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• Year 5 Shine at the RGS ‘Eggstravaganza’ STEM Competition

  Fri 13 Mar 2026

  Eight Year 5 pupils represented the school at the annual RGS ‘Eggstravaganza’ STEM competition this week. The event brought together local schools for a fun and challenging engineering task.

  Working in two teams, the children collaborated to design and build a bridge strong enough to support a Cadbury’s Creme Egg. Their creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills were evident throughout the challenge.

  A special congratulations goes to ‘The Creative Constructors’, who achieved an impressive 3rd place out of 19 competing teams.

  All pupils demonstrated the school’s values exceptionally well and were outstanding ambassadors for NJK. Their efforts and conduct throughout the event were greatly admired.

   

   

  

• NJK Celebrate Victory in the Worcestershire Poetry Slam

  Fri 13 Mar 2026

  The NJK Team has achieved a remarkable success, being crowned winners of the Worcestershire Poetry Slam 2026. This year’s competition invited pupils from Years 5, 6 and 7 across the county to write and perform original poems on the theme of ‘Play’.

  Our Year 6 pupils responded with a powerful and thoughtful piece entitled ‘Behind the Mask’, exploring the importance of inclusion, belonging and ensuring everyone feels welcome to join in. They shared their performance with the whole school during Monday’s assembly, its message aligning perfectly with this year’s NCMHW theme.

  Back in January, pupils took part in an in‑school poetry workshop where they developed performance skills, explored poetic structures and experimented with creative expression. Their commitment and creativity culminated in the Poetry Slam Final on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

  The final, held at the Palace Theatre, provided a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. The evening began at 6:45pm, with pupils from across Worcestershire delivering thoughtful, imaginative and expressive performances. NJK’s team impressed the judges with their confident delivery, strong teamwork and sensitive interpretation of the theme.

  Having also won the competition in 2025, this consecutive victory highlights the exceptional talent, dedication and confidence of NJK pupils. It is a fantastic reflection of the school’s commitment to nurturing creativity and celebrating the arts.

   

  Congratulations to Harry, Aeris, Ava, Willow, Nia and Amelia on their outstanding achievement!

   

   

  

• Year 4 Residential Visit to Boundless Adventure Malvern March 2026

  Wed 11 Mar 2026

  Pupils in Ash Class thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Boundless Outdoors Centre in West Malvern this week. They took part in adventurous activities such as the zipline, bush craft and a night walk over the Malvern Hills. Please see the school website for more photographs of them enjoying this wonderful experience.

  

• National Careers Week (NCW) 2026

  Mon 09 Mar 2026

   

  This term, we have been delighted to welcome a wonderful range of parents and friends to school to share insights into their careers as part of National Careers Week 2026. Their time, enthusiasm, and generosity in speaking with our pupils made the week truly special.

  Both staff and pupils have been inspired by the diverse stories, experiences and high‑quality presentations delivered throughout the week. Our pupils have asked thoughtful, perceptive questions and engaged beautifully with every visitor, demonstrating curiosity, maturity and a genuine interest in exploring the world of work.

  We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to making NCW such a memorable and meaningful experience for our school community. We have more careers talks planned for the rest of the week and on Monday, too.

  Please look in the Community area of the website to view their presentations.

  

• Whole School Questionnaire 2026

  Tue 10 Feb 2026

  Whole School Questionnaire – Thank You!

  A big thank you to all the families who returned the questionnaire sent out last week. We received a fantastic 83 responses, which will provide us with valuable feedback to help shape our school’s next steps.
  Below, you will find the percentage results for each question.

  We are delighted that the vast majority of you would recommend our school to another parent, and we truly appreciate the many positive comments shared.

   

  What You Celebrate About Our School

  In the Celebrate and Improve section, the top three aspects you told us you value most are:

  • Friendly, caring and professional staff
  • OPAL and extra‑curricular activities
  • A great community

  What You Would Like Us to Improve:

  You also identified a few areas where you feel we can continue to grow:

  • Communication (timeliness and the variety of methods used)
  • More extra‑curricular activities for younger pupils
  • No additional comments!

   

  Thank you once again for your thoughtful feedback. Your views are essential in helping us continue to improve and ensure the best possible experience for all our pupils and families.

   

  

• NJK Curriculum on a Page

  Fri 23 Jan 2026

  As advertised in this week’s newsletter, we are pleased to share an updated version of the NJK Curriculum on a Page.

  The new document provides a clear and concise overview of our curriculum and reflects recent updates and refinements. To view the full document, please visit the Key Information Curriculum section on our website.

   

   

  

• Indoor Athletics Success at Pershore High School – Friday 16th January 2026

  Fri 16 Jan 2026

  Today, pupils from Years 5 and 6 proudly represented our school at the local Indoor Athletics Competition, held at Pershore High School. Eight schools from across the area took part, creating an exciting and energetic atmosphere throughout the event.

  The competition began with a warm welcome from Mr Nockton, Head of School, who congratulated all pupils for their commitment to sport and encouraged everyone to enjoy the day. The event was brilliantly coordinated by Pershore High’s Young Sports Leaders, including several former NJK pupils—something that made the occasion feel even more special.

  Our teams performed exceptionally well across all events, showing determination, teamwork, and fantastic sportsmanship. We are delighted to share that:

  NJK girls team secured an impressive 2nd place!

  NJK boys team achieved a strong 3rd place!

  These results are a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm shown by every pupil who took part. Their effort, attitude, and team spirit were outstanding from start to finish.

  A huge well done to all the children involved—you represented the school brilliantly, and we are incredibly proud of you!

  Our in-house House Team event enabled us to select the pupils for this event today.

• Poetry Workshop Inspires Our Young Writers

  Tue 13 Jan 2026

  On Wednesday, our Year 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed an exciting, full-day poetry writing workshop led by Poet Laureate Spoz. The session was filled with creativity, energy, and plenty of inspiration as pupils explored the art of crafting powerful poems.

   

  We’re thrilled to announce that some of our talented young poets will be representing NJK at the Worcestershire Poetry Slam Competition at the Redditch Theatre later this year.

   

  Last year, our Year 6 team achieved an incredible milestone by winning 1st place in the Worcestershire Poetry Slam final with their original piece Count on Me. Their outstanding performance impressed the judges and secured the top spot—a truly remarkable achievement! We can’t wait to see what this year’s competition brings.

  Good luck to all our budding poets! 

  

• Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival 2025

  Thu 18 Dec 2025

  We’re thrilled to share that pupils at Norton Juxta Kempsey CE Primary School have decorated a tree with the inspiring theme The National Year of Reading 2026. Our design celebrates the joy of books and storytelling and will be on display at the cathedral throughout the festive season.

  The Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival is running from 4 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 this beloved event transforms the Cathedral into a festive wonderland, featuring beautifully decorated trees from charities, schools, businesses, and community groups.

  Visiting Hours:

  Mon–Sat: 10am–5pm

  Sun: 12:30–3pm

  Please note: The Cathedral closes early on Christmas Eve (9am–12pm) and is open for worship only on Christmas Day.

  

• Willow Class Nativity 2025

  Thu 18 Dec 2025

  This year ’s Reception nativity was a wonderful success, enjoyed by children, staff, and families alike. Parents and other family members joined us last Friday for the first performance, and the school hall was filled to capacity as the children took to the stage with great confidence and enthusiasm. On Tuesday, the whole school had the pleasure of watching Willow Class perform once again. Their storytelling, singing, and beautifully crafted costumes created a truly festive atmosphere and brought lots of smiles to both pupils and staff. A huge well done to all the children in Willow Class and thank you to the staff who supported them in preparing such a memorable performance.