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 6 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 6Du - Year group leader Mrs Dunn 6A Miss Austin 6E Miss Eldridge 6D Miss Duggans Library Children should have their library books in school every day. 6P Mrs Price 1/1 Year 6 Letters Newsletters Arbor Calendar Lunch Menu PGL Residential Trip Bikeability PE Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE. Parents will be notified if these days change. PE Day changes for weeks commencing 13th April, 17th April, and 27th April: 6D - Tuesday and Thursday (this will then revert back to the days listed below) 6Du - Wednesday and Thursday (this will then revert back to the days listed below) Monday - 6A & 6P Tuesday - 6D & 6E Wednesday - 6Du & 6E Thursday - Friday - 6A, 6D, 6Du & 6P Spellings KIRFs Key Dates 2025 - 2026 Year 6 Curriculum Overview * Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide. Homework Homework expectations for each week Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 minutes - 10 Books to Read in Year 6 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. Year 6 pupils will be given additional more formal homework in preparation for the SATs and transition to secondary school. 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. WWII Day - Potato Cake Recipe Year 6 took part in WWII day on the 19th September which involved many interesting activities nostalgic of this period in time. One of the exercises was to make 'baked potato cakes' which proved very popular amongst the children. As requested by the children, here is the recipe for them to recreate at home. Year 6 Latest News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Year 3 Spellings Summer 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Summer 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK 1/1

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Year 4 Spellings Summer 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Summer 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK 1/1

View all of our staff that interact with the children. Meet the Staff Senior Team Mrs C. Farrell Headteacher Ms K. Hall Deputy Headteacher Mr T. Goddard Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum Portico Team Mrs C. Woolf CEO of Portico Academy Trust Mr R. Queenborough Director of Teaching & Learning Office Team Miss Martin Office Manager & PA to Headteacher Mrs Colby Admin Assistant Miss Cadman Attendance Officer Teaching staff and their responsibilities Year 3 Mrs Reeves 3R - Year Group Leader Mr Brierley 3B - Science Miss Hendle 3H - DT Mr Hodges and Ms Webster 3HW Ms Lothian 3L - Maths Year 4 Miss Hall 4H - Year Group Leader Miss Bath 4B - PE Ms Dimoglou Tohill 4D - MFL Miss Mountier 4M - History Mr Wallis 4W - RE Mrs Woolf 5 W - Year Group Leader Miss Dobson 5D - PSHE Mr Lynch 5L - Geography Miss Murphy 5Mu - Music Mrs Smale 5S - Reading Miss Austin 6A - Writing Miss Duggans 6D - ECT Induction Tutor Miss Eldridge 6E - PE Mrs Price 6P - PE Year 5 Year 6 Mrs Dunn 6Du - Year Group Leader Part-time Teaching Staff Mr Hodges Computing Mrs Roberts Art Mrs Sims Healthy Schools Mrs King Emerging Reading Mrs Webster Art Trainee Teacher Miss Bennett 3L SEN Teacher Miss Gale SENCo Mr Taylor SEN Teacher ICT Miss Pulham IT Support Library Mrs Pitts School Librarian Inclusion Team Miss Williams Child and Family Support Of ficer Miss Hawes Learning Mentor Mrs Hodgkinson School Counsellor/ Play Therapist Learning Support Assistant Mrs Aspel Mrs Billington Mrs Clapham Mrs Gomes Mrs Kipp Miss Sylvester Mrs Huseyin Mrs Jones Mrs Koen Mrs Saunders Miss Sims Mrs Skone Ms Downing Mrs Kemble Mrs Selfe Mrs Stanford Ms Naylor Reading Assistant Mrs Arnold Ms Hunter Mrs Pitts Ms Bambrook Ms Dhesi Mrs Brown Ms Turner Ms Hudson Mr Johns Daily After School Club Supervisor Mrs Martin Daily After School Club Supervisor Site Staff Mr Palmer Lead Caretaker Mr Johnston Caretaker Ms Nixon Caretaker Midday Assistants Mrs M Martin Lead Midday Assistant Ms Anderson Ms Hudson Ms Roberts Ms Turner Mr Johns

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. Curriculum Overview Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 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.

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Year 5 Spellings Summer 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Summer 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK 1/1

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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! PGL Residential Trip 2027 Please see letter below for next year's PGL Residential Trip 2027 for year 6: PGL Residential Trip 2027 First Letter - 22.5.26

School meals must be booked and paid for online in advance, using ParentPay. Free School Meals Click here to read key information about Free School Meals on Southend Council's website. School Dinners School meals must be booked and paid for online in advance, using Arbor. Dinners cost £2.45. Free School Meals Click here to read key information about Free School Meals on Southend Council's website. Packed Lunches If you wish, your child can eat their own packed lunch at lunch time. Your child should have a drink as part of their packed lunch; however, for safety reasons, we do not allow hot drinks and ask that you do not send glass or other breakable containers in to school. Packed lunches should not contain bars of chocolate or sweets and we do not allow canned or fizzy drinks. We aim to be a 'nut free' school so please make sure that your child's snack or lunch does not include any food containing nuts. Packed lunch boxes should be labelled with your child's name and class. Home Dinner Arrangements If you wish your child to come home for lunch, a form must be completed and signed in advance where possible, stating which days they wish to have a home lunch. The form can be obtained from the school office and a new form must be completed each week. School Dinner Menu - week commencing 6th January 2026

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

Year 5 Letters Home PGL Residential Trip 2027 - 22.5.26 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 4 Letters Home MTC Tests June - 22.5.26 Trip to Old Leigh - 18.5.26 Production Costume Request - 11.3.26 Red Nose Day 2026 - 9.3.26 Summer Term Clubs Letter 2026 Easter Production - 6.3.26 Year 4 Bread Making - 24.2.26 Spring Term Learning Conversations - 12.2.26 World Book Day - 4.2.26 Year 3 and Year 4 Girls Football - 30.1.26 Year 4 Learn to Ride Sessions - 27.1.26 Ofsted Framework - Letter from CEO Portico Academy Trust - 8.1.26 Spring Term Clubs - 2.12.25 Football Spring Term (GIRLS) - 2.12.25 Christmas Discos 2025 - 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 Roman Day Workshop - 8.10.25 Roman Day Costume Ideas - 7.10.25 Swimming Letter - 2.10.25 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 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 Swimming Autumn Term 2025 - 18.7.25