This week we held a harvest assembly where the children in Key Stage 1 shared their poems and collectively sang to appreciate the harvested crops of autumn. We have a rich history in this village for our apples and other agriculture. Celebrating this whilst giving back to the community is integral. I thank you for your generosity in your donations and Reverand Nicky was also very appreciative of the support this will have for a number of vulnerable families.

I was incredibly proud of our hockey team, compiled of Year 5 and 6 pupils, as they came 4th place out of 16 competing schools in Maidstone. We want to continue our commitment to developing our sports offer at Marden and I know that Mr Moore, our Sports Coach, is already booking sports events and other competitions for the year ahead.

I am looking forward to the week ahead with our Mini World Cup and 4Chestnut's Wellbeing and Healthy Eating Day!

Mr N Dosad