Trip to Waterstones At the end of term 5 and term 6, we held another prize draw for a trip to Bluewater. To

qualify, children needed to meet their Accelerated Reader points target and averaged 85% or above accuracy throughout. They also qualified for this by achieving 100% attendance in

term 5 & 6. Our lucky winners were: Scarlett & Harry – term 5 Lewis & Hayley – term 6

Oliver SB won the raffle for 98%+ attendance for the year! Scarlett in Walmer – “ I went to Waterstones because I won the raffle for reaching my

target. I think it is good because I got to buy another book so I can read more!” Harry in Hever - “I enjoyed the trip. It was fun going out of school to pick a book, there was

lots of choice and I liked that we could choose what we wanted!”

Hall of Fame:

Well done to those who earned Challenge

Champion in terms 5 and 6:

Elmer: Jake, Amelia, Luca, Isabella B,

Myley, Oliver, Miguel, Sebastian, Delilah,

Immi and Sophia

Dover: Taylor, Scarlett, Ella, Lara,

Brooke, Chloe, Max & Emmy

Leeds: Ellie-Rose, Arham, Nathanael,

Zosia, Zachary, Conor, Kyle, Keelan,

Hayley and Toby

Walmer: Stanley, Adam, Tristan, Archie,

Leah, Grace, Adam, Sienna & Samuel

Scotney: Jaimee, Callum, Douglas, Ciara,

Callum, Niall, Siffara, Sophia, Marshall &

Elric

Hever: Harry, Joseph, Liam, Matthew,

Samuela, Fifi, Robert, Ruald and Tegan

Rochester: Jessica, Faye, Olivia, Kira,

Zoe, Karis, Mattias, Joanne and Chloe M

Sporting Shout outs: Congratulations to some of our children on their sporting achievements over the last two terms.

Yr 3&4 Kwick Cricket Competition (2nd Place) Yr 5&6 Kwick Cricket Competition (1st Place)

Yr 5&6 Rounders Competitions (1st Place) Yr 3&4 Kwick Cricket County Finals Yr 5&6 Kwick Cricket County Finals

Oasis Sports Awards Evening 3x Community Sports Days

Biggest cohort representing the school at the Sittingbourne Rotary 2km Fun Run.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our P.E team for the continued success we have in sporting events and thank the parents who make getting to these tournaments possible.

Attendance Update: As you know, in school we aim for over 96% attendance and this year class totals are as follows:

Elmer: 96.9% Dover: 97.1% Leeds: 96.9% Walmer: 97.1% Scotney: 96.7%Hever: 97.7% Rochester: 97.1%

Reading: Our focus on reading has continued over the last two terms with some mixed results. Thank you for your continuing support with this to meet our expectations as outlined in our home learning policy (stating that children will read at least 5x a week).

Shout Out to Hever class who have worked hard again over in term 5 & 6 to achieve over 90% every week.

Violet in Elmer – “I like reading my reading book and earning a gold trophy stamp in my Reading Record book.” Matthew in Hever - “It is good, because when we get 5 reads at home in our class we get a star. I think it is good to read at home

because it helps learning.”

Father’s Day Picnic This year, for Father’s Day, FOBVS kindly organised a breakfast morning and afternoon picnic for Castle pupils and their dads!

Everyone had a great time and lots of laughter was heard from the hall.

Joshua in Walmer – “I liked to sit down and relax with a croissant and my dad!”

Kimberly in Dover – “I loved seeing daddy in school and eating cake!”

Erin in Rochester – “It made me feel happy and I could talk to dad about what I do at school.”

Community Day – Be An Artist! This year, Castle Community took part in their first community day. All pupils were involved in a day that saw them travelling round the school and learning about a range of artists. They used different medias and read stories based on these artists. This artwork was then

displayed around the community for term 6. We hope our parents enjoyed seeing our pieces on our open afternoon. Niall in Scotney – “ I liked shading in the Eye in Year 6 and Britto designs”

Rio in Elmer – “I loved painting my hand and learning other children’s names.” Kyle in Leeds – “I really liked going into Year R and doing hand prints.”

Robert in Hever - “I thought Community Day was good because I liked doing the different artwork, especially the animals with Mr Youens.”

Events of Term 5 & 6 Swattenden – Year 5

PGL residential – Year 6 Graduoke – Year 6

Egyptian Wow – Year 4 Columbus Wow – Year 2

Family Quiz – Year 6 FOBVS Quiz

FOBVS Summer Fair Father’s Day Breakfast/ picnic Community Day – Be An Artist

Summer Concert Pirate Wow – Year 1

Sports Day Transition Afternoons

Year R assembly Year 6 Leaver’s assembly

Significant achievements by pupils:

Year R:

Luca – received a football trophy for his team work at

Bredhurst Juniors FC

Cody – completed the 5k bubble Run for Demelza

House raising £340

Alba – learnt to ride her bike without stabilizers

Year 1:

George – Bronze medal for Little Stars (dancing and

singing)

Year 3:

Samuel – overcame fear of heights by going rock-

climbing

Abbey – learnt to ride a bike

George – came 1st out of 10 at a GB gymnastics squad

competition

Rocco, Archie and Tristan – runners up in a football

tournament

Rennie – sailing badge at Cubs

Scarlett – came 6th out of 20 in a swimming

competition and got a medal

Jacob – first aid badge at Cubs

Year 4:

Sophie D – national finals for baton twirling

Niall - did a show ‘Wicked and The Wizard of Oz’

Ciara – won football tournaments with Gillingham

Beatrice and Sophie W – performed in a ballet show

“I enjoyed designing and making the Egyptian jewellery” Sophie W in Scotney

“I found it very interesting to find out what happens in the courts” Samuel in Rochester Class

Term 5 & 6 Wow Days! “I liked Steve and his parrot for the pirate Wow day. The day was really fun!” Kimberly in Dover

“The 3D globes were really fun to make but also very tricky to make and you had to do it carefully so they didn’t break.” Liam in Hever

“I loved making alien biscuits, they had lots of eyes” Isabella R in Elmer

“I liked the WOW day and really learnt a lot. I enjoyed singing the sea shanties” Kelly in Leeds

Significant achievements from staff:

Miss McBride and Mr Claridge - Saxon Shore Half

Marathon– 15 miles!

Miss Anderson – learning her wedding dance ready

for her big day

Miss Fisher and Miss McBride – Cliffe Wood 5 mile run

Miss Ivory – Lvl 2 TA training and Lvl 1 ICT training

Mr Claridge – received his QTS certificate!

“The pirate Wow day with Steve was really funny!” George in Dover

“I liked the Egyptian Wow day and learning lots of fun facts” Finley in Scotney “I liked going to Iwade and spending

our wow day there. I enjoyed making the sweets!” Amelia in Hever

“I didn’t know that at our age now we could face a criminal charge” Faye in Rochester Class

“I held the tarantula, it felt a bit hairy!” Cody in Elmer

Goodbye from Year 6 Its that time of year again when year 6 look back over their time at primary school and look forward to their new adventures at secondary school. They have taken on many

big challenges and worked hard to achieve some great SATS results. Year 6 appreciate the support they have received from the whole community and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and good bye!

“Thank you to everyone who helped us along our primary learning journey!” “Thank you for always being there even when the going got tough!”

I am looking forward to making new friends – Taonga

I am looking forward to having bigger experiences of sports – Karis

Significant achievements by pupils:

Year 5:

Ostin – scored a penalty for Bobbing in a football team and came second in a football tournament Jess – tumbler of the year at Swifts and outstanding achievement for gymnastics and won her 15th badge in gym Tegan – dance show at the Hazlit Oliver – Cricket award Eve – Dance show at the Hazlit and a distinction in her tap exam Amelie – achieved her first badge at Soar (guides) Robert – player of the year for his football team

Year 6:

Chloe M – passed two dance exams Olivia – Bubble Rush 5k Zoe – Medal and trophy for contemporary dance Joanne & Erin- Gymnastics display Chloe L – Medal at Medway swimming gala (6th) Isla – Regionals for swimming (2nd) Harvey – learnt to do a backflip on a trampoline Mia – 5k Race for Life Karis – 12s and under, 14s and under diving competition – winner! Taonga – Medal for ultimate Frisbee competition Kira – District rowing competition came 1st !

Unbelievably, another two terms have flown by and we are heading into a new school year! There have been many fantastic achievements for Castle Community to be proud of! This is down to everyone in Castle Community: teachers, support staff, midday meal supervisors and, of course, our wonderful children who make our community shine bright! I have really enjoyed leading Castle

Community this year and seeing the great achievements of all the children. I will be returning to Iwade to teach there and am sure Mrs Barnett will continue to support the success of our community. I will however be popping back to see how everyone is getting on.

Have a lovely summer and stay safe wherever and whatever you do. Mrs Stewart looks forward to welcoming you back on Monday 2nd

September 2019 for lots of fun and learning!

Sports Day 2019

This year saw more sporting success in our community sports day. Children took part in a range of track and other sporting events. All pupils strived to achieve their best and a

big WELL DONE to RED team for their triumphant win this year!

Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank our great P.E. team for organising and running this event.

Craig in Walmer – “ It was fun because I was doing athletics and running.

Kimberly in Dover – “ I liked the egg race and water race!” Delilah in Elmer – “I loved my Dad watching me do the water race. I got really wet!”

Hayley in Leeds – “I like it, I tried really hard and came 3rd!” Isaac in Hever - “I enjoyed sports day, especially family fun! I liked cheering my colour

on!” Lola in Rochester - “I enjoyed Sports Day as we got to help out with Family Fun”

Sophia in Scotney – “I really liked the races and I won my race!”

We are looking forward to…

In term 6, Castle Community took part in 3 successful transition afternoons in which pupils got to meet their new teachers. This term we have been thinking

about next year and the goals we will be setting ourselves.

Kimberly in Dover – “I am looking forward to writing more!” Bobby in Walmer – “I am looking forward to doing more Maths and my brother

starting school!” Finlay in Leeds – “I’m looking forward to year 3 and learning all about the titanic”

Nissi in Hever - “I am looking forward to finishing my SATs and PGL.” Sophia in Elmer – “I am looking forward to having playtime on the big playground

and eating snack outside.”

Good Luck to all pupils in Castle Community as they move up to their new

classes in September!

Introducing our new Community Lead – Mrs Barnett

I am very excited to take on the role of Castle Community Leader and continue the work of Miss Fisher as we move into the new academic year. I look forward to supporting all Year groups as we strive to be Reading champions and aim for every child to be reading at home at least 5 times a week. Come on Castle Community we can do it!

In September, we shall start to plan our next Community Day following the success of our ‘Be an Artist’ event.

Stay safe over the summer holidays, enjoy time with your families and loved ones and I shall see you all in September ready for another exciting year of new learning opportunities. It’s going to be a great

year!