Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Safer Internet day - why is it so important?
Mon 30 Jan 2023Safer Internet Day is very nearly upon us, 7th February. The UK Safer Internet Centre have created a brilliant one and a half minute video highlighting why the day is important, and how awareness of internet dangers is vital to the lives of our pupils. To take a look please follow the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl_gZTQ9F7w
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Literacy - music and movement workshop
Mon 30 Jan 2023Year 1 and Year 2 completed a ' Literacy' music and movement workshop today. This was based around ' Frozen 2' and the children had a wonderful time creating emotions and shapes while pretending to be spirits and leaves from the Enchanted Forest.
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School Clubs - after school
Fri 27 Jan 2023Club Booking - term 4 (21st Feb - 30th March 2023 inclusive)
The following clubs are now available for booking using the link indicated below.
Clubs take places after school 3.15pm - 4.15pm with collection from the school church gate promptly at 4.15pm. Places are allocated on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
Please note priority will be given to pupils on the science reserve list from term 2. Therefore, only 10 spaces available to book for this club.
All other clubs can take a maximum of 30 children. If your child currently attends a sport club in term 3 you MUST still rebook their space for term 4.
Tuesday - Year 3 and Year 4 Multi Sport Club
No charge https://forms.gle/d1wyCS7yyvq6LbUx8
Thursday - Year 5 and Year 6 Multi Sport Club
No charge https://forms.gle/d1wyCS7yyvq6LbUx8
Thursday - All year groups except Year R Science Club
No charge https://forms.gle/d1wyCS7yyvq6LbUx8
Friday - all year groups Musical Theatre Club
Cost payable and booking via this link only:
https://app.classmanager.com/portal/kent-academy-of-musical-theatre/register
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KAMT Musical Theatre - After School Club
Fri 27 Jan 2023Dear Parent/Guardian,
It is with our great pleasure to inform you that KAMT is returning to Holy Family Catholic Primary School in term 4, with our fabulous Musical Theatre after school club, after a very successful first term.
What: MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB
Description: Students in this club will explore Musical Theatre through rehearsing a small extract of a scene from a musical which leads into a song and dance/movement piece. Students will perform this short extract to parents at the end of the term. Children will have lines and lyrics to learn and this will be expected of them outside the class.
When: Fridays 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Cost: £5 a week paid upfront for the term
What to wear: School PE Kit (your child will need to get changed in the classroom before coming to the main hall)
Where: Main Hall
What to bring: Please ensure your child brings a bottle of water and a small folder or plastic wallet for any lyrics or scripts.
What’s next?
To register and enrol your child onto this class, click on this link – https://app.classmanager.com/portal/kent-academy-of-musical-theatre/register
enter your details, find the class and enrol. This system works on a first come, first serve basis and we only have limited spaces available. You will then be sent an invoice in order to make payment. You will have one week to make the payment before a late fee kicks in automatically. To make payment, open the invoice on the email, click on ‘pay now’ and enter your bank details. You do not need to let us know you have made the payment; by doing it this way, we will be informed you have made payment and your child will automatically appear on our registers.
Please note; you will not receive an invoice if you only register. You must ENROLL to receive an invoice.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR PREVIOUS MEMBER, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT DIRECT TO OUR BANK. This will be refunded to you if you do.
If the school pay your invoice, you must:
- email us to let us know
2) Still set up as above on our system but we will add the schools email address as a second contact so that the school also receives the invoice too.
Please note; No child should be arriving to our classes without any parent signing up online with us first.
Please note, when you need to log in, your log in link will be different. Please log in, using this link:
https://app.classmanager.com/portal/kent-academy-of-musical-theatre
If you have any further questions, then please do not hesitate in asking them.
We look forward to receiving your email and meeting your children next term.
Kind regards,
Miss J Mason
Principal at Kent Academy of Musical Theatre
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Roadworks affecting normal access to School and Church
Mon 23 Jan 2023Please be aware of the detail below - these dates may vary slightly depending on the progress of work. We are not sure if pavements are closed in addition to roads so please ensure you plan your route and leave enough time to arrive to school.
Bicknor Rd closed between Cuxton Rd. and Selby Rd. - 30 Jan to 10 Feb.
Selby Rd entirely - 6 Feb to 17 Feb.
Longshaw Rd between Wallis Ave and Selby Rd - 13 Feb to 24 Feb.
These dates are approximate depending on progress of works.
Thank you
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Music Mark Award
Fri 20 Jan 2023We are delighted to confirm that Holy Family School has been awarded the Music Mark Award for 2022-2023; this demonstrates our commitment to ensuring high-quality music education.
Click HERE to find out more about the Music Mark Award.
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Stargazing event - booking open for KS2 pupils
Thu 19 Jan 2023On 9th March 2023 Holy Family and The Ogden Trust will be holding its second stargazing event. The event for will take place on the school field and in the school hall from 18:30 – 20:00 and is for both KS2 children and parents.
During the event you will learn about the different stars and planets that are visible in the night skies above Maidstone. There will also be lots of guidance about how to become a stargazer/astronomer. Children must be accompanied by one responsible adult only.
Everyone must wrap up warm because we will spend a significant amount of the evening outside. If it is cloudy/wet the event will still go ahead. There will be lots of fun, space themed activities for children to take part in even if we are not able to observe the stars and planets.
There will be places for 30 children. If demand exceeds this number, then names will be drawn out of a hat. Children who do not get a place will be placed on a waiting list (if you receive a place but are no longer able to come please let the school know so your place can be reallocated).
Cost is being subsidised by the PFA and the Ogden Trust so pupils will be asked to only pay £2 for this event, via ParentPay. Successful pupils will be advised to allow parents to pay prior to attending the event. Please return slips by 10th February 2023. Payment goes live on 22nd February 2023
We look forward to exploring space with you on the 15th March!
Kind regards,
Mrs Brenton
Year 5 class teacher and science lead
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Webinar - neurodiverse children and resilience
Wed 18 Jan 2023Parents are invited to a 45 minute online talk in partnership with Claire Walley, leading SEN expert: exploring how to build resilience and confidence in neurodiverse children.
During this webinar we'll unpick:
- Strategies to support children during setbacks and difficulties
- Ways in which confidence and resilience can be developed as a family and within their chosen community
- An understanding of how to support children in tolerating uncomfortable feelings
Join Role Models and Claire Walley, The SEN Expert, online, Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm (UK time) from the comfort of your home.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216733693785/WN_hY2peifgTtS0OCOOIYmVFw
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Feel Good Friday - 10th February 2022
Tue 17 Jan 2023In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness week, the last day of this term (10.2.23) will be 'Feel Good Friday'.
For a charity donation, all pupils and staff are invited to come to school wearing whatever makes them 'feel good'. This could be your sports kit, your pyjamas or a ball gown and tiara - the choice is yours (as long as it's practical for a day at school 🙂)
The money raised will be split between CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, and 'Young Minds', the mental health charity for children and young people.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
https://cafod.org.uk/
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Pupil ' Quick Fire' Voice
Fri 13 Jan 2023Our termly 'quick fire' pupil voice took place in the hall today.
The Subject Leaders met with pupil representatives from every year group to discuss their subject and gain the pupils' opinion on their learning; what can they remember, what have they enjoyed and also to listen to suggestions and ideas that could be implemented over the coming term.
The teachers then change tables allowing them to meet up to 25 pupils in 45 minutes!
