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Welcome to Drapers Mills Primary Academy
I offer you a warm welcome, along with all staff, governors and fellow pupils to Drapers Mills Primary Academy. At Drapers Mills, we know the crucial role school plays in a child's life and we will give every pupil the opportunities they deserve.
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The Inclusion Crew! Every Saturday at Margate Library from 2pm to 3pm, open to all ages. The club has a variety of activities out for Crewmates to enjoy, including puzzles, arts & crafts, video games, plenty of sensory activities & much more. The group has been set up by a team of neurodiverse & disabled adults to provide a safe space for the young, local neurodiverse community to come & relax, make new friends & try new things without the social pressures that may be felt elsewhere.
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We were thrilled to be the first school in Margate to welcome the newly elected Mayor of Margate, Katie Pope, and her deputy Mayoress Tamara Campbell this week. They met with some of our pupil leaders, including some of our safeguarding ambassadors and jigsaw leaders. They found out about the children's roles in the school, how they help to keep everybody safe and make the school a better place to be for everyone. The Mayor also asked the children what they like about Margate and what they think could be improved. The children then had an opportunity to ask questions about the Mayors role. A huge thank you to the children who were amazing; they were very respectful and represented the school beautifully.
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⭐ Congratulations to this week's Stars of the Week! ⭐ St. Mildreds - Rene S West Bay- Sabrina G Palm Bay - Archie-Lee M Grenham Bay- Ella Louisa Bay- Oliver Kingsgate Bay- Matthias Viking Bay- Sebastian Joss bay- Arianna Walpole Bay - Shanaya Botany Bay- Tilly The Nest - Lilly-Mae P
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Inclusive Sport are now taking bookings for their Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programmes (HAF) in Thanet. The HAF is a government scheme that provides funding for every local authority in England to coordinate free holiday provision, including healthy food and enriching activities for children that receive income related FSM. For more information, please see the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activites-and-food-programme-2024 Margate Summer Camp details below: Venue: Drapers Mills St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP Time and Dates: 10.00-2.00 Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July Monday 4th- Thursday 7th Aug Monday 11th- Thursday 14th Aug Monday 18th- Thursday 21st Aug Paid places are also available. The booking links for these are below: https://activities.bookpebble.co.uk/activity/inclusive-sport-margate-summer-camp-margate-4845e76f-f5bf-4a17-ab0f-d3e33e966adb
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🎉 Year 6 Activity Week is off to an EPIC start! 🎉 We kicked things off in style with Drapers Fest — complete with a bouncy castle, face glitter, an ice cream van, feel-good music, and loads of dancing! 💃🍦✨ The smiles said it all! Yesterday, we turned up the energy even more with a trip to Ninja Warrior 🥷💪 – full of climbing, jumping, and non-stop fun! Today, we’re heading to Revolution and we can't wait to see what’s in store! 😄 📸 Keep your eyes peeled for more amazing photos throughout the week – this is a celebration the children will never forget!
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Friday 20th June will be a non uniform day in return for donations for the Summer Fair. Please can different year groups bring donations of the following. 🍭Years R,1 & 2: Pre-packaged sweets or biscuits 🛻Years 3 & 4: Good condition pre-loved toys or pre-packaged sweets 🍾Years 5 & 6: Un-opened toiletries or un-opened bottles (fizzy drink/squash etc) Thank you in advance for your support!
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Congratulations to our stars of the week! St. Mildreds - Tobias K West Bay- All of West Bay Palm Bay - Tamara P Grenham Bay- Robert P Louisa Bay- Elif Kingsgate Bay- Eddie and Sama Viking Bay- Finlay S Joss bay- Jaxon B Walpole Bay - Jennifer G Botany Bay- Rosalinda Stone Bay- George Epple Bay - Gabi K The Nest - Logan B-J
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Football Fun Factory are offering a fun, safe, and inclusive holiday experience for children of all ages and abilities – and for this week only, families can enjoy 20% off with code SUMMER20 at checkout! Football Fun Camps are packed with exciting games, football-themed challenges, and loads of opportunities to make friends and stay active over the summer break. Camps are running at both Sandwich Leisure Centre on the following dates. 📍 Sandwich Leisure Centre Wed 23rd July – Fri 25th July: https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/2607 Mon 28th July – Thurs 31st July: https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/2606 Mon 25th August – Thurs 28th August: https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/2609 To claim 20% off, parents just need to enter SUMMER20 when booking. This special offer is only available until 15th June.
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In Kent, the Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 6 September. It’s free to sign up at the library or online, and is open to all children aged 4 to 11. This year’s theme is Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. This exciting new theme will inspire children explore the magical connection between storytelling and nature. 📖How it works: 📍Children can sign up at their local library for free, where they will receive a special sticker booklet 📍They work towards a summer reading goal, choosing from thousands of free books, eBooks, audiobooks and more, all free to borrow from Kent Libraries 📍They receive a special sticker booklet and collect rewards for reading, all for free. 📍Children who complete the Challenge are presented with a certificate and a medal. 📍Children can also take part online at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ 📖Free events and activities across Kent Kent Libraries are bringing the Summer Reading Challenge to life with a packed programme of free events and activities over the school holidays for children and families. From storytelling and crafting, to LEGO and code clubs there’s something for everyone to enjoy, perfect for children aged 4 to 11. Many activities will be inspired by this year’s theme Story Garden, sparking imagination, and making reading even more fun!
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Science Came to Life in Year 5! Last week, our Year 5 class had an amazing visit from a science workshop all about clean air! The team brought science to life in school with fun demonstrations, and fascinating facts about the air we breathe. We learned how pollution affects our environment and discovered ways to keep the air clean. A huge thank you to Abbie Ayre & the Shed of Science for inspiring our young scientists and showing us how small changes can make a big difference for our planet. 🌎
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POW Thanet are delighted to announce this year's POW in the Park free family fun day event. Saturday June 21st at Ellington Park, Ramsgate from 11am. ⭐Workshops ⭐Entertainment ⭐Makers Markets ⭐Charity and Community Stalls https://www.powthanet.com/whats-on/2025/6/21/pow-in-the-park
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