Newsletter
30.06.23
Principal's Message
As we enter the final 3 weeks of term, I am excited for all of the enrichment opportunities our children will be experiencing. From trips to the aquarium and the beach to Y5 violin open assembly to the LAT sports day and that's just next week! This week we have had Hotshotz Tennis Roadshow and will have a second session next week. It is fantastic to take part in so many competitions and have coaching from professionals and I know the children really enjoy it.
Next week on Wednesday 5th July, children will be meeting their new class teachers for September 2023. Class information and transition booklets will be shared with parents afterwards. This is a great opportunity to visit the new classroom and to get to know the teacher, for some this will be an anxious time, but that's what these transition afternoons are to help with.
We are really excited for the Summer Fair on Wednesday 12th July. Thank you so much for your donations, as without it, we wouldn't be able to run such successful events. More details to follow next week, but please do invite all the family and friends, there will be food, prizes and games and it is set to be another memorable Marden event.
Mr N Dosad
Monday 3rd July 2023 - 3BEECH Folkestone Beach Trip
Monday 3rd July 2023 2.30pm - 5Aspen Violins Open Assembly
Tuesday 4th July 2023 - Year 5/6 Road Safety Workshops
Wednesday 5th July 2023 - Hotshotz Tennis Roadshow Day 2
Thursday 6th July 2023 - Year R Hearing Screening
Friday 7th July 2023 - LAT Primary Sports Day @ Dartford (selected pupils only)
Friday 7th July 2023 - Year 2 Hastings Aquarium Trip
Tuesday 11th July 2023 - Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July 2023 - LAT Kwik Cricket Competition @ Rochester
Wednesday 12th July 2023 2-4pm - Summer Fair
Thursday 13th July 2023 6-7pm - Year 6 Exhibition
Friday 14th July 2023 9am - EYFS Graduation Ceremony
Friday 14th July 2023 - Year 5/6 Frozen Musical @ Mascalls Academy
Tuesday 18th July 2023 - Year 6 EOY Treat @ Stubbers Activity Centre, Essex
Wednesday 19th July 2023 - Year 5 Camping Experience
Upcoming Events
Office Messages
We are looking for donations of second-hand, pre-loved, nearly new or new uniform to sell at the Summer Fair on Wednesday 12th July 2023.
We need jumpers, cardigans, coloured PE tops, bookbags, shorts, trousers and red gingham dresses/playsuits in all sizes.
If you would like to donate any uniform, please ensure that it is in good condition with no holes or marks that don't wash out.
Please leave donations in the school office in a bag labelled PTA. Thank you!
Holiday Activities & Food Programme
The HAF Programme offers families of children aged 4 to 16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, opportunities to access a range of free activities in the summer holidays.
Each programme will provide a range of exciting activities, games and new experiences for children, along with a healthy main meal.
Vouchers were issued to parents via Wonde's Evoucher system on 28th June 2023.
To book a HAF programme visit The Education People website.
Student Shoutouts
Emily & Esme H
Emily and Esme performed at the Staplehurst school summer fete last weekend with their dance school. They did so well and we're very proud of them!
Jesse C
Congratulations to Jesse who passed his martial arts exam last weekend and has now moved up to a green belt. He worked hard to get this belt and remembered all of his moves and lines. Well done Jesse!
Summer Camps 2023
HAF Putlands Poster.pdfSUMMER ROCK SCHOOLS 2023.pdfSummer Camps 2023.pdfMega Camps Summer 2023 Flyer.pdfNational Online Safety
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Times Tables Rock Stars
A big congratulations goes to this weeks winners of the class Rockstars competition who are 5 Aspen. They win Ringo the Rockstar Teddy for the week!
The individual class winners are:
3 Beech: Edith C
3/4 Cedar: Percy C
4 Chestnut: Tonyted B
5 Aspen: Jacob B & Rowan T
6 Elm: Isabella O
6 MonkeyPuzzle: Megan C
A big congratulations goes to this week's winners of the class Numbots competition who are 1 Spruce. They win Rusty the Robot for the week!
The individual class winners are:
1 Spruce: Jacob M
1 Willow: Freya C
2 Maple: TJ M
2 Sequoia: Darcie W