Harvest

Thank you so much to all of you who donated produce to our Harvest celebration, the assembly was lovely with a wonderful range of presentations from the children including singing, dancing, acting, poetry and artwork.
The House of Mercy came to collect the produce at the end of the day and were overwhelmed by your generousity.

Gravesend library

It is fantastic that the refurbished library in town is now open, we are particularly pleased that some of our children's artwork is on display-

Another example of our children really working to support its local community.

Improved security

Our new security systems should be up and running very shortly.
Essentially it will mean that our front and rear gates can only be accessed by being 'buzzed-in' via the intercom. Of course they will open freely during normal drop-off and collection times, but other times during the school day they will be magnetically locked.

Parents making use of the car park when dropping at Breakfast Club or collecting from After School Club can buzz the canteen via the intercom.

I'm sure you will agree this is an important further step to ensure the security of everyone using the site.

Residential Blog

In case you missed it, you can follow our exploits at PGL at http://wrothampgl.blogspot.com

Residential blog

For those who wish to see what we're up to when we take Y6 away on the residential trip to PGL in a couple of weeks, bookmark this address:

Http://wrothampgl.blogspot.com

We will keep a diary of our visit.

A few reminders...

This Wednesday there is a meeting for those parents whose children are going on the PGL residential trip on the 26th. Main hall after school.
Next Wednesday there is a meeting for all Y6 parents regarding secondary admissions, main hall after school.

Please remember also that Monday 3rd October is an INSET day.

OFSTED Update

Just to let you know that our OFSTED report is now available from the OFSTED website.

Welcome Back

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Monday, I hope you had an enjoyable summer.
Our OFSTED report is finalised and published, it is available now to view on the school website and you will all receive a paper copy on Monday.
We are thrilled with the outcome, essentially we are acknowledged as a 'good' school with a significant amount of 'outstanding' judgements- 7 in total!

See you Monday.
Leigh

Meet the teacher.

It was great to see so many of you at the Meet The Teacher evening today, I hope you picked up most of what you need to know as regards your child's new class for September. The children also spent some time this morning in their new classes to help them to prepare for September, and all seemed very positive about what lies ahead.

Don't forget the Talent Show tomorrow, if your child is taking part then please feel free to come along and watch from the gallery at 10.30am.

On Thursday we have the Leaver's Assembly at 10am, if your child is in Year 6 then come along and bring some tissues!

Leigh

1000 hits!

Sorry, no prizes, but thought you'd like to know that the Blog just had its 1000th visitor.

A great way to communicate I think, please recommend it to others as a way of keeping up to date with what's going on at school.

Leigh

What a week!

Haven't managed to post too much this week as it's been very hectic.

Would like to say a huge well done to our rounders teams who participated so well in the local tournament on Wednesday. Our 'A' team won the overall event, with Rohan winning an individual award for his excellent play, and Ahrizo picking up the fair play award. Our sporting excellence continues!

Also this week saw an amazing performance of The Wizard of Oz by the children of KS2.
Many parents commented that it was the best performance we have ever put on! It moved many to tears! A huge congratulations to all the children involved and especially Mrs Birch, Mrs Hatcher, Mrs Phillips and Mrs Roberston for all their wonderful effort. Thanks also to parents who helped with costumes, props etc.
One of our OFSTED inspectors 'popped in' to see the beginning of the play and ended up transfixed and stayed for the duration. She was immensely complimentary about the performance.

Speaking of OFSTED....
Our inspection is now over after two very intense days, which saw over 20 lesson observations, a number of interviews and much scrutiny of data, policies and procedures. The inspectors also spoke with many children during their visit and a number of parents.
The report should be published on the OFSTED site in around 4 weeks, and I am unable to divulge much about the outcome until then I'm afraid. It's worth mentioning that all of the children were wonderful and drew a great deal of praise from the inspection team- words such as 'amazing', 'delightful' and 'wonderful' were used to describe them!

OFSTED

Hello all,

Well we've been waiting for it since September and it finally arrived this morning, the call announcing our OFSTED inspection.

A team of 4 inspectors will be visiting the school this Thursday and Friday, and to be honest we are looking forward to showing them how much the school has improved since its previous inspection.

You will have received a Parent Questionnaire and Inspection Guidance, please take time to fill in the questionnaire and return in a sealed envelope before 1pm on Thursday, all returns are treated in the strictest confidence and will be handed directly to the inspection team to analyse.

Thanks

Leigh

Summer BBQ

Hope you can all make the PTA BBQ tomorrow at 6pm.

It's always a great family event and excellent fundraiser for the PTA.

All of our PTA have (as always) worked tirelessly to make the event a success, please come along and support.
There are some tickets left and these must be bought in advance at the school office.

Keep your fingers crossed that the rain holds off too!

Leigh

Dressing Up (or down!) Day.

A reminder that tomorrow is a 'Wear-Your-Own-Clothes Day', all we ask is that each child brings in a bottle or some chocolates for the PTA BBQ on Friday.
I have reminded the children in assembly today that jewellery and make up are not permitted.

Thanks

Leigh

A Day At Lords

Having a great day at the cricket with our cricket team and sports ambassadors! Looks like England are going to lose though, I'll post some photos later.

Leigh

Monies for Lunch, Breakfast, After School Club.

Just to remind all those who have school dinners that Total Catering reserve the right to refuse to provide a meal if monies owed are not up to date.
I will be sending out a letter shortly to similar effect for Breakfast and After School Clubs, if your child attends either please look out for it.

Thanks

Leigh

Strike Action Update

Just a quick thank you for your support during last week's industrial action. I appreciate that many of you were inconvenienced and thank you for your understanding.

Key Stage 2 Sports Day

In case you didn't get our text message, we have had to reschedule our KS2 Sports afternoon. Originally planned for the afternoon of Wednesday 13th, it has had to be moved to the morning instead and will start at 9.30am.
Hope to see you there.

Leigh

Family Breakfast again!

This Friday sees our final Family Breakfast of the year, I hope to see lots of you there.
A reminder, it is £1.70 per person. We start serving at 7.55am and stop serving at 8.20am.

Leigh

Further Strike Update

Nursery will be open next Thursday.