12th December 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter 12.12.25
What a fantastic week it has been at Fakenham Junior School! Busy, busy, busy!
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14th November 2025
FJS Newsletter 14.11.25
It’s been another busy and successful week at school, and we are so proud of how well the children have worked.
17th October 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter 17.10.25
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the lovely achievements of our KS2 pupils.
10th October 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter 10.10.25
Another successful week! I want to say a huge thank you to all our Key Stage 2 children for their hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.
3rd October 2025
FJS/FINS Friday Newsletter 03.10.25
This week has included some great 'extras' to our curriculum and our offer to you and the children.
26th September 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter 26.09.25
We are delighted to share how proud we are of the children across Key Stage 2 this week.
19th September 2025
FJS/FINS Friday Newsletter 19.09.25
Once again thank you for your response to supporting with contributions to school trips, these are an important part of school lives for children - it is good to know so many of you value them.
12th September 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter 12.09.25
We are very pleased to report that all year groups across Key Stage 2 have made a fantastic start to the new term.
18th July 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
As the year draws to a close, it has been a pleasure to sit back and reflect on not only the fantastic progress the children have made, both academically and socially but also the wonderful experiences they have had, which I hope has given them enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude ready to transition to the next year group.
11th July 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Another week over already – Monday to Friday seems to go so quick at the moment. It was lovely to see all the children in their new classes on Tuesday, I am sure there were some nerves, however, there were lots of smiles and relaxed children during the day.
20th June 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
It was lovely to see all the parents and carers at FJS over the last couple of days for the sports mornings – I am so glad we did them in the morning. We are looking forward to welcoming the new Yr3 parents (mainly our current Yr2 parents) at FJS, for a meeting on Tuesday evening. This is an opportunity to visit the site, see the rooms we will be using for Yr3 and hear a little bit of information about FJS in the hall at 5pm.
13th June 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
As we come to the end of another lively and productive week at school, we want to share some of the recent highlights and thank you for your continued support. Our Year 4 pupils had a brilliant time at Hautbois Outdoor Activity Centre. They tackled climbing walls, bushcraft and low ropes with enthusiasm and great courage. Staff were particularly impressed with their behaviour, teamwork and bravery—what a fantastic experience for all involved!
6th June 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
It is that time of year when parents and children start to think about who their teacher might be next year. However, this can distract on the remaining 6 ½ weeks of this year – a significant number of weeks in the whole school year. We will let you know the week before the transition day, which is Tuesday 8th July. I can, however, tell you that we have looked at the classes across the two schools and they seem quite well balanced and are working well for the vast majority of pupils. Therefore, we have decided not to remix any year groups moving into 2025/6.
23rd May 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Today is the end of what feels like the shortest half term ever. Hopefully you are all aware we are closed next week, and the schools will reopen on Monday 2nd June at normal times. When we return, the Y4’s will be doing their Times-Table screening check – so a bit of ‘fun’ practice over the break would be useful. In the same way, Y1 parents, please keep up the Phonics practice too.
16th May 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
As we reach the end of a very important week, I want to take a moment to say how incredibly proud we are of our Year 6 pupils. They have shown tremendous resilience and determination throughout their SATs, tackling each paper with focus and confidence, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.
9th May 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
Firstly, I would like to say how proud we are of the Super-Singers at FJS who went to perform at the VE Day event organised in the church gardens yesterday. It is important that this younger generation understands the significance of the end of WW2, even though it was 80 years ago. I grew up hearing stories about the war from my grandparents, but these first-hand recollections are quickly disappearing.
2nd May 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
Firstly, a reminder that school class photos were taken this week. The children looked great, and we can't wait to share the photos with you once they are ready. We have also been lucky with some beautiful weather, and the children have made the most of it, enjoying outdoor learning activities and playtimes in the sunshine.
25th April 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Welcome back after the Easter break – I hope you had a good one and didn’t over- indulge in chocolate too much. This is a very short half term, with a long May Day weekend within it – it will feel strange. However, important things are happening.
4th April 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
Thank you for this term, it has been long but has strangely flown by. The children are tired, they have given it their all and we are immensely proud of their efforts. Hopefully, the next two weeks will give everyone the opportunity to relax and unwind ready for the summer term.
28th March 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Five years ago, both of our schools were beginning ‘Lockdown 1’. It has been sobering this week to reflect on what both society and schools were expected to do in the pandemic. The children now in Y6 were then in Y1 and our children in Reception were either a few months old or possible born during the Lockdown.
14th March 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Spring is almost here, which means we are more than halfway through this school year. Staff are trying to fill gaps and support progress from nursery to Y6. However, they can’t do this alone - they need your ongoing support for your children’s learning.
7th March 2025
World Book Day 2025
Celebrating World Book Day at FJS
28th February 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
What an exciting week we have had this week. Reception had a visit from a ‘big red tractor’, Y1 went to the fire station and got o climb aboard an engine, Y2 went to Wells to visit the RNLI and today the second half of Y5 have gone to the racecourse to see how maths is all around us. I was very proud that we received an email from the RNLI saying how amazing the children were – knowledgeable, asking good questions, interested and very well behaved.
14th February 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
I will keep it short and sweet for the end of half term, just a few dates for your dairy for next term at FJS. We hope you all have a great half term break. School will be open at the normal time on Monday 24th February.
11th February 2025
FINS /FJS Friday Newsletter
Next week, on Tuesday 11th February, it is once again 'Safer Internet Awareness Day' across the UK. The theme for this year is "Too good to be true?" - which has a focus around scams and disinformation online.
31st January 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
Remember to keep reading with you children, I know finding time is tough but it makes the world of difference to us at school and more importantly, to your children’s life chances. Read over breakfast, read in the car (if you can) and try to spend ten minutes daily engaged in a book. Your children should be reading and bringing home their AR books daily.
24th January 2025
FINS / FJS Friday Newsletter
This week, it has been lovely to start to get around the schools and classrooms again. Unfortunately, I injured my back after a slip on some ice at the start of the month. It has made moving around difficult and painful, for the last two weeks - and I have been very reliant on the wonderful staff at both schools.
17th January 2025
FJS Friday Newsletter
The end of the first full week back in the learning zone. Lots of fabulous learning and behaviours. Children have been helpful around school, exhibiting wonderful manners and being ‘the best they can be’.
10th January 2025
FINS / FJS Friday Newsletter
May I wish you all a belated Happy New Year – although, as we head into mid-January already, it all seems a long time ago now!