• Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Carnival yesterday. It was lovely to see everyone! 

• There will be a meeting in the hall on Monday 1st June at 3.30pm for year 5 parents to discuss the Kent Test. 

• Year 5 will be visiting the Cathedral on Tuesday 9th June.  Please sign up via arbor. 

• Check if your child is eligible for free school meals if you have no recourse to public funds                                                                        https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities/providing-free-school-meals-to-families-with-no-recourse-to-public-funds-nrpf

• Check if your child is eligible for free school meals    https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals                                                                                                                            Or pop into the office and we can check for you!

• We have a new Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy on our website.  Two key points to be aware of:

We have purchased spare emergency epi-pens, which will be kept in the office.  In line with Natasha's Law guidance, we are having to ask parents not to bring in cakes or sweets for birthdays.  However, parents are welcome to give out bags of sweets at the end of the day on the playground.

• Year 4 Goldfinches will start swimming lessons at Kingsmead Swimming Pool on Tuesday 2nd June until Tuesday 14 July.  Your child will need to bring a swimming costume/trunks and a towel to school on swimming days.  The cost is £1 per lesson (£7 for the full block of lessons).  This can be paid via Arbor. 

• ​​​​PE Days for Term 6 

Year 1 - Tuesday

Year 2 - Wednesday

Year 3 - Friday

Year 4 - Tuesday

Year 5 - Thursday 

Year 6 - Monday

Please make sure your child comes to school in their PE kit on these days. 

• Brigade Uniform Promotion Details

Dates: Friday 29th May – Midnight Sunday 31st May 2026

Offer: 15% Discount

Code: LASTCHANCE15

Website: https://www.brigade.uk.com/parents/school/JO7283PD/

• Instrument Lessons

At St. John’s we currently offer piano and violin lessons that run throughout the school day every Friday.  You can apply for one-to-one, paired or group lessons through the Kent Music Website: https://www.kent-music.com/music-lessons/ There are a range of instruments that you can learn from a Kent Music Teacher at school or at a local music centre. 

Students with Lessons in Kent Schools: If you have an approved lesson with any music provider in a Kent school, you can apply for financial assistance.  There are many financial support options available to support families with the cost of the lessons and/or instrument hire https://www.kent-music.com/financial-assistance/

Students can also join a musical group or local music group; more details can be found here https://www.kent-music.com/groups/music-centres/ Kent Music’s Music Centres are vibrant, supportive hubs across Kent, offering a warm welcome to music lovers of all ages. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, their centres provide fantastic opportunities to learn, play, and connect with others in the community.  Kent Music’s centres offer a range of instrumental and vocal lessons, diverse and exciting music groups, and talented, supportive local teachers.

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