Please see below copies of information and messages sent out via email & through

MCAS.

Wednesday 21st May

Message for year 6 parents - Please find a poster regarding an upcoming parent workshop posted at the bottom of the page.

Message for KS1 - The Viking Games is tomorrow!  Children should come to school in their PE kits on the day with a t-shirt in their house colour if possible, with trainers. If the weather is hot, children should bring a hat, wear sun cream and have a water bottle with them.  If it turns out to be a chilly day, jogging bottoms and a jumper will be needed!

Message for year 5 parents - Year 5 will be walking to Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School (Chatham Street site) to attend a Science day on Monday 9th June. We will be leaving at 8.30am promptly on that day and they may wear trainers. They must also bring a rucksack on that day with a bottle of water, a packed lunch and a healthy snack. Please inform the office if you require a free school dinner packed lunch. We are aiming to leave at 2.45pm so we may be a few minutes late. We will keep the office informed of our arrival time back at school. 

Tuesday 20th May

Message for year 4 parents - This Friday (23rd May) during the morning, pupils in Year 4 will be walking to Pegwell Bay to as a part of their project with Bird Wise East Kent and Cummins. It will involve beginning to identify the birds in that area.

Please ensure your child has a thin waterproof coat and they are wearing comfortable schools (trainer are allowed). They may also bring a healthy snack and bottle of water in a rucksack. We will be back at school before lunch time. Please contact your child's class teacher if you have any questions. Thanks, Miss Isaac (science leader).

Please find term 6 dates for your diary posted at the bottom of the page.

Thursday 15th May

Message for Reception parents - Dear families, We are excited to tell you, that we have organised a trip for all Reception pupils to Wingham Wildlife Park on Friday 13^th June. This fits in perfectly with our upcoming topic ‘Dinosaurs’ We will be learning about different dinosaurs and their habitats. We can't wait to get exploring! 

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If your child has a Wingham pass, please indicate this on the key survey form. The passes will need to be in school by the 10^th June, as we will need to take these with us.
The full price of the trip will be £16.08 without a pass.

The price for children who hold a pass will be £9

All children will need to bring a small rucksack or bag for their pack lunch and water bottles. 

The school can provide children with a packed lunch, please indicate this on the Key Survey form. 

Many thanks, 

Mrs Walker and Miss Dudley- Smith

Monday 12th May

Message for year 1 parents - Year 1 will be going on a school trip in Term 6 to Felderland Farm. The trip will be in the morning of Wednesday 18^th June. The cost for this trip will be £5 payable on MCAS which will include travelling there and back via the school mini buses, a mini fruit punnet and a juice carton drink. The children will be going to see where fruit comes from, how it is grown and a talk with a farmer that grows the fruits on the farm. Full school uniform should be worn. If it is sunny, please provide a sunhat and have suncream already applied. If it is cold/wet please provide a waterproof coat. If there are any questions or if anyone is available to help out as a parent helper that day, please speak to your child's teacher.

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Friday 9th May

Message for year 6 parents - Year 6 have been invited to the Science Jamboree at Discovery Park on Thursday 12th June, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The Science Jamboree is a celebration event bringing together STEM organisations to provide hands-on workshops across the event to spark a love of STEM to the next generation. 

The children will need a packed lunch as we will be leaving school at 11:30am. We will return at 3:30pm.

Children will come home today with a photography permission form for the Jamboree. Please can these be completed and returned to the school office as soon as possible.

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Message for year 6 parents - Dear Year 6 families, our Year 6 SATS tests will start at 9am daily next week.  Please can we ask that all Year 6 children arrive at 8am so that the can settle into class ready for their day and have breakfast (if they wish). We look forward to seeing the children at 8am Monday morning. 

Message for year 2 parents - I am excited to share that, as part of our final thematic topic, 'Wonderful World', we have arranged a fantastic trip for Year 2 to Wildwood in Canterbury! This visit is scheduled for 10th June, and we would love your support in making this experience memorable for our children.

Wildwood is a renowned animal conservation charity dedicated to helping local wildlife and educating the public about the importance of preserving natural habitats. During our visit, the children will participate in a special habitats workshop, perfectly aligned with our Term 6 topic. They will explore various habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and caverns, and learn how animals adapt to survive in these environments.

The workshop will provide hands-on experiences, where our students will engage in roleplay to understand which animals inhabit specific habitats and why they are perfectly suited to their surroundings. In addition, they will have the opportunity to put on their detective hats and match real animal artefacts with their authentic habitats, allowing for an intriguing exploration of animal adaptations.

To ensure that all children can participate, we kindly ask for a contribution of £16.95 to cover the costs of the trip.  As part of our safety measures, we will require parent volunteers to accompany us on this exciting day. If you are available and willing to join us, please let us know.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to an enriching and enjoyable trip!

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Wednesday 7th May

Message for year 5 parents - Please find a letter regarding the Kent Test 2025 posted at the bottom of the page.

Message for year 3, 4 and 6 parents - Please find a letter regarding an upcoming virtual reality experience lesson posted at the bottom of the page.

Friday 2nd May

Please find a Viking Holiday Club letter posted at the bottom of the page.

Message for year 4 parents - Please find posted at the bottom of the page a letter and information for parents regarding an upcoming Multiplication Tables Check for year 4.