Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the final week of the Spring term, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the many achievements our children have made over the past few months. It has been a busy, rewarding term filled with learning, creativity, resilience, and countless memorable moments across the school.
Our pupils continue to impress us with their enthusiasm, kindness, and determination. We are incredibly proud of the progress they are making—both academically and personally. As we head into the last few days before the Easter break, we look forward to celebrating these successes together, enjoying the final Spring activities, and preparing for an exciting and purposeful Summer term ahead.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Reading challenge
We’re encouraging all our children and families to keep the joy of reading going throughout the Easter Holiday! Whether it’s a cosy corner at home, a sunny spot in the garden, or an unusual place you discover on a day out—we’d love to see where a good book takes you.
Over the break, we challenge you to take a photo of your child or your family reading in an interesting, unusual or relaxing location and bring it in to share when we return to school. We can’t wait to create a display of all the wonderful ways our school community enjoys reading.
Don’t forget to record each time you read in your reading diary—to give you a chance to win a prize in our Reading Raffle!
Let’s make this holiday full of stories, imagination, and adventure. Happy reading!
PTFA Bingo Fundraiser Success!
We are delighted to share that after counting up the totals, our bingo event raised an amazing £397.03! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, joined in the fun, and supported the evening. Your enthusiasm and generosity make such a difference to our school community.
We’re already looking forward to our next events—the school discos and our Summer Fair—which promise to be just as exciting. Thank you once again for your continued support!
Parking Reminder for Parents and Carers
To help keep our children safe and to ensure the smooth running of drop-off and pick-up times, we kindly remind all parents and carers to park safely and responsibly around the school site. Please support us by following the guidance below:
- Avoid parking on yellow zig-zag lines or in any restricted areas.
- Do not park across or block local residents’ driveways, even for a short time.
- Keep pedestrian crossings and footpaths clear at all times to support safe access.
- Use designated parking areas wherever possible, and avoid stopping in the middle of the road.
- Drive slowly and stay highly alert, especially during busy periods when children may be harder to see.
- Only use the staff car park with prior permission, as this area must remain accessible and safe for those working onsite.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us maintain a safe environment for our pupils and a respectful relationship with our neighbours.
Water Bottles
As we approach the Summer Term, can you please make sure that your child brings a water bottle to school every day.
Celebrations
The House Champions this week were Team Grazier.
Their overall Term Winners were Team Peel.
The class with the best attendance was class Fine with 97.99%.
The class with the highest number of readers was class Shakespeare with 93%.
The class with the most TTRS engagement was class Pearce with 74%.
Message from Public Health
In light of the current meningitis outbreak in Kent, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the signs and symptoms of Meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) and which vaccinations children can have to protect them.
What is Meningococcal? Meningococcal infection is an uncommon but serious disease. It does not spread very easily, and the bacteria can only be passed to others after a long period of close contact.
There are several types of meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis. The current outbreak in Kent is caused by Meningococcal B (MenB). Information about vaccines It's important to make sure that children are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations, which provide vital protection against several serious infections. MenACWY vaccine – offered to teenagers, usually in years 9 and 10 at school. This protects against four types of meningitis: A, C, W, and Y.
Young adults under 25 can catch up with the MenACWY vaccine if they missed it at school. It’s important to get it before starting university or college, where infections can spread more easily.
You can get it by contacting your GP. The MenACWY vaccine does not protect against MenB, and there is no routine MenB vaccination programme for young adults. MenB vaccine – offered to children under two.
This vaccine started in 2015, meaning children born before 2015 have not been vaccinated as part of their routine immunisation schedule. Because of this, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia – spotting them early can save lives.
Anyone with symptoms of meningitis should call 999 or go to A&E straight away. If someone goes to bed unwell, check on them regularly. Find out more about Meningitis on the NHS website. Read the UK Health Security Agency blog - https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need to-know/
