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Free things to do in Kent during the Summer Holidays

Fri 29 Jul 2016

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A message from Mr Manclark

Thu 21 Jul 2016

Dear Parents and carers, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support this year. Since our Ofsted report in January 2016 where they noted us as a school that was ‘on the way up,’ we have been going from strength to strength with many successes to share. This year has seen our introduction of the new National Curriculum and life without levels. This has provided new challenges for all schools but we have felt incredibly proud of our Year 2 and year 6 children who took the new assessment systems in their stride, and to the all the teachers who continue to drive progress and attainment across the school. Our results have improved since last year, including our phonics results in Year 1.

We must also remember the success of the Family team with their Kent Messenger Award. This was an amazing achievement and once again, we all felt extremely proud, knowing the impact that they have on a daily basis to support children and families in our school.

There have also been sporting successes with our footballers winning a trophy earlier in the year and an increase in participation in competitive events. Our children have represented the school in an excellent manner, constantly demonstrating our values and we have had very positive feedback from our own staff and those in other settings regarding their excellent conduct. Some children also sang at the O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices show.

Unfortunately at this time of the year, we sometimes have to say our goodbyes. Not least to our Year 6 children and we wish them every success as they take their next big step in their life journey onto secondary school. It is also time to say goodbye to Mr Adam Flannery. He has been an amazing asset to our team and in particular to our Nursery children but he now has a wonderful opportunity to use his experience and expertise to develop others. I am sure you will join us in wishing him every success for his future career.

We must also say a temporary goodbye to Mr Chantler. He has taken a year’s secondment to work in another TKAT school in order to continue his professional development. We know he will keep in close contact and we look forward to him returning in September 2017. We are excited about this opportunity for him and wish him all the best for next year.

Thank you parents for reading with your children, supporting school events, providing costumes for special dress up days, making sure your children look super smart in their uniforms and for caring about what we are trying to achieve and provide for your children. We look forward to working with you next year so we can continue to make a difference.

Have a wonderful summer break and we look forward to seeing you all back on Monday 5th September.

Mr J Manclark

Headteacher

Appointment of new Head Boy and Head Girl

Thu 21 Jul 2016

Congratulations to Jennifer and Bailey, our new Head Girl and Head Boy. Well done also to Kyal, Chloe and Jovita who will be school Ambassadors next year.

Coastal Festival Launch Event and Family Fun Run

Thu 21 Jul 2016

Year 6 Leavers Assembly

Thu 21 Jul 2016

Good luck to all of our Year 6 leavers. You will all be missed. Remember, 'Hold on to your dreams.'

Under the Sea!!

Mon 18 Jul 2016

Children in Kangaroos were visited by Miss Clark's father today. Mr Clark is a diver and was helping them with their 'Under the Sea' topic.

The children had a wonderful time exploring his equipment and asking lots of questions!

100% Attendance Reward

Mon 18 Jul 2016

Well done to all children who have a 100% attendance record for this academic year. They were rewarded today with a trip to Bumble Beez Soft Play Centre in Broadstairs.

Thank you to all parents for your support during the year for sending your children into school.

Summer Fayre

Sat 16 Jul 2016

Thank you to everybody who turned up today for our Summer Fayre and also to our staff and volunteers who gave up their Saturday to ensure everybody else could have fun! It was a huge success.

Year 5 visit to Queens College, Cambridge

Fri 15 Jul 2016

Six lucky children from year 5 were invited, along with children from Napier, Mr Apps' new school in Gillingham, to Queens College in Cambridge to have a look at the famous old buildings and library.

Many thanks to Mr Stacey and Miss Kirkpatrick for taking them.

Year 1 trip to Dane Park

Fri 15 Jul 2016

Year 1 children and staff had a fantastic time when they went to Dane Park on Friday. They did parachute games, a picture hunt, sport activities and lots of team building.