Alison Goodman

Purim at HJPS

What a wonderful Purim in school last Tuesday. Some of the comments we had from children were: “Purim was amazing this year because we made mishloach manot bags for our friends – it’s fun for people to get food and share treats. Everyone wore costumes which gave us joy” (Lottie in Year 3).  “I enjoyed […]

Year 5 win the Year 5 Girls Maccabi Football Tournament

On Wednesday 12 November, our Year 5 & Year 6 girls’ football teams took part in their first Maccabi Tournament of the year, that also marked the very first time that Year 5 joined thecompetition! A special congratulations to our Year 5 Green Team, who were crowned tournament winners after an incredible run – with […]

Remembrance Day 2025

On Friday 7 November, we laid a poppy wreath at the Radlett War Memorial, to honour all those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. This was part of our school’s commemoration of Remembrance Day.

Year 4 Visit to Verulamium Museum

Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic day at the Verulamium Museum, where they visited the Roman hypocaust and sketched the beautiful mosaics. The children explored a collection of artefacts before taking part in a workshop, examining real and replica Roman objects up close. They had great fun discovering what each item was used for – including […]

Year 5 win the Year 5 Boys Maccabi Football Tournament

On Wednesday 5 November, our Year 5 and 6 boys’ football teams took part in their first Maccabi tournament of the year – it was also the first time our Year 5 boys have taken part. A special congratulations to our Year 5 Green team, who won their tournament! The Blue team also put in […]

Sports Day at HJPS

This week, our EYFS and KS1 children impressed us all during their Sports Day events! Well done to all the children – we can’t wait for more sports day fun next week with KS2!

£ 1 million awarded from the Department for Education

The Jewish Community Academy Trust (JCAT) has supported Hertsmere Jewish Primary School to be successfully awarded £1 million in funding from the Department for Education (DfE) for much-needed building improvement and refurbishment works. We will receive over £1m for a full rewire throughout the school, revamped internal and external lighting, as well as a completely […]

Year 6 Design for the HJPS Foyer

Before half-term, Year 6 pupils collaborated with a specialist art teacher to produce a beautiful piece of artwork, now proudly displayed in the school foyer.  The children worked brilliantly together to create it.  

Shavuot Cupcake Competition Winners

Over the last Bank Holiday, the Shavuot Cupcake Decorating Competition saw some fabulous entries! Well done to our winners, Noa and Preslie; please check out our social media for photos of all the creative and tasty treats. A huge thank you must go to our wonderful JS team for their hard work, as well as […]

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