Monthly Archives: December 2024

Harrow Schools’ Gymnastics Competition

Years 5 and 6 had a fantastic first trip to a gymnastics competition at Harrow School of Gymnastics on Friday 6th December with Mme Lemoine and Miss Rafferty.

Given that some of the children had never taken part in gymnastics before, Mme Lemoine was incredibly proud and very impressed by the children’s performance and how well they represented our school.

Year 6 finished in FIRST place and also won some individual medals and judges’ special awards. We are also proud of our Year 5 team, with Hannah-Elisabeth winning an individual medal for 2nd place. We also had great results for pupils who do not participate in gymnastics outside of school.

This is a wonderful accomplishment for Saint Jérôme – when we focus on an area and work hard to improve, this demonstrates the results which can be achieved. Well done to all the  pupils, parents and staff members who have made this possible.

Consultation on Proposal to Change Admission Arrangements 2026-2027

We are currently consulting on our admissions policy for 2026-2027. The consultation period is from Monday 9th December 2024 to Tuesday 21st January 2025.

Please review the proposed changes below:

Draft Admissions Policy 2026-2027 for Consultation

Admissions 2026 Consultation Letter

Supplementary Information Form (unchanged)

Please address any comments to the Admissions Committee at the School address or by email to [email protected].

Pupil Christmas Cards

We have French and English post boxes for the children to use if they wish to send Christmas cards to friends and class mates at Saint Jérôme School.  The boxes will be available in the pupil entrance to take deliveries and the last posting time will be 9am on Monday 16th December.  Any items received after this time will not be delivered. Please ensure each envelope has the recipient’s full name and class name written clearly.

Year 6 pupils will sort and deliver the post by the end of term and Year 6 volunteers should make themselves known to their class teacher.

I wonder, what the mystery of Christmas means to you…

As shops begin to get even busier and Christmas lights turn on, the children of Saint Jérôme have begun a period of Advent. During Godly Play and worship last week, children have started to explore the wonderful mystery of Christmas. They have begun to explore the concept of incarnation and what it means to Christians. Children have also thought about the importance of each of the weeks of Advent as they journey to Bethlehem with the prophets, the holy family, the shepherds and the magi. It has been incredible to understand the importance of waiting for our mystery. We have also enjoyed sharing what Advent looks like in different churches.

Pupil Christmas Lunch

Christmas lunch will be served to the children on Wednesday 18th December and the menu is now available for selection on your ParentPay account. Allergy meals are also available for selection.

Please make a selection for your child by Tuesday 10th December to ensure the kitchen can serve the meal of your child’s choice.