Well done to Julia Donaldson class for having the best attendance this week in EYFS and KS1.  In KS2 this week, Malala Yousafzai class are the winning class so congratulations to both classes! Congratulations to all as we have achieved our whole school attendance target of 96%! 

Oliver Jeffers - Daisy (Communication skills) & Dylan (Reflective)

Julia Donaldson Class - Lilly (Balanced) & Arbour (Thinking skills)

Steve Backshall Class - Macie (Self-management) & Alfie M (Risk Taker)

Malala Yousafzai Class - Piper (Communication Skills) & Alexis (Risk Taker)

Ellie Simmonds Class - Chloe (Principled) & Connor (Self-management) 

Rosa Parks Class - Victoria (Open-Minded) & Orson (Communication Skills)

Ian Rose Class - Bluebell (self-management) & Albert (communicator)

David Attenborough Class - Sonni (Inquirer) & Brianna (Self-Management Skills)

Trust Parent Survey 2025

Thank you to all parents who engaged in the Trust parent survey that was sent out last term. We had really positive feedback from this which we would like to celebrate with you. SEND provision at PEPA presented as a strength with a marked improvement from previous academic years. Please see some of the data from some key questions as part of the information shared below as well as some of the comments we had from parents.

Question data:

• School give my child SEN support they need to succeed - 22% strongly agree and 66.7% agree 

• 94% believe academy website is supportive for ensuring online safety

• My child has access to after school clubs - almost 90% strongly agree with this.

• Would recommend the academy to other parents - 80.4% of parents agree and 50% strongly agree

• My child feels safe at school - 95% agree or strongly agree to this

• The school makes sure it’s pupils are well-behaved: 91% agree or strongly agree

• School supports my child’s wider personal development - 82% agree or strongly agree

• Concerns are dealt with properly by the school -  80% agree or strongly agree

Some parent comments;

• ‘Both my children really enjoy themselves at school and seem to be thriving.’

• ‘The school has accommodated my child’s individual needs. He has been treated with respect, understanding and compassion. The school has given him opportunities to thrive in a mainstream setting and are now supporting him in getting an EHCP. My child feels safe and secure and has exceeded all expectations.’ 

• ‘Keep improving SEND as it has improved this school year. It's so important these children are well supported and make progress.’ 

• 'Fantastic staff and Arlo the dog is a great addition.'

• 'Lovely school with amazing quality of teaching staff. My children are happy and look forward to school. They have a high level of support whenever needed and they are both excelling academically and personally. '

It is really important that we receive feedback from our parents so that we can continue to strive to improve the school for our whole community. Equally if parents feel we are already achieving well in certain areas, we then want to ensure that we keep these consistent. 

Thank you again for your continued support. 

 EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS – WHO’S READY FOR AN EPIC ADVENTURE? 

Our ever so popular holiday camps are back this Easter and now available to book via our website! Running across four separate venues in Medway, our holiday camps aim to keep children physically active whilst building social skills and making new friends!

 WHAT TO EXPECT:

 Non-stop sports & games: football, basketball, dodgeball, dance,       gymnastics, archery and many more!

 Enrichment activities: arts & crafts, go-karting, bouncy castles and nerf wars!

 Health workshops: educational programs, food workshops!

 Animal handling sessions from Creepy Claws!

 Fun challenges & Easter-themed surprises!

 Team spirit, new friendships & skills for life!

Venues: Hoo St Werburgh Primary (Hoo), Saxon Way Primary (Gillingham), Academy of Woodlands (Gillingham) and Hempstead Juniors (Hempstead)

 Dates: Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April 2025

Whether your child is a sports superstar or just loves to be active and have fun, our camps are designed for ALL abilities! Let’s make this holiday one to remember!

 Please be aware there are limited spaces available that will work on a first come first serve basis!

Tag a parent who needs this & book now before spaces go! 

 Sign up today: https://www.hoosportacademy.co.uk

 WhatsApp: 07753693737

 Email: info@hoosportacademy.co.uk

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