Headteachers Message

KANP Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we reach the end of another incredibly busy and successful academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. It has certainly been a fantastic final couple of weeks at KANP, and despite the very warm weather, our children have continued to work incredibly hard whilst enjoying a whole range of exciting opportunities.

One of the highlights of last week was our Year 6 Leavers' Assembly. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything our Year 6 children have achieved during their time with us. Thank you to all the parents and carers who were able to join us for this very special occasion. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our Year 6 pupils and know they are more than ready for their next adventure. We wish them every success and happiness as they move on to secondary school — they will always remain part of the KANP family.

This week has also been all about our Year 6 Activities Week, with the children enjoying a range of memorable experiences as they celebrate the end of their primary school journey. A huge thank you must go to Mrs Rose for all of her hard work, organisation and dedication in making the week such a success. The amount of planning and preparation that goes into creating these special experiences for our children is huge, and Mrs Rose, you are absolutely fantastic — we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Last week , our Year 1 children enjoyed a fantastic visit to Longdown Dairy Farm. They returned full of enthusiasm, sharing everything they had learnt and experienced throughout the day. I was particularly proud to receive such wonderful feedback from the staff at the farm, who commented on our children's exceptional behaviour and described KANP as one of the best schools they have welcomed. This is something our children, and staff, should all be incredibly proud of.

There have also been some exciting developments in our Nature Nook. You may have seen on our Facebook page that we now have a beautiful new outdoor classroom, funded through the money raised by our fundraising events. A huge thank you to all of our parents and carers who have supported these events throughout the year — your generosity has helped make this wonderful addition possible.

The outdoor classroom is a fantastic enhancement to what is already a very special learning environment, alongside our fire pit, chickens, wildflower meadow and bee garden. We have also recently had additional fencing installed and have begun work on developing our on-site pond, which will provide even more exciting learning opportunities for our children. Watch this space — there is still so much more to come!

Over the summer holidays, we would also encourage all children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge. Please do take a look at the information that has been sent home and encourage your child to get involved. Reading regularly over the holidays is one of the best ways to help children maintain the excellent progress they have made this year and return to school in September feeling confident and ready to learn.

A reminder that school finishes for the summer holidays on Friday 17th July at 1.15pm. There will also be an ice cream van on site at the end of the day should you wish to purchase a treat to celebrate the start of the holidays.

Looking ahead to September, please note that Tuesday 1st September and Wednesday 2nd September are INSET Days. Children will return to school on Thursday 3rd September.

I would also like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff for their incredible hard work, dedication and commitment throughout this academic year. Every member of the team has played a part in supporting our children, families and wider school community, often going above and beyond to ensure the very best experiences and opportunities for our pupils. The care, energy and professionalism shown by staff each day is what makes KANP such a special place, and I am extremely grateful for everything they have contributed this year.

Finally, I would like to thank every member of our school community for making this another successful year at KANP. To our children — thank you for your enthusiasm, kindness and determination. To our staff — thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication. And to our parents and carers — thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. Together, we have achieved so much, and I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished.

I hope you all have a wonderful, restful summer break. Enjoy spending time together, making memories and having a well-deserved rest. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for another exciting year at KANP.

Kathryn Wilden
Headteacher

King's Academy Northern Parade

Mrs Wilden