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Welcome to the Summer edition of Thanet School News,Within this edition we have an exciting competition to wina family ticket to Wildwood, there are also lots of storiesfrom many of our local schools.We would like to wish you a wonderful summer and hopethat you get to enjoy it; We would love to hear from youand your families about what you have been upto over thesummer and if the kids want to send in a review of theirholiday with some pictures, please email us:[email protected] for the September edition will be Thursday 28thAugust for all adverts and stories.John and Claire Turner run the School News Magazines,

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Page 4 East Kent College announces their HE is meeting UKexpectation

Page 6 Hartsdown Kurdish Thanks to dedicated FundraisersPage 6 Animal Magic at HartsdownPage 8 Kent Cooks - A Passion for cookingPage 8 Newington and the Red Arrows Still Flying High in

RamsgatePage 9 Study shows ‘Core Maths’ needed by graduatesPage 10 St Ethelberts Pay Tribute to Loved TeacherPage 10 Almost 9 in 10 receive first choice Primary SchoolPage 11 Digital leaders at Dane CourtPage 12 & 13 Exposed - Dreamland A Past, A Present and A FuturePage 14 Charles Dickens Festival was a total ThrillerPage 15 St Georges Students achieve Duke of Edinburgh BronzePage 16 Loads going on at Dame Janet Primary Academy!Page 16 Win A Family ticket to WildwoodPage 17 Forest Schools - The Classroom without WallsPage 18 Ready Steady Go At St MildredsPage 18 Schools plant flowers in memory of World War OnePage 19 The Benefits of ReflexologyPage 20 Alfies Trust Teddy Bears Picnic 2014 is huge successPage 21 Newington Pioneers of the new Free Meals for AllPage 22 Super 8s Kwik CrickeFestivalsPage 23 Dane Court and the Kent School Games training daySPORT

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East Kent College isdelighted to announce thattheir HE provision wasjudged as ‘Meeting UKExpectation’, the secondhighest grade achievable.Following their routine QualityAssurance Agency (QAA) for HigherEducation (HE) Review in April 2014, EastKent College is delighted to announcethat their HE provision was judged as‘Meeting UK Expectation’, the secondhighest grade achievable. The QAAreview is the equivalent of an Ofstedinspection for Higher Educationproviders. A team of QAA reviewersvisited East Kent College and undertookan appraisal of the College’s academicstandards, the quality and enhancementof student learning opportunities, and thequality of information available tolearners. The Team judged our provisionas ‘Meeting UK Expectation’ – which isonly second to ‘Exceeding UKExpectation’ in the grading system.Dr.Andrew Gower , Vice Principal of EastKent College and Lead Facilitator forHigher Education provision, wasexceedingly pleased with the outcomeand said, ‘The key findings of the QualityAssurance Agency's Higher Education Reviewrightly recognise the quality of learningopportunities provided by the College for itsHigher Education students. The Review givesconfidence in encouraging progression to thehighest possible levels of learning at EastKent College.’ The review teamcommended the College for their'rigorous, robust and self-critical' approachto monitoring the quality of higher educationprogrammes on offer. It also highlightedareas of good practice which included ourcommitted approach to developing ourstudents’ academic, personal andprofessional potential from further to highereducation and onwards. This successfulreview will mean that East Kent Collegecan display the QAA Quality Mark,indicating to UK and internationalstudents that the University/Collegemeets national requirements forstandards and quality.

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East Kent College isdelighted to announce thattheir HE provision wasjudged as ‘Meeting UKExpectation’, the secondhighest grade achievable.Following their routine QualityAssurance Agency (QAA) for HigherEducation (HE) Review in April 2014, EastKent College is delighted to announcethat their HE provision was judged as‘Meeting UK Expectation’, the secondhighest grade achievable. The QAAreview is the equivalent of an Ofstedinspection for Higher Educationproviders. A team of QAA reviewersvisited East Kent College and undertookan appraisal of the College’s academicstandards, the quality and enhancementof student learning opportunities, and thequality of information available tolearners. The Team judged our provisionas ‘Meeting UK Expectation’ – which isonly second to ‘Exceeding UKExpectation’ in the grading system.Dr.Andrew Gower , Vice Principal of EastKent College and Lead Facilitator forHigher Education provision, wasexceedingly pleased with the outcomeand said, ‘The key findings of the QualityAssurance Agency's Higher Education Reviewrightly recognise the quality of learningopportunities provided by the College for itsHigher Education students. The Review givesconfidence in encouraging progression to thehighest possible levels of learning at EastKent College.’ The review teamcommended the College for their'rigorous, robust and self-critical' approachto monitoring the quality of higher educationprogrammes on offer. It also highlightedareas of good practice which included ourcommitted approach to developing ourstudents’ academic, personal andprofessional potential from further to highereducation and onwards. This successfulreview will mean that East Kent Collegecan display the QAA Quality Mark,indicating to UK and internationalstudents that the University/Collegemeets national requirements forstandards and quality.

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The work of young fundraisers to help build aschool for refugee children has been honoured bythe Kurdistan Regional Government at a receptionat the Palace of Westminster.The students from Hartsdown Academy have helda series of events as part of their Project 4000appeal to raise £4,000 towards the cost of theschool at the Domiz refugee camp for Syrianrefugees in the Kurdistan region.These include a comedy night, non-uniform days,a radio performathon on the college’s SeasideRadio, cake sales and contacting local businessesand organisations for support.A charity soccer match was also held between staffand students at Margate FC’s Hartsdown Parkstadium, with Hiwa Jwanroyi, Director ofEducation and Cultural Affairs for the KurdistanRegional Government in the UK, playing for thestaff side. The reception was for Ms Bayan SamiAbdul Rahman, the KRG High Representative tothe UK, hosted by MP Nadhim Zahawi.

The students, accompanied by Hartsdown staff, werethanked for their tremendous fund raising programmethat is ongoing. They also met Kurdish ArchbishopAthanasius Toma Dawod at the reception held on theterrace, and visited both the House of Commons andHouse of Lords during their trip.Executive head teacher Andy Somers, who visited theDomiz camp in April 2013 to help set up the schoolproject, said: “We are extremely proud of everythingour students and staff are doing to help supporteducation and life opportunities for the refugee children.“They were perfect ambassadors during the reception,which was a great experience for them.”

Hartsdown Academy - AnimalMagic at Hartsdown: Students atHartsdown Academy had the chance to get upclose to a variety of creatures when Zoo Lab helda series of workshops.The lives of a corn snake, rats, tarantula spider,frog, tortoise, cockroach and giant snail wereexplored with Zoo Lab’s handler and educatorEmma Lismer.She explained about their diverse habitats, feedingrequirements, reproduction and welfare, in the funsessions that also promoted environmentalawareness.Emma said: “This is a safe and informative way forstudents to really engage with different species.The feedback has been great and they asked arange of thoughtful questions.”

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Kent Cooks A passion forcooking: Developing a passion for healthy mealoptions and local produce is the aim of the county's officialschool cooking competition, KM Kent Cooks.

The annual competition has its climaxat the end of the year whena Masterchef-style event is staged. Apanel of food industry experts havethe tough task of naming the bestKent Cook in primary, secondary andfamily categories.The aim is to develop the confidenceand abilities of young people to pre-pare meals to a fixed budget, as wellas to increase awareness of healthyoptions and locally grown Kentishproduce.

To enter, students prepare a dish theyhave created, which they think is deli-cious, healthy and showcases their cook-ing skills. Every entrant has their recipeturned into an online recipe page.Nancy Clark from Kent Cooks said:

"The event has changed dramatically inrecent years with the introduction ofcategories for primary schools and fami-lies. It is really exciting to see the parentand child teams working together tocreate a special dish. GCSE catering andfood tech students have to cook two dishesfor their coursework and so our secondaryschool category matches this. We recom-mend these students enter the dishes theyplan to cook for their exam."

N e w i n g t o nCommunity PrimarySchool and The RedArrows Still Flying Highin Ramsgate

Although the world famous aerial display teammay not use Manston air base again, theirlegacy in the area is being commemorated byyoungsters at nearby Newington CommunityPrimary School.They have named their new go karts the RedArrows after the dare-devil flyers that couldbe seen flying in the skies above the school ontheir ways to and from the airfield.The squadron of pedal-karts bought by theschool is a sky-high hit with pupils of all ageswho queue up to ride them around a circuitin the school grounds every lunchtime.The drivers– or pilots –undergo adriving testto beforequalifying tobe able touse the kartsand receivet h e i rd r i v e r ’ slicence.A s s i s t a n th e a dteacher Wayne Beech said: “Marshals are onhand to ensure safety and responsible driving. Thekarts are hugely popular every day, and are greatfun. They also instil road safety and responsibility

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The report finds studentsstruggle with elementary ideassuch as calculating percentagesand can struggle to applyknowledge in different contexts.

One of the most commonproblems, said the researchers,was the time that had elapsedbetween studying maths atschool and starting theirdegrees. “Many students arriveat university with unrealisticexpectations of themathematical and statisticaldemands of their subject,” thereport says.

Professor Jeremy Hodgen, ofKing’s College, London, one ofthe co-authors of the reporttold TES that the reportunderlined the need foruniversities to get involved withthe new ‘core mathematics’qualification which is beingdeveloped for students whowant to study maths afterGCSE, but not take an A-levelin the subject.

He said: “This situation hasn’t been designedby the universities but universities ought toand can signal to students they will need touse mathematics and having done somemathematics between 16 and 18 will helpthem.

“We now have a unique opportunity foruniversities to work with schools to improvemathematics. It can’t be done by universitieson their own and it can’t be done by schoolson their own but there is unique opportunitywith core maths qualification to do somethingabout this.”

An earlier report from the AdvisoryCommittee on Mathematics Educationfound as many as 200,000 students needpost-GCSE maths but do not study it atthe moment.

The findings come after a report fromthe Royal Statistical Society last yearwhich found that many young peoplewere "too frightened of numbers" toengage with data.

The core maths courses, which areexpected to be half the size of an A leveland taken over two years, are due to startin September 2015.

Study highlightsneed for 'coremaths'qualification forpost-16 studentsTens of thousands of studentsare struggling to cope with theamount of maths needed in arange of subjects at universitybecause they do not leaveschool with sufficient skills, areport has found.

A new report MathematicalTransitions from the HigherEducation Academyhas explored the experiences ofstaff and students on businessand management, chemistry,computing, economics,geography, sociology andpsychology degree courses.

Together these disciplines takeon around 85,000 students, butdespite all requiring maths andstatistics few courses require anA-level in maths.

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The report finds studentsstruggle with elementary ideassuch as calculating percentagesand can struggle to applyknowledge in different contexts.

One of the most commonproblems, said the researchers,was the time that had elapsedbetween studying maths atschool and starting theirdegrees. “Many students arriveat university with unrealisticexpectations of themathematical and statisticaldemands of their subject,” thereport says.

Professor Jeremy Hodgen, ofKing’s College, London, one ofthe co-authors of the reporttold TES that the reportunderlined the need foruniversities to get involved withthe new ‘core mathematics’qualification which is beingdeveloped for students whowant to study maths afterGCSE, but not take an A-levelin the subject.

He said: “This situation hasn’t been designedby the universities but universities ought toand can signal to students they will need touse mathematics and having done somemathematics between 16 and 18 will helpthem.

“We now have a unique opportunity foruniversities to work with schools to improvemathematics. It can’t be done by universitieson their own and it can’t be done by schoolson their own but there is unique opportunitywith core maths qualification to do somethingabout this.”

An earlier report from the AdvisoryCommittee on Mathematics Educationfound as many as 200,000 students needpost-GCSE maths but do not study it atthe moment.

The findings come after a report fromthe Royal Statistical Society last yearwhich found that many young peoplewere "too frightened of numbers" toengage with data.

The core maths courses, which areexpected to be half the size of an A leveland taken over two years, are due to startin September 2015.

Study highlightsneed for 'coremaths'qualification forpost-16 studentsTens of thousands of studentsare struggling to cope with theamount of maths needed in arange of subjects at universitybecause they do not leaveschool with sufficient skills, areport has found.

A new report MathematicalTransitions from the HigherEducation Academyhas explored the experiences ofstaff and students on businessand management, chemistry,computing, economics,geography, sociology andpsychology degree courses.

Together these disciplines takeon around 85,000 students, butdespite all requiring maths andstatistics few courses require anA-level in maths.

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Almost 9 in 10 receive first choice of primary school:This year 88% of families got a place at their first choice primary school and 85% were offered one attheir first choice secondary. Official statistics published today (24 June 2014) by the Department forEducation show that 546,000 (88%) families in England received a place at their first choice of primaryschool this year, while at secondary level over 444,000 (85%) were offered a place at their first choiceschool.A Department for Education spokesperson said:“Ensuring enough school places for the growing population is one of our top priorities. That is why wehave more than doubled to £5 billion the funding available to councils to create new school places, andare allowing good schools to expand without the restrictions and bureaucracy they faced in the past.This has already led to the creation of 260,000 new school places across the country. Thanks to ourreforms, the number of children in failing secondary schools has already fallen by a quarter of a millionsince 2010. Overall there were more than 623,000 applications for primary school places and over521,000 for secondary places. Almost 96% of families received a place at 1 of their top 3 preferredprimary or secondary schools this year”. Today’s figures show that: 87.7% of pupils nationally gained an

offer at their first choice of primaryschool, and 95.7% got 1 of their top3 preferred schools - this is the firsttime statistics for primary schoolshave been compiled nationally andso there are no comparable figuresfor previous years

85.2% of pupils nationally receivedan offer at their first choice ofsecondary school, and 95.5% got 1of their top 3 preferred schools -these figures are down slightly sincelast year but up since 2010

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Year 6 class are ending their time at St.Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School in aspecial way. Unfortunately, Mrs Alison Futter,their old Reception Class teacher, passed awaythis June. The children are working with theScouts Community Project and Becky Fagg tobuild a garden in memory of her many years atSt. Ethelbert’s and in Catholic Education. Theclass have started designing the garden,choosing the flowers and plants. They have alsochosen a bench with a lovely plaque. They chosethe words and style of plaque. It is a lovely way

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Digital Leaders at Dane CourtGrammar School: The Digital Leaders atDane Court Grammar School held their firstTechnology Day last week showcasing the newChromebooks, iPads and apps that are in daily use inlessons. The Digital Leaders' role is to support staffand fellow students and they are leading the way withBring Your Own Device (BYOD) so that everyonefeels comfortable with using their phones or tabletsto enrich their learning. The stalls included advice onthe top 10 must-have free apps, introductions toEvernote and Google Drive with 'getting started'leaflets as well as hands-on sessions with equipment.To make the event even more interactive, there wasa QR Treasure Trail Prize Draw with codes on everystall revealing a message that could win them a giftvoucher donated by IT Services at Dane Court

The event was well attended and everyone wasable to ask questions about equipment; get helpwith downloading the apps or how to print fromtheir phones or tablets; International Baccalaureatestudents were given advice on how to use GoogleDocs to write their Extended Essays and staff wereable to book 1-2-1 or group training sessions. Allin all, it was a very useful event which inspired thestudents with new ways to use technology toenhance their learning journey.Ryan Bowen (Year 9 student, 14 years old fromBroadstairs), one of the Digital Leaders at DaneCourt explained that the team aims to help trainpeople to use apps, devices and a wide variety ofsoftware. ‘We try to help as many people as we can,mainly staff. There are lots of staff within the schoolwho need training in the use of applications such asGoogle Drive, Evernote, Prezi, etc. The Digital Leadersare happy to help anyone with#in the schoolcommunity, staff, students and even parents! We workclosely with our IT Technicains here at Dane Court. TheDigital Leaders have also helped with the introductionBYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campaign within school.The aim here is to help staff and students learn howto integrate their own devices into their teaching andlearning. We have been going at Dane Court for about18 months now and we don't aim to stop any timesoon! I hope this has given you a bit of an insight towhat we do to help!’

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The Dreamland Expo: a past,present and future is an immersiveand interactive experience for all thefamily evoking Dreamland's heyday,charting the revival of one of theUK's best loved amusement parksand looking forward to things tocome in the exciting lead-up toDreamland's Phase One opening in2015.Situated in a vintage style arcade,the Expo describes Dreamland's richheritage and plays host to acollection of 1950s and 60s arcadegames and pinball machines,fairground and amusement parkartefacts, bijou cinema and more…

Why not come and visit usover the summer holiday?FREE ENTRYOpen daily from 10am until5.00pm, no need to book, justrock up and have fun!We do have wheelchair accessbut please be aware(especially if you have youngchildren), that there arelimited facilities due to the ageand current condition of thisGrade II* listed building

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With the launch of the Dreamland Expo(which saw over 5000 visitors attending inits first week), things are definitely hottingup in preparation for Dreamland's PhaseOne opening in 2015 - something that weare extremely excited about and hope thatyou are too!My name is Donna Watford and I ampleased to have been recently recruited asthe Learning and Community Officer forThe Dreamland Trust who are responsiblefor the vision, preservation, heritage andlearning of Dreamland. Margate is myhometown and it feels great to be backhere after living and working in Brightonfor many years. I am lucky enough to beworking alongside a group of individualsthat care passionately about Dreamlandand the area. Everybody that I talk to is soenthusiastic about the place that I can’twait to start exploring with learners whatit is that makes Dreamland so importantand special.My role involves linking Dreamland’sheritage themes with the NationalCurriculum by consulting and working inpartnership with schools, colleges andother learning providers –supporting abroad range of subject areas in a fun andinformative way. I am responsible forsetting up the learning department that willnot only provide opportunities for thosein formal education to engage with us, fromprimary age to post-16, but will encourageparticipation from community groups, adultlearners and families alike - exciting eventsthat open up Dreamland to all.Dreamland’s unique and nationallysignificant history, international importanceand place in the history of British seasideamusement park heritage is all therewaiting to be explored!

Schools and colleges in the area have beenconsulted about our programme which isexpanding over the next academic year.Please ask your school for moreinformation on when they plan to comeand see us! You can keep up to date withall that we are doing by coming to see us,checking out our websitewww.dreamlandmargate.com andsubscribing to our newsletter.

The Dreamland Trust is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee (06936961) working inpartnership with Thanet District Council and awaiting charity status

The Dreamland Expo: a past,present and future is an immersiveand interactive experience for all thefamily evoking Dreamland's heyday,charting the revival of one of theUK's best loved amusement parksand looking forward to things tocome in the exciting lead-up toDreamland's Phase One opening in2015.Situated in a vintage style arcade,the Expo describes Dreamland's richheritage and plays host to acollection of 1950s and 60s arcadegames and pinball machines,fairground and amusement parkartefacts, bijou cinema and more…

Why not come and visit usover the summer holiday?FREE ENTRYOpen daily from 10am until5.00pm, no need to book, justrock up and have fun!We do have wheelchair accessbut please be aware(especially if you have youngchildren), that there arelimited facilities due to the ageand current condition of thisGrade II* listed building

Visitor & Learning Arcade, Marine Terrace,Margate, Kent CT9 1XJ

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With the launch of the Dreamland Expo(which saw over 5000 visitors attending inits first week), things are definitely hottingup in preparation for Dreamland's PhaseOne opening in 2015 - something that weare extremely excited about and hope thatyou are too!My name is Donna Watford and I ampleased to have been recently recruited asthe Learning and Community Officer forThe Dreamland Trust who are responsiblefor the vision, preservation, heritage andlearning of Dreamland. Margate is myhometown and it feels great to be backhere after living and working in Brightonfor many years. I am lucky enough to beworking alongside a group of individualsthat care passionately about Dreamlandand the area. Everybody that I talk to is soenthusiastic about the place that I can’twait to start exploring with learners whatit is that makes Dreamland so importantand special.My role involves linking Dreamland’sheritage themes with the NationalCurriculum by consulting and working inpartnership with schools, colleges andother learning providers –supporting abroad range of subject areas in a fun andinformative way. I am responsible forsetting up the learning department that willnot only provide opportunities for thosein formal education to engage with us, fromprimary age to post-16, but will encourageparticipation from community groups, adultlearners and families alike - exciting eventsthat open up Dreamland to all.Dreamland’s unique and nationallysignificant history, international importanceand place in the history of British seasideamusement park heritage is all therewaiting to be explored!

Schools and colleges in the area have beenconsulted about our programme which isexpanding over the next academic year.Please ask your school for moreinformation on when they plan to comeand see us! You can keep up to date withall that we are doing by coming to see us,checking out our websitewww.dreamlandmargate.com andsubscribing to our newsletter.

The Dreamland Trust is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee (06936961) working inpartnership with Thanet District Council and awaiting charity status

Charles DickensFestival was a total

Thriller!The normally gentrified country fair atBroadstairs Dickens Festival was shakenup with a real Thriller of a performanceat the Victoria Gardens bandstand.Michael Jackson’s ghoulish hit wasperformed in all its zombie-like glory bycostumed performing arts students fromHartsdown Academy as part of theirshow to finish their set to a packed arena.The sixth form team also staged achoreographed version of Madness’ livelyhit Baggy Trouser, before Year 7,8 and 9pupils presented extracts from theirrecent acclaimed version of the musicalBugsy Malone. There were also well-received solo spots for vocalists JoshNicholls and Alanis Russell.Pat Dunne who co-ordinates the schoolperformances at the bandstand forBroadstairs Dickens Festival praisedHartsdown’s programme. She said:

“They promised us something different this year and we were treatedto a lively and enthusiastic set. It was a good mix of fun andentertainment.”The academy also performed at the venue on the final afternoonof the festival.It is Hartsdown’s fourth year of invitation to be part of thefestival and Executive Head Teacher Andy Somers said:“Broadstairs Dickens Festival is fantastic and Hartsdown is proudto play its part in an event that is central to Thanet’s heritage andculture.”

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AWARDSeven St. George’s students attended theDuke of Edinburgh Presentation Evening atthe Winter Gardens in Margate to receivetheir Bronze Awards. Also present at thisevent were the Mayor of Margate, Mr KeithRumblo (Chair of the Margate Rotary Club)and the Duke of Edinburgh Manager NoryBarber. Students from schools and clubsacross Thanet were at this event to receivetheir awards. The evening involvedentertainment from local schools andpresentations were made by Mr Keith Rumblowho, as Principal of St. George’s, stated hewas very proud to see the students lookingso smart and pleased that there were so manyof them present. All students were very wellpresented and made Mrs Bourlet, Mr Knightand Miss Galer (who attended this event) feelvery proud. The students which receivedtheir Bronze Award from St. George’s were:Left to right: Mrs Lisa Bourlet (Teacher),Blake Dent, Isobel Wilbourn, Mrs Kim Stoner(Principal), Sophie Carter, Jazmin Davey,Nathan Wainwright, James Weston, ChrisKnight (Teacher). The two members of staffwhich give up much of their time to lead theDuke of Edinburgh Award for the students atSt. George’s are pictured – Mrs Lisa Bourletand Mr Chris Knight. Other students alsoachieving the award but not pictured areEmma Roberts and Nathan Wainright. Allstudents had worked very hard for this awardand had to endure some particularly adverseweather conditions during their assessedexpedition in October, so their award waswell deserved. They were also awardedspecial prizes by Mrs Kim Stoner (Principal)during a celebration assembly to show herrecognition of their success in achieving theiraward.

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Charles DickensFestival was a total

Thriller!The normally gentrified country fair atBroadstairs Dickens Festival was shakenup with a real Thriller of a performanceat the Victoria Gardens bandstand.Michael Jackson’s ghoulish hit wasperformed in all its zombie-like glory bycostumed performing arts students fromHartsdown Academy as part of theirshow to finish their set to a packed arena.The sixth form team also staged achoreographed version of Madness’ livelyhit Baggy Trouser, before Year 7,8 and 9pupils presented extracts from theirrecent acclaimed version of the musicalBugsy Malone. There were also well-received solo spots for vocalists JoshNicholls and Alanis Russell.Pat Dunne who co-ordinates the schoolperformances at the bandstand forBroadstairs Dickens Festival praisedHartsdown’s programme. She said:

“They promised us something different this year and we were treatedto a lively and enthusiastic set. It was a good mix of fun andentertainment.”The academy also performed at the venue on the final afternoonof the festival.It is Hartsdown’s fourth year of invitation to be part of thefestival and Executive Head Teacher Andy Somers said:“Broadstairs Dickens Festival is fantastic and Hartsdown is proudto play its part in an event that is central to Thanet’s heritage andculture.”

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Knicker Raise - Madagascar Class in Dame Janet have teamedup with a school in Madagascar and after a visit from a teacher from theschool devised and run a Knicker Raise campaign to help their peers in Africa.After finding out how difficult it is for their Madagascan counterparts toaccess underwear, they decided to attempt to collect 1000 pairs ofknickers/pants to send across. The Knickometre currently stands at 410 soany donations of new children’s underwear will be gratefully received. Aknicker drop is located in both the upper and lower school reception.

Business Enterprise - year 6 children were introducedto the world of business when they met with local business leaders FionaCrawford (Helter Skelter Managing Director) and Jim Gardner (KentUnion Chief Executive) for an hour long discussion on the highs and lowsof managing a business. Pupils avidly took notes on how to use theMarketing mix, planning tools and tips for success before quizzing theexperts on a set of questions they have pre-prepared. The sessionkick-started the annual business enterprise project which allows pupils togain invaluable skills in planning, finance, teamwork, marketing and sales. Consequently and armed with theirbusiness expert insight, 18 teams pitched their business ideas to ‘the dragons den’ attempting to secure a£10 donation to set up their business. Ideas ranged from Loom Bands, to Smoothie Stalls and Fruit Kebabsand even a stall where pupils will be able to throw flour bombs and wet sponges at teachers for a fee. Allmoney raised will be spent on the Year 6 prom which is their next business planning adventure!

Local Leaders locked up in a bid to raisemoney - willing local leaders including representatives fromASDA, Thanet Leisure Force, Heart Fm, Kent Union, TKAT, DameJanet and even our very own Thanet School News MD are swappingtheir work clothes for prison overalls before being locked up byPolice Constable Scott Wilson from Margate Taskforce. The‘inmates’ have agreed to go in to Dame Janet Primary Academy Jailto phone and email for pledges to help them raise £100,000 for therefurbishment of a disused building.

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independent and creative learners. This learner-centered approach interweaves with the ever-changingmoods and marvels, potential and challenges of thenatural world through the seasons to fill every ForestSchool session and program with discovery anddifference. Each program shares a common set ofprinciples, aimed at ensuring that all learnersexperience the cumulative and lasting benefits thatquality Forest School offers. The overarching principlesof all professional Forest Schools are:

· Forest School is a long-term process of regularsessions, rather than a one-off or infrequentvisits; the cycle of planning, observation,adaptation and review links each session.

· Forest School takes place in a woodland ornatural environment to support thedevelopment of a relationship between thelearner and the natural world.

· Forest School uses a range of learner-centeredprocesses to create a community for being,development and learning.

· Forest School aims to promote the holisticdevelopment of all those involved, fosteringresilient, confident, independent and creativelearners.

· Forest School offers learners the opportunityto take supported risks appropriate to theenvironment and to themselves.

· Forest School is run by qualified Level 3 ForestSchool Practitioners/Leaders whocontinuously maintain anddevelop their professionalpractice.

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Two years ago, EarthCraftuk became ForestSchool trainers supporting their mission to bringprofessional Forest School to Kent & Medway.To date, EarthCraftuk have trained (or currentlyin training) 85 adults for level 3 Forest SchoolPractitioner/Programme Leader with the numberson each training programme growing all the timeas word spreads of the amazing emotional,psychological and physical benefits Forest Schoolbrings to everyone involved – including the adults!Scott is an Advanced Bushcraft Instructor as wellas Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Trainer.Clair is also a Level 3 Forest School Practitionerand Trainer, and has been involved with theNational Forest School movement being amember of the Forest School Training NetworkGB and Clair is also voluntary Director andTrustee of The Forest School Association - TheFSA is the professional body and dedicated voicefor Forest School within the UKwww.forestschoolassociation.org

Considering there was only just a handful ofqualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioners in thecounty four years ago, it is wonderful to now seethe number growing, with more and moreparticipants benefiting as a result, and the rippleeffect reaching far and wide across families andcommunities. Forest School is now firmly rootedin Kent & Medway and growing all the time!In next month`s edition; featuring case studiesfrom schools in Kent who have embraced ForestSchool and information about the Forest SchoolAssociation Kent & Medway members local group.

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Ready, Set,Go!!! at StMildred’s :The sun is shining,parents are cheeringand the children arehyper but wellbehaved as they are heralded into the sports fieldand playground; which from a logistics perspectivealone can only be compared to a precise militarydrill! The teachers and staff led their respectiveteams to their first event, the air horn fills the airand thus begins sports day.

With traditional events such ashurdles, javelin and skipping;coupled with more unique eventssuch as the obstacle course andlong jump relay (a personalfavourite) there was a lot ofsports to engage the children andspectators alike.The children were in good spiritsand extremely competitive, gavetheir all to each event, MaxWilliams (6 - pictured) of MinnisBay class said “My team (Bleak 4) want to win, we’vepracticed and practiced and now we’re going to win”

Schools plant flowers inmemory of World War

OnePupils from three local schools have beenvery busy planting out flowers in poppy-shaped beds in Ellington Park. The redgeraniums form part of the preparation forthe World War One event taking place onSunday 13th.July to mark the hundredthanniversary of the outbreak of the GreatWar.

The youngsters from Christ Church,Ellington Infants and Laleham Gapschools were invited by the Friendsof Ellington Park to play their part incommemorating this centenary event.

Friends’ chairperson, BeverleyPerkins,said, “It was wonderful to seeso much enthusiasm among the childrenas they got involved in this lovely creation.”To find out more about the World War One CommerationDay and other activities organised by Friends of Ellington Park.

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Reflexology by Nadia McArthur.Based in her bright, new therapy centre at the Marlowe Innovation Centre in Ramsgate, Nadia McArthuroffers Reflexology and other complementary therapies both on site and via her visiting service at your ownhome or workplace.“Reflexology is a natural, non-intrusive therapy based on the principle that all the organs and systems of thebody are reflected in the feet,” she says. “Reflexology is available to anyone of any age. It can also be ofgreat benefit to those with disabilities or learning difficulties, and associated anxiety or behavioural issues.It can help with a wide range of conditions including headaches, migraine, sinusitis, backache, sciatica,digestive disorders and insomnia. Reflexology can also be an effective treatment for stress-related disordersand every day anxieties such as the stress experienced by school children under pressure do well in theirexams.”Nadia is a member of the Association ofReflexologists. She qualified as a Reflexologistwith the International Federation of Reflexologistsin 1997, while working for the Kent Autistic Trustas a Senior Instructor, a natural progression fromher earlier work in stress management andbehaviour modification.She has been attuned to Reiki Mastership level inthe Usui system of natural healing, and also holdsqualifications in Indian head massage, Swedishbody massage, Facial massage, Seatedacupressure/chair massage, Manicure and Pedicure.Nadia explains that Reflexology, sometimes usedin conjunction with her other complementarytherapies, can be very helpful for babies, childrenand teenagers. Her two daughters, currentlystudying at Upton Junior School and ChathamClarendon Grammar School, have benefited fromReflexology since their earliest days; it has helpedwith various issues including colic, digestive andrespiratory problems, difficulties with sleeping andanxiety.“Reflexology can help to calm and re-balance themind and body, thereby promoting health andwellbeing. This calming influence can help tofocus concentration and reduce disruptivebehaviour in the classroom and at home.”In extreme cases, Nadia says that in her experience,Reflexology may be a way to communicate in theface of chaotic mental energy. “One profoundlyautistic teenager would not leave his room andwould often become extremely agitated, screamingalmost continuously, if anyone tried to talk to him.By using a gentle, calm approach and patience,Reflexology enabled me to develop a wonderfulrelationship with him to the extent that he began toaccept and appreciate my presence, smile, talk alittle, and eventually engage in activities beyondhis room. I think this is a good example of thecalming, re-balancing potential of reflexology.”

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Reflexology by Nadia McArthur.Based in her bright, new therapy centre at the Marlowe Innovation Centre in Ramsgate, Nadia McArthuroffers Reflexology and other complementary therapies both on site and via her visiting service at your ownhome or workplace.“Reflexology is a natural, non-intrusive therapy based on the principle that all the organs and systems of thebody are reflected in the feet,” she says. “Reflexology is available to anyone of any age. It can also be ofgreat benefit to those with disabilities or learning difficulties, and associated anxiety or behavioural issues.It can help with a wide range of conditions including headaches, migraine, sinusitis, backache, sciatica,digestive disorders and insomnia. Reflexology can also be an effective treatment for stress-related disordersand every day anxieties such as the stress experienced by school children under pressure do well in theirexams.”Nadia is a member of the Association ofReflexologists. She qualified as a Reflexologistwith the International Federation of Reflexologistsin 1997, while working for the Kent Autistic Trustas a Senior Instructor, a natural progression fromher earlier work in stress management andbehaviour modification.She has been attuned to Reiki Mastership level inthe Usui system of natural healing, and also holdsqualifications in Indian head massage, Swedishbody massage, Facial massage, Seatedacupressure/chair massage, Manicure and Pedicure.Nadia explains that Reflexology, sometimes usedin conjunction with her other complementarytherapies, can be very helpful for babies, childrenand teenagers. Her two daughters, currentlystudying at Upton Junior School and ChathamClarendon Grammar School, have benefited fromReflexology since their earliest days; it has helpedwith various issues including colic, digestive andrespiratory problems, difficulties with sleeping andanxiety.“Reflexology can help to calm and re-balance themind and body, thereby promoting health andwellbeing. This calming influence can help tofocus concentration and reduce disruptivebehaviour in the classroom and at home.”In extreme cases, Nadia says that in her experience,Reflexology may be a way to communicate in theface of chaotic mental energy. “One profoundlyautistic teenager would not leave his room andwould often become extremely agitated, screamingalmost continuously, if anyone tried to talk to him.By using a gentle, calm approach and patience,Reflexology enabled me to develop a wonderfulrelationship with him to the extent that he began toaccept and appreciate my presence, smile, talk alittle, and eventually engage in activities beyondhis room. I think this is a good example of thecalming, re-balancing potential of reflexology.”

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Alfie’s Teddy Bear Picnic2014 was a huge success

The weather could not have turned out any better asit did in Ramsgate on Saturday 5thJuly 2014. Just intime for the 5th Teddy Bears Picnic Extraordinaire.This year’s event was a huge success with familiesflocking from across Thanet with Bears and Picnicsto the King George VI Park.The crowds had visits from Princess Elsa and Olafthe Snowman from Disney’s recent film Frozen.Mickey and Minnie Mouse , Peppa Pig , The AlfieGough Trust Mascot bear Bo Bo and Even DarthVador paid a visit from the darkside. Kent KiteFlyers provided a fantastic opportunity to Childrento parachute teddy bears from the sky.Other attractions included Horse Riding, ademonstration of life saving skills from St John’sAmbulance , and multiple football tournamentsbeing held courtesy of Margate Football Club andtheir inflatable football pitch. Reptiles could beviewed for a donation and a display of a SnowyOwl, Harris Hawk and a little owl were all ondisplay provided free of charge. Bouncy Castle ,Sumo Suits donated by Atlantis Entertainment andeven Balloon modelling along with Arts and craftsand face painting all made up a really fun packedday in the park.

The annual event held in memory of localboy Alfie Gough who sadly lost his life toCancer aged 2 has continued to live on inhis memory keeping a real communityspirit of fun and happiness in one of ourgreat parks. The organisers work hard withthe support of local sponsors to keepeverything at low cost and donations toencourage the picnic atmosphere and tothank the community for all the supportthat was given to Alfie during his battlewith Neuroblastoma. The fantastic newsfor the charity is that this event has reacheda new record raising approximately £7,000to support other children undergoingtreatment for Cancer.MP Laura Sands visited along with CraigMackinlay and tweeted “What a greatevent George VI park 4 Alfie Gough. Go &be truly entertained. Well done all u greatvolunteers.”The Event Arena – Had performances ofPeppa Pigs tea party, Ramsgate RocketsMajorettes ,Thanet School of Dance ,Toddler Time with Sophie from HelterSkelter . Finishing off with story time toend the day before the draw of the grandraffle .Event sponsors Clancy Docwra , LondonArray ,Southern Water, Ramsgate TownCouncil , Thanet District Council , Keeland Morrison’s. All contributed to thesuccess of the event which has continued togrow year on year.Dean and Sarah Gough who set up theregistered charity in memory of their sonAlfie commented –. We would like toexpress our heartfelt thanks to all of thosewho attended. It is a pleasure to seereturning families every year. It makes usreally proud of our son Alfie, when we seeso much happiness in the Park we are trulytouched. This event could not be possiblewithout the continued support of oursponsors and the fantastic team ofvolunteers to help us make this a fun andsafe event for all those who visit.

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Newington Community Primary Schoolin Ramsgate is the first in Kent to beoffering free school meals to all its pupils.Children of all age groups will receivenutritious and balanced meals preparedby on-site kitchen staff every day fromSeptember when the new school yearbegins.Head teacher Cliff Stokes explained:“Official research and evidence clearlyshows that daily nutritious meals atlunchtime improves learning, puttingpupils who receive these meals betweensix to eight weeks ahead in their studiesin a school year over those who do nothave these meals.

“For us that is excellentevidence and we are thefirst school in the countyto offer free meals. Wehave quite a few familieswho are just above thethreshold for receivingfree meals for theirchildren but who find itdifficult to pay the £2.25a day per child. Ourscheme will cost around£20,000 but the benefits in improved learning and theknowledge that all our children will receive healthyschool meals every day far outweighs the cost.”Mr Stokes praised the “terrific work” of theschool’s catering team that prepares and serves avaried menu of tasty food using locally sourcedproduce whenever possible. He added:” Whenour cook Ann Griffiths joined us seven years ago,her dream was for every boy and girl to benefitfrom a healthy school meal each day – fromSeptember her dream becomes a reality.”

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Dane Court andthe Kent SchoolGames trainingday: Written by Charlie Hatcher

On Monday 2 June, eight Dane Court studentstravelled by minibus up to the University ofKent for the Kent School Games training day.This was the first time they have held a trainingday for the event.The morning started with an inspirational talkby an Olympic athlete, Martyn Bernard. Hecompeted in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hisevent was the high jump. We then spent therest of the morning on working on whereeverything was situated and also how to makethe Kent school games enjoyable and success-ful for everyone. This was achieved by threeworkshops. After lunch we united into newgroups that we would be working in on the dayof the Kent School Games. There was a widerange of activities for everyone to participatein and hopefully the volunteers can make it asuccessful day for everyone! On behalf of theDane Court leaders who went, thank you toMr Wallace for taking us!

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SUPER 8s KWIK CRICKETFESTIVALS (Years 3-6)- 2014This year’s Super 8s Kwik Cricket Festivalswill be held at 2 venues, Margate CC andBroadstairs CC, on the following dates: 27th June (Margate) – 4.00 to 5.30pm 4th July (Broadstairs) – 4.00 to 5.30pm 11th July (Margate) – 4.00 to 5.30pm 18th July (Broadstairs) – 4.00 to 5.30pm

The format is the same as in previous years,i.e. all matches are 8-a-side friendlies with 2matches per session. Children bat in pairs andevery one faces an over and bowls an over(underarm bowling is permitted). Fixtures aredecided on the day according to who turns upand whether or not they have played eachother before. Schools are asked to bring oneset of Kwik cricket equipment with them.Schools may to choose which venue they wishto attend on some or all of the dates above.

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Dane Court andthe Kent SchoolGames trainingday: Written by Charlie Hatcher

On Monday 2 June, eight Dane Court studentstravelled by minibus up to the University ofKent for the Kent School Games training day.This was the first time they have held a trainingday for the event.The morning started with an inspirational talkby an Olympic athlete, Martyn Bernard. Hecompeted in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hisevent was the high jump. We then spent therest of the morning on working on whereeverything was situated and also how to makethe Kent school games enjoyable and success-ful for everyone. This was achieved by threeworkshops. After lunch we united into newgroups that we would be working in on the dayof the Kent School Games. There was a widerange of activities for everyone to participatein and hopefully the volunteers can make it asuccessful day for everyone! On behalf of theDane Court leaders who went, thank you toMr Wallace for taking us!

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