Weekly News Friday 3 May 2024
Dear Parents and Carers
“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others.” St Augustine of Hippo
Crowning of Mary, the Mother of Jesus
May is the month the Church sets aside to celebrate the role of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our Reception class led us in our Crowning of Mary Liturgy in the school hall this afternoon. Our youngest children must be congratulated for their hard work and for leading us in such a special service. Many thanks to all the parents and carers who joined us in the prayer life of the school.
Kent Test September 2024
If your child is currently in Year 5, and you intend to apply to a Kent Grammar school, register online at: kent.gov.uk/kenttest. Registration opens on 3 June 2024 and closes at midnight on 1 July 2024.
For further information please look at the Kent Test leaflet published on the Year 5 Class page on our website. If you require any information regarding your child’s suitability for grammar school please speak to your child’s class teacher or myself.
Details of Norton Knatchbull Grammar School for Boys open days can also be found on the Year 5 class page.
Monthly Online Safety Newsletter
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Year 2 Optional SATS
Our Year 2 children have started completing their Optional SATS and the children are working hard and giving their very best. Well done Year 2.
Parking Yet Again!
Unfortunately, this week I have received a number of complaints from our neighbours regarding inconsiderate parking by parents at our school. One neighbour has complained that they were late for an important appointment because they couldn’t get off their own drive as someone had parked across it. We have also had complaints about parents and carers parking in the residential car park in the flats next to the school. This isn’t good enough and is not acceptable.
I have contacted Ashford Police to see if they can help “advise” parents who are parking inconsiderately.
Times Tables Rock Stars Competition
Mrs Warren our mathematics leader has set up a Time Tables Rock Stars competition boys vs girls for year 3, 4 and 5 pupils. The children have until the 8th May to take part.
Congratulations to Abhaya in Year 6 as he is Top of the Pops across the whole school.
Bank Holiday Weekend
Monday is the May Day Bank Holiday so school is closed to all pupils on Monday 6th May.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe