I have had the pleasure, this week, of teaching in Year 5 and Year 6. This is a great reminder of why I went into this career in the first place: to make a differ-ence to children’s lives. As Headteacher I have more influ-ence over decisions that can have a positive impact on children’s experience of school, which is why I love this role so much.

I do like to get back into the classroom on a regular basis though, for a number of reasons. Firstly, it helps me to really get to know the children; secondly, I get a good idea of the challenges and opportunities presented to

staff on a daily basis and thirdly, I like to ‘keep my hand in’. On top of all this, it’s great fun and the day goes so fast!

Talking of fun—have a look at the pictures on page 2. The children have had a great time in the snow today!

Attendance

This week’s attendance:

Reception— 88.0%

Year 1 — 95.0%

Year 2 — 97.7%

Year 3 — 96.3%

Year 4 — 100%

Year 5 — 97.5%

Year 6 — 96.1%

School total: 96.2%

Well done to this

week’s winners, Year 4!

Message from the Headteacher

Autumn Attendance Snow Fun!

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FoHPS Street Cruizer

3

Panto Magical Maths

3

School Nurse Clinic Reception Plea

3

English winners Maths winners

4

Learners of the week Special Mentions

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Inside this issue:

13th January 2017

www.horsmonden.kent.sch.uk 01892 722529

Horsmonden Primary School Newsletter

Punctuality

This week’s on-time attendance:

Reception— 99.5%

Year 1 — 97.6%

Year 2 — 99.0%

Year 3 — 98.7%

Year 4 — 99.7%

Year 5 — 98.9%

Year 6 — 99.4%

School total: 98.9%

Well done to Year 4, the most punctual class!

The following children achieved 100% at-tendance for the autumn term, i.e. from September to December:

R Alice W and Max L

1 Daniel, Luci-Lou, Isaac, Freya B and Alex

2 Theo

3 Natasha, Isla Sm and George W

5 Bruno, Gabriela, Freya, Emily and Oliver W

6 Archie and Emma

The children were presented with a special attendance badge which they can wear on their uniform. Well done children!

In future, there will be a spring badge and a summer badge then a medal for overall 100% attendance for the year.

Autumn Attendance Award

Page 2 Horsmonden Primary School Newsletter

Snow Fun!

Well done to everyone who braved the

snow and ice and made it in to school to-

day. Just 6% of the school, many of whom

travel from outside of Horsmonden, didn’t

manage to get in.

All the children had a great time on the field

at break time and lunch time, as you can see

below:

Last night’s committee meeting was post-poned due to snow. The good news is that there is still time to join the committee be-fore the next meeting! If you would like to be involved or would like to find out more please speak to a committee member, have a look at the websiteor contact us at:

http://www.fohps.btck.co.uk

We would love to hear from you!

FoHPS News

Page 3

Street Cruizer

The Street Cruizer bus, which is paid for by

the Parish Council, is back! The bus is situ-

ated by the village green every Friday from

today; is open from 5pm to 7pm and caters

for young people 11 and over.

The Parish Council will continue to fund

this facility as long as there is a need for it

so please do encourage older children to go

along.

Panto comes to Horsmonden! We have been offered a production

of Sleeping Beauty at a special rate

as the company is in the area. The

panto will take place in the school

hall on the morning of 27th Janu-

ary and all classes will be attend-

ing. We are asking for a £2 contri-

bution per child to cover the costs—

letter to follow.

Magical Maths Club This club will start again after the February break. The club is for all ages and is likely to be on a Tuesday after school. We have noticed some improvements in children’s mathematical skills and attitudes towards maths for children who took part last term. There will be an assembly on 26th January so that the children can find out more!

School Nurse Health Clinic The next School Nurse Health Clinic takes place on 10th March at 8:30am. The Health Clinic is an ideal chance for par-ents or carers to discuss any aspect of their child's health or general wellbeing. School nurses can offer advice on most health related issues including healthy eating, hearing tests, common childhood illnesses, head lice, bedwetting, day wetting, soiling, sleep routines and man-aging behaviour. To make an appoint-ment please call Jean, the school nurse

Reception Class Plea

There was an error with Miss Foord’s e-mail address on the letter which was sent last week. Please find attached a correct-ed version. Do get in touch with Miss

Foord if you can help in any way!

Back Lane Horsmonden Kent TN12 8NJ

Horsmonden Primary School

Phone: 01892 722529 E-mail: office@horsmonden.kent.sch.uk headteacher@horsmonden.kent.sch.uk

This week’s Special Mentions go to:

Year R: Alice and Charlie

Year 1: Barnaby, Leo and Oliver

Year 2: Florence and Gerry

Year 3: Indigo and Rose

Year 4: Charlie and Aaron

Year 5: Elicia and Kayleigh

Year 6: Henry C and Tom

Special Mentions and Learners of the Week

Together we will inspire a love of learning and help all children to achieve their personal goals, now and in the future.

www.horsmonden.kent.sch.uk

The Learners of the Week were:

Year R: Ethan

Year 1: Rhianna

Year 2: Lucien

Year 3: George W

Year 4: Phoebe

Year 5: Oliver W

Winners of the English competition this week:

George D and Rose

Winners of the Maths competition this week:

Heidi and Grace F