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Black History Month 2010
To celebrate this year's Black History Month, children at Cyril Jackson will be taking part in a range of events and lessons to explore different aspects of our shared history. We recently held an...
News
Newsletter - Return to School
It is with great pleasure that the we welcome our pupils back to school on Monday 8 March 2021. The staff at Cyril Jackson have not seen some of your faces for 15 weeks and we are incredibly excited to see you all and come back together as...
27th February 2021
Newsletter - February 2021
I would like to begin by thanking the staff at Cyril Jackson for the tremendous effort in providing quality remote education to our pupils as well as their flexibility and dedication in the face of this unprecedented and challenging time.
15th February 2021
Newsletter - December 2020
As we come to the end of an incredible term, I would like to take this opportunity to look back at some of the highlights of the Autumn term.
16th December 2020
Year 6 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
We will be focusing on writing mythical stories based on our book Odysseus. We will then be creating our own fantastic beasts based on Harry Potter and be writing non chronological reports.
15th December 2020
Year 5 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
We will be focusing on writing letters and monologues based on poems, including The Highwayman. During the second half term, we will be focusing on the tale of Treasure Island!
15th December 2020
Year 4 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
We will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of fantasy and learning how to write free verse poetry. We will be immersing ourselves in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
15th December 2020
Year 3 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
Children will be focusing on Greek Myths and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the world of Greek mythology. We will be exploring a range of non-fiction texts.
15th December 2020
Year 2 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
Children will have the opportunity to read Aesop’s Fables and have a go at writing their own.
15th December 2020
Year 1 - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
Children will continue to follow the Read Write Inc programme, to learn reading and writing.
15th December 2020
Reception - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge and encouraging them to read and write independently. Please ensure that your child has their reading diary and book bag daily and remember to read with your child EVERY night!
15th December 2020
Nursery - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
Our topic for Spring is Transport, Buildings and Structures We will also be celebrating Science week in February and Book week in March.
15th December 2020
Elm Class - Spring 1 Newsletter 2021
Your class teachers are: Mrs. Bush and Ms. Qureshi Your TAs are: Miss. Amina, Miss. Gomez, Mr. Griesman, Mr. Khan, Ms. Li & Mr. Tep.
15th December 2020
Keeping Families Informed-Engaging Parents during Covid
Thursday 19th November 2020 10.00am – 11.30am - Zoom session.
18th November 2020
Elm Class - Autumn 2 Newsletter 2020
This half-term we will be reading books by Rod Campbell. This includes the very popular 'Dear Zoo'.
2nd November 2020
Newsletter - October 2020
Firstly, I would like to say how proud I am of our pupils, staff and school community for the amazingly positive start we have had to the year.
23rd October 2020
Elm Class - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
This term we will be reading ‘Owl Babies’ . We will experience the story by exploring props in our sensory story time sessions.
10th September 2020
Nursery - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
We will be learning to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes.
3rd September 2020
Year 6 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
Children will be exploring a text linked to Black History Month in the first half of the Autumn term. In the second half-term they will be reading and writing texts based on ancient Greek Myths.
2nd September 2020
Year 5 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
We will be focusing on writing stories and persuasive articles based on World War II and The Windrush. In Autumn 2 we will be studying Shakespeare!
2nd September 2020
Year 4 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
In Autumn 1, we will be reading Iron Man and writing a descriptive scene and a newspaper about the events.
2nd September 2020
Year 3 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
We will be focusing on writing a description of a setting and writing a story.
2nd September 2020
Year 2 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
Children will be reading and writing stories with a familiar setting! They will have the opportunity to write their own versions with new settings, characters and details.
2nd September 2020
Year 1 - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
We will be continuing to follow the Read Write Inc programme. We will be reading Traction Man and writing our own stories based on this book.
2nd September 2020
Reception - Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge from Nursery and encouraging them to read and write independently.
2nd September 2020
Newsletter - School Reopening 2020
We have continued to offer a broad and balanced curriculum with the measures needed to manage risk. We have set out some of the most important control measures in this document to share with parents and stakeholders on how we are making...
20th July 2020
Newsletter - Summer 2020
As the academic year draws to a close, we reflect on our achievements and the events of 2019-2020. What a year it has been! This year has been a challenging year for us all, a year in which we did not plan for a global pandemic.
14th July 2020
Newsletter - June 2020
I hope that you, your children and your extended families are keeping well during lockdown. All the staff at Cyril Jackson miss the children and families very much...
3rd June 2020
Newsletter - April 2020
Thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support over the spring term, especially in times of such uncertainty and disruption. Although we do not know what is to come in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sense of community...
3rd April 2020
Newsletter - February 2020
Thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support over Spring 1. I am delighted to be appointed as Head Teacher of Cyril Jackson Primary School and I am looking forward to maintaining and strengthening our partnership with you all.
17th February 2020
Newsletter - December 2019
As we come to the end of an incredible term, I would like to take this opportunity to look back at some of the highlights of the autumn term.
20th December 2019
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2020
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge and encouraging them to read and write independently. Please ensure that your child has their reading diary and book bag daily and remember to read with your child EVERY night!
13th December 2019
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2020
In Literacy we will be reading and retelling ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle. We will be learning the days of the week and will practise to name and sign the fruit that the caterpillar eats.
13th December 2019
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2020
The staff in Nursery this year are: Sarah Cobb (Assistant Head Teacher and Foundation Stage Phase Leader—Maternity Cover) Jennifer Olden (Class Teacher).
12th December 2019
Year 6 - Spring Newsletter 2020
Your teachers this term will be: Ms Islam, Miss Kassam and Mrs Stafford-Williams. Your support staff this year will be: Mrs Stannard and Mr Griemsman.
12th December 2019
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2020
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Boyle, Mr Hwang, and Ms Qureshi with Ms Christian and Mr. Basit to support.
11th December 2019
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2020
Your teachers this term are: Mrs Parvin, Mr Read and Miss Harris with Mrs Salton and Mr Abul for support.
11th December 2019
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2020
Your Year 2 Teachers are: Mrs Stevens Miss Kent Mr Wiltshire With support from: Miss Roast
11th December 2019
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2020
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Ms Khatun, Ms Yeasmin, Ms Beckford Our teaching assistants are: Miss Begum, Miss Shalim
9th December 2019
Newsletter - September 2019
A warm welcome to the 2019/20 academic year to all our children, parents, carers, governors and staff. I trust everyone had a wonderful summer and are now ready and as excited about the academic year ahead as we are at CJ.
20th September 2019
Year 2 - Autumn Newsletter 2019
Children will be reading and writing stories with a familiar setting! They will have the opportunity to write their own versions with new settings, characters and details.
6th September 2019
Year 6 - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be focusing on writing stories and persuasive articles based on World War II and the Windrush. In Autumn Two we will be studying Shakespeare!
6th September 2019
Year 5 - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be focusing on writing stories and persuasive articles based on World War II and the Windrush. In Autumn Two we will be studying Shakespeare!
6th September 2019
Year 4 - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be focusing on writing stories based on science fiction and fairy tales. We will also be writing newspaper reports.
6th September 2019
Year 1 - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be continuing to follow the Read Write Inc programme. We will be reading Traction Man and writing our own stories based on this book. We will be reading Hansel and Gretel as part of our learning for Black History Month.
6th September 2019
Reception - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge from Nursery and encouraging them to read and write independently.
6th September 2019
Nursery - Autumn Newsletter 2019
We will be learning to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes.
6th September 2019
Newsletter - July 2019
We hope you are enjoying the first week of the holidays. It has been a truly amazing academic year. Last week, we said a tearful goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 at our first ever graduation ceremony which was inspirational and emotional.
23rd July 2019
Newsletter - June / July 2019
After months of rehearsals and dedication from staff and children alike, the time for the amazing performance of The Greatest Showman came on Friday 7 June, at the St. Paul's Way Trust School theatre. The cast performed a awe inspiring...
4th July 2019
Academy Consultation Meeting Update
We would like to thank all those who attended the Conversion to Academy Status Translated Parent Consultation meeting on 28 June 2019.
2nd July 2019
Kids Newsletter - 24th June 2019
Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
24th June 2019
Newsletter - 20th May 2019
THE CJ KIDS NEWSLETTER IS HERE Our CJ journalists are enjoying their new job to the fullest - taking photographs, looking out for stories to include, researching, writing and editing.
21st May 2019
Kids Newsletter - 10th May 2019
On Monday 6th May 2019, at 5.26am, Meghan Markle gave birth to baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
10th May 2019
Kid's Newsletter - 2nd May 2019
On Thursday 15th of November, park contractors from the London borough of Tower Hamlets held a parents meeting in the South building hall to discuss ways to improve the play provision in Barley Mow park.
3rd May 2019
Newsletter - March 2019
On 10 March, flicking through The Sunday Times and what did we stumble across? In an article called 'Going Places Canary Wharf', under the education section was a mention of Cyril Jackson Primary School and our outstanding Ofsted rating.
22nd March 2019
Newsletter - January / February 2019
I cannot believe it is February already! Happy New Year to you all. The Spring term is where our children make a lot of progress and we are excited about all the great activities planned for the weeks ahead.
1st February 2019
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2019
We will be focusing on writing letters and monologues based on poems, including the Highwayman. During the second half term, we will be focusing on writing instructions.
21st January 2019
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2019
Children will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of fantasy and learning how to write free verse poetry.
21st January 2019
Year 3 - Spring Newsletter 2019
Children will be focusing on Greek Myths and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the world of Greek mythology.
21st January 2019
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2019
Children will have the opportunity to read Aesop’s Fables and have a go at writing their own.
21st January 2019
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2019
The children will have the opportunity to explore London City and identify the physical and human features. The children will be making their own maps and learning all about the Great Fire of London.
21st January 2019
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2019
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge and encouraging them to read and write independently. Please ensure that your child has their reading diary and book bag daily and remember to read with your child EVERY night!
21st January 2019
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2019
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
21st January 2019
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2019
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
21st January 2019
Newsletter - December 2018
As we come to the end of the final week of the autumn term what a great opportunity to look back at what we have achieved as a school so far.
21st December 2018
Newsletter - November / December 2018
As we approach the end of our first term and the festive period, we are so proud of the achievements of all our children and staff.
7th December 2018
Newsletter - 19th October 2018
We held the first official PTA meeting this week and decided upon the make-up of our committee. We held the first official PTA meeting this week and decided upon the make-up of our committee.
19th October 2018
Newsletter - September 2018
A warm welcome back to school to all our children, parents/carers, staff and governors. It has been wonderful to see how enthusiastic the children are for the new academic year; they have all settled into their new classrooms quickly...
28th September 2018
Newsletter - July 2018
Huge congratulations to our pupils in Y1, Y2 & Y6; they each obtained excellent result in Phonics & SATS. Every single student in Cyril Jackson has made phenomenal progress this year.
20th July 2018
Newsletter - May 2018
I am immensely proud of our Year 2 and Year 6 pupils who were absolutely amazing during SATs. It was a pleasure to see each child trying their best and I can proudly say that each and every one of our Year 6 pupils are secondary ready.
25th May 2018
Reception - Summer Newsletter 2018
We will be developing writing opportunities for children in preparation for Year 1.
23rd April 2018
Newsletter - April 2018
The summer term is here and I would like to begin by thanking parents and carers for their ongoing support working with the team at Cyril Jackson to provide a stimulating environment for the children.
18th April 2018
Newsletter - February 2018
The autumn term flew by and we ended it with many achievements to be proud of; we acquired the SAPERE Bronze Award and the Silver Healthy Food Award as well as bettering attendance across the school ultimately resulting in improved attainment for all...
9th February 2018
Year 6 - Spring Newsletter 2018
Year 6 will be diving into the world of fairy tales, where we will become detectives searching for clues to solve some mysterious crimes and reporting the news.
11th January 2018
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2018
Children will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of fantasy and learning how to write free verse poetry.
11th January 2018
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2018
Children will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of fantasy and learning how to write free verse poetry.
11th January 2018
Year 3 - Spring Newsletter 2018
Children will be focusing on Greek Myths and Legends and non-fiction this term. We will be enjoying mythical stories from the Ancient Greek world.
11th January 2018
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2018
Children will have the opportunity to read Aesop’s Fables and have a go at writing their own.
11th January 2018
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2018
The children will have the opportunity to explore London City and identify the physical and human features.
11th January 2018
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2018
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
11th January 2018
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2018
We will be thinking about alliteration and describing. We will also be talking about our own experiences.
11th January 2018
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2018
We will be thinking about alliteration and describing. We will also be talking about our own experiences.
11th January 2018
Newsletter - November 2017
We have been awarded the SAPERE Bronze Award for our excellent commitment to Philosophy for Children (P4C). P4C is a powerful educational approach which has been found through research studies to have cognitive and social benefits for children and...
28th November 2017
Newsletter - October 2017
A warm welcome to the 2017/18 academic year to all our children, parents/carers, governors and staff. I cannot believe it is almost half term already.
13th October 2017
Year 6 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
Children will be writing poems, biographies and Greek Myths. These will be linked to our topics of Ancient Greece and our Black History Month focus: Walter Tull.
18th September 2017
Year 5 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
We will be focusing on writing stories and persuasive articles based on World War II and the Windrush. In Autumn Two we will be studying Shakespeare!
18th September 2017
Year 4 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
We will be focusing on writing stories based on ’The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes and newspaper reports linked to Nelson Mandela as part of Black History Month.
18th September 2017
Year 3 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
We will be focusing on writing a description of a setting and writing a story.
18th September 2017
Year 2 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
Children will be reading and writing stories with a familiar setting! They will have the opportunity to write their own versions with new settings, characters and details
18th September 2017
Year 1 - Autumn Newsletter 2017
The children will be learning about themselves and their families.
18th September 2017
Reception - Autumn Newsletter 2017
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
18th September 2017
Communication Group - Autumn Newsletter 2017
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
18th September 2017
Foundation Stage Twitter Workshop
As a school we use Twitter regularly to keep you updated on what children are doing in school, events, newsletters and to communicate letters and important school information.
15th September 2017
Newsletter - July 2017
As we approach the end of this academic year, I look back at all the wonderful achievements our children (and staff) have made.
20th July 2017
Newsletter - June 2017
On 5 and 7 June, KS2 and Early Years respectively took part in their annual sports days which were a great success.
23rd June 2017
Year 4 - Summer Newsletter 2017
During the summer term Year 4 will be learning a great deal throughout all subjects and trying to achieve the 100% attendance goal
17th May 2017
Newsletter - May 2017
I recently sent a letter out to inform you all that I have agreed to a secondment to the University Schools Trust (UST) as their Director of Education (Interim).
16th May 2017
Year 6 - Summer Newsletter 2017
During the summer term Year 6 will be writing a range of genres, including newspaper,
11th May 2017
Year 5 - Summer Newsletter 2017
We are starting the term by diving into the world of pirates, writing both reports and narrative based on this theme.
11th May 2017
Year 3 - Summer Newsletter 2017
This term we will be learning about the life of Roald Dahl and the stories he wrote.
11th May 2017
Year 2 - Summer Newsletter 2017
The children will be entering the most wonderful world of pirates.
11th May 2017
Reception - Summer Newsletter 2017
We will be developing writing opportunities for children in preparation for Year 1.
11th May 2017
Nursery - Summer Newsletter 2017
Our books for this term are The Gigantic Turnip, Toddle Waddle, and Rosie’s Walk.
11th May 2017
Communication Group - Summer Newsletter 2017
We will be learning our sounds in phonics and will have lots of opportunities to practice our mark making skills.
11th May 2017
ARP 2 - Summer Newsletter 2017
This term we will be HTML editors and will be looking at how web pages are built before building one of our own.
11th May 2017
Foundation Stage Twitter Workshop
As a school we use Twitter regularly to keep you updated on what children are doing in school, events, newsletters and to communicate letters and important school information.
25th April 2017
Newsletter - April 2017
At CJ we like to support charitable causes and this year we supported Comic Relief by buying red noses in the hundreds!
7th April 2017
4th April 2017
Newsletter - March 2017
On 3 February, our very first Kindness Cup was awarded to Saoda in Year 6. The aim is to award it to someone every half term for their good deeds and acts of kindness.
9th March 2017
Newsletter - January 2017
Welcome to spring term and a new year. This year we want to continue our focus on raising attainment for all.
27th January 2017
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2017
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
10th January 2017
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2017
In Spring 1 we will be reading The Highwayman and focusing on storytelling and narrative poetry.
9th January 2017
Year 6 - Spring Newsletter 2017
Year 6 will be diving into the world of fairy tales, where we will become detectives searching for clues to solve some mysterious crimes and reporting the news.
5th January 2017
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2017
Children will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term.
5th January 2017
Year 3 - Spring Newsletter 2017
Children will be focusing on folktales, adventure stories and non-fiction this term.
5th January 2017
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2017
The children will be entering the mythical world of monsters and beasts.
5th January 2017
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2017
The children will have the opportunity to explore London City and identify the physical and human features.
5th January 2017
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2017
We will be thinking about alliteration and describing. We will also be talking about our own experiences.
5th January 2017
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2017
We will be thinking about alliteration and describing. We will also be talking about our own experiences.
5th January 2017
ARP 1 - Spring Newsletter 2017
The children will be continuing to follow the Read Write Inc programme.
5th January 2017
Newsletter - December 2016
The autumn term has flown by and we end it with many achievements to be proud of; from our students attending the England vs Australia Rugby Match, Year 5 winning the Tower Hamlets Book Awards...
16th December 2016
Newsletter - November 2016
On 2 November, a group of seventeen volunteers from Barclays Canary Wharf spent a whole day in school offering their services for a community project.
29th November 2016
Newsletter - September 2016
Welcome back to another year to all our returning children, parents/ carers, staff and governors. I want to also welcome our new families to Cyril Jackson.
5th October 2016
Nursery - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be learning to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes.
23rd September 2016
Year 6 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
Children will be writing poems, biographies and Greek Myths. These will be linked to our topics of Ancient Greece and our Black History Month focus: Walter Tull.
13th September 2016
Year 5 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be focusing on writing stories and persuasive articles based on World War 2. In Autumn Two we will become dragon experts!
13th September 2016
Year 4 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be focusing on writing stories based on 'The Iron Man' by Ted Hughes and newspaper reports linked to Nelson Mandela as part of Black History Month.
13th September 2016
Year 3 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be focusing on writing a description of a setting and writing a story.
13th September 2016
Year 2 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
Children will be reading and writing stories with a familiar setting! They will have the opportunity to write their own versions with new settings, characters and details.
13th September 2016
Year 1 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
The children will be learning about themselves and their families. We will also be exploring our local area and identifying human features.
13th September 2016
Reception - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge from Nursery and encouraging them to read and write independently.
13th September 2016
Communication Group - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will continue to learn to listen and engage with stories, songs and rhymes. We will learn new words to say and sign.
13th September 2016
ARP1/2 - Autumn Newsletter 2016
We will be focusing on a text called ‘The man on the Moon’’. We will be drawing and writing postcards from space!
13th September 2016
Newsletter - July 2016
It has been another eventful year here at Cyril Jackson and we are proud of all of our children’s hard work.
21st July 2016
Newsletter - June 2016
To celebrate The Queen’s 90th birthday, Cyril Jackson set a ‘Very Special Royal Family Homework’ and children made an array of amazing sculptures, models, crowns, royal invitations and more.
1st July 2016
Newsletter - May 2016
On Thursday 5 May, a group of children in KS2 attended an athletics competition at Mile End Stadium.
27th May 2016
Newsletter - April 2016
On 23 April, G&T children went to the best known pre-historic monument in Europe, Stonehenge.
29th April 2016
Year 6 - Summer Newsletter 2016
During the summer term Year 6 will be writing a range of genres, including newspaper, stories and reports.
18th April 2016
Year 5 - Summer Newsletter 2016
We are starting the term by diving into the world of pirates, writing both reports and narrative based on this theme.
18th April 2016
Year 4 - Summer Newsletter 2016
In the first term we will be looking at the Legend of Robin Hood and writing a narrative, diary entry and a newspaper report on the events in the legend.
18th April 2016
Year 3 - Summer Newsletter 2016
This term we will be learning about authors and letters; our focus author will be Roald Dahl.
18th April 2016
Year 2 - Summer Newsletter 2016
The children will be entering the wonderful world of pirates. They will be writing a narrative story based on pirates as well as using the theme to write a persuasive advert to hire a pirate.
18th April 2016
Year 1 - Summer Newsletter 2016
We will be finding out about seaside holidays and locating UK beaches on a map.
18th April 2016
Reception - Summer Newsletter 2016
We will be developing writing opportunities for children in preparation for Year 1.
18th April 2016
Nursery - Summer Newsletter 2016
Our books for this term are The Gigantic Turnip, Toddle Waddle, We’re Going on a Farm Animal Hunt and Rosie’s Walk.
18th April 2016
Communication Group - Summer Newsletter 2016
We will be building on children’s previously acquired language and learning skills
18th April 2016
AEN1 - Summer Newsletter 2016
The children will be continuing to follow the Read Write Inc programme. There will be a strong focus on reading and writing non-fiction texts.
18th April 2016
Newsletter - March 2016
Cyril Jackson embarked on a Sport Relief one million step challenge. Did we make it?
24th March 2016
Newsletter - February 2016
On 25 January, to celebrate 200 book clubs being open across the country, author and comedian David Walliams became an honorary guest at our Chatterbooks book clubs.
22nd February 2016
Newsletter - January 2016
Year 5 love reading Jacqueline Wilson books and they were very happy when they received a colourful bookmark each from a contact at Kidney Research UK who has worked with her.
28th January 2016
Year 6 - Spring Newsletter 2016
Year 6 will be diving into the world of fairy tales, where we will become detectives searching for clues to solve some mysterious crimes.
19th January 2016
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2016
In Spring 1 we will focus on myths and narrative poetry, before adding our own chapter to a play written by William Shakespeare.
19th January 2016
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2016
Children will be focusing on narrative and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in the wonderful world of Narnia and exploring the legend of Robin Hood.
19th January 2016
Year 3 - Spring Newsletter 2016
Children will be focusing on folktales, adventure stories and non-fiction this term. We will be immersing ourselves in folktales from around the world.
19th January 2016
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2016
The children will be entering the mythical world of monsters and beasts. They will be designing their own monster and writing a non-chronological report about it.
19th January 2016
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2016
The children will have the opportunity to explore London City and identify the physical and human features.
19th January 2016
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2016
We will be building on children’s phonics knowledge and encouraging them to read and write independently.
19th January 2016
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2016
We will be thinking about alliteration and describing. We will also be talking about our own experiences.
19th January 2016
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2016
We will be building on children’s previously acquired language and learning skills . We will be focusing on colour and sequencing this half term so please encourage your child to sign and use new words.
19th January 2016
AEN 2 - Spring Newsletter 2016
In Spring 1, we will be reading ‘The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe’ together.
19th January 2016
AEN 1 - Spring Newsletter 2016
The children will be continuing to follow the Read Write Inc programme. We will also be celebrating National Book Day. We will be reading lots of information books based on our topic about Animals and Plants.
19th January 2016
Newsletter - December 2015
On behalf of all the staff and governors at Cyril Jackson, I wish all our families a very merry Christmas, a peaceful holiday and a happy New Year.
18th December 2015
Newsletter - November 2015
On 22 October, Cyril Jackson was visited by Edward Fiske, a former New York Times editor. He came to London to see for himself the characteristics that have underpinned the improvements in Tower Hamlets’ primary schools over the last fifteen years.
20th November 2015
Newsletter - September 2015
Firstly a warm welcome to all our children, parents/carers, staff and governors. I hope you all had a wonderful summer break.
4th September 2015
Newsletter - July/August 2015
It has been another busy, fun packed and exciting year. I want to wish all our children, families, staff, governors and friends a wonderful summer break and look forward to seeing you all back on Wednesday 3 September.
22nd July 2015
Newsletter - June / July 2015
On 2 June, six headteachers from Wales visited Cyril Jackson to observe, learn from us and share best practice. They were astonished by the high expectations achieved and were genuinely speechless.
19th June 2015
Newsletter - May / June 2015
A tremendous thank you to all who baked and donated cakes for our Nepal Earthquake Appeal cake sale on 8 May.
22nd May 2015
Year 6 Newsletter - SATs Week
Keep up the hard work and effort that you have put in all year. Believe in yourself! You can do this!
6th May 2015
Newsletter - April / May 2015
Inset day on 17 April saw teachers in a back-to-school atmosphere, as they worked hard at the Professional Development Centre, in Bethnal Green with trainer Alan Peat.
27th April 2015
Year 6 - Summer Newsletter 2015
During the summer term Year 6 will be writing a range of genres, including newspaper, stories and reports.
24th April 2015
Year 5 - Summer Newsletter 2015
We are starting the term by diving back in to the world of Shakespeare; before moving on to narrative, poetry and persuasion all linked to our geography topic - Mountains and Rivers.
24th April 2015
Year 4 - Summer Newsletter 2015
Children will be focusing on persuasion and narrative. This will be linked with our geography topic about St Lucia.
24th April 2015
Year 3 - Summer Newsletter 2015
his term we will be learning about authors and letters; our focus author will be Roald Dahl.
24th April 2015
Year 2 - Summer Newsletter 2015
The children will be reading and writing adventure stories based on our topic of pirates.
24th April 2015
Year 1 - Summer Newsletter 2015
We will be finding out about seaside holidays from the past and present and looking at physical and human features.
24th April 2015
Reception - Summer Newsletter 2015
We will be developing writing opportunities for children in preparation for Year 1.
24th April 2015
Nursery - Summer Newsletter 2015
Our books for this term are The Gigantic Turnip, Toddle Waddle, We’re Going on a Farm Animal Hunt and Rosie’s Walk.
24th April 2015
Communication Group - Summer Newsletter 2015
We will be building on children’s previously acquired language and learning skills.
24th April 2015
AEN2 - Summer Newsletter 2015
We will be working on writing an explanation text about the Alps and writing a persuasive advert to convince people to explore them.
24th April 2015
AEN1 - Summer Newsletter 2015
We will be finding out about seaside holidays from the past and present and looking at features of the seaside.
24th April 2015
Newsletter - March / April 2015
It is with great pleasure that I can announce from September 2015 I will be back full time at Cyril Jackson...
27th March 2015
Newsletter - February/March 2015
AEN 1’s topic this term has been ‘London’. In January, to enhance their learning, they went on two amazing London sightseeing trips...
13th February 2015
Newsletter - January / February 2015
This term at parent/carer workshops we introduced the Cyril Jackson Education Shop offering educational tools at discounted prices...
25th January 2015
Year 6 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your teachers are: Mr Backett, Miss Fisher, Miss Hall, Mrs Higgins and Miss Chan-Bell.
8th January 2015
Year 5 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Boyle, Miss Kent and Miss Taylor with Miss Khanum and Ms. Siddiqui to support.
8th January 2015
Year 4 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your teachers this term will remain as: Miss Holman, Mrs Bernal, Miss DeSantis & Miss Parvin with Mrs Stannard as support.
8th January 2015
Year 3 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your teachers this term will be: Miss Anthony, Mr Langridge and Mr Read with support from Ms Christian.
8th January 2015
Year 2 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Hannah & Miss Khatun. Our teaching assistants are: Miss Vandra and Mrs Sanji.
8th January 2015
Year 1 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Hannah & Miss Khatun. Our teaching assistants are: Miss Vandra and Mrs Sanji
8th January 2015
Reception - Spring Newsletter 2015
The staff in Reception this term are: Catherine Beckford, Catriona Woodward, Sarah Cobb, Amy Craig, Nasima Yeasim, Nazia Begum, Charlie Pryer, Shopna Khan
8th January 2015
Nursery - Spring Newsletter 2015
The staff in Nursery this Spring are: Amy Craig, Sarah Cobb, Shan Hardy, Lucy McCall, Natalie Meiners, Tim Wade. Our support staff will be Marcia Caleffi, Sherina Buchanan and Rohima Miah.
8th January 2015
Communication Group - Spring Newsletter 2015
The staff in the Communication Group are: Julie Bush, Sam Tep, Rayhan Islam, Sam thong-Li, Julie Sultana, Precious Nmufo, Nelima Begum, Sally Burns, Habs Rahman
8th January 2015
AEN2 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Milligan with Mr Grimsman, Mr Khan, Miss Khatun and Miss Begum to support.
8th January 2015
AEN1 - Spring Newsletter 2015
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Gittins and Miss D. Our teaching assistants are: Miss White and Miss Dera
8th January 2015
Newsletter - November / December 2014
On 3 November the curtains went up at the Greenwich Theatre where the Year 6 cast performed Shakespeare's Richard III to an audience of hundreds.
5th December 2014
Newsletter - October / November 2014
INSET stands for IN-SErvice Training. Schools have five Inset days a year, which are an important part of all teachers' professional development.
3rd November 2014
Newsletter - September / October 2014
Welcome back to all our pupils, parents/carers and staff. The children have quickly settled back into the school routine and it has been wonderful to see many of you attending the parent welcome mornings.
26th September 2014
Year 1 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Hannah & Miss Wasik. Our teaching assistants are: Miss Vandra and Mrs Sanji.
10th September 2014
Year 6 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your new teachers this year will be: Miss Hall, Mr Backett, Miss Marshall and Miss Fisher with support from Miss Chan-Bell.
8th September 2014
Year 5 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Boyle, Miss Kent, Ms Siddiqui and Miss Taylor with Miss Khanom to support.
8th September 2014
Year 4 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Mrs Bernal, Miss Holman, Miss Parvin and Miss Davies. Your teaching assistant is: Mrs Stannard.
8th September 2014
Year 3 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Anthony, Mr Langridge and Mr Read. With support from: Ms Christian.
8th September 2014
Year 2 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your Year 2 Teachers are: Miss Mattison, Mrs Clare, Mr Higgins, With support from: Miss Aviles, Miss Farzana, Miss Begum and Miss Rahman.
8th September 2014
Reception Newsletter - Autumn 2014
The staff in Reception this year are: Catherine Beckford (Class Teacher), Catriona Woodward (Class Teacher), Sarah Cobb (FS Leader/ AHT), Amy Craig (FS Manager/ AHT/ SENCO), Nasima Yeasim (Early Years Educator), Nazia Begum (Early Years Educator).
8th September 2014
Nursery Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Amy Craig (Foundation Stage Coordinator), Sarah Cobb (FS Phase Leader and Read Write, Inc Manager), Shan Hardy (Teacher), Lucy McCall (Teacher), Tim Wade (Early Years Educator), Natalie Meiners (Early Years Educator).
8th September 2014
AEN2 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teacher for the Autumn Term is: Miss Milligan. With support from: Mr Griemsman and Miss Begum.
8th September 2014
AEN 1 Newsletter - Autumn 2014
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss DeSantis (Mondays only) and Miss Gittins (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays). Our teaching assistant is: Nathaniel Thompson.
8th September 2014
Newsletter - July / August 2014
This month we say a number of farewells. After 14 years’ service to the children and community of Cyril Jackson, Kelly Shaw will be leaving the school and returning to Norfolk with her husband Toby and their children, Harry and James.
18th July 2014
Newsletter - June / July 2014
Our Summer Fair was a resounding success this year!
3rd July 2014
Newsletter - May / June 2014
Cyril Jackson has been selected as a lead school for now>press>play, a unique learning service which brings the curriculum to life through immersive educational workshops.
22nd May 2014
Newsletter - April / May 2014
CJ pupils test and evaluate a new algorithm teaching resource for education company, Primo.
1st May 2014
Year 2 Newsletter - Summer 2014
The staff in Year 2 this term are: Miss Mattison - Class Teacher, Miss Roberts - Class Teacher, Mr Higgins - Class Teacher, Mrs Stannard.
25th April 2014
AEN2 Newsletter - Summer 2014
Your teachers this term will be Miss Marshall and Miss Kent.
24th April 2014
Year 3 Newsletter - Summer 2014
Welcome back from Miss Anthony, Miss Brampton and Mr Read.
23rd April 2014
Year 4 Newsletter - Summer 2014
Your teachers this term will remain as: Mrs Bernal, Miss Boyle and Miss Holman with support from: Mrs Downs and Miss Christian.
7th April 2014
Newsletter - March / April 2014
This month a group of Year 5 pupils successfully completed a 10-week Code Club course run by Morgan Stanley volunteers.
28th March 2014
Year 2 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your Year 2 Teachers are: Miss Mattison, Miss Roberts Mr Higgins
3rd March 2014
Newsletter - February / March 2014
We are absolutely delighted to report that we have received a letter from the Minister of State for Schools, Rt Hon David Laws MP, congratulating us on the excellent performance of our pupils in the 2013 Key Stage 2 SATs Tests.
28th February 2014
Reception Newsletter - Spring 2013
The staff in Reception this year are: Catherine Beckford Class Teacher, Shainey Wasik Class Teacher, Sarah Cobb, FS Coordinator & Read Write Inc. Manager
25th February 2014
Year 4 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your teachers this term will remain as: Miss Boyle Mrs Bernal and Miss Holman with Mrs Downs and Miss Christian as support
12th February 2014
Year 3 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your teachers this term will be... Miss Anthony, Mr Read (and a big welcome to) Miss Brampton! With support from... Miss Farzana, Miss Begum and Miss Amila.
11th February 2014
Year 6 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your teachers are: Mr Langridge, Miss Parvin and Miss Taylor with support from Mrs Chan-Bell and Mrs Siddiqui.
6th February 2014
Year 2 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your Year 2 Teachers are Miss Mattison, Miss Roberts, Mr Higgins, Mrs Stannard, Miss Sanji, Mrs Kabat.
6th February 2014
Year 1 Newsletter - Spring 2014
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Fisher, Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Hannah. Your teaching assistants are: Mrs Scales, Miss Pryer and Miss Vandra.
6th February 2014
Nursery Newsletter - Spring 2014
The staff in Nursery this Year are: Amy Craig (Foundation Stage Coordinator), Sarah Cobb (FS Phase Leader and Read Write Inc Manager), Shan Hardy (Teacher), Jenna Tilt (Teacher), Catriona Woodward (Teacher), Natalie Meiners (Early Years Educator).
6th February 2014
Newsletter - January 2014
We were thrilled to receive a third visit of school leaders from the Centre for School Development in Sweden this month.
31st January 2014
Newsletter - December 2013
The Governors and staff at Cyril Jackson wish all our families a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
20th December 2013
Amended Start Date for Spring Term 2014
I write to advise that the INSET day planned for Monday 6 January, as stated on the school calendar, has been cancelled.
4th December 2013
Newsletter - November 2013
CJ was thrilled to host a high-profile event on Wednesday 27th November in support of Place2Be...
3rd December 2013
Newsletter - October 2013
A great time was had by all during our celebrations for Eid-al-Adha.
25th October 2013
Newsletter - September 2013
Welcome back to all our pupils, parents/carers and staff; I hope you have all settled back into the school routine.
30th September 2013
Year 6 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your new teachers this year will be: Miss Brampton, Mr Langridge, Miss Taylor and Ms Thompson.
6th September 2013
Year 5 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Mahfouz, Miss Hall and Mr Backett.
6th September 2013
Reception Newsletter - Autumn 2013
The staff in Reception this year are: Catherine Beckford Class Teacher, Shainey Wasik Class Teacher, Sarah Cobb FS Coordinator & Read Write Inc. Manager
5th September 2013
Communication Group Newsletter - Autumn 2013
The staff in the Communication Group this year are: Bennie Lesch Class Teacher, Julie Bush Early Years Educator.
5th September 2013
AEN2 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Marshall and Ms Parvin
4th September 2013
Year 3 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Anthony, Mr Read and Miss Waller
4th September 2013
Year 4 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Boyle, Mrs Bernal and Miss Holman.
4th September 2013
Year 1 Newsletter - Autumn 2013
Your class teachers for the Spring Term are: Miss Fisher, Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Milligan.
4th September 2013
3rd September 2013
Newsletter - June 2013
An App for everything…CJ announces the launch of its new App for Android™ and iPhones/iPads
28th June 2013
Newsletter - May 2013
As part of our continued fundraising for our new library extension, we have registered with The Giving Machine, a not-for-profit social enterprise.
24th May 2013
Year 4 Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Year 4 for Summer 2013.
10th May 2013
Year 3 Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Year 3 for Summer 2013.
10th May 2013
Year 6 Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Year 6 for Summer 2013.
8th May 2013
Year 5 Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Year 5 for Summer 2013.
8th May 2013
Year 1 Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Year 1 for Summer 2013.
8th May 2013
Reception Summer Newsletter 2013
An overview of the curriculum and staff from Reception for Summer 2013.
8th May 2013
Newsletter - April 2013
Following a recent press announcement, we are delighted to report that the Duchess of Cambridge has chosen to become Royal Patron of Place2Be, the counselling service which supports pupils at Cyril Jackson.
1st May 2013
Newsletter - March 2013
We are thrilled to unveil our ambitious plans to build a new library in the grounds of the North Building...
28th March 2013
Newsletter - February 2013
We are thrilled to advise that Emdad Rahman, our Attendance & Welfare Officer, received a Member of the British Empire honour (MBE) on 13 February...
1st March 2013
Newsletter - January 2013
We are thrilled to advise that, following an interim assessment, Ofsted is satisfied that our performance has been sustained and our next full inspection has been deferred to the Summer term 2014, at the earliest...
30th January 2013
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Newsletter - December 2012
The staff at Cyril Jackson wish all our families a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
21st December 2012
Newsletter - November 2012
The opening of The School House on 12 November was a resounding success. We were delighted to welcome Mark Cooke, Chief Risk Officer, Wealth & Investment Management, Barclays, who cut the ribbon.
5th December 2012
Newsletter - October 2012
We are thrilled to report that CJ has been awarded the honour of Model School status by Ruth Miskin, OBE, member of the Government's National Curriculum Review Advisory Committee and creator of the Read, Write, Inc. phonics programme...
24th October 2012
Nursery Newsletter - Autumn 2012
The staff in Nursery this Year are Amy Craig (Foundation Stage Coordinator), Sarah Cobb (Acting Foundation Stage Co-ordinator and Read Write Inc Manager), Max Porter (Teacher), Jenna Tilt (Teacher), Georgia Turland (Teacher)...
20th September 2012
Year 6 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your new teachers this year are Mr Langridge, Miss Holman, Miss Taylor & Mr Higgins. Ms Stannard will be supporting Year 6.
19th September 2012
Year 5 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your new teachers this year will be Miss Mottrom, Miss Fisher and Mr Backett with Miss Begum, Miss Khatun to support.
19th September 2012
Year 4 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your new teachers this year will be: Miss Mahfouz, Miss Boyle and Miss Brampton with Ms Chan-Bell and Ms Siddiqui to support
19th September 2012
Year 3 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your new teachers this year will be Miss Anthony, Mr Read and Miss Hall with Ms Christian and Ms Siddiqui supporting.
19th September 2012
Year 2 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your teachers for the Autumn term are Miss Milligan, Miss Waller and Miss Hannah
19th September 2012
Year 1 Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Your class teachers for the Autumn Term are: Miss Roberts, Ms Patel-Ali & Miss Mattison.
19th September 2012
Reception Newsletter - Autumn 2012
Welcome to Reception in the Autumn term.
19th September 2012
Newsletter - July 2012
We have had another hugely successful year at Cyril Jackson. I am extremely proud of the progress and achievement seen in all year groups, but especially Year 6 this year which attained the best Key Stage 2 results CJ has ever had.
19th July 2012
Newsletter - May 2012
Emdad to carry the Paralympic Tourch and details of our new website!
25th May 2012
Newsletter - Summer 2012
Outstanding attendance and the trip to the Emirates Stadium.
18th April 2012
Newsletter - April 2012
Happy Easter, Staff Changes and Attendance and Holidays During Term Time
30th March 2012
Newsletter - Summer Term 2012
Information about our outstanding attendance, SATs and events for parents.
18th April 2012
Newsletter - April 2012
Information about staff changes, attendance and the results of our questionnaire.
30th March 2012
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16th December 2011
Nurture 2 Newsletter - Autumn 2011
Welcome to Nurture 2! Working with you this year will be Miss Taiwo and Mr Griemsman.
15th September 2011
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After School Clubs Newsletter - Summer 2011
After School Clubs Newsletter - Summer 2011