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At Northdown Primary School we recognise the individual pathways children will travel to discover who they are and who they want to be in the future. It is our responsibility and privilege to facilitate this exciting journey.
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We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day today! By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we’ll be supporting children in the UK and around the world to keep safe, healthy, and learning. We’ll be helping them fight for the future they deserve. Just click the link below to donate £2 (or more if you're feeling generous...) and it will go straight to Save the Children. https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD250008647?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL The money we raise could go towards some amazing things like: 🌱£2 could buy a packet of seeds for a family in Kenya to grow their own food, after drought has killed their crops. ❤️£8 could buy a blanket to keep a child in Ukraine warm through winter. 🥣£15 could pay for two weeks of super-powered peanut paste to help a child beat hunger. 🛒£20 could buy enough supermarket vouchers for two children in the UK. 🍼£40 could provide a family in Gaza with a Baby Kit to give them the items they need to provide basic care to their infant
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Hop aboard The Elf Express at Quex Adventure Farm Park this Christmas! Running from 6th to 24th December, this magical family experience includes festive fun, interactive storytelling, friendly elves, and a heart-warming journey to meet Father Christmas. A seasonal favourite for local families, The Elf Express promises excitement, wonder and unforgettable memories. Tickets are available now at www.theelfexpress.com
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We need your help! 📣Do you have any preloved backpacks lurking in cupboards at home that are no longer needed? 👉We would be grateful if you could consider donating these to our Nest provision. Some of our children like the sensory input of carrying weighted items whilst at school and backpacks are perfect for this. 📍Please bring any donations in to the main reception and we will make sure they find a loving home. Thank you 😊
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Flu cases among children are rising earlier than usual this year and health experts are warning that this season could be particularly severe. Latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows flu activity is three times higher than this time last year, with a sharp increase among school-aged children. Flu is not just a bad cold. It can make children very unwell and is more likely to lead to complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis and ear infections. In severe cases children may become so unwell they need to be admitted to hospital. Children with long-term conditions like asthma or diabetes are at even higher risk. Flu can trigger asthma attacks and make diabetes harder to manage, increasing the risk of serious complications. ❗️Why vaccination matters The nasal spray flu vaccine is quick, painless and the best protection against flu for children under 16. Vaccinating your child not only protects them but also helps stop flu spreading to vulnerable family members, such as grandparents or babies. If your child is unable to have the nasal flu due to medical or cultural reasons, they can have an alternative porcine free injectable option. ❓What to do if your child hasn’t had the flu vaccine 📍Consent for your child’s school vaccination online. https://www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu 📍Missed the school session? Book a catch-up appointment at a local community clinic. https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/support/health-services-for-families-with-school-aged-children/immunisation-service/immunisation-community-clinics/ 📍Book a flu injection at a local community clinic if needed for cultural or medical reasons. https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/support/health-services-for-families-with-school-aged-children/immunisation-service/immunisation-community-clinics/ 📍Children aged two to three years can be vaccinated at our community clinics, at their GP surgery or participating pharmacy. 🎄Don’t let flu ruin the festive season. Protect your child and your family.
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Our wonderful Safeguarding Ambassadors have undergone 10 weeks of training, learning about all different areas of safeguarding. They have learned about the five different types of bullying, online safety, beach safety, road safety and what happens in school to keep the children safe. Today they shared their knowledge with our Chair of Governors, Jack Packman. We are excited as they embark on the Safeguarding Ambassador journey. #onetkatfamily
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Our ACE Mini Cadets, along with PCSO Nathan, embarked on their community social awareness campaign this week, taking to the roads outside the school to monitor speed awareness. The cadets had also made posters that were distributed to parents at the school gate. #speedawareness #onetkatfamily #tkatace
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With the Healthy Start scheme you could be eligable for a prepaid card reloaded with money every 4 weeks to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. The card also entitles you to free vitamins. You could qualify for the Healthy Start scheme if you're on benefits and are at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4. If you're under 18 and pregnant you automatically qualify even if you are not on any benefits. click on this link, or contact the family team with any queries. https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
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We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day today! By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we’ll be supporting children in the UK and around the world to keep safe, healthy, and learning. We’ll be helping them fight for the future they deserve. Just click the link below to donate £2 (or more if you're feeling generous...) and it will go straight to Save the Children. https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD250008647?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL The money we raise could go towards some amazing things like: 🌱£2 could buy a packet of seeds for a family in Kenya to grow their own food, after drought has killed their crops. ❤️£8 could buy a blanket to keep a child in Ukraine warm through winter. 🥣£15 could pay for two weeks of super-powered peanut paste to help a child beat hunger. 🛒£20 could buy enough supermarket vouchers for two children in the UK. 🍼£40 could provide a family in Gaza with a Baby Kit to give them the items they need to provide basic care to their infant
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Hop aboard The Elf Express at Quex Adventure Farm Park this Christmas! Running from 6th to 24th December, this magical family experience includes festive fun, interactive storytelling, friendly elves, and a heart-warming journey to meet Father Christmas. A seasonal favourite for local families, The Elf Express promises excitement, wonder and unforgettable memories. Tickets are available now at www.theelfexpress.com
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We need your help! 📣Do you have any preloved backpacks lurking in cupboards at home that are no longer needed? 👉We would be grateful if you could consider donating these to our Nest provision. Some of our children like the sensory input of carrying weighted items whilst at school and backpacks are perfect for this. 📍Please bring any donations in to the main reception and we will make sure they find a loving home. Thank you 😊
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Flu cases among children are rising earlier than usual this year and health experts are warning that this season could be particularly severe. Latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows flu activity is three times higher than this time last year, with a sharp increase among school-aged children. Flu is not just a bad cold. It can make children very unwell and is more likely to lead to complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis and ear infections. In severe cases children may become so unwell they need to be admitted to hospital. Children with long-term conditions like asthma or diabetes are at even higher risk. Flu can trigger asthma attacks and make diabetes harder to manage, increasing the risk of serious complications. ❗️Why vaccination matters The nasal spray flu vaccine is quick, painless and the best protection against flu for children under 16. Vaccinating your child not only protects them but also helps stop flu spreading to vulnerable family members, such as grandparents or babies. If your child is unable to have the nasal flu due to medical or cultural reasons, they can have an alternative porcine free injectable option. ❓What to do if your child hasn’t had the flu vaccine 📍Consent for your child’s school vaccination online. https://www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu 📍Missed the school session? Book a catch-up appointment at a local community clinic. https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/support/health-services-for-families-with-school-aged-children/immunisation-service/immunisation-community-clinics/ 📍Book a flu injection at a local community clinic if needed for cultural or medical reasons. https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/support/health-services-for-families-with-school-aged-children/immunisation-service/immunisation-community-clinics/ 📍Children aged two to three years can be vaccinated at our community clinics, at their GP surgery or participating pharmacy. 🎄Don’t let flu ruin the festive season. Protect your child and your family.
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Our wonderful Safeguarding Ambassadors have undergone 10 weeks of training, learning about all different areas of safeguarding. They have learned about the five different types of bullying, online safety, beach safety, road safety and what happens in school to keep the children safe. Today they shared their knowledge with our Chair of Governors, Jack Packman. We are excited as they embark on the Safeguarding Ambassador journey. #onetkatfamily
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Our ACE Mini Cadets, along with PCSO Nathan, embarked on their community social awareness campaign this week, taking to the roads outside the school to monitor speed awareness. The cadets had also made posters that were distributed to parents at the school gate. #speedawareness #onetkatfamily #tkatace
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With the Healthy Start scheme you could be eligable for a prepaid card reloaded with money every 4 weeks to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. The card also entitles you to free vitamins. You could qualify for the Healthy Start scheme if you're on benefits and are at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4. If you're under 18 and pregnant you automatically qualify even if you are not on any benefits. click on this link, or contact the family team with any queries. https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
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Reception have been loving their story The Enormous Turnip this term! Today we took our learning outside, where we followed a recipe card to make turnip soup in the mud kitchen. We also worked as a team to pull the crate along, like how the characters work together to pull the turnip in the story. We added more blocks to make the crate even heavier! #onetkatfamily #attendancematters
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ODD SOCKS DAY I'm wearing my odd socks today for #OddSocksDay to celebrate what makes us all unique! Let's stand together with @ABAonline & Andy and the Odd Socks to use our #PowerForGood this #AntiBullyingWeek Wear your odd socks too and help stop bullying! https:#antibullyingweek #onetkatfamily #AttendanceMatters #attendancematters
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Get your odd socks ready! 🧦 #OddSocksDay kicks off #AntiBullyingWeek on Monday 10th November. We're wearing odd socks to help end childhood bullying that affects millions. Will you join us? https://bit.ly/45Ai9v1 @ABAonline @antibullyingalliance #onetkatfamily #AttendanceMatters #attendancematters
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We all have the power to do good! This #AntiBullyingWeek, we pledge to always use our #PowerForGood to safely speak up & raise awareness when we see bullying. Let’s make the world free from bullying for every child! Make your pledge too: https://bit.ly/4lzDafp @ABAonline @antibullyingalliance #onetkatfamily #AttendanceMatters #attendancematters
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Calling all Dads, Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandads, Brothers, Male Role Models.......Please help Northdown be part of this project from @stephengraham1973 Write a letter to your son giving him advice for growing up into an adult we will all be proud of. Please speak to Mr Read for more info #tkatace #onetkatfamily #adolescence #StephenGraham
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Last week the Reception children had a fantastic time building their own den in the outdoor construction area! They thought about how to make their den stable, and what they might like to put inside their den, including beds to have a rest in after all their hard work! We can't wait to see what they get up to this week! #onetkatfamily #attendancematters
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