Friday 10th July 2026
Friday 10th July 2026
Maundene Weekly
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Wow, what another scorcher of a week! Once again, we have been so incredibly impressed by how well the pupils have coped with the rising temperatures. They’ve kept their cool, stayed hydrated, and kept focused on their learning despite the heat.
Our classrooms have been buzzing with activity this week. Here is a snapshot of what each year group has been up to:
EYFS Busy bees! They have been preparing a wonderful new bee garden and exploring the world of 2D shapes.
Year 1Writing beautiful poems and learning how to use clocks to tell the time.
Year 2 Grappling with the structure of acrostic poems and exploring the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
Year 3 Solving math puzzles where symbols represent numbers, and stepping back in time to study the Ancient Egyptians in History.
Year 4 Writing powerful, empathetic narratives about dyslexia and mastering angles in Maths.
Year 5 Getting creative in DT by designing unique masks, and sharpening their writing skills with biographies in English.
Year 6 Performing their hearts out in their amazing production of Super Stan! They are now busy preparing for their emotional end-of-year Leavers' Assembly.
Have a wonderful, safe, and cool weekend!
Miss Capes, Mrs Taylor and the Maundene Team
A massive thank you goes out to Mrs. Eden and our wonderful group of pupils who have been working so hard to maintain Emily’s Garden. Thanks to their dedication and green thumbs, the garden is looking absolutely beautiful and remains a fitting, vibrant tribute in memory of our former pupil. We are incredibly grateful for your time and care.
As a reminder to our school community, Emily’s Garden is designed to be a quiet, reflective space for everyone to enjoy.
With the plants and flowers blooming, we kindly ask parents and carers to ensure that younger children do not walk or step on the flower beds during drop-off and pick-up times. Help us keep this special area looking its best and protect the hard work of our gardening team!
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support our Wild Westival Fair last Saturday! It was a fantastic day, and it was wonderful to see our school community coming together.
A special, massive shout-out goes to our incredible PTA. The amount of hard work, time, and energy they put into organizing the fair is mind-blowing. Thank you for everything you do for our school!
Speaking of the PTA, they have had no time to rest! They are currently busily preparing for the Year 6 Prom, which takes place tonight! The theme this year is Hawaiian, and we can't wait to see our Year 6s celebrating in style. Aloha!
Scooters and Bikes: A gentle reminder that scooters and bicycles must not be ridden anywhere on the school premises. Please ensure children dismount at the gates when arriving in the morning and when leaving at the end of the day.
Morning Ball Games: To keep the playground safe and calm before line-up, please remember that no ball games are permitted on the playground or field first thing in the morning.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all our pupils, parents, and staff safe during these busy times!
Well done to the following children -
Mollie in Falcons. Mollie received her emerald award and a certificate for unlocking a new skill at gymnastics!
James in Ospreys. James took part in his first Kent County Show. Three days of camping, hard work, early mornings and plenty of sheep! He spent the weekend caring for and showing the animals with his Young Farmers Club and came home with four rosettes, including a 1st for his handler knowledge of Plum the lamb.
Doves - Vienna M
Kingfishers - Sofia H
Finches - Florence V
Kestrels - Olivia T
Blackbirds - Mazin A
Robins - Taylor B
Falcons - Oliver H
Woodpeckers - Lily H
Owls - Thomas M
Ravens - Charlie D
Jays - Anmar A
Swans - Stanley F
Eagles - Harley B
Ospreys - Ollie M
Wednesday 15th July
Swans Class Trip to Chatham Snowsports Centre
Year 2 - Global Learning Outcome (Poetry Performance) - 3pm
Thursday 16th July
Year 4 Roman Day
Monday 20th July
Headteacher Awards
Tuesday 21st July
Year 6 Leavers Assembly - 9am
End of Term 6 - Finish at 2pm
96%
Doves - 98%
Kingfishers - 96%
Finches - 98%
Kestrels - 96%
Blackbirds - 96%
Robins - 91%
Falcons - 93%
Woodpeckers - 97%
Owls - 98%
Ravens - 91%
Jays - 96%
Swans - 94%
Eagles - 97%
Ospreys - 99%
Blackbirds - Bella N-S, Teja Z
Robins - Logan W
Woodpeckers - Isla C
Swans - Amelia G
Eagles - Zachary B, Nathan-George J
Collaboration matters Excellence in everything Community first Equity for everyone Continuous growth