Geoffrey Field Junior School

Newsletter 26.06.26
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Cool spaces advice from RBC-

https://www.reading.gov.uk/adult-care/public-health-and-staying-well/seasonal-wellbeing/cool-spaces-in-reading/

'Extreme' heat warning issued for Reading as temperatures get very high.
Look out for those around you who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated.
Babies and toddlers, older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.

And look out for updates from your child's school as they prepare for the hot days. Plans may change for sports days etc.

Dear Families,

I hope you are keeping cool this weekend! Lots of information below to share with you about how we will keep the children happy, cool as possible and learning this week. We fully understand the concerns with the warm temperatures but we have had no direction to close the schools as discussed in the media. We will be open as normal and have lots of warm weather plans in place which are listed below. Reminder- Friday is an INSET day so school is closed to all pupils.

Sports Day Postponed- now Tuesday 30th June
We have been keeping a close eye on the weather and initially Tuesday morning was remaining around 26/27 degrees (with the higher temperatures coming later in the day) so we had hoped to go ahead as we know parents will have organised time off work. These high temperatures have now changed and will be earlier from 11am. Therefore we are postponing sports day until Tuesday 30th June. The same organisation will go ahead as previously communicated. Any further updates will be shared if this again has to change due to the weather.

Clubs- all sports clubs this week cancelled- new week put in week beginning 6th July
All sports based clubs will be moved as they run at the times of the day when the temperatures are due to be the highest. All other non-sports clubs will continue. A full list of clubs that have been moved can be found at the bottom of this email.

Uniform- PE Kits all week
Children are welcome to come into school this week in PE kits/ school summer dresses/ PE shorts with lighter cotton white/blue/green plain round neck t-shirts this week (no logos/patterns/embellishments) so they can remain as cool as possible.

Warm Weather- general guidance
The next few days have been declared a Heatwave. Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young and very old and those with chronic disease.
Advice for at home- Stay out of the sun. Keep your home as cool as possible, shading windows and shutting them during the day may help. Open windows when it is cooler at night. Keep drinking fluids.
Advice for in school- We will do all we can to keep the school as cool as possible.
Every classroom has a fan and classes are moved to cooler areas as required.
Please ensure that your child comes into school with a water bottle. They will have regular opportunities to refill this.
We encourage children to wear sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun with a high sun protection factor (please apply before school).
We also recommend all children to wear a sunhat, preferably with a big brim.
We have a full school heatwave plan and if necessary we will keep children in or in the shade, out of the sun as required.
For more information see NHS Choices www.nhs.uk/summerhealth

Ms Brown and the GFJS Team

Clubs list postponed-
Monday - Fun Fit/ Zumba/ Boys Football Y5-6
Tuesday- Tennis/ Girls Football Y3-4
Wednesday- Tag Rugby/ Girls Football Y5-6/Table Tennis
Thursday Cricket Y3-4
This is all sports clubs - other clubs like board games and quiz will continue as planned.

Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Newsletter 19.06.26

19.06.26 Dear families,

Join us!! For an afternoon of fun! 🎢🍭🍿🧸

☺️Parents for Year 3 September 2026😊

Are you looking for a place for your child in year 3 for September 2026? We have a couple of spaces available and would love to welcome you and your children in for a tour.

Please give us a ring or visit our website for more information.
https://www.geoffreyfieldjuniorschool.co.uk/

School Dinner Update-

The Takeaway is taking over the kitchen on Thursday (18th June 2026)

The menu is changing to the ABC Burger (Accent Baked Chicken Burger) or the AV Sub (Accent Vegetable (and pesto) Sub) served with French fries, sweetcorn and beans

Choose main meal on IPay Impact for one of these fantastic meals

Newsletter 12.06.26

12.06.26 Dear families,