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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
What a week for enrichment! This week we have welcomed the Sports for Schools Partnership in and the children have risen to the challenge raising an astonishing £1435.00 online so far! This will be uplifted by cash donations that will be counted (and will need to be in by) next Friday. Thank you for all of the Fathers and special friends visiting this morning. I know the children loved having you in to work with them and put you to task!
We also welcomed our new Early Years cohort for September for a stay and play and an open evening. We are incredibly excited to receive you in September. Finally Arts week has been great and what an exhibition! All week I have watched children intently sewing, painting and moulding and it has been a delight to see. I hope you enjoyed the showcase; I am certainly proud of it. A huge thank you to Mrs Mason who organised both arts week and the EYFS events this week and as ever all of the staff who have supported make it all happen.
Mr N Dosad
New dates in red
Tuesday 21st June - Thursday 23rd June - Year 6 Restaurant
Wednesday 29th June - One Stop Shop @ Marden
Friday 1st July - LAT Charity Cricket Festival @ Bexley (selected pupils only)
Monday 4th July - Year 6 Kent Police Open Day
Wednesday 6th July - Sports Day (timings below)
Friday 8th July - Year 6 Leavers' Party & Camping
Friday 15th July - Reports Sent Home
Monday 18th July - LAT Primary Sports Day @ Dartford (selected pupils only)
Monday 18th July - Open Afternoon 2.00-3.30pm (parents invited in)
Friday 22nd July - Year 6 Leaver's Assembly
Friday 22nd July - Last Day of Term 6
Office Messages
Becoming a Cashless School
Becoming a Cashless School
With effect from 1st September 2022, we will no longer be accepting cash or cheque payments at Marden Primary Academy. All payments for dinner money, wraparound care, trips etc will need to be made via credit or debit card in the My Child At School (MCAS) app.
Alternatively, you will be able to request a Paypoint barcode from the office and use this to make cash payments at Marden Stores.
Changes to Wraparound Care
Changes to Wraparound Care
With effect from 1st September 2022 all sessions for Breakfast Club and Late Stay Club will need to be booked and paid for in advance via the Wraparound Care section on the My Child At School (MCAS) app. Parents will no longer be able to create negative balances or pay for sessions at a later date. If you normally pay via Childcare Vouchers, these will need to be processed in advance so we can credit account balances on My Child At School.
There will also be a 24-hour notice period required for cancellations.
One Stop Shop
One Stop Shop
Everyone is welcome - this is an event for all families within the Marden Community. At Marden Primary Academy we recognise that life is hard and there are many struggles taking place within the community. As Marden is a rural village it can be hard to access the services you need, be it a friendly face to talk to, mental health worries or general community concerns.
This is why we are hoping that the ‘One Stop Shop’ can help. We are bringing a range of services to your doorstep in the hope that we can support all our families in whatever they need. This event will be in the form of a coffee morning and will be very informal, there will also be biscuits and cakes available. In addition, there will be a small arts and crafts activity available for those attending with small children; as we say everyone is welcome.
This will be the first of what we hope to be many of these events and we are hoping it will grow once we know where the main worries and concerns are.
Student Shoutouts
A shoutout to Ollie for scoring the 2 winning goals in the U12 Finals at Selhurst Park Crystal Palace Stadium Tournament.
A shoutout to Ollie for scoring the 2 winning goals in the U12 Finals at Selhurst Park Crystal Palace Stadium Tournament.
National Online Safety
National Online Safety
Virtual reality (VR for short) has existed for decades, but it’s only in the last 10 years that the technology has really become publicly available. With VR’s rapid rise as a gaming and educational medium, there are plenty of unknowns regarding its use – for adults and children alike. Is it safe? How long should someone use VR for? How expensive is it? What’s clear is that VR is becoming ever more ubiquitous in everyday life: from companies using it for training to at-home fitness. Knowing what the technology is capable of is more useful than ever.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as physical accidents, premature exposure and eye strain.
Times Tables Rock Stars
A big congratulations goes to this weeks winners of the class Rockstars competition who are 3/4D. They win Ringo the Rockstar Teddy for the week!
The individual class winners are:
1/2S: Vera D
2D: Damian D
3B: Percy C
3/4D: Stanley M
4WB: Amber H
5DK: George M
5R: Imogen C
6WCK: Freddie B
High scores league table
High scores league table
Each week we will be celebrate the class and individuals who achieve the highest scores throughout the week. Make sure that you practise regularly.
Class league table: A big congratulations goes to the winning class: 3/4D
The individual class winners are:
1/2S : Vera D
2D: Damian D
3B: Percy C
3/4D: Adam B
4WB: Harry B
5DK: Megan C
5A: Alexander E
6CK: Adam S
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