St Simon & St Jude CE Primary

🚨 School Closed 🚨 SSSJ is closed today due to conditions on site and surrounding roads. The kitchen is also closed. Please check Class Dojo for at-home activities for your child. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

A the start of a new term, please remember our healthy lunchbox guidelines: 🚫 No nuts (including nut spreads) 🚫 No fizzy drinks 🚫 No sweets or chocolates 🍎 Break time snacks should be: A piece of fruit Or a vegetable Thank you for supporting healthy choices. 💚 @Rise_MAT

This week, the Reception class has been so busy with the Nativity, Christmas Dinner, Christmas Jumper Day and the crafty afternoon with parents/carers! @Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed

Today, KS1 have had such a fun morning taking part in music with @KHPrimaryMusic . The children got to use the boomwhackers to make music and to follow rhythms.@Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed

We were very proud to take our wreath, which was made by our Gardening Club, to the village Remembrance service. Our pupil representatives were very respectful and did SSSJ proud. #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools @Rise_MAT

Thank you @wake_up_weds for these practical tips for Anti Bullying Week. #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools #PrimarySchoolUK @Rise_MAT

On Monday 10th November we are celebrating Anti Bullying Week by wearing odd socks to school. If you'd like more information about Anti Bullying Week, you can use this link for the Anti Bullying Alliance website: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool @Rise_MAT

We are excited to invite our Year 4 parents in to school for a Brass workshop with @LeicsMakeMusic Keep an eye on Class Dojo and your emails for your invitation. #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools #PrimarySchoolUK @Rise_MAT

We want to promote our wonderful families by celebrating global diversity. We'd love for you to let us know about yours and your child's heritage. Share information by completing the quiz: forms.office.com/e/MpZUJmFVvf #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool @Rise_MAT

Reception have had a lovely afternoon taking part in an Autumn craft afternoon with parents and carers. Thank you joining us. @Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed

We look forward to welcoming new children in to view our EYFS provision on 6th and 7th November. @Rise_MAT

Thank you so much to everyone who donated items and for supporting PTFA events over the last year. We have been able to put together these Wet Play Boxes full of fun games and activities for all the children to enjoy. Perfect timing with a rainy week ahead! @Rise_MAT

Thank you to the generosity of our school community for the food donations to the Hinckley Area Foodbank. #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools #PrimarySchoolUK @Rise_MAT

This week, Year 1 received our first Pen Pal letter from @teamcroxtonk! We looked at how a letter is written and its structure. We then brainstormed ideas for our letter including what is great about our school! We cannot wait to send our reply!

In Reception, the children have been learning about number 4 and how to split the number into different parts. @Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed

We are looking for School Governors. If you're interested please get in touch #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools #PrimarySchoolUK @RiseMultiAcademyTrust

We had a great Open Evening last week. Our Year 5/6 children did a great job of being tour guides. If you missed out on attending please contact the school office to arrange an alternative date/time. #EYFS @Rise_MAT #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded the Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant! Thanks to your votes, we’ve received £5,000 to enhance our pre-school & EYFS provision. Thank you for your amazing support! 💙 #TescoStrongerStarts #GoldenGrant #EYFS #EarlyYears @Rise_MAT

Preschool worked together this week to mix their favourite colours with each other using paint 🎨 then predicting what colour they will make when joining hands together. @Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed

Come and join us at the Barwell and Earl Shilton Lions Autumn Fayre. All the funds raised will be split between us. We are planning to have a plant stall and we can't wait to see you! @Rise_MAT #StSimonAndStJudePrimarySchool #SSSJPrimarySchool #EarlShilton #LeicestershireSchools