It has been another busy week at Marden. This week, children in Year 6 have undertaken their SATs tests, and I would like to take this opportunity to extend our congratulations to all of them for their hard work and determination throughout the week. Their resilience and commitment towards their SATs have been truly commendable, and we are extremely proud of all of them.
A special thank you must also be extended to the PTA for today’s ice lolly sale. Their continuous efforts in fundraising for the school are invaluable, and we greatly appreciate the time and energy they dedicate to enhancing our school community. We are delighted to welcome some new members to the PTA, whose involvement will undoubtedly facilitate the organisation of more events in the future.
If any parents are interested in joining the PTA or offering their assistance with school events, please do not hesitate to inform the school office.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Tuesday 20th May 2025 - Break The Rules Day
Wednesday 21st May 2025 - LAT Netball Tournament
Thursday 22nd May 2025 - KS2 Cricket Workshops @ Marden Cricket Club
Friday 23rd May 2025 - Last Day of Term 5
Monday 2nd June 2025 - INSET Day (no pupils in school)
Tuesday 3rd June 2025 - First Day of Term 6
Thursday 5th June 2025 - EYFS Bramley Court (Local Walk)
Office Messages
As we prepare for the academy's rebranding in September 2025, our uniform providers are currently updating the logo on garments. You may have already seen some pupils wearing the new logo.
Please be aware of the following when placing uniform orders:
Orders placed before 1st June 2025: The logo on these garments may vary (could be the old or the new logo).
Orders placed after 1st June 2025: These garments will feature the new academy logo.
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Half Term Clubs & Activities
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We’ve created this free guide to help parents and educators understand how to keep young gamers safe – from choosing age-appropriate game modes to setting boundaries around screen time and spending.