Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Breakfast with Santa

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  Holy Family was very lucky today as Father Christmas found time in his very busy schedule to visit in time for breakfast. After cereal and toast he took the time to meet every child individually and wish them a very ' Merry Christmas'. Santa's Elf came too and was amazing knowing every child's name which definitely bought a smile to everyone's face. Truly a very special moment and memory for pupils and staff. Thank you Father Christmas and all the staff who helped to coordinate this amazing visit for our delighted pupils.

  

• KCSP Christmas Newsletter

  Thu 15 Dec 2022

  Please use this link to view the Christmas Newsletter from KCSP:

   

  KCSP Christmas Newsletter - click here

• KS1 and Reception Nativity

  Wed 14 Dec 2022

  It was wonderful yesterday to be able to celebrate the EYFS and KS1 Nativity with parents in the school hall. St Mary class sang 'Away in a Manger' beautifully and St Catherine and St Martin class performed a very professional version of the story of Christmas. They were so enthusiastic with their speaking and singing, it bought a tear to a few eyes! Congratulations to all concerned.

  

• Aladdin

  Wed 14 Dec 2022

  The cries of 'Oh no they didn't, Oh yes they did!' and ' He's behind you!' rang out in the school hall this afternoon as Shooting Stars Productions brought the pantomime 'Aladdin' to school. From reception class to year 6 the laughter rang out as we were led through the wonderful story of Aladdin, The Lamp, Ebenezer (booo!) and Jasmine.

   

  This was new experience for many of our pupils and will definitely be one that we aim to repeat next year. Oh yes we will!

  

• Snow Update SCHOOL OPEN 13TH DECEMBER

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

  6.30pm

   

  SCHOOL OPEN as normal on Tuesday 13th December.

   

  7.02am

   

  SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO SNOW

  The school will remain closed today due to the current conditions to ensure the safety of both pupils and staff.

   

  This will be reviewed again tomorrow.

   

  Home learning lessons will take place via the class pages on the website from 9am today.

• Severe weather update

  Wed 07 Dec 2022

  Severe Snow/Ice Plan for Parents and Families

   

  The Local Authority advises us to send information out annually to parents/carers.

   

  ‘Schools should, wherever possible, stay open in severe weather. They play a key role in their communities and by staying open help both their pupils and parents.’ –Department for Education

   

  Every winter brings the possibility of snow and ice. Extreme bad weather can cause widespread and prolonged disruption. Schools are often affected and it can be difficult to maintain an education service.

   

  As a fundamental principle every effort must be made to keep a school open, even if only limited numbers of pupils can attend. However, schools may close due to ‘unavoidable’ circumstances. Those circumstances being that it is no longer safe for staff or pupils to be onsite.

   

  Our school will make every effort to prepare for severe snow/ice this winter and the normal expectation should be that the school is open. If we do experience severe weather resulting in hazardous and unsafe conditions, we may have to take the decision to close the school. Once a decision is made to close, we will:

  • Post a message on the school website by 6.30am or asap;
  • Send a message to parents/pupils via text/email;
  • We will update the website regularly to keep parents, staff and pupils informed about arrangements for the following day;
  • Where possible we will inform the Kent School Closures website 

  If the school is forced to close during the day, we will immediately post a message on the website and send a message to parents via text/email. 

   

  If the school is open, but that you feel the journey is not safe for your child, please contact the school to report the absence in the usual manner.

   

  Please be aware that if the school is open, absence may be considered unauthorised.

• Medical update - Strep A

  Wed 07 Dec 2022

  Many of you will be aware from recent news reports of the increased prevalence of Group A Streptococcus infection (including Scarlet Fever, & Impetigo) currently occurring in young people within the UK.  Please be assured that most Group A Streptococcus illnesses are relatively mild.

   

  The link below you will take you to a document full information and advice from the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) about Group A Streptococcus illnesses, including details of the early symptoms of these illnesses that you should look out for, together with advice on what you should do if your child becomes unwell with any of the symptoms.

   

  As always, if your child is unwell with any illness, we ask that they remain at home until they are well enough to resume their normal activities.

   

  https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/the-holy-family-catholic-primary/UploadedDocument/eb5c11f6-1b8b-4634-a3fd-d1da1c364bf4/ukhsa-igas-stakeholder-communications-support-pack-v-1.2.pdf 

   

  If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

   

• Anti-Litter prize winner!

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Congratulations to Lexie in Yr5 whose gorgeous ‘anti-litter’ poster was chosen as the winner in a competition hosted by Faversham and Mid Kent MP, Helen Whately. An environmentalist in the making – well done, Lexie