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

• We Introduce Mrs Ashley Crittenden!

  Thu 07 Sep 2023

  Dear Parents, Carers and Children,

   

  I write to introduce myself as the Executive Headteacher for the Orchard Academy Trust, of which Allington and Barming Primary Schools are a part of.  Many of you will be aware I have been appointed to this role, following the retirement of Mrs Young in July. I am very excited to start my new role, after 17 very rewarding years as a Headteacher at my previous school. Whilst this job is very new to me, being an integral part of primary schools is not, having started my teaching career in 1995!  As a mother myself, I am very aware of the importance of your child's time in Pre-School/Primary School and am committed to supporting Mrs Howson and Mr Laker in ensuring your child's time with us is a happy one.  Children come to school to learn, however there are a huge number of factors that need to happen to make this possible. As a Trust, we know and understand that the well-being of your children and our staff is essential in making schools happy, exciting and wonderful places to be.   Over the coming months, I look forward to getting to know both schools, their staff, pupils and families. Whilst you may not always see me, please know I will be working very hard to ensure the Orchard Academy Trust is developing as a trust where 'we inspire our children to thrive and lead fulfilling lives'. Wishing your children, a very happy school year ahead.

   

  Kind regards

  Mrs Ashley Crittenden Executive Headteacher Orchard Academy Trust www.orchardacademytrust.co.uk  

  "We inspire our children to thrive and lead fulfilling lives."

• Adult Education

  Thu 07 Sep 2023

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  
  We have booked Adult Education to come and deliver the following course:
  
  Keeping Up With The Children in English
  
  Would you like to...
  
  -Make reading more fun?
  -Understand how your child is taught English?
  -Help your child with their spelling and homework?
  -Build your confidence and learn new teaching methods?
  
  ...Then this course is for you!
  
  Starting on 15th September - there will be four x 2 hour sessions from 9.15-11.15am.
  
  Please contact Mrs Darby to add your name to the list - Please email her - SDarby@barming.kent.sch.uk
  
  Deadline for letting Mrs Darby know is 9am Friday 8th September.

• PTA Mini Market - Tuesday 18th July 2023

  Tue 18 Jul 2023
  

• Maidstone Library - Summer Reading Challenge

  Tue 04 Jul 2023
  

• School Medication Policy

  Wed 28 Jun 2023

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  In line with our existing school policy (therefore this is not a change), we are unfortunately unable to administer any painkillers (calpol, nurofen etc.) to your child on your behalf. If they require painkillers for a pre-existing injury, you are welcome to come in and administer this yourself if you feel they need it. If they require it throughout the day for an illness, we ask you to consider whether they are well enough to be attending school.

   

  If your child has been prescribed antibiotics, we are able to administer 1 dose per day if they are on a 4x daily dose, provided you have completed the relevant paperwork at the office. If they are to take the antibiotics 3x a day, we ask that you administer the doses yourselves around the school day (ie. before school, after school, before bed).

   

  We thank you for your help with this.

  Kind Regards,

  The Barming Primary School Team

• PTA SUMMER DISCO

  Fri 23 Jun 2023
  

• How Mainstream Schools Support Children with SEN

  Mon 12 Jun 2023
  

• Adult Wellbeing Workout Course

  Thu 18 May 2023
  

• Autism Show - June 2023

  Fri 05 May 2023
  

• The Mayor of Maidstone Visit - Tuesday 2nd May 2023

  Tue 02 May 2023

  The Mayor of Maidstone Visit - Tuesday 2nd May 2023

   

  We were really lucky to have a visit from the ‘Mayor of Maidstone’ today. He came into our assembly with Councillor Mrs Fay Gooch. He told us all about his job and what he does. Mrs Gooch then explained that our wonderful Barming Parish Council had organised for our children to have a special mug commemorating the new King’s coronation. The Mayor finished by visiting our EYFS and Pre-School children who really liked his shiny gold chain!

   

  We found out facts such as:

  • Maidstone has the oldest Mayor in the county – since 1549!
  • The Mayor has his very own security guard because his chain costs a lot of money!
  • The Mayor attends openings, parties, charity events and helps people celebrate their 100^th birthdays.

   

  We had a really lovely afternoon and would like to thank the Mayor and Mrs Fay Gooch for their visit!