Messages this week

• Year 5 Classes in September (current Year 4) - As we approach the second half of the summer term, I know many of you are beginning to look ahead to September and are wondering about class organisation for the next school year.

  We do often look at mixing our pupil cohorts during their time with us. The primary goal of this practice has always been to create fresh opportunities for social growth, blend learning dynamics, and ensure balanced classes.

  However, after a great deal of careful consideration, observation, and discussion among the teaching staff, we have decided not to mix the three year 4 classes for this coming September. Our priority is always to do what is best for the children, and we truly believe that keeping these class communities intact is the right choice for the upcoming year.

  Your child’s current class will transition into Year 5 exactly as they are. Over the coming weeks, we will be finalising details regarding transition days and teacher allocations, and we will share that information with you as soon as it is confirmed.

• 4X Class Assembly - 4X will be performing their class assembly on Tuesday 9th June in the school hall from 9:20am. Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.

• Y6 Leavers Prom - We would love to invite the Year 6 children to an end of year prom on Friday 17th July. Entry is £15 and includes a hot meal and refreshments. Payment can be made on the school shop in Arbor or cash sent in via the school office. Details of food options and how to pre-order will be sent out after half-term - see attached flyer

• Class & Leaver's Photos - All classes and Y6 Leavers' will be having photos taken on Wednesday 3rd June - Please note: there will be no PE on this day. Please ensure that children are wearing full school uniform including a jumper/cardigan (no fleeces or leavers hoodies please)

• Summer Fair Raffle We have some fantastic prizes available for our Summer Fair Raffle. The star prize is a Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle! Tickets are £2 each and available to purchase online at raffall.com/sfjs. The raffle will close just after the Summer Fair on 26th June with winners published on the SFJS Raffall page. - See attached flyer 

• Year 6 Leaver's Book - Upload your photos here: https://forms.gle/v8sKSPkPngR7qBiy5

Reminders for w/c 1st June

• Monday 1st June - INSET DAY

• Tuesday 2nd June - Group 2 cooking club starts (group 1 has now finished)

• Wednesday 3rd June - All classes and Y6 Leavers' photos 

• Thursday 4th June - Y6 Wizard of Oz club will be starting for children that would like to attend. Main cast members are expected to attend every week. Please sign up via Arbor so we are aware your child is staying and complete the walk home consent as necessary. There is no cost for participation in this club. 

• Summer Fair - Stall tokens are available to purchase now on Arbor in multiples of 5 for £2.50 (Please note that tokens apply to school-run stalls only. The burger van, ice cream van and external stalls will be taking cash/card depending on the vendor)
• Free School Meals - From the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year, all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit attending a maintained school will be entitled to receive a free meal. The government recognises the benefits of providing a healthy school meal to the most disadvantaged pupils. The Education Act 1996 as amended, places a duty on maintained schools, academies and free schools to provide free school meals ( FSM ) to pupils of all ages that meet the criteria. In order for us to prepare for the possible increase in pupils qualifying for free meals we would be grateful if you could complete the following form in the link below. The link will close on 5th June 2026

  https://forms.gle/eMKeU8ySNHiB3MEf6.

Upcoming events this term...

• Tuesday 9th June - 4X Class assembly

• Wednesday 10th June - Rotary Fun Day (selected children only)

• Thursday 11th June - Y6 Think Safe workshop

• Friday 12th June - Non-uniform day for summer fair donations 

• Tuesday 23rd June - MLD class assembly

• Wednesday 24th June- Y3 Group 1 to Farnborough Library

• Friday 26th June - Summer Fair 

• w/c Monday 29th June - Last week of school-led clubs

• Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day activity morning (children only)

• Wednesday 1st July - Y3 Group 2 to Farnborough Library

• Wednesday 1st July - Y6 Wavell transition day 1

• Thursday 2nd July - Y6 Wavell transition day 2

• Thursday 2nd July - Y2 Transition day

• Friday 3rd July - School Disco (details to follow)

• Thursday 9th July - Sports Day Races Morning - spectators welcome (details to follow)

• Friday 10th July - End of year reports sent home

• Monday 13th July - Y6 Leavers' production of 'Wizard of Oz' pm 

• Tuesday 14th July - Y6 Leavers' production of 'Wizard of Oz' am and pm 

• Wednesday 15th July - Y6 Leavers' production of 'Wizard of Oz' am 

• Friday 17th July - Y6 Leavers' event (details to follow)

• Monday 20th July - Harlem Globetrotter Visit

• Wednesday 22nd July - Last day of term 1pm finish

Community News

• Y5 Salesian Open Day for interested applicants. Monday 29^th June 8:45 to 3:00 - Please see attached flyer for more information

• Underadar Half-term Arts & Craft Sessions - See attached flyer

• Help Prospect donate £100 to South Farnborough Junior School - Prospect Estate Agency, Farnborough’s local property experts, have partnered with South Farnborough Junior School to support our school! Sell or let your property with Prospect, and mention “SFJS” at the free valuation and Prospect will donate £100 to SFJS fundraising from our selling fee. This partnership is a fantastic way to raise funds for our school, simply by supporting a local business. If you or someone you know is thinking about selling or letting a property, consider reaching out to Darren at Prospect on 01252 267 001 or via email – farnborough@prospect.co.uk

Summer Fair Sponsors

We would like to thank the following businesses for donations to our summer fair:

Prospect Estate Agency, Princes Hall, Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Aldershot Town FC, Aviator, CM Sports, Wild Western Wear, Holiday Inn, Dropzone Gaming, Luxe Dream Hair Boutique, Diamond Dance, Hobbledown Farm, Andrea Rimington Yoga, The Joke Shop, Halo Salon, Big Fry, Trilakes, Birdworld, Teamsport, Bocketts Farm Park, Aldershot Picnic and Pop Festival.