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This Week's News Monday 9th March 2026

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Monday 9th March 2026

ISSUE 143 

Celebration Children

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

Perdiot - Alexander has been chosen for his excellent manners and following the class rules. Well done!

Emerald - Ayla has been chosen for her hard work and determination in every lesson this week. Well done!

Sapphire - Iris has been chosen for always working so hard and producing some perfectly presented work! Well done!

Amethyst - Fraser has been chosen for becoming more focussed in maths lessons and improving his speed and recall in times tables facts. Well done!

Diamond - Joshua has been chosen for making some good choices with his learning and behaviour. Well done!

Ruby - Edith has been chosen for always being an excellent role model; listening, supporting others and trying her best. Well done!

An extra congratulations, this week, to Sienna and Eliza for their outstanding efforts in their singing and dancing competition over the weekend. A fabulous haul of medals - well done!


Headteacher 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.

A child in Amethyst Class has been nominated for persevering with their lantern and encouraging their peers to do likewise. Well done!


Be Respectful 

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

A child in Emerald Class has been nominated for cheering on their peers when they were feeling shy. Well done!


Be Ready

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

 

 


Curiosity Corner 

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

09 Mar 2026
Baby & Toddler World Book Day
Children at Parent, Baby and Toddler Group had a lovely time celebrating World Book Day with some exciting activities! 
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09 Mar 2026
Roald Dahl World Book Day
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery have enjoyed a fantastic Roald Dahl–themed World Book Day, with children taking part in making dream jars, Willy Wonka themed chocolate experiments and a Miss Trunchbull Boot Camp! A wonderful way to celebrate creativity and our shared love of reading...
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Staff Award


Lucy Bigwood has been nominated for always making everyone smile - even on a gloomy day! She has also been nominated for consistently going above and beyond to help both children and staff.


Upcoming Events

Year 4 Times Table Club
3:20pm – 4:20pm
10
March
PTA EGM 6pm School Hall
6:00pm – 7:00pm
11
March
SATS Booster Club Y6- No RC
3:20pm – 4:20pm
12
March
Year 4 Times Table Club
3:20pm – 4:20pm
17
March
SATS Booster Club Y6
3:20pm – 4:20pm
19
March
Reception and Year 6 Height and Weight Measurements
All Day
23
March
Ruby Class Spring Term Parents' Evening
3:30pm – 6:00pm
23
March
Year 4 Times Table Club
3:20pm – 4:20pm
24
March
Spring Term Parents' Evening
3:30pm – 7:00pm
24
March
Spring Term Parents' Evening (all except Ruby Class)
3:30pm – 6:00pm
25
March