Shears Green Junior School Pod

📚 This week’s podcast: Reading at Shears Green

This week, we’re talking about how we’re immersing children in books during lessons and how families can support daily reading at home. We explain our levelled reading books, explore the ePlatform library and make a heartfelt plea to return school books—they’re expensive and we need them for other children!

We also look ahead to Parents’ Evening, where staff will share reading information and practical handouts, with the Book Fair available on both evenings. Please come and talk to us about your child’s reading—we’re here to help!

How do we help children feel safe at Shears Green Junior School?

In this episode, we explore how we safeguard children and encourage them to share their worries—from identifying a trusted adult to recognising staff badges and visitor lanyards, and using our worry boxes and online worry box.

We also share simple questions families can ask at home to help children feel confident about speaking up and asking for help.

Our message to every child: you matter, we will listen, and you do not have to manage a worry on your own.

In this week’s podcast, we respond to parents’ feedback about behaviour. We explain how some behaviour can be a sign of dysregulation, how we support children, and the clear steps we take when behaviour puts learning or safety at risk. We also share how our weekly assemblies reinforce our school rules and values.

This week, we talk about the difference between bullying, friendship difficulties and one-off unkind behaviour. We also explain how Shears Green prevents, investigates and responds to concerns through our pastoral support, school values and the rules: Respect, Ready and Safe.

An episode all about how we do homework at Shears Green.

Join Mr P for this week’s Shears Green update on helping children feel safe and confident online. Discover simple conversation starters for a five-minute family check-in, alongside advice on sharing photographs, understanding AI-altered images and choosing one small step to improve online safety.

The key message for every child: you can always ask for help.

Watch the accompanying parent video and explore September’s online safety newsletter to keep the conversation going at home.

Loads this week!

Talking all things hot weather and more.....

Sports Day, Cultural Day and more!

I'm back (with my back working!)

📢 School Updates⚽ Love the Game – After School FootballBookings are now open for after-school football:

• Year 3 & 4 (Tuesdays):
  https://activities.classhoppa.com/book/shears-green-junior-school-year-3-4-football-tuesdays-t-6
• Year 5 & 6 (Wednesdays):
  https://activities.classhoppa.com/book/shears-green-junior-school-year-5-6-football-wednesdays-t-6

• Wear clothing that represents their culture 👕
• Bring a book or special item to share with their class 📚

• £1 = donut + raffle ticket
• 3 prizes to be won

• Deadline TODAY (7pm) for Father’s Day gifts & Silent Disco tickets:
  👉 https://www.pta-events.co.uk/shearsgreenjuniorschool
• Interested in having a stall at the Summer Fest?
  📧 Email: [email protected]

🍎 National Thank a Teacher DaySend a FREE thank-you message to any member of staff:
👉 https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/🌍✨ Cultural Day – Friday 26th JuneWe are excited to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our school community!Children are invited to:This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate individuality and learn about others.👉 Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name and class.We look forward to a bright and meaningful day together!🍩 Year 6 Donut SaleThis Thursday 11th June (breaktime)All proceeds go towards the Year 6 Margate trip.🎉 PTFA Updates✅ Donation Day Winner: Abbie Perry
(Prize will be given today)🚗 Parking Reminder for ResidentsAnti-social parking can now be reported with photo/video evidence:
📧 [email protected] Borough Council will review and pass to Kent Police where necessary.☕ Coffee MorningThere will be a coffee morning tomorrow after drop-off – all welcome!🌧️ Weather ReminderWet weather is expected this week.
👉 Please ensure children come to school with a coat.