Newsletter
26.04.24
Principal's Message
This has been another busy week, full of lots of exciting workshops and learning experiences.
The week began with an assembly from the Blue Cross. The children learnt about dog safety and the key signs to look for to ensure it is safe to approach a dog. The children really enjoyed this assembly and asked lots of fantastic questions.
On Monday, the children across the school also had the opportunity to take part in a RugbyTots workshop. The children all thoroughly enjoyed this experience and the opportunity to try a different sport.
On Wednesday, Spruce class visited the Heritage Centre and took part in a workshop about maps. They looked at lots of different local maps, explored the different symbols and land use. The children really enjoyed the opportunity to explore maps in more detail and to hear more about the village of Marden.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Thursday 2nd May 2024 - 3/4ELM & 4ACACIA Living Land Trip - details to follow
Wednesday 1st May 2024 - Year 1 Library Visit
Wednesday 1st May 2024 - 3BEECH Village Walk
Monday 6th May 2024 - Early May Bank Holiday
Tuesday 7th May - EYFS Church Visit
Monday 13th May 2024 - Friday 17th May 2024 - Year 6 SATs Week
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 - EYFS Bring Someone You Love Picnic (TBC)
Friday 24th May 2024 - Last Day of Term 5
Monday 3rd June 2024 - First Day of Term 6
Tuesday 11th June 2024 - Sports Day
Wednesday 12th June 2024 - 6ASPEN Safety In Action Trip, Maidstone Barracks
Office Messages
Marden Library Homework Club
Marden Library will be starting a homework club for the children of Marden Primary Academy on Thursdays, starting from 25th April. It will run from 3:30-4:30pm.
Parents and carers need to attend with their child to support and supervise them.
We have worked with the brilliant team at the library to share the home learning menus that are now live on Google Classroom and explain how our home learning works.
The team have lots of books to help the children with their learning and we can't wait to see their fantastic work!
Half-Term Events
National Online Safety
While the short-term benefits of energy drinks can be attractive, it's not wise to ignore the potential health risks. Consuming these beverages regularly can have negative effects on the heart and blood pressure, and even cause dependency on these products to keep users’ energy at a ‘normal’ level. Factoring in that many shops have issued a voluntary ban on selling these drinks to under-16s, the rise in children and young people using energy drinks is a cause for concern.
This marked increase in young people using highly caffeinated drinks to supplement their energy has heightened the risk of these health issues arising in children – at a time in their lives where such impacts can have greater, longer-lasting consequences. Our guide addresses these possible hazards, letting you know how to minimise them for children and young people who like the occasional can.
