Hartford Junior School

Registration is now open for Free School Meals.

Every family will have to be re-checked under the 2 new criteria
for FSM entitlement.

From September 2026 onwards, to qualify for Free School Meals your household must be receiving

Universal Credit to be entitled, regardless of the household income.
There will be two types of Free School Meals:

 Targeted Free School Meals – for families under current £7,400 income threshold.
This also helps schools receive extra funding (Pupil Premium).
 Expanded Free School Meals – for families receiving Universal Credit above the threshold. Children will still receive a free meal, but schools will not receive additional funding.

From 1st August 2026, All parents should apply using the online form via website.

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals.

Please bear us in mind if you are having a summer sort out! Thank you for your continued support.

Reminder that Sports Day for INFANT children starts at 9.00am on Wednesday and will involve 2 races per child [obstacle and running]. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️‍➡️
Please wait for us to come out and warm up on the back playground [make sure you stand with the infant school building behind you - the children will face you].
We will then walk over to the field, all adults need to spectate from the side nearest the trees.
Reminder that Sports Day for JUNIOR children starts at 10.00am on Wednesday and will involve 2 races per child [obstacle and running-only the children who were successful in the heats last week 😊]. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️‍➡️
Please wait for us to come out on the field, all adults need to spectate from the side nearest the trees.
Reminder that Sports Day for PRESCHOOL children starts at 11.00am on Wednesday. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️‍➡️
Please wait for us to come out on the field, all adults need to spectate from the side nearest the trees.
Thank you for your support.

Please find attached below some information on the 2026 Summer reading Challenge. We have had many pupils take on the challenge in recent years - can you complete it?

Good morning,

A friendly reminder of our upcoming events and their timings:

Sports day Wednesday 15th July:

Infant School – 9:00 am–11:00 am (Preschool: 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Junior School – 1:00 pm–3:00 p.m.

Leaver's assemblies:

Year 2 Leavers’ Celebration: 9:15–10:00 a.m on Friday 10th July
Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration: 9:15–10:45 a.m on Friday 17th July

We look forward to welcoming you to these special occasions and thank you for your continued support.

☀️ HOT WEATHER REMINDER ☀️
Children may wear their School PE Kit for the rest of the week
🟡 School Colours

Plain white T-shirt
Black or navy shorts
Trainers

Please remember:

💧 A named water bottle with fresh water
🧢 A sun hat
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧴 Lots of sun cream
(Applied before school and brought in for top-ups if needed-sign it in at the office)

We're keeping cool by:

✅ Drinking plenty of water
✅ Staying in the shade
✅ Limiting time in direct sunlight
✅ Taking regular breaks

Thank you for helping us stay safe in the sun! ☀️😎🌈

Please log in and change your child's lunch to a COLD option for next Wednesday and Thursday. This due to the school fete and sports day.