NEWSLETTER A MEMBER OF SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST

Executive Headteacher: Head of School: Telephone: Email: office@istead-rise.kent.sch.uk Mrs J Olivier Mr M Currie 01474 833177 Website: www.isteadrise.org.uk Twitter: @IsteadRisePS

25th May 2018

Dear Parents/Carers, As Term 5 draws to a close I would like to commend all members of the Istead Rise School community on all achievements that have been made this term. It was humbling to witness children being awarded certificates this afternoon for showing the school’s core values—independence, respect, perseverance and self-reflection. This week has seen Istead Rise be crowned the winner’s of the Trust’s Football Tournament and also coming third in the Gravesham Hockey Tournament. Huge congratulations to all involved. You will have also seen from our Twitter page that our school appeared on the Forest School website—if you have time please do take a look at the fantastic photographs! Attendance has shown huge improvement this term and has averaged at 96%, which is exactly what we are aiming for. Congratulations! Winners of this term’s class prizes are Acorns 2 class and Birch class. We would like to extend a special thank you to all parents and carers for continuing to support your child’s learning. The forecast says that the weather is set to continue to be warm throughout next week. Please enjoy some safe, quality family time in the sun!

Mrs J Olivier Mr M Currie Executive Headteacher Head of School

Foundation This term we have been learning all about mini beasts. At the start of term Zoolab came to visit us, it was amazing. We got to hold different animals as we learnt the differences between insects and other creatures. There was a Giant African Land Snail, a hissing Cockroach, a Corn Snake and a Bearded Dragon. There was even a tarantula, but as it was very delicate so we could not hold it (Miss Simpkins was very glad!). Our focus books this term have been Hey Little Ant, What the Ladybird heard, Super worm, The Very quiet cricket and Aaarrrggghhhh spider.

We have been watching our class tadpoles grow, trying to spot the stick insects and seen ladybirds change from larvae to pupa to ladybirds.

We have been enjoying the gorgeous sunny weather taking tool to the school field to try our hand at worm charming. Ask us how we did it!

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA Director of Primary: Mr M Wilson

Swale Academies Trust Registered Office: Ashdown House, Johnson Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1JS Registered in England No 7344732

Downs Road, Istead Rise, Northfleet, Kent. DA13 9HG

School dinner numbers - Final Reminder

This week the kitchen provided 928 meals to children throughout the school. The number booked on

was only 793 children. This effectively means the kitchen staff have to estimate the 135 extra meals which were not booked in.

After half term any child that has not had their dinner ordered via Parent Pay will not receive the full menu choice, they will

choose from a selection of salad and bread.

With this in mind we ask that if your child requires a school dinner could you please order it via Parent Pay, many thanks.

Meopham Colts Football Tournament Montoire France

Last weekend three of our pupils took part in a football tournament in Montoire, France. Micky Year 5, Joseph & Joe Year 6 all did fantastically well. Micky’s under 10’s team came 8th out of 24 teams. Joseph & Joe’s under 11’s team won the whole competition in their group. A very well done boys!

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA Director of Primary: Mr M Wilson

Swale Academies Trust Registered Office: Ashdown House, Johnson Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1JS Registered in England No 7344732

Downs Road, Istead Rise, Northfleet, Kent. DA13 9HG

School Diary Please see below a list of known dates for the coming

weeks. May 2018 25th Last day of Term 5 June 2018 4th First day of Term 6 6th Year 3 Trip to Howletts Zoo 11th-15th Year 1 Phonics Screening week 12th Foundation Trip to Chatham Dockyard 14th Fathers Day shop 14th Fathers Day Lunch (details to follow) 15th Fathers Day Lunch (details to follow) 19th Parent Drop In Sessions 3.20-4pm 20th New Foundation Parents welcome meeting 23rd FIRPS Summer Fayre 26th Sports Day (details to follow) July 2018 12th Parent Drop In Sessions 3.20-4pm 19th Year 6 Afternoon Tea 23rd Last day of Term 6 24th INSET Day - school closed to pupils

Core Values

Congratulations to the winners of W/E 18.05.18

Oak 1 - John for Perseverance & Charles for Respect

Oak 2 - Kian for Perseverance & Malakhai for Respect

Palm - Oliver for Perseverance & Justin for Respect

Redbud - Oliver for Respect & Chloe for Independence

Pine - Lennie for Perseverance & Martin for Independence

Syca - Kaeden for Independence & Rosie May for Self Reflection

Cherry - Lorena for Respect & Oliver for Perseverance

Birch - Carlton for Self Reflection & Theo for Independence

Willow - Nicolas for Independence & Lana for Self Reflection

Holly - Aurora & Luke for Respect

Elm & Apsen—Whole class for Self Reflection, Perseverance,

Independence and Respect

Swale Academies Trust Football Tournament 2018

On Tuesday of this week another group of our students took part in a trust football tournament at Southborough School Maidstone. We are delighted to announce that Istead Rise Primary won the competition and brought the trophy back for us. Congratulations to Joseph, Joe, Premh, Ashleigh, Elliot, Vinny, Jack, Elysia & Archie!

A new home for our chicken

We have found a brand new home for our last remaining chicken from Foundation. Anim-mates in New Ash Green is a lovely sanctuary where she will have plenty of new friends and remain in a free-range environment for the rest of her life. Thank you very much to Terry of FIRPS and Miss Young for organising this.

Hockey Competition Yesterday Jack, Joe, Albert, James, Ashleigh, Elysia, Edie & Katie of Year 5/6 represented Istead Rise Primary at a Gravesham Schools hockey competition at Gravesend Rugby Club. The team won 2 games, drew 1 and lost 1. They came 2nd in their group overall, so a very well done to them!