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Thursday 1st October is Census Day, and every school meal enjoyed on this day helps bring additional funding into school, supporting resources and opportunities for all our children. If your child usually has a packed lunch, we would be very grateful if they could join us for a school lunch on this day. To make it extra special, Caterlink is offering a fun Pirate Lunch Menu (see below). 🏴☠️ Thank you for your support. Every meal really does make a difference!
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Year 1 are having a performing arts workshop delivered in school on Thursdays 8th October from TDA Performing Arts - a local Whitstable performing arts school.
The workshop is designed to be fun, energetic and inclusive, incorporating drama, movement, music, imagination, storytelling, teamwork, confidence and performance.
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PE Days
Year 1 - Wednesday
Year 2 - Thursday
Year 3 - Monday
Year 4 - Tuesday
Year 5 - Friday
Year 6 - Tuesday Falcons and Wednesday Eagles
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On Census Day - Thursday 1st October, school funding is linked to the number of pupils recorded as having a school meal. If your child is usually packed lunch, we would be very grateful if you would consider allowing them to have a school lunch on Census Day. Every meal taken can help secure valuable funding that supports resources and opportunities for all our children. Thank you for your support.
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Caterlink are increasing the price of a school dinner from September to:
Year 3- 6 - £3.14
Nursery children - £2.98
Years R, 1 and 2 are still entitled to universal infant free school meals.
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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:
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.
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.
The Kent Family website provides information, advice and guidance on a range of areas relating to children and young people’s health, development and wellbeing.
