We are a 'GOOD' school - Ofsted Inspection Report March 2023

• PTFA MEETING

  Wed 15 Mar 2017

  PTFA MEETING - WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH AT 2.00PM

  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME ALONG - JUST BRING YOUR IDEAS!!

• Sports Science Trip to Canterbury Christchurch University

  Thu 09 Feb 2017

  On Wednesday 8th February, a group of year five and six pupils were invited to a Sports Science event at Canterbury Christchurch University.

  This was part of the pupils Science Week at school and was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the role of science in sport. The children participated in a series of fitness tests which measured different components  of fitness including strength, flexibility and accuracy. The children were also given a tour of the Sports Laboratory . They learned about the Altitude Room and the Bod Pod. The children had and inspirational day and the feedback from the university staff was that all the children were enthusiastic and were a credit to the school. Well done to everyone.

  

• PTFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

  Wed 01 Feb 2017

  Parent, Teacher, Friends Association - Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 1st February 2017 at 2pm. 

  Nominations invited for key members and ordinary committee members.  For more information see letter that went home with children in the letters section.

• OPEN DAYS FOR RECEPTION YEAR SEPTEMBER 2016

  Mon 31 Oct 2016

  Do you have a child born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013?

  If YES, then you will need to have chosen a school for your child by the 16th January 2017.

   

  If you would like to come and view our school, we will be having Open Days for prospective parents.

   

  Please phone the school office to book your place on one of our Open Days:

   

  Thursday 17th November at 11.00am.

  Thursday 24th November at 11.00am  or 2.00pm.

   

   

• PTFA MEETING

  Sat 22 Oct 2016

  PTFA MEETING - WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY AT 2.00PM 

  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME ALONG.

• EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES

  Tue 04 Oct 2016

  EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES

  Holy Trinity and St John's celebrated the European Day of Languages in style.

  It was a busy day with children and adults involved in wonderful activities.

  During the morning, the children studied their chosen country, learned some greetings in the language and watched videos to see what their country looked like.

  In the afternoon, each year group was visited by a parent from their chosen country who delighted everyone with their wonderful traditional cooking.

  The smells drifted along the corridors of the school to delight all who walked around.  Everyone experienced foreign food at first hand, prepared with love and dedication by our lovely mums from Poland, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, The Philippines, Latvia and Bangladesh.

  It was a remarkable event for all involved and our children from these countries beamed with pride as all their classmates celebrated their country.

  All the staff and mums have worked hard to make this a special day for all to learn to understand and appreciate each other a bit more, wherever we are from.

• TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL LETTER 14.09.16

  Wed 14 Sep 2016

  Holy Trinity & St. John’s CEP School

  Transfer to Secondary School 2017

  14/9/16

  Dear Year 6 Parents/Carers,

  I hope all is well.

  As you are probably aware, the application process for secondary school admissions is now open. Please find some important reminders below:

  • Closing date for applications is 31^st October 2016.
  • Applications can be made online at www.kent.gov.uk/ola .
  • Visit all schools you are interested in before completing the form. Consider the schools’ admission rules to gauge how likely it is that you will get a place.
  • Ensure that you put down four choices in order of preference. If you only put 1 or 2 and you don’t get one of those schools you could be allocated a school you do not want.
  • Only put a Grammar school as a choice if your child sat the PESE test. It is advised to put Secondary schools as your first and second choices if your child has not passed the test. You can still appeal to a Grammar school even if your child doesn’t pass the test if the Grammar school is one of your four choices. PESE results will be posted to parents on the 13^th October but will also be available online on the 13^th as well.
  • Offers of school places will be sent out on 1^st March 2017. There is an appeal process should you not be happy with the school your child has been allocated but the majority of children get their first or second choice. We can advise and support you if you wish to make an appeal.

  Having been through this process myself three times as a parent, I understand how stressful and difficult it can be. Please choose carefully and ensure that your application is made on time.

  Please refer to the ‘2017 Transfer to Secondary School’ booklet distributed recently for further clarification or feel free to contact us should you need any further advice or assistance.

  Good luck!!

  Yours sincerely,

   

  D. Short

  Head Teacher 

• INSPIRED 'WAYS TO RIO'

  Tue 05 Jul 2016

   

   

   

  Year 6 children who have been taking part in the INSPIRE project celebrated their work on Tuesday in a carnival parade at Chatham House. Building on the excitement and legacy of London 2012, INSPIRED Ways to Rio is a project to encourage children and young people to increase their participation in physical activity and sport, the arts, and personal development.

   

  The children selected a theme to base the art around, which was Brazilian samba soccer! They completed their art work with the help of a workshop run by Animate Arts Company and then worked hard on the choreography ahead of the carnival day.

   

  All the children that took part behaved impeccably and did the school proud - well done!

  

• SPORTS DAY 2016

  Wed 25 May 2016

  Monday 11th July - Year 1 and 2 Sports Day here at school - 9.45am - 11.15am

   

  Tuesday 12th July - Year 5 & 6 Sports Day at Drapers Mill School - 9.45am

   

  Wednesday 13th July - Year 3 and 4 Sports Day at Drapers Mill School - 9.45am

   

  At Drapers Mill School this will be a normal school day for them and they have kindly let us use their field for our Sports Days.  Please note that there will be little or no parking within their school grounds for our parents/guests.

   

  Friday 15th July - Reception Year Sports Day here at school - Time to be confirmed.

• NAMETAGS/LABELS/STICKERS

  Mon 25 Apr 2016

  We all know how important it is to name everything that your child brings into school - uniform, shoes,PE kit, plimsolls, lunch boxes etc.  This helps your child to identify their possessions and enables the school to return any lost items to the correct owner.  

   

  How about ordering some colourful name labels/stickers tags for clothing and equipment from the company My Nametags?

   

  Every order they receive from parents helps raise funds for the school.

   

  All you need to do is go on line  at www.MyNametags.com

  Place your order using the School ID: 32455