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

Well done to all of the children who have represented the school this year. Representing Hamstel We wish all the children representing Hamstel Junior School this year the very best of luck in all of their events. Quad Kids Team Street Dance Club Multisports Team Essex Cross Country Finals Team Debating Team Girls Tag Rugby Team Tag Rugby Team Indoor Athletics Team Netball Team A Netball Team B Hockey Teams Year 6 Sportshall Athletics Boys' Football Team - Lower School Boccia Team New Age Kurling Team Year 6 Boys' Football Team Basketball Team Girls' Football Team Tag Rugby Team Table Tennis Teams Cross Country Teams

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 3 Letters Home Egyptian Day - 9.3.26 Red Nose Day 2026 - 9.3.26 Summer Term Clubs Letter 2026 Barleylands Trip Request For Helpers - 2.3.26 Spring Term Learning Conversations - 12.2.26 World Book Day - 4.2.26 Year 3 and Year 4 Girls Football - 30.1.26 Trip to Barleylands - 22.1.26 Ofsted Framework - Letter from CEO Portico Academy Trust - 8.1.26 Christmas Jumpers for Concert - 11.12.25 Spring Term Clubs - 2.12.25 Christmas Discos 2025 - 21.11.25 Year 3 Christmas Concert - 21.11.25 Christmas Jumper Day 2025 - 21.11.25 Scholastic Christmas Book Club - 14.11.25 Children In Need 2025 - 4.11.25 Football Year 4 (Girls and Boys) and Year 3 Girl - 22.10.25 Hamstel Schools Pool letter from Portico Academy Trust - 21.10.25 Harvest Celebration - 10.10.25 Star Author Visit - 2.10.25 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 Stone Age Day - 16.9.25 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 PE Kit Change - 2.9.25 First Day Back - 2.9.25

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

Year 3 Home Learning Daily Timetable English Lesson Maths Lesson Science Lesson

Click on the images below to open the information on how to get support from local projects. PTA/Friends of Hamstel About the PTA (Parent, Teacher Association) / Friends of Hamstel All parents and carers of children at the Hamstel Schools and all teachers, are automatically members of the PTA. We also welcome and encourage extended family members, non-teaching staff, and people from the local community with close links to the school to get involved. Meet the Team Chairperson: Kate McCrae Vicechair: Ronnie Fisher Secretary: Louise Fisher Treasurer: Marilyn Higgs The school elected core members: Mrs C Farrell Headteacher of Hamstel Junior School Mrs V Tracy Vice Principal of Hamstel Infant School and Nursery What do we do? We organise a variety of events throughout the year such as a Summer Fayre, Mother’s Day Sale, Raffles and Father’s Day Sale. We aim for our events to be affordable and fun for our children and families and help to raise money for the schools. We have general meetings every term as well as other meetings over the year to plan our activities. All PTA members are welcome to come along. Why do we do it? Our PTA / Friends of Hamstel is a registered charity which raises funds for the schools. Our fundraising contributes towards any projects or new equipment the schools may need to support or enhance the children’s education and day to day school life. Contact us If you would like to join our PTA / Friends of Hamstel then please contact us via either of the school offices. PTA Meeting Dates Please feel free to come along to our meetings or assist us with any of our forthcoming events. We would love to see you. Next Meeting: TBC Calendar of PTA Events Pre-Loved Uniform Shop Our PTA sells a range of good quality second-hand uniform (sweatshirts, cardigans, trousers, skirts, pinafores, shirts and blouses), which has been donated to us. Pre-loved uniform is sold from the cabin at the edge of the main playground (where the year 4, 5 and 6 children exit at the end of the day) from 3:10pm until 3:45pm on the first Wednesday of every month. All items cost from 50p. Card payments can be taken for purchases over £1. School Lottery Both Hamstel Junior School and Hamstel Infant School often work together to raise funds for the benefit of all our children. You can also help to raise money for our school by purchasing both of the below third party sundries. www.yourschoollottery.co.uk

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Our fantastic, dedicated staff here at Hamstel Junior School are committed to providing the very best for your child. We recognise that entering a new school for the first time is a very important step in your child's life and this site aims to assist you in this, as well as answer any questions you may have. About Us I am pleased to introduce myself as the Headteacher of Hamstel Junior School, and feel an enormous sense of pride and privilege to familiarise you with our amazing school. I hope you find the website helpful and useful and that it provides you with the information you need. Hamstel Junior School is situated to the East of Central Southend, on a hill above the sandy end of the Thames Estuary. It is very close to the Southend East railway station and on several bus routes, as well as a short walk from the beach! Our fantastic, dedicated staff here at Hamstel Junior School are committed to providing the very best for your child. We recognise that entering a new school for the first time is a very important step in your child's life and this site aims to assist you in this, as well as answer any questions you may have. If you are an existing child, parent or carer at the school, we also hope you find the updated information useful, as well as the links to out latest videos, Facebook and Twitter feeds. We are constantly trying to make communication routes as good as they possibly can be in order to ensure that you feel updated about school life. If you have any queries that cannot be answered through this site, then do not hesitate to come into the school and speak to one of our excellent administration team. They will be more than happy to assist and find you the help you need. It is hard to reflect in a school website the overall feel and ethos of our school so, if you are interested in your child attending our school, please do not hesitate to contact us to have a tour. You will then be able to experience the happy atmosphere that exists and observe the learning going on in and around the school. Yours sincerely Mrs Christine Farrell Headteacher 1/1 Admissions Governance Performance & Results Vacancies Meet The Staff Contact Us Values & Ethos At Hamstel we aim: To welcome each child into a caring community, so that by being valued they learn to value others. To promote in each child confidence to do their best at all times and encourage them to be persistent to meet the challenges that they may encounter in life. To promote in each child an enjoyment for learning and school. To provide a stimulating and varied curriculum so that every child is encouraged to develop her or his understanding and skills to their fullest potential. To promote in all our children an attitude of self-discipline, responsibility and independence so they, as adults, may make a real contribution to their community in a changing world. We hope to give every child….. The opportunity to develop the skills and acquire the understanding which provides a firm foundation for all future learning. An education that is broad and balanced, covering all areas of the National Curriculum as well as important areas of health, safety, personal and social development and religious education An understanding of all communities and the cultural diversity that makes the modern world. The recognition that each child will develop at his or her own rate. A sense of pride and respect for each pupil’s personal identity and fairness for all regardless of gender, race, social background or physical diversity. The challenge, encouragement and understanding necessary to reach his or her full potential. Hamstel Rights We all have the right to... Respect Be Safe Learn Hamstel Habits Courage Determination Excellence Portico Academy Trust - Values & Ethos OUR VISION As primary specialists, Portico Academy Trust firmly believes that all our children, no matter their background, deserve the very best education, every day, every lesson, whatever the context. Through close professional collaboration and sharing best practice, initiatives and expertise, we want every child to experience a breadth of opportunity across the diverse cultural background of our country. We will develop strong leaders and make our schools supportive communities for staff and parents, where mutual respect is paramount. We are passionate in protecting our environment and encourage positive views and actions in the wider world. We believe it is vital that each child acquires the essential key skills they will need to secure the fundamental building blocks of learning. In creating an exciting curriculum, expertly delivered, our children will leave us well prepared for their future lives with a love of learning and with an enthusiastic, independent, inquisitive and risk taking mind-set. OUR VALUES We want the best learning experience for every child, every day. We recognise that learning is the key to every child’s future. We meet challenges head on and find creative solutions. We treat all members of our school community and our environment with respect. OUR AIMS To create a family of outstanding schools with clear purpose, direction and objectives To provide environments where teaching and learning is paramount and children enjoy and are engaged in a rich and relevant curriculum tailored to their individual needs To narrow gaps in attainment with the intention of reducing inequalities To ensure empowerment of all pupils to achieve their full potential To create and foster a culture of high aspiration amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background To strive for excellence in teaching and learning To ensure strong engagement in learning that fosters a lifelong learning ethos To promote excellent progress for all learners. To promote outstanding leadership and governance. To establish a financial foundation to enable the Trust to fulfil its vision To provide continual professional development and promote a well-resourced, high quality environment To become the employer of choice For each academy to be recognised as a centre of learning excellence, disseminating best practice within and beyond the Trust To engage proactively with parents and the community in partnership to support pupil progress, wellbeing and achievement

Hamstel Junior School uses ParentPay for all bookings and payments. This means every parent/carer will need an online account. All parents will need their log in information to set up an account. Online Payments & Bookings Hamstel Junior School uses Arbor Parent Portal for all bookings and payments. Your child's school meals must be booked via this portal or the app in advance regardless of whether you are entitled to free school meals or you pay for them. This means every parent/carer will need an online account. All parents will need their log in information to set up an account. Please contact the school office if you need any support with setting up your account. The school does not accept cash payments. Pai Pagar *There is also an app for Apple or Android. From September 2025:

There may be occasions when your child has to learn at home for a short period of time. You can find resources to support your child’s learning when they are not able to come into school in the folder for their year group. Hamstel at Home In the event of a school closure, Hamstel Junior School is committed to ensuring continuity of education through remote (online) learning. This will fall within the following two categories: school closures or restrictions on attendance, where school access for pupils is restricted; individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn. The type and structure of remote learning provided will vary depending on the anticipated length of the closure. Parents will be kept fully informed via email. We recognise that some pupils and families may experience difficulties accessing remote learning and the school will work closely with parents and pupils to provide appropriate support where needed. Children at junior school are expected to spend 4 hours learning each day (as recommended by the DfE). This will depend, however, on why you child is at home and the nature of the work they will be undertaking. Remote learning will be delivered through the following arrangements: Learning activities will be available on the school website. These may include live lessons, recorded lessons, or links to online learning through Oak National Academy. Children will be able to send work in via the school office for their teacher to review. In individual cases, the school will work closely with parents to provide personalised remote learning, ensuring that children can continue their learning and remain up to date. During any period of school closure, the school will continue to work closely with parents and carers of pupils with SEND and pupils eligible for Pupil Premium to ensure continuity of support. Cartas para casa Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio

All letters sent home for each Year Group. Letters Home Cartas para casa Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio Jantar Cardápio