John Ray Junior School

📸 Tomorrow (Thursday 5th February) the children will be having their photograph taken. All children must wear correct school uniform. If it is your child’s PE day please bring it to school in a bag to change into.

Bus expected at JRJ 11:10pm

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Young Voices group- we expect to arrive at school at 11pm

Our fabulous singers are slowly making their way out of the O2. We’ll let you know when the bus is ready to depart with a rough arrival time at school

Things are in full swing here at the O2!

Today’s the day! 31 small and 5 big John Rayers will be making their way to the O2 to sing their socks off! We hope they have a brilliant day!
Updates will be posted here throughout the day including return journey (pick up) info later on tonight. 🎤 🎵 😆

Don't miss this weeks SPACE webinars ⭐

Tuesday 20 January: 10am to 11.30am on Demand avoidance

Wednesday 21 January: 10am to 11.30am on Masking

These sessions are informal, informative and designed to support you.

• join from home
• hear from people who've been there
• learn about key topics that matter to you

Visit the link in the comments below to book a place and explore what else SPACE has on offer. 👇

🌟 You Said, We Did! 🌟

Following our last round of SEND Roadshows, many of you asked for a weekend event to better support working families.

We listened and we acted. 👂✨

After working closely with the services who attend, we’re excited to announce our first-ever weekend SEND Roadshows!

📅 Sunday 22 March at POP Essex, Braintree

📅 Saturday 18 April at SNAP Charity, Brentwood

We can’t wait to welcome you! For more details visit the link in the comments below. 💛👇

STARTS TODAY
📢Calling all parents/ carers of Primary Aged Children! 📢
🙋🏽‍♀️Looking for a FREE session to attend with your child after school?
🤸🏽‍♀️Interested in helping them get moving more and enjoying physical activity?
Then come along to our FREE movement programme for 5-11 year olds

📅Every Tuesday (starting 13th Jan 2026) for 9 weeks (term time)
⌚3.30pm-4.30pm (arrive from 3.15pm)
📍Carousel Family Hub, Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QZ

⭐FREE admission
⭐NO booking needed
⭐Parents/ carers to stay during the session (younger siblings welcome to attend and watch, but not able to join in)
⭐You can join at any point during the 9 weeks, or just come for a couple of sessions. For the most benefit however, we would love you to attend all 9!

If you have any questions please send us a PM or call us on 0300 247 0014 and ask to speak to the School Aged Team