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Newsletter 19th September 2025

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. It’s been another busy week at St John’s! I had the pleasure of attending the celebration for Rev Alice Watson’s new ministry. Rev Alice is now the Vicar for St John’s, St Ben’s, and Meare churches, and I’m really looking forward to working with her.

I would like to inform you that, in an effort to streamline communication and keep it manageable, we will be closing the class chat on ClassDojo starting this Monday. Please rest assured that we are committed to staying connected with you.

If you need to get in touch with the school, there are several options available:

  • You can send a direct message on ClassDojo.
  • Alternatively, you may contact me via email at kdevane@stjohnsglastonbury.school.
  • You can also reach out to the school office at office@stjohnsglastonbury.school.
  • Lastly, feel free to speak to us in person whenever you have the opportunity.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Wishing you all a relaxing weekend!

Warm regards,
Kerry Devane

 

SCHOOL LUNCHES

It's time to order your child's FREE lunches for October. ALL children in school are entitled to a lunch for free.
If you will be sending in a packed lunch for your child, please also click on the link and complete the form to avoid confusion.
Thank you for your cooperation.
https://www.stjohnsinfantsglastonbury.co.uk/form/?pid=8&form=34
If you have not already done so, please complete the order by Monday 22nd September
If you do not respond, your previous choices will be copied forwards.
Any questions, please ask.
Frankie.

 

FLU IMMUNISATIONS 

The Somerset School Aged Immunisation Nursing Team (SAINT) will be at our school on Friday 24th October to administer the nasal flu vaccine to all school-aged children for whom they have consent.

Please read the letter attached, and provide your consent, or indicate that you do not consent to the immunisation for your child. Please complete the form whether you do consent or do not consent.

Here is the letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mv3Z6aE6wwge0JuiPt1j-u24kI4ByOjC/view?usp=sharing

Here is the decision form: https://www.somersetsaint.co.uk/Forms/Flu
Use school code: SM123759

Any questions, please ask.

Dates for your Diary

Fri 19th Sept - PTA Meeting - All welcome.

Fri 3rd Oct - 9am SEND coffee morning 

Fri 10th Oct - Harvest Festival @ 2pm - All welcome.

Fri 24th Oct - Flu Vaccinations

Mon 27th - Fri 31st Oct - HALF TERM BREAK - School closed.

Mon 3rd Nov - INSET DAY - School closed.

Sat 29th Nov - Frost Fayre Cake Stall

Fri 5th Dec - Christmas Fair in the Town Hall 3pm - 5pm

Weds 17th Dec -Holy Thorn Ceremony @ 10am - All welcome.

Fri 19th Dec - Carol Concert @ 2pm - All welcome.

 

2025-26 INSET DAYS:

Monday 3rd November 2025

Monday 23rd February 2026

Monday 29th June 2026

 

PTA News

We are holding our first PTA meeting of the year TODAY in the Staff Room at 3:10pm.

Everyone is welcome - It will be lovely to see new faces. Our meetings are really informal. We will exchange a few ideas for the upcoming year and start the arrangements for a number of events that we will be holding in the coming months.

 

Don't forget - We're in the vote for the next Tesco - stronger starts grant until the end of September. When you shop at Tesco, please vote for us by putting your blue tokens in the collection box on your way to the door. Every vote counts, so please share with friends and family.

Thank you.

Attendance

The whole school attendance so far this year is 96.1%

This week our attendance was 95.7%

The YEAR with the highest attendance this week was Year 2 with 97.6%

The CLASS with the highest attendance this week was OWLS with 97.7%

 

Attendance Counts, Moments Matter 

 

Celebration Assembly

We would like to invite the parents of the following children to join us for a celebration assembly on Monday 22nd September at 8:50am, in the hall, just after drop-off.

This week's shining stars are:

Woodpeckers – Leo & Kaiadore

Otters – Rosie & Juan

Foxes – Oscar & Harrison

Owls – Lenny & Fatimah 

We look forward to seeing you then!

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Job Opportunity!

Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive? We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team!

👉 Apply now: https://jobsinsomerset.org.uk/job-listing/nursery-practitioner-with-wraparound-care/

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School Prayer 

Dear God,

Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to love, persevere and respect each other in everything we do. 

Amen