Dear Parents and Carers

“We should not only want to be with the saints, we should also hope to possess their happiness.” St Bernard of Clairvaux

 

Today children across the school received their flu vaccination. If your child missed the vaccination, you can complete a consent form via the nhs website at https://www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/ using the school code: KT141067 please contact the team directly on 0300 123 5205 option 1 for more information about community clinic availability & bookings.

 

New Intake for Reception Class September 2026

This week I had the pleasure of showing around some prospective parents for our reception class for September 2026. We have set aside a number of dates when potential parents can book a visit and these can be found on our website here: https://www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk/admissions-to-reception-september-2026/ if you know of any parents or carers with reception age children for September 2026 please can you direct them to our website.

 

Arts Week

Next week we are holding an “Arts Week” when the children will have the opportunity to be creative. On Thursday 6^th November at 2:00p.m we are holding a “concert” when each class will perform a “little something”. Parents and Carers are welcome to join us but be warned it will be a little of a “squash and squeeze” to fit everyone in.

 

Cycle Ready and Bikeability Sessions

Next week the Cycle Circle team will be back to support the children in learning to ride a bike safely. It will be a very busy week see the schedule below:

 

Monday 3^rd November

The children who are not very confident cyclists in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be given lessons to help boost their confidence. Bikes and Cycle helmets will be provided (Parents have already given consent for this)

 

Tuesday 4^th November

Year 4 and Year 6 children who have signed up for Bikeability they will need to bring in their bikes and cycling helmets otherwise they will not be able to take part.

 

Year R Cycle Ready sessions

 

Wednesday 5^th November

Continue with Year 6 Bikeabilty bikes and cycle helmets will be required.

 

Year 1 Cycle Ready sessions

 

Friday 7^th November

Year 2 Cycle Ready sessions

Continue with level 1 and 2 bikeability as required.

 

Please note that these sessions will take place in all weather so the children will need a good coat and suitable footwear.

 

Remembrance Liturgy

November is the month of remembrance when we remember loved ones who have passed on. On the 11^th of November at 10:45a.m Year 5 will lead our “Remembrance Liturgy” when we remember all those who have died in conflict during and since the first world war. Parents and carers are very welcome to join us.

 

Poppies and other remembrance items will be on sale before school to those who wish to purchase these.

 

Times Tables Rock Stars

Mrs Warren our Mathematics leader has set up two Battle of The Bands Competitions on Times Tables Rock Stars Year 3 vs Year 4 and Year 5 vs Year 6. The battles are open until 5^th of November.

 

Teaching Assistant Required

We are currently advertising for a Teaching Assistant to work in the school. This is a temporary part time position for 20 hours per week initially for one year. Salary KSA £24513 full time equivalent pro rata £11548 for further details can be found here:

 https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=150443

 

Parking Again

I am constantly reminding parents and carers in my newsletter regarding showing care and consideration when dropping off and collecting children.

This week I received a number of complaints regarding dangerous driving. A black Mazda Car registration number GJ752HP narrowly missed hitting a child while driving on the grass verge outside the school.

 

If you were the driver of this car, can you please take more care and consideration or use the church car park when dropping children off to the school. I hope everyone will think more carefully when parking for the safety of everyone.

 

With best wishes

 

Peter McCabe