Headteachers Message
KANP Weekly Newsletter
Dear families,
What a wonderful week it has been at KANP! A huge congratulations to our amazing Year R children and their teachers for putting on such brilliant Nativity shows. The performances were full of joy, creativity, and festive spirit – it’s clear how much effort and care went into the rehearsals and organisation. Thank you to all the staff who made this possible.
The festive feeling is really taking hold across the school! We’re all looking forward to the exciting activities ahead, from Christmas craft days to the final preparations for our Christmas Market. At the same time, we are continuing to maintain consistency in learning and high expectations in every classroom – we love the fun and celebration, but we also want to make sure every child is still learning and achieving every day.
A gentle reminder: we kindly request that Christmas hats and headgear accessories are not worn until the last week of term. For many of our neurodiverse children, these items can be over-stimulating and impact their focus and wellbeing. Your support with this helps ensure that all of our children are comfortable and able to engage fully with their learning during the busy lead-up to the holidays.
Looking ahead, as you are aware, tomorrow is an INSET day, and the last day of term will be Friday 19th December. We will finish at 1.15pm, and after that, we are excited to welcome everyone to our festive Christmas Market.
Thank you also for your patience with the large puddle on the Year 3/4 playground in the juniors. Ongoing drainage works are scheduled for this Friday, so fingers crossed it will be sorted very soon.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to today’s non-school uniform day in support of the Christmas shop – it’s wonderful to be part of such a caring and generous community. We are all looking forward to the Christmas shopping days next week – it’s such a special time, and the excitement in school is palpable. Thank you for continuing to support the school, and for helping make this season so joyful for the children.
We also want to take a moment to recognise the fantastic effort and dedication from all staff and pupils this term. The consistency, creativity, and support you show every day make such a difference to the school community. It’s wonderful to see everyone working together so positively, and your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Do take a moment to see our beautiful Christmas tree by the Nature Nook – it’s looking magical!
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
Kathryn Wilden
Headteacher
King's Academy Northern Parade
Mrs Wilden
