It has been another fantastic week at King's Academy Northern Parade, full of exciting learning experiences. 

At the start of the week, we were thrilled to welcome an author into school, and the children were captivated by the visit. A huge thank you to Mrs. Taylor and Mrs Cudlip for all their hard work in organising this inspiring event.

On Tuesday, our Remembrance service was a wonderful whole-school event. Each class created a beautiful poppy wreath, and the entire school community came together to observe a respectful two-minute silence. We listened to the song Poppies and Faded Ribbons, and our Head Girl, Head Boy, and several of our service children read poems, which added a heartfelt touch to the ceremony. It was a powerful moment of reflection and unity for all involved.

On Wednesday, we celebrated National Kindness Day—remember, “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” Kindness costs nothing, but its impact is invaluable.Thank you as well to everyone who participated in Odd Socks Day to raise awareness for anti-bullying.

Our new playground markings have been a hit, especially with our KS1 children. These additions have greatly supported playtime and lunchtime, creating more engaging and structured activities for the children.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome you into school for our upcoming Parents' Evenings. You’ll have the chance to see how your children have settled in and discuss their progress. We’ve also sent information about our Christmas events via Studybugs, so please check the app for details and sign up!

We've had a number of queries about home learning expectations this year, and we appreciate your feedback. To ensure clarity and consistency across the school, we are currently reviewing our approach. A letter will be sent out next week with full details, outlining our expectations and providing guidance on how you can best support your child’s learning at home. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to make this as effective as possible for everyone.  

For those looking ahead to the next school year, we’re hosting tours for new EYFS families starting in September 2025. The response has been overwhelming, with tours fully booked, but we’re taking names on a waiting list and opening more sessions soon. Please spread the word to any families looking for a school next year. In our latest Ofsted survey (September 2024), nearly 80% of parents said they would recommend our school—a wonderful reflection of our school community.

This week, a great talking point with your child could be around the Zones of Regulation, which we use across all year groups to help children recognise and manage their emotions. Each "zone" represents a different state of alertness or feeling, and in class, students are encouraged to identify their zone and use strategies to help them regulate and focus.

For our EYFS parents, you may notice your child coming home with new-style stickers either linked to our Dragon Values or to encourage discussions around their learning. These stickers are designed to celebrate positive behavior and can be a wonderful conversation starter about their achievements and experiences at school.

Finally, if you haven’t already, I encourage you to follow our official school Facebook page, King’s Academy Northern Parade School, where we share updates, celebrations, and insights into school life. We currently have 388 followers and would love to have more of you join us!

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy making memories with your families. 

Mrs Wilden

Our Year R, 1 , 2 and 3 children loved listening to stories read by the author Tracey Corderoy and learning how to become an illustrator. She shared her writing journey and taught us step by step how to illustrate one of her favourite characters. The school library service commented on how excellent the behaviour and manners were of our children here at KANP. 

We are delighted to announce that on Tuesday 26th November if your child is in Years 4, 5 or 6 they will have the opportunity to meet famous children's author Mel Taylor-Bessent. 

She will be visiting King’s Academy Northern Parade to talk to the children about reading, writing and being an author.

There will be an opportunity for your child to buy their own copy of one of her books and have it signed by Mel on the day if you wish. The Hayling Island Book Shop will be located in the school on the day selling the book at the price of £7 (RRP £7.99). Please send money into school, in an envelope, with your child on the day.

Date Event Time Location`

Monday 18th November Day of the Dead                                        All Day      School  

Tuesday 19th November Rocksteady   8.30am - 11am Studio

Tuesday 19th November                 Parents Evening                                               3.30-6.00pm School 

Thursday  21st November            New EYFS Parent visits                     All Day School  

Friday 22nd November          Parent Curriculum Open Morning               8.45-9.30am School