Our governors have made a statement about the link Sir John Cass had with the slave trade. As a school we are taking action to address the situation and educate our community. For the latest information, take a look at our recent Newsletters.
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The consultation on the name of the school and the next steps that we take has now closed. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts and suggestions, they are now being taken into consideration before a final decision is made.
Dear Parents, Carers and all of our wider community,
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The Governing Board prides itself on the fantastic education our school offers children of all backgrounds. We live in a diverse, multi-cultural community and our school is one in which every child is given the chance to flourish. Our school vision enshrines and celebrates these principles of equal opportunity and fairness. It is a vision which is incompatible with the reports many of you will have read in the past week of the involvement of Sir John Cass in the slave trade, highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement.

Our governors are deeply troubled by these links and determined to take appropriate action. On Wednesday we created a working group of governors and staff to consider the issue and make recommendations to the board as to a suitable response. Parents will have the opportunity to express their views to this group at an online workshop which will be arranged very soon; they can also email me at the address below. We are aiming for the working group to complete their work in time for our next board meeting on 7th July.

We will be working closely on this response with our Foundation. They have already recognised the need for change and for greater discussion of the history of the slave trade. Our working group will also be considering how our school can better educate its community on matters of human exploitation, both historic and in the present day.

We will ensure you are kept informed of any decisions made that affect the school. We are determined that these issues will not be detrimental to the education your children receive. As always, the safety and wellbeing of the pupils remains our first priority.
I hope you are all well in these unsettling times and look forward to seeing everyone back at school soon.
Yours,
Matt Piper
Chair of Governors
chair@sirjohncassprimary.org
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Our Rainbows and Thank yous to NHS staff and other Keyworkers 
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Click on the picture to be taken to all of our thank you posters!
We have had lots of pictures of our children's Rainbows and thank you Keyworker posters. It is wonderful to see just how much gratitude there is amongst our community. Some of our pictures are in the Royal London hospital to cheer up the NHS workers when they are on their break.
While the school is closed, please find the home learning for your child's class by clicking on the Home Learning tab at the top of this page.

WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL
Sir John Cass's Foundation Primary School is a unique Church of England school in the heart of the City of London. Our School was founded by Sir John Cass over 300 years ago and to this day we remain proudly supported by our trustees, Sir John Cass's Foundation. We are the only maintained school in the City of London and enjoy many benefits from this unique relationship. 

Our aim is to provide an exceptional education for every child. To nurture their talents, strive for excellence and inspire young people to learn in a safe and caring environment where everyone is valued. We believe education is a partnership between home and school.

Our Vision
Our vision is that Every member of our school community will develop a questioning approach to faith, grounded in the principles of Christian hope, which prompts everyone to seize every opportunity for growth, to look beyond themselves and lovingly serve their community and the wider world.

​Faith, hope and love abide, these three: and the greatest of these is love.   1 Corinthians 13:13
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We provide:
  • A stimulating, broad and balanced curriculum for every child.
  • A religious education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England in a context where everyone is valued and respected.
  • Excellent teaching and carefully targeted support to ensure every child is challenged to excel and achievements are celebrated.
  • Staff development to ensure our staff are well trained.
  • A safe, disciplined environment where all members of our school community are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. ​

Miss A Allan
Headteacher 
We take safeguarding of our pupils, staff and school community very seriously. If you have any safeguarding concerns do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Miss Allan. To find out more information about our safeguarding policies and procedures, click on the button below. If you would like a paper copy of any of our published information, please contact the school office.
Safeguarding
This week we held a Launchpad for Language workshop for parents and carers with children in our Early Years. Click on the button below to see the presentation from the session.

School Journey @ SJC

Children from Years 3 to 6 go on a residential trip each year. So far this year, our Year 4 children and our Year 6 children have been away. Take a look at the pictures from their exciting trips by clicking the button below.
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Trips and events

We enjoy so many visits and events- in school as well as out and about in the local area and learning opportunities in major London museums. Have a browse of our website to see some of the things we get up to .