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Principal's Message
Spring is slowly arriving and the mornings are getting brighter - hopefully the warmer weather will start to follow.
This week, it was a pleasure to welcome evaluators from the International Baccalaureate. This visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our ongoing efforts to enhance our curriculum delivery within the framework of the Primary Years Programme.
Looking ahead to next week, we are excited to announce a variety of engaging events. These include World Book Day on Monday, the Maidstone Museum Outreach programme for Year 3, Portals to the Past for Year 4 and Year 5, and Year 1’s trip to Penshurst Place.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Monday 9th March 2026 - World Book Day
Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Year 3 Maidstone Museum Outreach
Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Year R Hearing Screening
Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Y4 Portals to the Past Workshop
Thursday 12th March 2026 - Year 1 Toy Workshop Trip
Thursday 12th March 2026 - Year 5 Portals to the Past Workshop
Friday 13th March 2026 9:00am - 10:00am - Mother's Day Event
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Year 6 Bikeability Level 1 Training (Group A, B & C)
Tuesday 17th March 2026 9:00am - 11:30am - Year 3 Recorder Festival, Leigh Academy Oaks (invited children only)
Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Year 6 Bikeability Level 2 Training (Group A)
Thursday 19th March 2026 - Year 2 Tower of London Trip
Friday 20th March 2026 - Road Safety Workshops
Monday 23rd March 2026 - Year 6 Bikeability Level 2 Training (Group B)
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Year 6 Bikeability Level 2 Training (Group C)
Friday 27th March 2026 - Van Cols Class Photos
Office Messages
KM My Mum Supplement 2026
KM My Mum Supplement 2026
My Mum is back this spring in your favourite KM newspaper
My Mum is back this spring in your favourite KM newspaper
This year, children from right across Kent will be showing their appreciation for their mums in our ever popular Mother’s Day supplement, My Mum.
Featuring lovingly drawn pictures and thoughtful hand-written messages from children in Reception Year, Year 1 and Year 2, My Mum gives families the perfect chance to mark this special occasion.
The My Mum souvenir supplement is a delightful keepsake to cherish close to Mother’s Day.
My Mum will be available in your local KM Group newspaper
My Mum will be available in your local KM Group newspaper
from Thursday 12th March 2026.
from Thursday 12th March 2026.
Sports Stars
Ada C
Ada C
We are so proud of Ada for successfully achieving her Level 3 gymnastics certification. Her commitment to mastering new skills is paying off—well done on this fantastic milestone!
Eleanor R
Eleanor R
A huge well done to Eleanor for her recent success in gymnastics! By achieving Level 2, Eleanor has shown fantastic persistence and it’s wonderful to see her confidence grow alongside her skills.
Oliver H
Oliver H
A massive shout-out to Oliver, who stepped onto the mats for his very first Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Interclub Championship. Not only did he compete with bravery, but he also took home 3rd Place for Hand Drills. Way to go, Oliver!
National Online Safety
National Online Safety
With reading for pleasure in decline, this practical guide offers ten thoughtful ways to reignite children’s enthusiasm for books. From valuing all forms of reading to broadening access to diverse materials, it explores how adults can nurture positive reading habits both at home and in school. Digital tools, audiobooks and augmented reality are also considered as engaging ways to support today’s readers.
It also highlights the power of social connection – recommending books, reading together and meeting authors – alongside the importance of modelling reading ourselves. With expert insight from literacy specialist Carl Pattison, this edition provides supportive, achievable ideas to help young people reconnect with reading and see it as a meaningful part of everyday life.
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