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Year 6 Eagles will be swimming on a Tuesday from 3rd November. Please give consent and make payment on the Arbor parent app.
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There will be a meeting in the hall for Reception parents/carers on Friday 20th November at 2.45pm to learn how we are teaching your children to read, and learn how you can help at home. Please come tot he office at 2.35pm.
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PE Days
Year R - Tuesday for Robins and Wednesday for Sparrows
Year 1 - Friday
Year 2 - Thursday
Year 3 - Wednesday
Year 4 - Tuesday
Year 5 - Monday
Year 6 - Eagles will swim on a Tuesday and Falcons will have PE on a Friday
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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
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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!
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We have a new Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy on our website. Two key points to be aware of:
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We have purchased spare emergency epi-pens, which will be kept in the office.
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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.
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.
🎄Christmas Lunch🎄
We’re delighted to be able to offer all children a free Christmas lunch on Wednesday 16th December!
It’s always a lovely occasion, and staff will be joining the children in the hall to help make it a fun, festive and memorable celebration for everyone.
If your child would prefer the vegetarian option, please let the school office know by Friday 4th December.
If your child does not wish to have the Christmas lunch, please email the school office by Friday 4th December. In this case, your child will need to bring a packed lunch. Children with packed lunches will still be able to enjoy lunch in the hall with their friends and take part in the celebration as normal.
The Christmas menu is attached, so do take a look with your child and start looking forward to some festive treats!
We’re looking forward to celebrating with the children and sharing some Christmas cheer together. Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all our families a happy and festive season. 
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