John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Parent Portal - This Week's News Friday 23rd January 2026

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Friday 23rd January 2026

ISSUE 138

Celebration Children

Congratulations to the following children who have made us proud this week!

Perdiot - Charlie has been chosen for the fantastic effort he has put into his maths work this week. He demonstrated great perseverance and was proud of himself. Well done!

Emerald - Mia has been chosen for working hard on her homework and reading at home. Well done!

Sapphire - Iris has been chosen for all her effort and determination in EVERY lesson! Well done!

Amethyst - Jacob has been chosen for his lovely writing of a blue whale themed poem with wonderful illustrations. Well done!

Diamond - Penelope has been chosen for some fantastic maths work. Well done!

Ruby - Bobby has been chosen for working really hard to come into school calmly and being ready to learn. Well done!

Conduct Awards

Every week, all members of staff are asked to nominate children who have been spotted being responsible, respectful and ready. The code of conduct certificates are always varied and demonstrate the range of places and ways that children demonstrate these values.

Be Responsible

Well done to the children who have been responsible this week.

Yusuf and Owen (Y2) have been nominated for tidying the classroom without being asked. Well done!

Quinn (Y6) has been nominated for going above and beyond to help ensure that the hockey equipment is put away properly. Well done!

Be Respectful

Well done to the children who have been respectful this week.

A child in Reception has been nominated for having beautiful manners. Well done!

Neiko, Leo and Eli have been nominated for being wonderful friends to their classmates. Well done!

Be Ready

Well done to the children who have been ready this week.

Thomas, Taylor and another child in Year 4 have been nominated for helping with books and equipment in maths. Well done!

Headteacher Awards

Children are awarded a Headteacher Award where they have gone above and beyond with their learning.

Laura and Chloe have received a headteacher award for amazing conversions in time. They have worked hard and persevered on a difficult task.

Eileen has received a headteacher award for her awesome presentation and effort to complete her work.

Henri has received a headteacher award for his amazing effort to complete tasks after learning a new method.

Bobby and Brinley have received a headteacher award for their amazing focus when using a new method to find Area of a shape.

Violet has received a headteacher award for her efforts to complete the challenge in maths.

Curiosity Corner

Take a look at what our children have been curious about this week in their learning!

22 Jan 2026

Young Voices 2026

Our Young Voices 2026 choir were so excited to meet Andy at the BP Pulse Arena! They all had the most amazing time taking part in the largest choir in the world. A truly fantastic experience for them all!

Staff Award

Miss Watt has been nominated for being a great teacher, who is kind and nurturing.

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