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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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⛵ Sailing into next year! 🌊 Today’s INSET day has been all about smooth sailing and steering Drapers Mills Primary Academy toward another fantastic year ahead! 🚀 Our dedicated staff have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes today, focusing entirely on preparation for next year to ensure we can hit the ground running in September. Here is what our team has been up to today: 👥 Class Handovers: Teachers have been sharing vital insights, learning styles, and successes to ensure a seamless transition for every single child as they move up to their new classrooms. 📝 Writing Moderation: Collaborating and looking at the brilliant writing outcomes from this year, celebrating progress, and locking in high standards across all year groups. 📚 Curriculum & Subject CPD: Diving into exciting updates and specialised training for our upcoming curriculum and foundation subjects. We are so incredibly proud of the hard work our team puts in to create the absolute best learning environment for our community. We are ready, inspired, and fully equipped for the journey ahead! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! ✨ #DrapersMills #TeamTKAT #PrimaryEducation #INSETDay #SailingToSuccess #MargateSchools
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☀️ WHAT A DAY! ☀️ We are still smiling after an absolutely incredible Summer Fair! It was so wonderful to see our whole community come together for an event filled with laughter, smiles, and so much fun. A massive THANK YOU goes out to the amazing Friends of Drapers for organising such a brilliant event. Your hard work behind the scenes made it all possible! We also want to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful families who came out to support us. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised a grand total of... 🎉 £833.42! 🎉 Every penny will go right back into supporting our school and students. Thank you for making our community so special. See you all at the next one! 🎈🍦🍿 #CommunitySpirit #SummerFair #ThankYou #FriendsOfDrapers #SchoolCommunity
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Way to go, Year 6! 🌟 On Wednesday, our oldest pupils tackled the vital topic of Online Safety with their upcoming move to secondary school in mind. They did a brilliant job debating and ranking different scenarios from 'highest risk' to 'lowest risk'. The staff were incredibly impressed by just how much knowledge the children already have and how beautifully they engaged with the discussion. They are officially ready to navigate the digital world safely as they take their next big steps! 💻👏
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Two Kent businesses have come together to help families find and enjoy low-cost, healthy entertainment in the summer holidays! 📍Kent Quiz Trails - educational time exploring the wonderful Kent local history! 📍What's on in Kent - a free app to download that is packed with family events and places to go all over Kent. See below for more information and enter here: https://www.quiztrail.co.uk/pages/whats-on-in-kent-prize-draw
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A message from Christy Fetherston- Family and Community Engagement Leader ♥️ A Heartfelt Thank You ♥️ We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has so generously supported the families and children of Drapers Mills Primary School. A huge thank you to Sal’s Shoes, Maya’s Free Shop, Tesco Extra Broadstairs, Morrisons Margate, Millmead Children’s Centre, Co-op Birchington, For Every Child I Wish, Thanet Family Hub, and Councillor Jamie Henderson and many more for your incredible kindness and generosity. A special thank you also goes to the amazing families and wider community of Drapers Mills, whose in-house donations continue to make such a positive difference. Your compassion and willingness to help others is truly inspiring. Your generosity, care and community spirit have made a real impact, and we are so grateful for every donation, every act of kindness, and every person who has helped support our school community. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller From all of us at Drapers Mills Primary School, thank you for standing with us and helping our children and families thrive. ♥️
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🚒 A Huge Thank You to Kent Fire and Rescue Service 🚒 Drapers Mills were delighted to welcome Kent Fire and Rescue Service in to school for a series of engaging and informative workshops across all year groups. 🧯 Year R learned what an emergency is, were introduced to the Fire Service, and discovered how and when to call 999. 🔥 Years 1 & 2 explored what to do in an emergency, learned how to recognise fire hazards, and discussed the importance of staying safe. 🏠 Years 3 & 4 focused on identifying fire hazards, preventing fires, and understanding how to follow an escape plan in the event of a fire. ⚡ Years 5 & 6 took part in an informative and engaging session on electrical safety, learning about the risks associated with electricity and how it can relate to fire hazards. The children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and gained valuable knowledge that will help keep themselves and others safe. Thank you to the team from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service for sharing their expertise and helping our pupils develop these important life skills. #FireSafety #KentFireAndRescue #DrapersMills #KeepingSafe #LifeSkills
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Our incredible Year 6 students made some unforgettable memories last Friday as they completed off their Leavers Week celebrations at Action Watersports in Kent! From wiping out on the massive inflatable Aqua Park to showing off their balance (and some spectacular falls!) on the paddleboards, the laughter didn't stop all day. It has been a joy to watch this year group grow, support one another, and conquer new challenges together. Last week was all about celebrating their hard work, their friendships, and the end of an amazing primary school journey. A huge thank you to the team at Action Watersports for looking after us so well, and to our staff for braving the splash zone!
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