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17/11/25

As a school we have been raising awareness of diabetes today. We all found it interesting to learn about the challenges faced by children and adults and will be trying to remember a fact that we learnt in assembly to tell our adults at home this evening.

17/11/25

As a school we have been raising awareness of diabetes today. We all found it interesting to learn about the challenges faced by children and adults and will be trying to remember a fact that we learnt in assembly to tell our adults at home this evening.

17/11/25

Mia and Zeynep decided to raise money for Children in Need last week. They made beautiful bracelets, set up their stall and dedicated their time to fundraising. All their hard work paid off because they raised an incredible £79! Well done girls ⭐️

14/11/25

Pine Class have started learning the skills and techniques that they will need to make their newspaper sculptures this term. Folding, twisting, scrunching and rolling. Creating form and shape.

13/11/25

Remembrance Assembly Our Year 6 pupils led a moving Remembrance assembly this week. Each child spoke with confidence in front of the whole school and we’re so proud of their courage and the respect they showed throughout.

12/11/25

A HUGE win for our Year 5 Tag Rugby team at the Aylesford Bulls Tournament yesterday. Not only did we WIN but we didn’t concede a single try!!!

10/11/25

Year 6 have been investigating all about how light can only travel in straight lines. Here is what we found out!

06/11/25

This week, Ava brought in a photo and identity card from her Grandad who fought it WWII! What an amazing launch to our history unit this term!

04/11/25

Upper KS2 cooking club started the term off with delicious pizzas and fabulous trifles! What will we be making next week…

04/11/25

KS2 are loving the new small world scenes and characters!Thanks to Mrs Blackmore-Church for making them       

04/11/25

Sporting Achievement! Finley in Maple Class ran 2km in the Junior Runthrough race in Battersea Park over half term! Well done Finley! 🏃

17/10/25

Beech class have been working so hard on their geography learning about mountains this term. Their final outcome was a non chronological report summarising all that they have learnt. Well done Year 5.

17/10/25

We all enjoyed a wonderful 'pumpkin assembly' on Wednesday delivered by Ashleigh from Spadework. We all learnt so much and hope to be able to go and pick pumpkins there over half term. 

17/10/25

Finally dry, here are just a few examples of Year 5's finished product. You can see a plateau, a volcanic and two fold mountains!     âché

14/10/25

We had a very exciting day today when we welcomed a new member of our Aylesford family - Obi! Obi will be joining us once a week to support children with their reading and their wellbeing and mental health.

14/10/25

Well done to the Year 5 and 6 boys football team who competed in the Stones In The Community football tournament hosted by  at The Gallagher Stadium. The team represented the school brilliantly! Congratulations  on winning the whole thing!

10/10/25

🎨 Miss Moroney has loved seeing all the amazing art around school this week! 👀 Pop Art Portraits in Year 6 🧱 Roman mosaics in the making in Year 4 🎭 Jawlensky-inspired oil pastel portraits in Year 2 🐌 Year 1 exploring patterns on clay snails So much creativity on display!🌟

10/10/25

Elm Class had a fantastic afternoon sculpting snails from clay! Look closely at the shells - can you spot the unique lines and patterns in their creations? 🐌🎨

10/10/25

Year 5 have published their incredible balanced arguments, based on whether our protagonist - Alex Rider - should be allowed to carry weapons (as a fourteen-year-old spy). What do you think? Which side are you on - for or against?   

06/10/25

Year 6 have been using everyday items to recreate the process of fossilisation. Next week, we will see what happens to the gummy worms after being left under layers of bread and heavy books.

05/10/25

KS1 had a wonderful time at the Dance and Movement event this week!

05/10/25

A huge well done to our Year 6 Trampette team who were unbeaten in last weeks tournament bringing the trophy back to Aylesford for the second year running!

03/10/25

Sycamore Class have been creating gymnastic sequences using the apparatus, and challenging themselves brilliantly!

03/10/25

Four of our lovely Year 6 children represented us incredibly well at the OPGS maths challenge. Well done!

02/10/25

Year 6 had a visit from the magistrates today to learn all about the court systems, laws and punishments.

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Posted on: January 31st 2020

Fantastic feedback!

Thank you to all the parents who responded to the Parent Questionnaire.

One of the questions included, was: "What qualities do you feel is important for your child to leave school with?"

We loved some of your responses and completely agree!  You can see some of the responses below:

  • Kindness – treat all with respect and kindness: Self-belief – to believe in yourself and know they can achieve anything they set their minds to. That it is ok to make mistakes and fail but to learn from it.
  • Manners, Kindness, empathy, good understanding of the world, education.
  • Obviously a good education but also confidence and good self-esteem. Manners and respect for others is also and must and to be kind.
  • The ability to know right from wrong, how to treat other people and make sure they know how to deal with situations.
  • Respect, Driver, Manners and get along with others.
  • Confidence! Children should be happy and confident in themselves and their abilities.
  • Intelligence, good people skills, self-discipline.
  • To leave knowing the difference between right and wrong, to put them in good stead for their future schooling. To be confident enough to speak up if something is bothering them, to have positive relationships with teachers and those of trust. To be kind to those around them.
  • Kindness to others, empathy, confidence in own ability and empathy.
  • Respect tolerance and responsibility for own behaviour. Kind, considerate with an awareness of the needs of themselves and others, empath, well rounded.
  • We would love our child to leave the school feeling confident, happy with a good work ethic. We believe you are doing a great job.
  • Respect for class mates and staff, follow rules with rejection.
  • Respect for themselves and others regardless of race/religion/sex/disability. An enquiring mind, confidence in themselves, a love of learning, consideration and empathy, imagination and taking responsibility.
  • Confidence, educated, self-awareness.
  • An understating of the importance of kindness and acceptance of others. The highest possible academic attainment for the Childs personal ability. A good moral standing without using religion to underpin it. Sense of right and wrong.
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