Core Values

At Emmbrook Junior School we are:

Kind Inclusive Courageous Inquisitive Adaptable

We teach the children about the qualities they need to have to live these core values. 

  • Kind – To show that we are kind, we help others, use good manners, show empathy and are caring towards each other. 
  • Inclusive – To show that we are inclusive, we are respectful towards others and tolerant of their beliefs and opinions. 
  • Courageous – To show that we are courageous, we demonstrate qualities like perseverance, honesty, sharing ideas, standing up for ourselves or others and learning from mistakes. 
  • Inquisitive – To show that we are inquisitive, we ask ‘why?’, ‘what if…?’and ‘how?’ questions about our learning; we demonstrate curiosity; we find out about other people and are motivated to do research or further reading. 
  • Adaptable – To show that we are adaptable, we demonstrate independence, collaboration, are able to compromise and willing to try something new.

The Department for Education (DfE) have recently reinforced the need to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

It has published guidance on promoting these British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain.

Emmbrook Junior School will, in an age appropriate manner, promote British Values to:

  • enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;
  • enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England;
  • encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely;
  • further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures;
  • encourage respect for other people;
  • encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England.
  • develop an understanding of the importance of identifying and combating discrimination.

Important message

School Information

(Updated 27 November 2023)

Dear Parents & Carers,

A massive thank you for the generous donations to the Wokingham Food Bank last week. There will be a Non-Uniform day on Friday the 1st of December in return for donations of a beverage bottle from Junior children (e.g. wine, beer, fizzy drinks etc. but not fresh items please) and sealed confectionery/chocolate from Infant children.  The bottle tombola will be held On Sunday the 10th of December at the PTA Jingle Bell Jog and Festive Fair. We hope to see as many of you as possible at this brilliant festive fund raiser.

Warm regards

The EJS Team

 

Autumn Term

1st December – Non uniform day (Bottle donations – Juniors) PTA

4th December – Y3-5 assessment week

10th December – PTA Jingle Bell Jog – save the date

11th December – Y4 Xmas Production for parents 1:30pm

12th December – Y4 Xmas Production for parents 5pm

15th December Last Day of Term 2pm finish

Spring Term

2nd January First Day of Term

12th February – 16th February Half Term

26th March Last Day of Term 2pm finish

Summer Term

15th April First Day of Term

6th May Bank Holiday

27th May Bank Holiday

27th May – 31st May Half Term

3rd June Inset Day (School Closed)

19th July Last Day of Term 2pm finish

You can find term dates for next year on our website.