Craig Woodward

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Parents evening Tuesday 22nd March and Thursday 24th March

Dear Parents and Carers,  It has been a long time since some of you were able to come into school and we feel it is really important that you see your child’s learning environment. We will be having parents evening in school on Tuesday 22nd March (3:50pm – 7pm) and Thursday 24th March (3:50pm – …

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Impact of pupils arriving late

Dear Parents, Carers and Pupils,  The register closes and lessons start at 9am.  The school day is very carefully planned to maximise all learning opportunities. If children are late, they are missing learning time and classroom routines. If a child arrives at 9:15am everyday, they are missing 1 hour and 15 minutes of learning per …

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Covid 19 guidance update 27/02/2022

Dear Parents, Carers and Pupils,  I hope you have all had a great half term break.  As you are all aware, the government guidance regarding Covid 19 has changed. We are waiting for more information from Derbyshire Public Health and we will give more detailed guidance as we get it.  However,  our procedures and guidance …

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World Book Day – Thursday 3rd March

World Book Day is on Thursday 3rd March. This is always a very well supported event and most importantly, it highlights the importance and joy of reading.  All pupils and staff can dress as a book character.  Book swap – Pupils can donate a book to swap. We will collect all books in and throughout …

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Glossop Tennis Club

Glossop Tennis Club – March 22

Hummingbird Project – Clothing Bank

Relief Midday Supervisors

  We are looking for people to become relief midday supervisors to provide cover as required.  We are a large primary school and we have a very supportive and nurturing team.  Please see the person specifications and job descriptions attached and please contact Tracey Bayliss on office@st-james.derbyshire.sch.uk or 01457 852427 for further information.    Midday …

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Nursery and Bluebell Reception classes Monday 24/01/2022

Good evening,  I hope you are all well and have had a great weekend.  Nursery and Bluebell Reception class will be open tomorrow. Please be aware that many pupils and staff are still testing positive and will not be in school tomorrow. We have done everything possible to keep the consistency in the classes. However, …

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Nursery and Bluebell reception class update

Good evening,  I hope everyone is well and ready for the weekend.  The pupils and staff who have tested positive are all feeling better and recovering well.  We very much hope that we will be able to open Nursery and Bluebell reception class on Monday and we are doing everything possible to ensure this happens. …

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Job Vacancy – Catering Assistant

Good afternoon,  Derbyshire catering service are advertising for a catering assistant. Please see the link below.  Job Advert The role is working in school but the successful candidate will be employed by Derbyshire Catering Service and not school.  Mr Woodward