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Tebaldo Achieves 3rd Prize
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Tebaldo Achieves 3rd Prize

Congratulations to JFS year 8 student, Tebaldo Cenci di Bello, who received 3rd prize in the national Young Art competition, run by the Royal College of Art. His self-portrait was selected from more than 6,500 entries and was handpicked by painter and competition judge, Patrick Cullen.

A Commendation for Benjamin
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A Commendation for Benjamin

Year 7 student, Benjamin Webber, entered the Royal College of Art Young Artists competition 2023, with the theme ‘Everyday life’. He received a Commendation and his artwork, which was on display for a week at the Royal College of Art alongside so many other incredibly talented young artists. Well done Benjamin!

Eli’s First National British Taekwondo Championship
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Eli’s First National British Taekwondo Championship

Eli Reyhanian (red chest guard) has dedicated five years to practicing Taekwondo. Initially, Eli joined a class in Mill Hill where he trained in the ITF (International Taekwondo) style. Progressing through the ranks, Eli achieved a black tag belt, just one step away from obtaining a black belt. However, in the summer of 2022, a...

Watch Out For Gabriel Bohm!
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Watch Out For Gabriel Bohm!

The Year 7/8 school cricket game between JFS and Claremont was an exhilarating affair, filled with thrilling moments and exceptional performances. One standout player who truly shone in this match was Vice Captain Gabriel Bohm in Year 7. Bohm displayed exceptional batting skills, retiring on an impressive 51 runs not out, showcasing his ability to...

Cricket Season Has Begun
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Cricket Season Has Begun

The Year 7 and Year 8 combined cricket team have made a really impressive start to the season so far this year and had an excellent fielding performance on Thursday against a very strong Wembley team. With the Ashes series under way, the boys are looking forward to a big game against Claremont on Thursday....

Rimon and JFS Joint Learning Programme
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Rimon and JFS Joint Learning Programme

JFS was delighted to host 25 Year 5 students from Rimon Jewish Primary School, together with their teachers and some of the parents who kindly drove them to and from the school on Wednesday. Some JFS students were surprised to have their grandparents drop in on them as they were touring the school for the...

Maia’s Team Walk for EDS
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Maia’s Team Walk for EDS

Maia Grant in Year 7, together with her mother and grandmother, walked six miles from Finchley to Primrose Hill recently. Maia suffers from the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), a group of thirteen individual genetic conditions, all of which affect the body’s connective tissue. It is often known as an invisible disability.  Their efforts have so far...

JFS Grandparents’ Tour and Tea
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JFS Grandparents’ Tour and Tea

Over 100 JFS grandparents attended our Grandparents’ Tour and Tea event at JFS. They were taken on a tour of the school by their proud grandchildren and enjoyed a beautiful morning tea, with a most talented array of musical entertainment provided by Year 10 students, Shelly Chityat, Noah Bentley and Zac Cohen. With thanks to...

Alan Senitt Final Workshop
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Alan Senitt Final Workshop

Year 10 students who are part of the Alan Senitt Leadership Award took part in the final workshop day hosted at JFS and run by Standup! We welcomed three schools, King Solomon, Copthall and Nower Hill, as well as the Chairman of Maccabi UK. The day was a great example of how strangers can come...

Celebrating Achievement in PE and Promoting Excellence in Sport
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Celebrating Achievement in PE and Promoting Excellence in Sport

The PE department’s Sports Awards Assemblies held over the last few weeks were an overwhelming success, bringing together the entire student body to celebrate the achievements of our talented students in physical education. This special event not only recognised the outstanding accomplishments of our students within PE lessons but also provided a platform to showcase...