Humbled by Harvest Posted on 24 September 2015 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in General Harvest time in school brings an opportunity to truly develop an understanding of giving and thanksgiving. The gift of generosity to our fellow is a powerful lesson for both children and adults alike... Read More...
Why Teachers Should Use Pinterest Posted on 22 September 2015 by Katerina Kent-Teach in General Teachers can use Pinterest to stay organised, plan lessons, find resources, plan projects and find interesting activities that other teachers across the world are using. If you haven't already joined Pinterest then you really should! Here are our top tips to help teachers get the most out of the platform... Read More...
European Day of Languages Posted on 21 September 2015 by Michelle - Primary School Teacher in General European Day of Languages (officially on the 26th September but celebrated as near to that as possible in our school) is a time for the whole of the school to get involved in language learning. We encourage parents (or anyone that would like to really!) to come in and help to make the day memorable and a great success. In my school I take full benefit of this and get everyone involved in the celebrations... Read More...
Great British Beach Clean: Gloves on - Let's Hit the Beach! Posted on 18 September 2015 by Kerry Briffitt - Eco-Schools Co-ordinator in General My favourite time of the year is upon us! The Great British Beach Clean has been running since 2013 and is organised by the Marine Conservation Society. They encourage people to clean beaches and survey their results to help front campaigns to educate people about the litter found on beaches... Read More...
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - Our Safe Zone Posted on 16 September 2015 by Kerry Briffitt in General A day for the Ozone Layer? How bizarre? The layer we rarely hear about only when we talk about global warming and why we need to wear sun cream. Ozone is a gas that acts like a shield filtering out the dangerous ultraviolet light from the Sun and protecting humans, animals and plants. Read More...
Radicalisation within our schools Posted on 15 September 2015 by Fiona Trigwell - Headteacher in General An article produced by Fiona Trigwell, Headteacher of Sittingbourne Community College to raise awareness and prevention of radicalisation. Read More...
The World's No. 1 Storyteller Posted on 13 September 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in General I’m sure Roald Dahl would be at the top of most people’s booklist for being the most popular children's author; what a brilliant storyteller he was! Here's a reminder of his greats... Read More...
World Suicide Prevention Day Posted on 9 September 2015 by Claire Isaacs SPS Consultant in General Suicide has long been hidden; a taboo that can’t really be spoken of. However, the World Health Organisation estimates that worldwide, at least 800,000 deaths each year are as a result of suicide... Read More...
10 Surprising Facts about the English Language Posted on 2 September 2015 by Samantha Vandersteen in General The English language is widely spoken throughout the world. Learn more about it with these surprising facts! Read More...
The Night Before the New School Term Posted on 1 September 2015 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in General Twas’ the night before the new school term and all through the house bags were packed, lesson preparations were complete and post it notes were intact. Read More...