks before departure. Staff rooms are interspersed between the children’s bedrooms. Children have a small space to store their belongings. The children will need to bring a pillow case and duvet or sleeping bag. 1/1 Please note, this video shows the year 6 trip to Bembridge on the Isle of Wight not Grosvenor House in Kent. Kit List Kit should be packed in a soft holdall that can be carried by your child (please be aware that their accommodation may be up a flight of stairs). All bags should be labelled on the outside with your child's name and HJS. Clothes and Footwear Swimsuit Tops - t-shirts. Some must be long sleeved as arms need to be covered to so some activities.. No string or crop tops. Tracksuit trousers or leggings (no jeans). Shorts for if it's hot - these must be below the knee. No denim shorts or shorts above the knee. Two warm jumpers/sweatshirts Enough socks and underwear to last for 4 days 2 x trainers (a pair to wear for activities and an old pair for water sports.). A pair of dry shoes for evening activities Lightweight pyjamas (it gets hot in the rooms) and dressing gown / something to wear after showering slippers A waterproof jacket A hat Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodie (optional) Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodies are now available to buy from Brand Identity if you would like your child to have one to wear whilst on the school trip. The children will still receive a Leavers’ t-shirt at the end of the year from the PTA with every year 6 child’s name on it . There is no requirement to buy a hoodie, but they are available for those parents who would like one for their child. Essential Items Sleeping bag or duvet and pillow Two towels - one for activities and one to use after showering One holdall to fit everything in (labelled on the outside with your child's name and HJS) Toiletries - including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, roll-on deodorant (no aerosols) Hair tie for long hair (if appropriate) Sun cream and sunglasses A named metal water bottle - children have access to water all day. In exceptional circumstances, your child may bring a small Robinsons Squash’d (or equivalent) to flavour the water Two large labelled plastic bags for dirty washing Other items A watch (however, children will not be allowed to wear it for any activity) A quiet game that the children can play in their room e.g. travel chess, cards Pocket money – up to £7 for small presents / souvenirs etc. Children won’t be able to buy sweets or drinks; they will be responsible for their own money. EVERYTHING MUST BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH BOTH YOUR CHILD’S AND THE SCHOOL’S NAME Medication Medication must be handed to a member of staff before departure; children should not keep their own medication Prescribed Medication Prescribed medication must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and the dosage and be in its original packaging. The dosage and timings on the label must match what is recorded on the medical form completed by the parent/carer. Asthma - anyone with asthma must have two inhalers for the trip (inhalers kept in school can be taken home at the end of the day on Friday before the trip). Non-prescribed Medication Non-prescribed medication must be in its original packaging Bottled medicine must be in an unopened bottle. Tablets must be in their original strips (do not cut into strips of tablets) Medical Form - Non Prescription Medical Form - Prescription For the Journey Items for the coach should be packed in a separate small bag (a small rucksack / your child's school bag is ideal). A pen and pencil Quiet activities or games (reading books, puzzle books, travel chess etc) A small snack (for example a piece of fruit) and drink for when we arrive (children should eat an early lunch before meeting at the school). Children should not take any other food with them. Note - Children should travel in clothes they can wear for their first activity i.e. long sleeves, trousers or shorts below the knee and trainers Please ensure your child takes any travel sickness pills before leaving school What not to take Jewellery Make-up Sprays e.g., deodorants, perfumes etc Any electronic device Table / iPad etc Mobile phone Camera Additional Information Children should: Avoid loose clothing. Have extra warm clothing & waterproofs for cold & wet weather conditions Remove all watches and earrings during activities Remove any hard and sharp objects from pockets during activities Tie long hair back – children should have a hairbrush & accessories All Personal Protective Equipment for activities will be provided by PGL. Meals Children will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style each day (except on the days they arrive and leave - see below). Meals are served in a communal dining room where there is always a choice of hot and cold dishes, a vegetarian selection and a fresh salad bar. On Sunday, children will be given dinner. On the Wednesday, they will be given breakfast and a packed lunch. What's on the menu? UK PGL Menu - PGL Schools & Groups Useful Documents PGL Trip Parent Meeting and Online Medical/Dietary Form 2026 Payment Please ensure payments are made via Arbor in line with the payment schedule. Please be aware that if full payment is not received by the final date on the schedule your child may lose their place on the trip. You may wish to take out private travel insurance for this trip. Daily Updates: PGL Residential Sunday 8th - Wednesday 11th June 2025 Sunday We arrived safely at Grosvenor Hall at 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon. There was lots of excitement as we pulled up to the centre and spontaneous applause in the lead coach as the children spotted some of the high rope activities! After a quick tour, the children enjoyed their first activity, either orienteering or fire lighting. This was followed by the excitement of going to their rooms, picking bunk beds and unpacking. After dinner, the children enjoyed a mini Olympics before returning back to their rooms for showers and bed. It was a lovely first day! Monday After a cooked breakfast, everyone was raring to go this morning. Groups enjoyed a range of activities across the day. From getting very muddy during nightline to overcoming some initial nerves during climbing and Jacob’s Ladder, the children had a great time. Some of our groups even had a go at fencing and archery today! The whole group came together after dinner to enjoy a few songs and games around the campfire. It’s been another fun packed day. Tuesday Today saw most of the group (and some of the staff) tackling Leap of Faith! One of the most challenging high ropes activities; it was amazing to see so many of our children get to the top of the pole and take the nerve wracking leap into the air! From running around during laser tag to exploring the groups for a minibeast hunt, it’s been another varied and exciting day. Wednesday Our last day and the children still had some great activities before heading home. We even had a last minute addition to our programme… Quickzip! What a great way to finish a fantastic trip!

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We hope you will find the website below useful. The link will take you to the DfE website giving our latest performance data. Performance & Results We hope you will find the website below useful. The link will take you to the DfE website giving our latest performance data. KS2 Data Year 6 KS2 SATs Results 2024 1/1 The government will not publish KS2 school level data for the 2021 to 2022 academic year. The last available public data is from the 2018 to 2019 academic year. It is important to note that the data from that year may no longer reflect current performance.

We have a Parent Council at Hamstel Junior School where parents and carers meet with senior school staff to discuss school related issues on behalf of their allocated class or year group. Meetings are held on a termly basis. Parent Drop-In Sessions We hold Parent Drop-In Sessions at Hamstel Junior School where parents and carers have the opportunity to meet with the Headteacher to discuss any ideas or suggestions for whole school improvement or development. Please note the drop-in sessions are not to discuss individual pupils. Parent Forum Minutes 12th March 2026 Parent Forum Minutes 13th November 2025

Teaching Careers Looking for a c are er in teac hing? Are you an ECT looking for a school that will offer you the very best start to your teaching career? Or are you an experienced teacher looking for a move to a school which will support you in the next stage of your career? We are always on the look out for talented individuals to join our friendly and collegiate team. As one of the largest schools in Southend we offer fantastic CPD as well as great potential for career progression. We ask that anyone interested in a career at Hamstel Junior School takes the opportunity to visit the school. We’d love to have the opportunity to talk to you about what Hamstel Junior School has to offer and hear about how you could become part of the school’s vision for the future. Please take a look at the Vacancies area of the Portico website to find out whether there are any vacancies currently available at the school. 1/1

Year 3 Expected Standard of work This is an example of the standard if fiction text that a Year 3 pupil should be able to read and understand. We would expect that a Year 3 pupil would be able to read this text fluently and with expression. We would also expect that they would be able to answer the following type of questions; Questions about word meaning Which word - in lines 1-5 - means the same as well-known? Questions that ask you to extract information from the passage Where was the house that Tom lived in? Questions that ask you to summarise the text Describe what you know about Tom’s family. Questions that ask you to use the clues in the text to produce a reasoned answer Why did Tom’s secret worry him? Questions that ask you to use the text to make predictions Do you think Tom will stay with his mother all through the story? Explain your answer. Questions relating to the meaning of the whole text In what way does Jack differ in appearance from his brothers? Questions about the author’s choice of language Why did the author describe the wolves’ jaws as dripping? (Line 18) Questions that ask you to compare different parts of the text How you you think the brothers feel about their adventures? How do you think Tome feels about their adventures? 1/1 1/2