Headteachers Message

KANP Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back, and a very Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a safe, restful break with plenty of time to recharge. What a chilly start to the new term it has been—winter has certainly made its presence known this week!

You may have noticed the large marquee on the playground. This is currently housing our onsite swimming pool, which we are fortunate to have for the next six weeks. This year, our Year 4 and Year 6 children will be using the pool as part of a new pilot programme. Bringing swimming provision directly onto the school site is an exciting step for us, and something we hope will become a regular part of our offer each year.

As with anything new, there have been a few teething problems. The cold weather has caused some delays in getting the water up to the correct temperature, which affected the start of the sessions. However, we are hopeful that now everything is up and running, the children will have a fantastic experience and benefit greatly from this additional opportunity.

Despite the frosty weather, the children have returned to school brilliantly. They have settled quickly back into routines, and it has been lovely to see classrooms buzzing with enthusiasm and focus from day one. Their positive start has set a great tone for the term ahead.

We have lots to look forward to over the coming weeks—exciting learning opportunities, upcoming events, and continued enrichment across the school. As always, we will keep you updated, and we truly appreciate your continued support in all that we do.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to 2026.

Kathryn Wilden 

Mrs Wilden

Headteacher

King's Academy Northern Parade

Mrs Wilden