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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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At our school, uniform is more than just what students wear — it helps build a sense of identity, pride, and belonging within our community. A consistent and smart appearance supports a focused learning environment, reduces distractions, and promotes equality among all pupils. We ask for your support in ensuring that all children come to school dressed correctly each day. Our school uniform: • Drapers Mills branded black school jumper or cardigan • Red polo shirt • Black skirt, trousers or shorts • Black tights or socks • Plain black shoes • Optional: Red and white checked summer dress Our P.E. kit: • White round neck t-shirt • Black shorts, leggings or joggers • Plain black hoodie (no zips) • Plain white or black trainers or plimsolls Wearing the correct uniform helps children feel part of the school and ready to learn. Thank you for your continued support in maintaining high standards. Sals shoes: In 2013, unable to find a charity that could tell her where exactly her son Sal’s outgrown shoes would find their new feet if she donated them, CJ Bowry founded Sal’s Shoes. Children tend to outgrow their shoes before they outwear them and feet in shoes are protected feet. Feet protected from injury and infection, and in areas of low sanitation the spread of infection. Shoes are relatively difficult to recycle because of all the different components they are made up of so, Sals shoes aims to find your preloved children’s shoes new feet to protect. Look out for our next school uniform event coming soon!
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📚 Year 6 SATs Reminder for Parents/Carers 📚 A gentle reminder that Year 6 SATs week begins on Monday 11th May. All Year 6 pupils need to be in school every day that week and arrive on time each morning so they feel calm and ready to begin. 🗓️ SATs Timetable Monday 11th May ✏️ English Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Paper 1 ✏️ Spelling Test Paper 2 Tuesday 12th May 📖 English Reading Wednesday 13th May ➕ Maths Paper 1: Arithmetic ➕ Maths Paper 2: Reasoning Thursday 14th May ➕ Maths Paper 3: Reasoning 💡 Handy Tips for a Successful Week ✅ Early nights and plenty of sleep ✅ Healthy breakfast each morning ✅ Arrive at school on time ✅ Encourage calm, positive conversations at home ✅ Remind children to try their best — that is all we ask!
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Our latest batch of mini police cadets started their training last week. 😊 Participating in a mini cadets program with the local police gives children a unique opportunity to learn about responsibility, teamwork, and community service. Through activities such as role-playing, basic drills, and learning about safety rules, children gain insight into the work of law enforcement in a safe and educational environment. This experience helps them develop discipline, respect for rules, and an understanding of how police officers contribute to keeping communities safe. It also encourages children to become active, responsible citizens and fosters positive relationships between young people and local authorities, building trust and mutual respect from an early age.
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Tesco voting has officially begun — and we need your support! 🗳️ We have an exciting opportunity to bring our Dream Big Playground to life — a fun, inclusive outdoor space designed to inspire active minds and healthy bodies for all our children. 📍 You can vote for us at: • Tesco Margate Superstore (CT9 3PL) • Canterbury Road Express (CT9 5BG) 🗓️ Voting runs until the end of July 2026. Every time you shop, you’ll receive a token — please drop it into the Drapers Mills box in store to support our project! Every token counts and brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality for our children. 💛 Please spread the word and help us make it happen!
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🚀 Blast Off into STEM with the RAF! Earlier this year, Miss Davies applied for the prestigious opportunity to host the Royal Air Force’s Youth & STEM Team, and we were thrilled to be one of the lucky schools selected. During our final week of Term 4, our Year 5 and 6 students traded their pens for programming as they took part in a high-octane RAF STEM Robotics Workshop. 🛠️ From Bricks to Bots Our students dove headfirst into the world of engineering. During the workshop, they: 🤖 Built complex robots from the ground up. 🤖 Programmed their creations using logic and code. 🤖 Navigated challenges to get their robots moving across the floor! It was a fantastic, hands-on experience that showed our pupils just how exciting a future in science and technology can be. A huge thank you to the RAF team for inspiring our next generation of engineers and innovators! Royal Air Force Youth Engagement Team Hyett Education
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🌟 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL – WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🌟 Drapers Mills Primary Academy in Margate has the chance to bring our Dream Big Playground to life – a fun, inclusive outdoor space designed to inspire active minds and healthy bodies for all our children 💛 We need your help to make this happen! 🗓️ Voting at Tesco stores runs from Tuesday 28th April 2026 until the end of July 2026 🗳️ How to vote: Simply shop at either of the following stores: 📍 TESCO Margate Superstore (CT9 3PL) 📍 TESCO Margate Canterbury Road Express (CT9 5BG) 🛒 With every purchase (any amount!), you’ll receive ONE token per transaction 👉 No need to buy a carrier bag – you’ll still get your token! 💡 Then just drop your token into the Drapers Mills Primary Academy box in-store. Every single token brings us one step closer to creating an amazing playground for our children to learn, play, and grow 🌈 🙏 Please share this post and spread the word – together we can make a BIG difference! #DreamBigPlayground #SupportOurSchool #Margate #CommunityMatters
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A very warm welcome to all the families that have been offered a place at Drapers Mills for September 2026. 😊 Our office team are contacting families directly, however if you would like to book a tour feel free to contact the office on 01843 223989. ❤️ We can’t wait to see you all at our transition events, keep an eye on your inbox for more information about these coming soon.
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🍓 Cookery Club – Week 1 🍓 What a fantastic start to our cookery club! This week, we made delicious fruit and yoghurt parfaits 🍨 Along the way, we practised some key skills: 🔪 Chopping 🥄 Measuring 📋 Following steps We also focused on knife safety and learned three different cutting techniques: ✔️ The bridge hold ✔️ The claw grip ✔️ The fork secure method The results were some very tasty treats, and we hope they were enjoyed at home! We’re already looking forward to next week, where we’ll be making cheese scones 🧀✨
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