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• Year 1 phonics screening results

  Wed 29 Jun 2016

   

  I am pleased to report that our children have done incredibly well in the phonics assessment in Year 1 with 80% of children meeting the expected standard.  This is above the national data for 2015 and represents outstanding progress from their starting points in Year R.  It is a measure of the great teaching in Early Years, the work we have done to improve transition into Year 1 and the fantastic teaching they have had under Mr Sharpe's leadership.  Thank you to our parents who have supported by attending workshops, playing phonics games sent home and coming to the information sessions.  Individual pupil data will be reported at the end of term.

  

• Staff in London to support CRY

  Sun 26 Jun 2016

   

  Well done to all the staff and their families who have taken part in the Heart of London Bridges Walk this weekend to raise funds for the CRY charity in memory of Oliver Thompson.

  

• Year 6 in London

  Sat 25 Jun 2016

   

  Congratulations to the five Year 6 pupils chosen to attend the national PIXL celebrations in London this week.  The guest speaker was the Olympic Rower, James Cracknell.  The children were chosen for their progress, attainment and outstanding attitude to learning....it was a hard choice to make with such a fabulous Year 6.  Thank you to Mrs Spackman and Miss Connellan who accompanied the children.

  

• Seashore Safari activities for the holidays

  Wed 22 Jun 2016

   

  Please take a look at the amazing opportunities available for summer safari activities through the Thanet Coast Project.

   

  http://nekmpa.org.uk/whats-on/2016-events-and-activities/ 

   

  The following link is for Thanet water safety information

   

  http://nekmpa.org.uk/projects-and-issues/water-safety-in-thanet/

• WhatsApp 16+ age rating

  Mon 20 Jun 2016

  https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/whatsapp/

   

  We have become aware of some inappropriate comments between children using WhatsAPP messaging out of school.  WhatsApp's own guidance is that it is only suitable for age 16+ which is illustrated by the upset caused to much younger children using it.  There are many benefits to social media but it must be used appropriately.  Please see Mr Clayson if you would like any advice.

• New outside learning area

  Mon 13 Jun 2016

   

  After the half term break, the youngest members of our school community, in pre-school, came back to a completely new outside learning environment.  You can see from the photographs how much they are enjoying it already!

  

• Year 1 Maypole Dancing

  Fri 27 May 2016

   

  Thank you to everyone who came to see the amazing Maypole dancing this week.  There were so many smiling faces from children, staff and guests!  Another fantastic example of the wonderful breadth of curriculum opportunities planned for your children. 

  

• Leadership from a Year 6 star

  Thu 26 May 2016

   

  We were thrilled to receive this email from Dan Smith, Hartsdown PE Teaching Assistant and coach at Margate Youth Football Team regarding Harry Rowland, Year 6.  We are immensely proud of Harry's amazing leadership qualities.

   

  Where do I start!

   

  Harry is simply fantastic. He is not only the captain of our team, he is the true heart and soul of what the team is about, our ethos and how we conduct ourselves. He is 11 years old and has 13 teams mates that adore him, respect him and take on everything he has to say. He leads warm up on match days, he has learnt a great deal about leadership and himself during this time and as a bonus is a superb footballer.

   

  Off the field he is a character. He has the natural ability to make people laugh, he has a heart of solid gold. When the team has lost or had tough times, he has put his arm round players and supported everyone. Examples of this are the Herne Bay tournament, we lost on penalties  and the team was gutted, he, without my input, got him team together and spoke to them, I have no idea what he says to the boys, but whatever it is, it works. The level of respect everyone in the team, parents, players and coaches, is one of the many reasons why he is my captain and leader.

   

  On Sunday 22nd May we took the team to play a tournament at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC. What a day! Harry himself lead the team all day, he took them for a warm up on the biggest stage, in front of around a thousand people, including scouts from Chelsea. Even when he is on the side line as a sub, he is still encouraging the boys, giving them belief. Off the field at this tournament he showed three things that most 11 year olds struggle to show, humility, respect and professionalism. He truly represents our team in the perfect way.

   

  I could go on and on.

   

  He is a true credit to his fantastic family, myself as his coach and to you as a school. You should all be as proud of him as I am.

   

  

• CRY fundraising 26th June

  Thu 26 May 2016

   

  School staff and friends of the school will be completing the Heart of London Bridge's Walk on the 26th June.  Fundraising will support the CRY charity and staff will be walking in memory of Oliver Thompson.  It would be great if parents could make a donation no matter how small to support this amazing charity.

   

  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Cliftonville-Primary-School-Staff1

  

• Mrs Adams wins Kent teaching award

  Thu 26 May 2016

   

  The Kent Teacher of the Year Awards – designed to showcase those going above the line of duty to provide children with the best quality education – were staged at Maidstone’s historic Leeds Castle on Thursday, May 19 in which fifty one finalists from across Kent, Medway and Bexley were commended for their service.  I am thrilled and so proud to report that Mrs Adams was awarded overall winner for Kent in the literacy teacher of the year.  She was nominated by her colleagues for her work in leading Talk4Writing which has had such a positive impact on outcomes for the children across the school.