28th February 2025

Principal's Message:

As we wrap up another productive week at our school, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful experiences our pupils have had and share some important reminders for the upcoming weeks.

This week has certainly been an exciting one for our younger children, particularly our Year 3 class, who had the delightful opportunity to visit Wingham Wildlife Park. We have heard nothing but glowing reports about their day. It was heartwarming to learn how their faces lit up as they encountered a variety of animals. From cheeky monkeys to majestic birds, the trip was filled with wonder and learning. Their impeccable behaviour during the visit was commendable and is a testament to the qualities they are developing as inquisitive learners. This excursion serves as a perfect way to kickstart their unit of inquiry for the term focused on animals and their habitats. I do hope they returned home buzzing with stories to share about their adventure!

Meanwhile, our Year 2 pupils have also started off on an exciting note, diving into their cricket sessions with Kent County Cricket. It's fantastic to see the enthusiasm with which they are embracing this new activity. This sports initiative not only helps develop their physical skills but also fosters teamwork and sportsmanship, valuable lessons that extend beyond the classroom. As they learn the fundamentals of the game, I look forward to seeing how these sessions enhance their confidence and ability to work collaboratively.

Looking ahead, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that next week is Careers Week! This event is a fantastic opportunity for our children to explore various professions and learn about the different paths they can take in the future. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have signed up to share their careers with our pupils; we truly appreciate your involvement and commitment to enriching our children’s educational experience. I can’t wait to see how the week unfolds and to share the highlights with you all in next week’s newsletter!

Also, I'd like to remind everyone that World Book Day is next Thursday! On this special day, we invite all pupils to come dressed as their favourite book characters. It’s a wonderful chance to inspire a love of reading and spark conversations about the many stories that shape our lives. Please encourage your children to get creative with their costumes; whether it’s Harry Potter, Matilda, or any other character, I know they will have a fantastic time celebrating literature with their peers.

Wishing you all a restful weekend ahead!

Miss S Brading

Office Reminders:

Office staff spend a considerable amount of time sending out payment and consent reminders in relation to the vast array of trips, workshops and activities that take place across all year groups here at Leigh Academy Langley Park. On occasion, staff have needed to resort to chasing parents for consent and/or payment right up until the morning of an event their child is due to participate in, which was likely communicated several weeks and/or months in advance.

It is important to note that office staff are under no obligation to send out reminders about trips and activities that your child(ren) may be due to take part in. Staff currently carry out the above actions in order that no child misses out, however it is parents and carers that have a fundamental responsibility to stay informed about their child(ren)'s school activities, including making timely payments for trips, workshops and other events they may be involved in or have the opportunity to participate with, and providing the necessary consent. This requires the regular checking of relevant sections within the My Child at School app - Announcements, Important Documents and the weekly academy newsletter - ensuring that any required payments are made on time and consent requests are responded to promptly to subsequently foster their child(ren)'s participation in enriching experiences.

We are grateful to the many parents who observe the deadline for completing consent and payments and very much hope to reduce the number of reminders that currently need to be sent out moving forwards.

Whole School Attendance:

95.90%

Weekly Class Attendance Award:

Kanzi Class

98.80%

Key Dates:

Tuesday 4th March Year 6 Trip to Battle of Britain Memorial - Kanzi Class

Wednesday 5th March Year 6 Trip to Battle of Britain Memorial - Braeburn Class

Thursday 6th March World Book Day

Monday 10th March Reception Trip to Tyland Barn - Apollo Class

Wednesday 12th March Reception Trip to Tyland Barn - Discovery Class

Monday 17th March Year 5 Trip to the Centre of Experimental Military Archaeology - Zari Class

Wednesday 19th March Year 5 Trip to the Centre of Experimental Military Archaeology - Melrose Class

Friday 21st March Comic Relief/Red Nose Day

Friday 21st March Athlete Visit and Sponsored Fitness Event

Monday 24th March Year 2 Trip to Mote Park (more information to follow)

Tuesday 25th March Year 1 Trip to Natural History Museum

Tuesday 25th March Parents' Evening, all year groups 15:50-19:30

Wednesday 26th March Parents' Evening, all year groups 15:50-17:30

Monday 31st March Mini PYP Exhibitions - Reception/Year 1/Year 2/Year 6 at 14:30

Monday 31st March Nursery Stay and Play Session at 14:30

Tuesday 1st April Mini PYP Exhibitions - Year 5 at 14:30

Thursday 3rd April Easter Performance - Year 3/Year 4 (more information to follow)

Friday 4th April Last Day of Term 4 - Early Finish at 13:30

Please note that these are confirmed dates but should we need to change any due to unforeseen circumstances, we will communicate this with you with as much notice as possible.

Term Dates: Full term dates can be found on the Leigh Academy Langley Park website, the link to which is:

https://leighacademylangleypark.org.uk/academy-life/term-dates/

National Online Safety Guide

Many children and young people enjoy exploring new and exciting genres and themes in the films and TV they consume and, as they grow, the maturity of this content will likely increase with them. However, without proper supervision and safeguarding, youngsters looking for a new title to enjoy, especially in the horror genre, might get a little more that they are ready for.

The emotional and psychological impacts of viewing age-inappropriate content can be severe. It is vital for parents and carers to know how to keep children as safe as possible whilst they explore new, potentially grittier or darker, pieces of media. The below guide breaks down the risks of viewing age-inappropriate content, with a particular focus on horror, and offers expert advice on how to limit a young person's exposure to matieral that might upset or disturb them. There is also an accompanying podcast version of this guide in order that you can tap into valuable guidance whilst out and about on the go. You can view this here: https://nationalcollege.com/podcasts/online-safety-news-roundup-february-2025.

Contacting Class Teachers:

If you have concerns that you would like to raise with the academy, please do so via the office email address which is info@langleypark.latrust.org.uk . Upon receipt, your email will be directed to the relevant member(s) of staff.

We respectfully ask that you address any concerns or issues with your child's class teacher in the first instance. If it remains unresolved then your concern will then be escalated to the Key Stage Lead and/or Mrs Neame, Vice Principal. In the unlikely event that it continues to remain unresolved, it will be escalated to Miss Brading at that point.

We are also aware that some parents/carers continue to email staff directly. In the event that this happens, your email will not be responded to and you should resume communication via the correct channels.

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