Children at St Gregory's Primary in Margate have found themselves in Kent Messenger news.  Thanks to their local Rotary Club the school has been able to join the Buster's Book Club reading initiative which rewards Children for their reading.  Click here to read the full article.

St.Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate held the ultimate “dress down Friday”, in aid of Children in Need. Children arrived at the academy wearing their pyjamas and managed to raise an amazing £369 for the charity through a bake sale and raffle. Support worker Tamara Rattigan spoke to the The Isle of Thanet News and said: “The whole school really enjoyed taking part in the event and we look forward to raising even more for the charity next year.” Well done to all involved in such an amazing cause! To see the article, please click here. 

Our Year 6 students sang beautifully at Oasis Academy for their Remembrance Day service, singing 'Spirit of the ANZACS' and a Veterans version of 'Hallelujah' on their own before joining with Halfway Houses to sing a combined version of 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' and 'Pack Up Your Travels'. We were very honoured to be a part of the service and thank the Oasis Academy for their brilliant efforts in organising this event.
 
St Edwards School paid their respects to our soldiers both past and present by decorating  poppies to be displayed on the school fence, along with a banner, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day. Along with the poppy making, the whole school embraced a Remembrance Day theme, with each class explaining and demonstrating the importance of remembering our soldiers and their bravery in their own way. Students in Year 4 were shown the Sainsbury's Christmas Ad, which they used to write a prayer to the fallen soldiers. Year 2 students were very fortunate to be shown a video of Miss Pearce's grandfather, explaining his role in WW2. Year 2 also went to the Cenotaph to lay their poppy wreath that they had made. Whilst they were there they also planted poppy seeds in the Remembrance garden. Our Reception students were making and decorating poppies, using their imagination and artistic skills. In Year 3, they expressed their respects by creating and performing a dance to a combined version of 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack Up Your Troubles'. Year 1 students watched a video of the Queen laying a wreath at the London Cenotaph, discussing the importance of paying our respects. All students and staff embraced the day, showing great understanding and respect.

Year 2, Year 4 and Year 5 also went to the Sheerness Gateway to look at the beautiful Remembrance display.

 

One of our Year 4 children wrote the following prayer:

 

Dear Lord,
Help us to remember all the people that have died in war and have not seen their families ever again.
Help us be grateful for our family members and that they lived because some families were not that lucky.
Help us remember all the 16 million soldiers that died because of WW1 and other wars, even if they are still live.
Amen

Each year all multi-academy trusts (MATs) meet with the Regional Schools Commissioner, and this year a letter follows each meeting. Please see here for what the RSC has to say!

Last night St Peter's Primary in Sittingbourne held a Year 6 Reunion Tea Party. Their pupils that had just left year 6 were invited back to have an afternoon tea with Mrs Owen, Headteacher. All the children attended with their parents and the academy said it was lovely to see them in their new uniforms and so excited to see each other. They certainly looked like they did by the pictures!

Previous Chair of the board Bishop Paul Mason was featured in the Catholic Universe. Click here to read the full article. 

Children at St Gregory's Primary in Margate have found themselves in The Isle of Thanet news with some of their remarkable drawings to celebrate 100 years since the end of World War One. Click here to read the article and see some of the drawings.

More Park Primary, West Malling were delighted to receive a letter this week from Rt Hon Nick Gibb, Minister of State for School Standards congratulating them on achieving 100 per cent of pupils reaching or exceeding the pass mark check for Phonics in July 2018. This is an outstanding achievement that places them in the top 3% of academies in the country; a testament to the hard work of the teachers and pupils but also the support of parents at home in encouraging their children. Please click here to see the letter.

Children at St. Edward's Catholic Primary School rounded off their 'Diwali Week' learning with 'Bollywood' dancing lessons.

 

Every year group took part, from Reception to Year 6, along with all teaching and support staff.

The day culminated in a surprise 'Flash Mob' on the playground. The children then put on a demonstration for their parents, who were also invited to take part.

 

The photographs below show the children enjoying taking part in the workshop.

The parents at St Mary's Primary in Deal sent in used plastic bottles and the ends were cut off to make a flower shape. All the children and staff in the academy then painted the shapes to make the poppies. Mrs Sparkes and Class 5 put the poppies up outside academies and made a very beautiful and moving display.

 

The photographs below show some of the children painting the poppies and also the finished display. There is also one with a poem which one of their parents have kindly done from a photograph he took yesterday.