Shears Green Junior School Pod
Matt Paterson
A podcast made especially for the community of Shears Green Junior School! Find out all of the news and info you need on a weekly basis.
Episodes
Reading - THE BEST GIFT WE CAN GIVE A CHILD
📚 This week’s podcast: Reading at Shears GreenThis week, we’re talking about how we’re immersing children in books during lessons and how families can support daily reading at home. We explain our levelled reading books, explore the ePlatform library and make a heartfelt plea to return school books—they’re expensive and we need them for other children!We also look ahead to Parents’ Evening, where staff will share reading information and practical handouts, with the Book Fair available on both evenings. Please come and talk to us about your child’s reading—we’re here to help!
Keeping Children Safe
How do we help children feel safe at Shears Green Junior School?In this episode, we explore how we safeguard children and encourage them to share their worries—from identifying a trusted adult to recognising staff badges and visitor lanyards, and using our worry boxes and online worry box.We also share simple questions families can ask at home to help children feel confident about speaking up and asking for help.Our message to every child: you matter, we will listen, and you do not have to manage a worry on your own.
Behaviour
In this week’s podcast, we respond to parents’ feedback about behaviour. We explain how some behaviour can be a sign of dysregulation, how we support children, and the clear steps we take when behaviour puts learning or safety at risk. We also share how our weekly assemblies reinforce our school rules and values.
Anti Bullying
This week, we talk about the difference between bullying, friendship difficulties and one-off unkind behaviour. We also explain how Shears Green prevents, investigates and responds to concerns through our pastoral support, school values and the rules: Respect, Ready and Safe.
Homework
An episode all about how we do homework at Shears Green.
Term 1 Pod 1 - Keeping children safe online
Join Mr P for this week’s Shears Green update on helping children feel safe and confident online. Discover simple conversation starters for a five-minute family check-in, alongside advice on sharing photographs, understanding AI-altered images and choosing one small step to improve online safety.The key message for every child: you can always ask for help.Watch the accompanying parent video and explore September’s online safety newsletter to keep the conversation going at home.
Term 6 Pod 5
Loads this week!
Term 6 Pod 4
Talking all things hot weather and more.....
Term 6 Pod 2
Sports Day, Cultural Day and more!
Term 6 Pod 1
I'm back (with my back working!) 📢 School Updates⚽ Love the Game – After School FootballBookings are now open for after-school football:Year 3 & 4 (Tuesdays):https://activities.classhoppa.com/book/shears-green-junior-school-year-3-4-football-tuesdays-t-6Year 5 & 6 (Wednesdays):https://activities.classhoppa.com/book/shears-green-junior-school-year-5-6-football-wednesdays-t-6Wear clothing that represents their culture 👕Bring a book or special item to share with their class 📚£1 = donut + raffle ticket3 prizes to be wonDeadline TODAY (7pm) for Father’s Day gifts & Silent Disco tickets:👉 https://www.pta-events.co.uk/shearsgreenjuniorschoolInterested in having a stall at the Summer Fest?📧 Email: [email protected]🍎 National Thank a Teacher DaySend a FREE thank-you message to any member of staff:👉 https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/🌍✨ Cultural Day – Friday 26th JuneWe are excited to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our school community!Children are invited to:This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate individuality and learn about others.👉 Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name and class.We look forward to a bright and meaningful day together!🍩 Year 6 Donut SaleThis Thursday 11th June (breaktime)All proceeds go towards the Year 6 Margate trip.🎉 PTFA Updates✅ Donation Day Winner: Abbie Perry(Prize will be given today)🚗 Parking Reminder for ResidentsAnti-social parking can now be reported with photo/video evidence:📧 [email protected] Borough Council will review and pass to Kent Police where necessary.☕ Coffee MorningThere will be a coffee morning tomorrow after drop-off – all welcome!🌧️ Weather ReminderWet weather is expected this week.👉 Please ensure children come to school with a coat.
Term 5 Pod 3
👋 Meet Mr Paterson – Tour & Tea/CoffeeJoin us for a school tour, tea/coffee and a chance to hear about a key school topic.📅 Available dates:• Tuesday 19th May• Tuesday 2nd June• Monday 8th June• Wednesday 17th June• Friday 26th June• Tuesday 30th June🔗 Book here: www.trybooking.com/uk/GJOX💛 School Charity – Trustees NeededWe are looking for volunteers for the following trustee roles:• Safeguarding• Secretary• Community Trustee• HR TrusteeIf you’re interested, please get in touch with the school.🎬 PTFA Movie NightPlease share your feedback via this short form:👉 https://forms.office.com/e/Sy8xPXbhYv🎉 David Attenborough 100th Birthday – Dress Up Day📅 8th MayTheme: Explorers & Animals 🦁🌍👕 Year 5 & 6 HoodiesPlease place orders by 11th May.See recent emails or contact the school office for help.Thank you for your support! 😊
Term 5 Pod 1
Welcome back after Easter!
Term 4 Pod 5
Easter is almost here!!!
Term 4 Pod 4
Neurodiversity week!
Term 3 Pod 5
Loads of stuff to catch up on!
We Have Heat!!!!
We have heat!!!! Plus all the usual tit bits to get you through the week!
Term 3 Pod 1 - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!
Penultimate Pod
Our penultimate pod of the year!
Christmas is coming! Term 2 Pod 6
Christmas is coming! All the info you need is here!
The Wellness Walk Emergency Pod
Find out more about our Wellness Walk on Friday 16th January!
Term 2 Pod 5
Christmas is coming...
Term 2 Pod 1
Wow - lots to talk about!
Term 1 Pod 7
📚 Phonics Video Links🔴 Red: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/256550/Ei1ivYsqIvjxaBq0🟣 Purple: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/256563/DuQZPOGQzG5iuIy7🟠 Orange: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/256577/HSSymqTff61aBc6U🟡 Yellow: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/259107/D6ON4guN7pPhnNwF🔵⚪ Blue/Grey: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/259111/c64LaVpMOy8Vfpbl🦙 Alpacas: http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/resources/vc-pathways/256615/bvSX3ZL5MzZkwBxE🧺 Donations NeededWe’re looking for old tablecloths and newspapers for school use — any spares would be appreciated!📚 Bilingual Books RequestIf you have any bilingual children’s books at home, we’d love to add them to our collection!🏡 Gravesham Family Hubs – Half Term Timetable📎 Attached – great activities for families this October half term!👥 Community Group Meeting📅 Wednesday 29th October🕓 After school pick-up📍 Come along and get involved!🧸 Playtime Donations RequestMatt is asking if anyone has any of the following items at home that are no longer used — we can make great use of them at lunchtimes!🛴 Scooters (any size, not electric)🐸 Space hoppers🧺 Dolls prams / strollers / folding buggies🧳 Wheelie suitcases👠 High heel shoes🩺 Pretend play doctor kits🧪 White lab coats / aprons🫧 Bubble machines / wands🏖️ Long-handled spades🧱 Drainpipes / guttering🧤 Litter pickers⛺ Pop-up tents / play tunnels💛 YoungMind CharityWe raised £188.74 on Friday — thank you for your support!🏫 Open Event – Tomorrow MorningCome and see what makes our school special!👨👩👧👦 Parents Evening – Tues & Thurs📞 Online booking is now closed — please call the office to make an appointment.📚 Book Fair will be open during this time!🏃♂️ Athlete Visit – FridaySam Mostowfi will lead a fitness circuit, motivational assembly & Q&A!💛 Sponsorship forms sent home.🌐 Sponsor online: www.greatathletes.org → “Set up a Fundraiser Page”📅 Friday – Last Day of Term🛌 One week off📆 Back Monday 27th October🏫 Open Classroom from 2:30pm Friday as usual
Term 1 Pod 6
6 weeks in already?!!
Term 1 Pod 5
Black History Month, Wear something yellow, Free Burgers and more
Term 1 Pod 4
Details about pigs, free burgers and more....
Term 1 Pod 3
Jeans For Genes, Term Dates and more....
Term 1 Pod 2
Loads to talk about this week......
Term 5 Pod 2
Late again!
Term 5 Pod 1
Welcome back after Easter!
Term 4 Pod 6
Last one before Easter.....
Term 4 Pod 5
This week's pod is here....
Term 4 Pod 4
This one is in memory of Nelson - RIP big guy
Term 4 Pod 3
All the news from Shears Green this week....
Term 4 Pod 2
Get your note pad and pen ready - lots going on.....
Term 4 Pod 1
The latest pod is here!
Term 3 Pod 6
The last pod of the term is here!
Term 3 Pod 5
This week's pod is here!
Term 3 Pod 4
Reading, reading, reading.....
Term 3 Pod 3
We need board games, wellies and more!! Please donate if you can!
Term 3 Pod 2
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.....
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! A few reminders before we return to school.
Christmas Pod
2023 is done! The last pod of the year is here!
Term 2 Pod 6
Almost there.....
Term 2 Pod 5
It feels like we have been talking about Christmas for ages and it's still not December!!! Get the low down of everything happening over the next couple of weeks.
Term 2 Pod 4
Christmas is coming!
Term 2 Pod 3
We talk Anti Bullying on this week's pod!
Term 2 Pod 2
Get your pens and pencils ready as there are lots of dates to write down.
First Pod Of Term 2
Please take a listen to find out who won the pumpkin competition as well as Mr Paterson's bidet story!
Last pod of the term
The rain isn't deterring us from running our very first fireworks event on Friday!