Headteachers Message
KANP Weekly Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers,
I can't quite believe that we have just one more week of our usual timetable before we move into the final week of the academic year.
After next week, our Year 6 children will begin their much-anticipated Activities Week, while the rest of the school will take part in Transition Week. During this time, all children (with the exception of Year 6) will move into their new year groups and spend the remainder of the academic year with their new teachers and classmates. Transition is such an important part of preparing children for September, allowing them time to build relationships, become familiar with new routines and settle into their new environments before the summer holidays.
This week has been another incredibly busy and exciting one across the school.
On Tuesday morning, we held our Transition Morning, where children had the opportunity to meet their new teachers, spend time in their new classrooms and begin to familiarise themselves with the year ahead. It was a really successful morning and, whilst change can naturally feel a little daunting for some children, it gave us a valuable opportunity to identify where additional support may be needed before September. Thank you to all of our staff for the time and care that went into making the morning such a positive experience.
A huge shout out must also go to Mr Simpson for this week's fantastic teacher reveal video! The creativity, humour and sheer amount of time that went into producing it certainly didn't go unnoticed. It brought lots of smiles to children, staff and families alike and really added to the excitement surrounding Transition Morning. Thank you, Mr Simpson, for another brilliant production!
We were also delighted to welcome a professional photographer into school this week to capture photographs of our wonderful learning environments, outdoor spaces and facilities. These images will be used as part of the development of our brand-new school website, which we are really looking forward to sharing with you in the near future. It was a great opportunity to showcase our fantastic school and the amazing spaces our children enjoy every day.
Our Reception children also enjoyed a visit from the dentist, organised by Mrs Anderson. Thank you to Mrs Anderson for arranging this valuable opportunity. Visits like these play an important role in promoting good oral health and helping children to develop positive habits from an early age.
Our Year 6 children also wowed us with their performance of Shakespeare Rocks! It was wonderful to see their confidence, enthusiasm and talent shine through. They performed brilliantly and should all be incredibly proud of themselves. A huge thank you to the staff who supported the production and helped make it such a success.
As we approach the end of the year, the school diary becomes increasingly busy. Please do keep a close eye on the upcoming dates and communications over the coming weeks to ensure you don't miss any important events, celebrations or arrangements.
Finally, a reminder that the last day of term is Friday 17th July, and school will finish at 1.15pm.There will be an Ice cream van onsite.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support throughout another fantastic year. We have lots to look forward to over the coming weeks and can't wait to celebrate the end of a successful year together.
Kathryn Wilden
Headteacher
King's Academy Northern Parade
Mrs Wilden