Welcome to our termly pathway newsletter
Dear parents and carers
Diary Dates
Term 6 finishes: Tuesday 23 July
Term 1 starts: Weds 4 September
Term 1 finishes: Friday 25 October
Term 2 starts: Tuesday 5 November
Term 2 finishes: Friday 20 December
We are already approaching the end of a busy and exciting summer term and another school year!
In the previous newsletter I included some information about the functional skills exams that students in Key Stages 3 and 4 were preparing for. I’m very pleased to say that the vast majority of students passed their exams in Maths and English at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3. I’m sure you will join me in congratulating everyone for the hard work that was put in to achieve these qualifications.
On Tuesday 25 June a group of students performed a scene from Hamlet, at the Marlowe Theatre, as part of the Shakespeare for Schools festival. The standard of the performance and the confidence of all our young people, within such a large theatre was exceptional and I can say (without any bias ☺) that the St Nicholas school performance was one of the strongest of the night. A big thank you to our specialist drama teacher, Anita Meyer, who expertly supports student’s preparation for this production over several months.
September will be here in a flash, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming our new pupils into Year 2 at Chartham Primary School and Year 7 at Canterbury Academy. We are also excited to have a new class at Canterbury Primary School opening in September, for the children who were previously based in Puffin class at St John’s Primary School. This should be a very positive move that will provide the class with a lot more indoor and outside space for their learning. With a little bit of work with a paint brush and lawnmower the new space will be looking as good as new for September.
In the meantime, I hope that everyone has an enjoyable and relaxing summer break. Many thanks for your ongoing support and commitment throughout the year.
Best wishes
Dave Jenner
Did you know that many supermarkets and restaurants offer special offers for families during the holidays?
Asda Cafes: Kids eat for £1 All Day, Every Day at Asda cafes, with no adult spend required. The offer has been extended until the end of 2024. In addition, children will receive a free piece of fruit such as an apple, pear or banana when purchasing the hot kids £1 meal deal. Asda also provides FREE Ella's baby food pouches for children under 18 months old with any purchase.
Morrisons: Kids eat free all day, every day in Morrisons cafes nationwide, daily with every adult meal over £4.49.
YO! Sushi: Kids eat free at YO! Sushi from Monday 1st July - Friday 30th August 2024, all day Mondays - Fridays when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).
Tesco Café: Kids Eat Free with any purchase of 60p or more by an adult in the café at Tesco. Clubcard/app required. Monday–Friday only (excludes weekends).
Sainsbury's Cafés: offers one child hot meal or lunch bag for £1 with any adult main meal purchased over £5.20. This offer is on every day from 11:30am. Kid's mains include one main, 3 sides a drink and a piece of fruit.
Have you heard about the CEA card and MAX card?
CEA card: Did you know that if your child or young person has SEND you or a family friend can attend the cinema for free with them? Click on the link to apply: Home - CEA Card
The Max Card is a discount card for families of children with disabilities. It can help you save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and more.
These are available to any family of a disabled child or young person who is in receipt of disability benefit, or who has an EHC plan. To register go to: Disabled Children Register - Kent County Council
