Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

Remember, you can learn about lots more exciting things that happen in Fairford Academy Barnehurst by visiting the Outstanding Learning page under the Our Learning section.

• Year 5 'Digital Schoolhouse Workshop' at Townley

  Wed 21 Nov 2018

  Some of our Year 5 pupils attended a 'Digital Schoolhouse Workshop' at Townley Grammar School on Wednesday 21st November. They had a lot of fun learning a new mind reading card trick, dancing with algorithms and then coding on Scratch in the afternoon. They were enthusiastic the whole day and exceptionally well behaved. They all returned to school with a lot more knowledge and wanting to share this with the other children and adults.

   

  Bailey said "I liked Townley Grammar because we did card tricks and dance moves".

  Audrina commented "My trip to Townley Grammar was extraordinary because I learnt so much and all of the staff were so nice and lovely".

  

• Year 6 Tag Rugby Event

  Fri 16 Nov 2018

  Mr Reed and Mr McDonald had the pleasure of taking a group of year 6 girls to a rugby festival on Friday. The girls visited Dartfordian Rugby Club in Bexley, along with another 11 schools. Over 100 girls had a fun filled afternoon of rugby skills, team work, fitness and fun. Amy said, "It was really good fun and we wanted to be really competitive because we wanted to win!" Sharona reported, "I was nervous on the way there but learnt what to do really quickly and I really enjoyed it. I want to do it again!"

  Well done to all of the girls who took part. If you are interested in your child joining a rugby team (aged 5 and upwards), then take a look at the Dartfordians Rugby Club website.

  

• Anti-Bullying Week

  Mon 12 Nov 2018
  This week we focussed on the national Anti-Bullying Week theme 'Choose Respect'. Pupils took part in an assembly and various activities where they learnt the definition of respect and that bullying is a behaviour choice. The teachers emphasised that although we do not have to be best friends with someone or always agree with each other, we should always respect each other. The week culminated in an 'Odd-Socks' day on Friday with all donations going to the Anti-Bullying Alliance. We raised a fantastic £150.82. THANK YOU for your generosity.

• Parent Feedback

  Fri 09 Nov 2018

  After our recent Open Evenings and Open Days we have received some fantastic comments from parents and carers which we would like to share with you.

   

  "Pupils are polite and proud of their school and the selection of wrk on display is great".

  "Our tour guides were very polite and knowledgeable about their school. We were very impressed".

  "The pride the children show is lovely to see. It was wonderful to see the children in all classes so engaged in their learning".

   

  Our survey shows that 100% of parents either Strongly Agree or Agree that their child feels safe at school with 100% of parents Strongly Agreeing that their child is taught well at this school.

   

  Thank you for your continued support. As a community, we work well together to ensure that the children not only thrive but strive to be the best that they can be.

• 'We are Thankful' Assembly (Remembrance)

  Thu 08 Nov 2018
  Year 5 led a school assembly to celebrate one of our school values 'We are thankful' to tie in with Remembrance Day. Parents were invited along to watch their children present the history of WWI and hear stories about real people who fought in the wars. They sang war time songs and were confident and knowledgeable. It was particularly moving when children sang 'We will remember them' and photos of children's relatives who had fought in the war were shown on the power point.

  

• Family Fun with Phonics

  Tue 06 Nov 2018
  Mrs Clark, Mrs Kafesci and Mrs White ran sessions on phonics for parents of reception children. The parents took part in a phonics lesson and were given tips on how to help their child at home. Feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive, with one parent commenting "Thank you for holding this workshop. I have learnt some tips for home and will be using them".

  

• Family Open Day

  Fri 02 Nov 2018
  We held another successful Open Day for parents/ carers/ grandparents etc this week. It was wonderful to see so many of you there and hearing the lovely comments about the school and the teaching and learning across the different key stages. The children were very proud to show off their school and represented Normandy Primary wonderfully as they shared the school with the visitors. Their confidence is really growing and they are a fantastic ambassador for Normandy Primary.

  

• Praise for Normandy Children

  Fri 02 Nov 2018
  It is always delightful to hear praise for our wonderful children here at Normandy School. Just before half-term, a lady phoned to report that she was riding down a narrow pathway on her mobility scooter when approximately 30 children in red uniform passed her. She said she was moved to tears, having had a difficult day, when every single one of them moved aside for her so that she could pass by. She aslo said what impeccable manners they had and how polite they were. She said they were a credit to the school. WELL DONE NORMANDY CHILDREN!

  

• Individual Photos

  Thu 01 Nov 2018
  We welcomed Braiswick Photographics into school to take the individual and sibling photos of the pupils here at Normandy Primary. These make such wonderful Christmas presents for family and friends and with such a large array of products available, we are sure you will find something that will make a lovely keepsake.