Friday 10 March 2023

Next Friday - Red Nose Day

On Friday 17th March, we will be raising money for Red Nose Day by having a non-school uniform day. Children are invited to come into school in their own clothes and bring in a donations for Comic Relief.



Thursday 9 March 2023

E- safety Advice

 


House Captains

The House Captains have been working on a history project this term, they wanted to connect their houses to the living history that we have here in Gravesend. As teams, they have created PowerPoints showing the historic figures explaining why they have been linked to each house and our school values.

Blue house - Sir Peter Blake 
Yellow House - Katherine Hamnett CBE 
Green House - Muhammad Singh Pujji
Red House - Lady Rebecca Rolfe






Wednesday 8 March 2023

OPEN

The school is OPEN.

Please take care on the roads and paths first thing. 

Thank you.



Tuesday 7 March 2023

Year 5

Year 5 had an engaging talk with James Hensman this morning. He spoke to us about Katie's Story which focused on social media, peer pressure, risk and decision making. We learnt how to be safe online and within new friendship groups. 



Friday 3 March 2023

World Book Day 2023













 

Year 4 and 5 Parents - Overseas trip to Barcelona in September 2023

                    Dear Parents and Carers of Year 4 and Year 5 (currently) ,

 
I am writing on behalf of The Golden Thread Alliance about a brand new and exciting opportunity for our Year 4 and Year 5 children across the Trust. We are inviting children in Year 4 and Year 5 to accompany us on an overseas trip to Barcelona in September 2023. The Year 4 children at this time will be in Year 5 and the Year 5 children will be starting Year 6.
 
I have made plans with a highly accredited company (NST) regarding the trip and have secured information regarding flights, accommodation, insurance and safety for the duration of the 4 day and 3-night trip.  Children would be taking part in a range of activities, including sightseeing in Barcelona.  The children will be accompanied by members of staff from Golden Thread – but not necessarily staff from their own school.  Staffing will be determined on the number of children intending to travel.
 
At this time, I am writing to gather interest from parents and carers. This is NOT an obligation letter but merely an expression of interest as to whether or not you might like your child to attend the trip. All costs included, from flights to insurance, total with NST at a cost ranging from £630-£680 per child.  There will be the opportunity to pay in instalments, but it is likely that a £50 deposit will be required to secure the booking before the Easter holidays.
 
If you are interested in your child attending, please follow the link to our online expression form, which takes around 2 minutes to complete, by Friday 10thMarch.  You can find the form hereLINK
 
If you have any queries at this early stage, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing  Alexander Burnettalexander.burnett@galaxytrust.co.uk
 
 
Thank you in advance,
 
Alex Burnett
Year 6 Teacher
Fleetdown Primary Academy
The Golden Thread Alliance Barcelona Overseas Trip Leader

Monday 27 February 2023

Year 6

This term we are investigating all things forces, in relation to fairgrounds. Throughout this term, Year 6 will be using their knowledge to build the ultimate fairground ride! This week, kicks off one of multiple science experiments.Today they were learning about: velocity, gravity and air resistance. It was ‘Eggcellent’.