At Hamstel Junior School we are very keen to help pupils learn to live healthy lifestyles. Cycling is one of the easiest, cheapest and most enjoyable ways of keeping fit. We are keen for pupils to learn about the health and the environmental benefits of cycling. Bikeablity At Hamstel Junior School we are very keen to help pupils learn to live healthy lifestyles. Cycling is one of the easiest, cheapest and most enjoyable ways of keeping fit. We are keen for pupils to learn about the health and the environmental benefits of cycling and to become safe independent travellers. We offer Bikeability Level 1 training to all our year 4 children and Bikeability Level 2 training to year 6. Bikeability is cycling proficiency for the 21st century, giving all cyclists the skills and confidence to cycle in today’s traffic conditions, learning the basics of cycling technique, road sense and bicycle maintenance. If you would like more information on this initiative please visit the Bikeability website at https://bikeability.org.uk/. Bikeability Level 1 Bikeability level 1 is for children who can already ride a bike unaided to develop their skills so that they are able to control their bikes safely and competently. Bikeability Level 2 Children must be able to ride a bike without stabilisers to take part in the Level 2 course and must attend all four sessions in order to complete the course. The course teaches children to: Start and stop with more confidence Pass stationary vehicles parked on a road Understand the road: signals, signs and road markings Negotiate the road: including quiet junctions, crossroads and roundabouts Share the road with other vehicles When completing Bikeability training, children need: A bike that is of the correct size and is roadworthy (refer to the ABCD check guidelines ). A cycle helmet that fits (refer to the cycle helmet guidelines ). The correct clothing and footwear for riding a bike outdoors and the weather conditions on the day (waterproof coat, hat and possibly gloves). 1/2

Children with SEND may have a difficulty that makes it harder for them to learn at the same rate as their peers. These children often need extra or different support than that of other children. Hamstel Junior School caters for children with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND Children with SEND may have a difficulty that makes it harder for them to learn at the same rate as their peers. These children often need extra or different support than that of other children. Hamstel Junior School caters for children with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At present we cater for children in each of the categories of need: Communication and interaction; Cognition and learning; Social, mental and emotional health; Sensory and / or physical. Hamstel Junior School is a fully inclusive mainstream school which strives to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential personally, socially, emotionally and academically in all areas of the curriculum, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, physical ability and educational needs. This document is intended to give you information regarding the ways in which we strive to support all of our pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in order that they can realise their full potential. The policies for working with children with SEND are available through the school office. If you would like further information about what we offer at Hamstel Junior School, then please do not hesitate to contact our SENCo, Miss Gale, via the school office. We hope that you find the information, taken from our 'SEND Information Report 2025 ', helpful. Click on the icons below to read information about the following: 1/1 Click on the documents below to view our SEN Policy and Local Offer. SEND Policy - September 2025 - 2026 Livewell Southend Peer Education Programme Partner - 2023-2024

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Spellings Cartas para casa Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio 1/1

We are very proud to have our own indoor swimming pool here at Hamstel School. Children in years 3, 4 and 5 swim once a week for half the year. Swimming Swimming at Hamstel At Hamstel Junior School, we understand how important it is for our children to learn to swim. As our indoor swimming pool was forced to close at the end of July 2024 due to the extensive repairs needed, children in years 4 and 5 now have swimming lessons at Garon Park in the autumn term. Year 5 swim in the first half of the autumn term whilst year 4 swim in the second half of the term. Swimming Lessons When swimming lessons are provided as part of the curriculum, all children are expected to participate unless there is a medical reason to prevent this. If this is the case we must have a letter from you to confirm the reason. Children need a costume, a swimming hat and towel clearly marked with their name, in a waterproof bag. All children are expected to wear a swimming hat. This is to protect hair from damaging the pump and filters and also so that children’s hair will be drier on returning to the classroom. Please do not give your children talcum powder to bring in. The school has a supply of good quality hats for sale, priced at £2.50, that can be purchased via Arbor and collected from the office. If you are buying your own please do not buy red hats, unless your child suffers from a medical condition that warrants special care whilst in the pool e.g. asthma. Jewellery should not be worn. Ear studs are best left at home on swimming days, but if they are worn the child must be able to remove them as they will not be allowed to swim with them in. Useful Documents Swimming letter Autumn Term 2025 Letter from the CEO of Portico Academy Trust regarding the HJS swimming pool Letter about Distance Awards Guide for Parents & Carers Water & Swimming Safety Awards Outcome 1/1

Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning. ​ Year 5 Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning. More information about the curriculum at Hamstel Junior School can be found under ‘Curriculum’. Meet the team 5W- Year group leader Mrs Woolf 5D Miss Dobson 5L Mr Lynch 5Mu Miss Murphy 5S Mrs Smale Library Children should have their library books in school every day. 1/1 Year 5 Letters Newsletters Parent Pay Calendar Lunch Menu PE Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE. Parents will be notified if these days change. Monday - 5D & 5M (swimming) Tuesday - 5L Wednesday - 5L (swimming) Thursday - 5W, 5M & 5S (swimming) Friday - 5W (swimming), 5D (swimming & 5S 11+ Skreens Park Spellings KIRFs Key Dates 2025-2026 * Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide. Year 5 Curriculum Overview Homework Homework expectations for each week Year 5 Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 minutes - 10 Books to Read in year 5 Spelling - weekly spelling task - searching the books read at home for words matching the weekly spelling pattern/ learning the list of 'Words We Need to Know' Maths - daily practice of the key skills (KIRFs) as outlined for each half term. Additional homework will also be set for those children attending 11+ clubs or receiving additional support TT Rock Stars - Practising your tables regularly will really help you learn them and speed up your recall. Using TT Rock Stars will help you. Aim to practise your tables every day. Year 5 Latest News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

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 School Council 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 2025-26. Harvest Festival 2025 Thank you to everyone who donated to the Southend Food Bank. Our school council did a great job of displaying the food that has been so generously donated for our special harvest assembly where both lower and upper school performed a harvest song. Children In Need 2025 Thank you to the school council for their hard work selling Pudsey inspired biscuits and activity booklets to raise funds for Children In Need. The amount raised will be anounced soon - watch this space! School News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

Year 6 Home Learning Daily Timetable English Lesson Maths Lesson Science Lesson

Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning. ​ Year 3 Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning. More information about the curriculum at Hamstel Junior School can be found under ‘Curriculum’. Meet the team 3R Year Group Leader Mrs Reeves 3H Miss Hendle 3HW Mr Hodges/Miss Webster 3L Ms Lothian 3B Mr Brierley Library Children should have their library books in school every day. PE Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE.. Parents will be notified if these days change. Monday - 3L Tuesday - 3H & 3HW Wednesday - 3R Thursday - 3R, 3B, 3HW & 3L Friday - 3B & 3H 1/1 Year 3 Letters Newsletters Parent Pay Calendar Lunch Menu Spellings KIRFs Key Dates 2025-2026 * Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide. Year 3 Curriculum Overview Homework Homework expectations for each week Year 3 Reading - daily reading for approx. 15 minutes - 10 Boo ks to Read in Year 3 Spelling - weekly spelling task - searching the books read at home for words matching the weekly spelling pattern/ learning the list of 'Words We Need to Know' Maths - daily practice of the key skills (KIRFs) as outlined for each half term. TT Rock Stars - Practising your tables regularly will really help you learn them and speed up your recall. Using TT Rock Stars will help you. Aim to practise your tables every day. Year 3 Latest News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

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 13th November 2025

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Curriculum The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. They are also taught the foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology (D & T), Physical Education, Computing, French, Art and Design and Music. Religious Education is also taught through the locally agreed syllabus. These subjects are often approached through topic-based, cross curricular learning which encompasses National Curriculum core and foundation subjects in a relevant and meaningful way. Teaching will involve a variety of styles with great emphasis being placed on the high quality of children’s work. If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help. Click on the buttons below to access the curriculum for each year group Subjects Art & Design Computing D & T English French Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science 1/1 The National Curriculum Click here to read more about the national curriculum on www.gov.uk If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help.

Educational visits are arranged for children in connection with work being undertaken. Such visits form an important and integral part of our curriculum in terms of stimulating and broadening children’s learning and in giving ‘first hand’ experiences. Educational Visits Educational visits are arranged for children in connection with work being undertaken. Such visits form an important and integral part of our curriculum in terms of stimulating and broadening children’s learning and in giving ‘first hand’ experiences. More information trips can be found on the Year Group pages. Residential Trips Our trips offer a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their independence and confidence as well as their ability to socialise and work collaboratively. Our year 5 children go to Skreens Park in Chelmsford for a night in May. The children work on their team building and survival skills! Our year 6 children visit Kingswood for three nights in June. They participate in a number of exciting and challenging adventurous activities. More information regarding the trips can be found below. Year 5 Skreens Park Year 6 PGL 1/1

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