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A moment of reflection
"Living in a way that reflects one's values is not just about what you do, it is also about how you do things" Deborah Day
Dear Parents / Carers
It has been another exciting and busy few weeks here at Sholden, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it!
STEM Workshops
Last week the children had a Science Presentation about Forces by Karen Hodgson. They found out how cars stay on a rollercoaster, how to get an egg in a cup of water without touching it and how to remove the tablecloth without moving the plate and cutlery! The children then had a chance to make their own rollercoaster with amazing results. Take a look at their designs of the website.
Titanic
Swans class had a fantastic talk about the Titanic by Bob Pryor who brought in an original plate and Titanic bear from the ship. The children got to see an example of the documented distress call, tickets, maps and other such items. The children were fascinated and the talk enriched the learning.
Facts:
- The Titanic was built between 1909 and 1911.
- It was 882 feet (269 metres) in length and 175 feet (53 metres) in height.
- The Titanic had a crew of around 900 people.
- Over 1500 people died because of the sinking.
Reading
Some of the children have been to read with the residents of Sholden Hall. This was a very successful venture for both the children and the residents who gained so much from the visit. Further groups of children will be visiting in the future along with future well-being colouring linked to our Literacy stories.
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Report from Mrs Miller: I have been given the task of helping to promote reading. So far we have started to take group of children down to Sholden Hall Residential Home to read to some residence. We have had some lovely feedback! Thank you for completing the reading surveys (Swans & Herons did theirs in class.)
We have started a KS2 reading club at lunchtimes and I am in the process of creating a quiet reading corner in the library.
World Book Day is in a few weeks and your challenge is to take pictures of your children reading in some weird and wonderful places, email them to me @ caroline.miller@sholdenprimary.org.uk Ill display them around the school.
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Music
The children have been learning Fight Song this week in recorder lessons. They sound great.
Tennis
Children in Kingfishers and Ducklings had a terrific taster session of Tennis at Tides! It was great to hear many of the children went on to participate in the free weekend sessions offered by Tides.
Willow
We are looking for a keen gardener to advise us on how to tame our lovely but wild Willow feature. If you are that person or know of someone please get in touch.
If there are any keen grandparents who would like to help with keeping the planting at the entrance to the school tidy we would welcome any help and provide the tea!
Governor report
On Wednesday 5th February 2020 the Sholden school full governing body met for the first time this year. The chair of governors welcomed Mrs Jenny Preston who has joined the school as a parent governor. Mrs Preston has two children at the school and is a welcome addition to the team. The governing body is still hoping to recruit two more foundation governors to bring the governing body up to full strength.
The governors discussed new plans to improve the way they monitor the various subject fields. Governors have been given responsibility for certain areas to monitor and will be liaising with their corresponding subject leads to ensure this is done regularly.
A recent monitoring of the school meals was then discussed and how certain changes have been made to improve meal times. A monitoring report will be completed by the Governor for the head teacher to review.
The headteacher then presented her very detailed report to the governors. This included attendance and the current school roll. Mrs Theaker then explained her plans to incorporate a new improved system to assist with safeguarding. Reports were then heard from the recent committee meetings. This was a very constructive meeting with some excellent plans for the future improvement of the school.
Regards
Carl
Safer Internet Week
Next week is National Safer Internet Week and as a school we will be discussing the pros and cons of internet use and how to keep safe.
Dates
Please find attached a list of term dates for your diary. Any further updates will follow.
Friends Of Sholden School (FOSS)
May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who came to the FOSS meeting, it was very well attended and everyone was enthusiastic in their support for the school. Your help is greatly appreciated and we look forward to supporting your forthcoming events.
- Friday 7th Feb 5.30-7pm School Disco @St Leonards Hall
- Friday 14th Feb Tag Day- £1 donation
- Friday 14th Feb 3.15 Cake Sale Cake donation required please
- Easy Fundraising scheme see Foss FB page or easyfundrasing.org.uk all you have to do is sign up to easy fundraising and FOSS will receive a % of what you spend, AT NO COST TO YOU! Win Win!
- Next FOSS meeting Thursday 27th Feb 9am. School Library.
Next week -Dates for your Diary
- Monday 10th February
- Swans - Trip to the Duke Of York School - Sister Act performance
- Ducklings - Trip to TAG pet rescue in Margate - back by lunch
- Ducklings Stay and Paly @ 2.30
- Friday 14th February
- TAG DAY £1 or cake donations please - wear your own clothes
- Valentines cake sale! Donations very welcome!
Heads up- Next term we celebrate World Book Day on Friday 6th March dress up!
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Dawn Theaker
Headteacher
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Previous Newsletter
Dear Parents / Carers
 Please find a list of term dates below:
Note: These are subject to change
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Term Dates
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Term 3
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DATE
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EVENT AND WHO
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WHERE
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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7.02.2020
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Disco
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St Leonards Church
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5:30-7:00pm
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10.02.2020
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Ducklings Trip
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TAG
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10-12
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10.02.2020
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Ducklings Stay & Play
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School
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EYFS 2:30-3:00pm
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10.02.2020
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Swans trip
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Duke of York School
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12-17.45 hrs
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10.02.2020
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Safer Internet Week
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Activities taking place at school
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11.02.2020 Safer Internet Day
14.02.2020 Safer Internet Collective Worship (children only)
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13.02.2020
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Ducklings Stay & Play
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School
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EYFS 2:30-3:00pm
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13.02.2020
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Swans Collective Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30pm Parents of children in Swans class only.
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14.02.2020
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Breakfast Club Valentines Theme
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School
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8am-8.55
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14.02.2020
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Tag Day - £1
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School
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Fundraising for FOSS
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14.02.2020
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Cake Sale
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School
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Fundraising for FOSS donations required
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14.02.2020
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End of Term 3
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Finish at 3:15pm
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Half Term 17/02/2020 - 21/02/2020
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Term 4
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24.02.2020
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First Day of Term 4
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25.02.2020
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Herons Swimming
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Tides
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Weekly every Tuesday morning for Term 4
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27.2.2020
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Kingfishers Dance with Dani
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Scout Hut
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Weekly every Thursday afternoon for Term 4
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27.02.2020
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Foss Meeting
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School Library
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9am - Please come and join us! Everyone welcome.
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28.02.2020
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Collective Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30-3:00pm Parents welcome.
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6.03.2020
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World Book Day
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School
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Dress up as your favourite Book Character!
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13.03.2020
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Sports Relief
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School
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Wear Sports Clothes information to follow.
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17.03.2020
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Year 5/6 Sex and Relationship Parental Talk
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School
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Discussion regarding the content of the Curriculum being taught. This is an opportunity for parents to view resources and ask questions.
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23.03.2020
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YR-6 Parent Teacher Consultation
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Taking place in each classroom.
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Book a time via the online portal
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24.03.2020
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Y1-6 Parent Teacher Consultation
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Taking place in each classroom.
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Book a time via the online portal
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27.03.2020
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Collective Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30-3:00pm Parents welcome.
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31.03.2020
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Prayer Workshop
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School
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A range of reflection activities for children to participate in throughout the day.
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01.04.2020
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Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Bunny
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School
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Morning - Led by FOSS
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01.04.2020
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Easter Service
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30pm Children only.
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01.04.2020
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End of Term 4
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Finish at 3:15pm
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02.04.2020
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INSET DAY - Curriculum
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School
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03.04.2020
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INSET DAY School Vision
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School
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Happy Easter 6/4/2020- 17/4/2020
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Term 5
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20.4.2020
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First Day of Term 5
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23.4.2020
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Ducklings Dance with Dani
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Scout Hut
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Weekly every Thursday afternoon for Term 5
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01.05..2020
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Collective Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30-3:00pm Parents welcome.
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06.05.2020
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Y5/6 Residential Parents meeting
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School
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Information and Kit List/What to take shared with parents. This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions and talk to the class teacher.
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7.5.2020
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Herons Living Land Trip
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Maidstone
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All day school trip. Children will experience the Living Land’ learning about farming, animals, vegetables, machinery etc
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8.5.2020
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BANK HOLIDAY
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This is on Friday!
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11-17.5.2020
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SATS WEEK (Year 6)
Assessment Week Y1-5
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School
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Exam Week
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15.5.2020
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SWANS class TRIP
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School
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A magical experience!
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16.5.2020
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Goodwin Grammar Stream Test
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Goodwin Academy
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Saturday (more information to follow for parents of children going to Goodwin Academy).
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21.5.2020
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Ducklings Class Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30-3:00pm Parents of Ducklings welcome.
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22.5.2020
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End of Term 5
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Finish at 3:15pm
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Half Term 25/5/2020 – 29/5/2020
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Term 6
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1.6.2020
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First Day of Term 6
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4.6.2020
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Swans ‘Dance with Dani’
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Scout Hut
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Weekly every Thursday afternoon for Term 6
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4.6.2020
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Year 5 Parents PESE/Secondary Transfer Meeting
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School
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Presentation to parents on the Kent Test/PESE/11+ and applying for secondary school
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11.6.2020
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EYFS (new intake) Home Visits
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Home
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EYFS Staff to visit new children at home
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16.6.2020
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EYFS (new intake) Home Visits
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Home
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EYFS Staff to visit new children at home
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19.06
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Collective Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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2:30-3:00pm Parents welcome.
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23.6.2020
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EYFS Welcome Transition Meeting 2-3pm
Group 1
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School
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Welcome – New EYFS Intake 2020 Parental Meeting ‘An introduction to starting school’. Opportunity to meet the Staff, Governors, find out how to purchase uniforms etc
New EYFS Intake 2020 – A taster Session
Come and Play
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24.6.2020
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Swimming Gala
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tbc
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tbc
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25.6.2020
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Maths Competition
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tbc
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tbc
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25.6.2020
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EYFS Welcome Transition Meeting 2-3pm
Group 2
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School
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Welcome – New EYFS Intake 2020 Parental Meeting ‘An introduction to starting school’. Opportunity to meet the Staff, Governors, find out how to purchase uniforms etc
New EYFS Intake 2020 – A taster Session
Come and Play
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26.6.2020
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Sports Day
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School
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Times 1.15
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26.6.2020
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Summer BBQ
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School
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Fundraising for FOSS. Please come along and support our school.
Further details to follow.
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30.6.2020
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Summer Cup
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The Downs
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Tbc (usually AM)
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30.6.2020
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EYFS Transition Afternoon
Group 1
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School
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New EYFS Intake 2020 – A taster Session
Come and Play
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2.7.2020
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EYFS Transition Afternoon
Group 2
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School
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New EYFS Intake 2020 – A taster Session
Come and Play
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2.7.2020
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Transition Day
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School & Secondary Schools
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Year 6 children to spend the day at their future secondary schools. All other pupils experience time in their classes for the following academic year.
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3.7.2020
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Reserve Sports Day
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School
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Alternative date in case of wet weather on 26th.
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6-10.7.2020
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SWANS Residential Trip
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Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, Kent
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Adventure Activities!
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9.7.2020
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EYFS Current & New Intake Picnic
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School
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Welcome to our school -New EYFS Intake 2020 have an opportunity to meet and play with their peers; parents have an opportunity to get to know the staff and each other
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10.07.2020
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Kingfishers Class Worship
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St Nicholas Church
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Parents of Kingfishers Class welcome.
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15.7.2020
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Reports to Parents
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School
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Parents/Carers will receive your child’s annual school report.
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15.7.2020
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Reserve Year 6 Production Evening
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tbc
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tbc
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16.7.2020
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Year 6 Production
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tbc
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am Dress Rehearsal
pm Dress Rehearsal to whole school
evening Performance to Parents
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17.7.2020
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Pfizer Science Day -presentation
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Taking place in school.
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Activities and demonstration/ presentations
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20.7.2020
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Optional Parent Teacher Consultations
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Taking place in each classroom.
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If you wish to discuss your child’s report then you can book a time via the school office or the class teacher.
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22.7.2020
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Leavers Service
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St Nicholas Church
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9am Year 6 leave for church
10am Leavers Service
11am Whole school picnic
12 noon Children may leave after registration
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22.7.2020
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End of Term 6
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Head Teacher
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