We would like to say goodbye to Ron, our long-time friend and Rotary reader, who recently passed. He made such a lasting impression on our school community over the years, and both the children and staff truly loved working with him. He will be greatly missed.
Your child will soon come home with a ‘Beat the Street’ map. If you sign up, there will be zones where the children can tap a card and receive points for doing so, all in the name of being healthy and active. The school also receives rewards with the more points we get! Get tapping!
A huge well done to our year 6 football team, who were victorious last week against St James Primary school in a 2-1 win. There were some incredible passes, saves and last-ditch tackles on show, that made picking just one PE pupil of the week rather difficult 🤔.
It's been a busy term at King's Ford! This time it was the turn of our year 5 football team, who took on Ardleigh Primary School recently. The team played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Hopefully another match, or even re-match, will be on the horizon soon! Well played team!
This week, the School Council had the opportunity to sit down and chat with two of our wonderful Rotary Readers, Peter and David. Our Rotary Readers are invaluable, doing a fantastic job of supporting our children with their reading. As a school, we are very lucky to have 6 Rotary reader volunteers, who give up their spare time to come in and read with the children.
The children enjoyed asking Peter and David a range of questions—about reading, their time at King’s Ford, their favourite books and even which football teams they support!
It was a lovely and productive afternoon, giving us the chance to gather valuable feedback from both Peter and David, as well as the children. This will help us continue to improve and ensure our Rotary Reading sessions run as smoothly as possible for everyone.
World Book Day is fast approaching. We will be celebrating on the actual day of World Book Day, which is Thursday 5th March. In order to celebrate the day in style and promote the love of reading, children will be allowed to dress up as a word. (No football kits please). As always, children will be engaged in reading activities, starting the day with 'Breakfast and a Book'. We ask that each pupil brings in a book from home that they no longer read. Please can your child wrap the book at home and write a tag with a short blurb about the book, e.g. which age group it is suitable for and a short description of the book. Please stick this on the wrapped book and bring it into school on World Book Day. These will be collected and put on display and your child will be able to choose and take home one of the books. (Your child will be sent home with a tag closer to the time). Children will also receive their book token on World Book Day (Thursday 5th March). We are sure you will all support your children with their purchase and enjoy listening to them read.
Easter Disco Wednesday 25th March 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Tickets will go on sale this week at £3, for our school disco. All children will need to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend. We will assume all children will be collected by an adult unless we are informed otherwise at the school office.
Children will not need to bring a change of clothes as it will also be a non-uniform day. There will be a tuck shop for the children to buy drinks and treats, so please ensure they bring their money with them to school.
No tickets can be purchased after Sunday 22nd March.
We are excited to share that, as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, our school will be hosting a “Dress Your Teacher Day” to raise awareness and funds in support of children’s mental health. Pupils will have the fun and unique opportunity to “dress” their teacher—choosing an outfit or theme for them to wear. This light-hearted activity encourages creativity, strengthens relationships, and helps open up positive conversations about wellbeing.
This year, we are aiming to raise £100 to support children’s mental health charities. If your child would like to take part, we kindly invite them to bring a small sponsorship donation. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps us move closer to our goal and supports vital services for young people. Once we have reached our target, the school will agree on a date for the event, and each class will have the exciting job of deciding their teacher’s fashion fate.
Event Details • Date of Dress Your Teacher Day: To be confirmed once the target is reached • Donation Deadline: 23rd February • Fundraising Target: £100 • Donations: Optional – all contributions welcome • Theme: Pupils choose their teacher’s outfit (school-appropriate)
Change of Menu – Chinese New Year on Friday 27th February
BATTERED CHICKEN OR QUORN DIPPERS
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
MINI VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
RICE
KUNG FOO NOODLES
PRAWN CRACKERS
PANCAKES WITH SYRUP FORTUNE COOKIE
Year 6 Leavers’ Hoodies
Once again, we shall be offering Year 6 the opportunity to purchase a Leavers’ hoody. We have an online web shop set up so all ordering will be done by you via the link below and is up and running now:
https://www.yourshopsonline.co.uk/shops/kings-ford-academy
The back of the hooded sweatshirt will be printed with a large number 26 with all the names of the Year 6 pupils inside the digits and a name of your choice can be printed down the arm.
Open day for Year 2 and new parents
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming open day at the school. This event will provide you with the opportunity to take a tour of the school and ask any questions you may have.
Date: Tuesday 25th November
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm OR 3:30pm- 5pm
We are excited to welcome you and showcase our school to you. We hope to see you there.