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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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📢 Attention Year 5 Parents and Carers Registration for the Kent Test 2027 opens today. If you are considering applying for a grammar school place for your child, please ensure that you register within the application window and read all accompanying guidance carefully. We will also be holding an information meeting on Monday 8th June at 3:30pm, where we will explain the Kent Test process, key dates, and how to apply for a secondary school place. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the admissions process. Please refer to the attached information for further details about Kent Test registration or visit: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test/register-for-the-kent-test We look forward to seeing you on 8th June.
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⚽️ A huge well done to our girls’ football team following their fantastic trip to London to play at Leyton Orient! The team were outstanding ambassadors for Team Drapers, proudly displaying our school values of Ambition, Respect and Kindness throughout the day. From the moment they stepped on the coach to the final whistle, their attitude and behaviour were exemplary — even our coach driver commented on how impressive they were! 👏 There were also some cracking goals scored and plenty of memorable moments on the pitch. Most importantly, the girls represented the school with pride, teamwork and determination. We are incredibly proud of every single player. Well done, Team Drapers! ♥️🖤
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West Bay were delighted to win the KS1 Sports Day Banner Award 🏆🎉 The children worked together brilliantly as a class to create a colourful banner that showed our school values of ambition, respect and kindness Everyone shared ideas and played a part in making the banner, and their teamwork and enthusiasm really stood out 🤝✨ The finished design was a fantastic reflection of their class spirit and creativity 🎨😊 Well done West Bay!
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What a brilliant Sports Day we had! 🏅☀️ Our pupils were absolutely wonderful throughout the day, proudly displaying our school values of ambition, respect, and kindness in every event and interaction. We were so proud to see the encouragement, teamwork, determination, and support shown by all of the children. It was also fantastic to welcome so many parents, carers, and family members to cheer the children on and be part of such a special day. Your support helped create a wonderful atmosphere and made the event even more memorable for our pupils. A huge well done to everyone who took part and helped make the day such a success! 🌟👏
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🍕 Cookery Club – Week 5 🍕 This week, our talented chefs made delicious mini pizzas! The key skills we focused on were spreading, chopping, and following steps carefully. The children did an amazing job and created some fantastic pizzas! 👩🍳👨🍳 Mrs Bryant and Miss West would like to say a huge thank you and well done to everyone who has attended Cookery Club. We have absolutely loved running this club and it has been wonderful to see your confidence grow week by week, alongside all the amazing things you have created. We have especially enjoyed seeing everyone work together, support each other, and have fun while learning new skills. 🌟 Due to the popularity of the club, we are looking into running it again in the future — we will keep you posted! 😊
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⚽ Good Luck Girls! ⚽ A huge good luck to our amazing girls football team who are competing in The Kemnal football finals today! 🌟 We are so proud of everything you have achieved and the determination, teamwork, and resilience you have shown along the way. Go out there, enjoy every moment, and give it your all! The whole school community is cheering you on! ♥️🖤 Good luck from Team Drapers! 👏⚽
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A huge thank you to Mr Hearn, our PE Lead, for organising such a fantastic Sports Day! 🏅👏 Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and time you put into creating such a brilliant experience for our pupils. Events like this truly bring our whole school community together, and we are so grateful for everything you do. Well done to all of our children for taking part and making the day so special! 🌟
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Bags of Taste is a non-profit organisation committed to helping people gain control over their food choices, health, and budgets. They run courses across England—from Newcastle to Hastings and multiple London boroughs—targeting individuals who are struggling with their health or food bills. These may include: ▪️Young people ▪️Families and single parents ▪️Pensioners and socially isolated individuals ▪️People over-reliant on ready meals or fast food ▪️Those managing medical conditions or mental health challenges How the Programme Works They provide: ✅ A free delivery of ingredients—enough for three tasty, low-cost meals (about 7 servings). ✅ Remote mentoring via WhatsApp or phone over two weeks, so participants can cook at their own pace. ✅ Ongoing support—after completing the dishes, participants receive more recipes, a small gift, and an invitation to join our graduates’ Facebook or WhatsApp group for continued guidance. Find out more: https://bagsoftaste.org/students/#kent
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We are delighted to inform you that Kent School Health will be hosting an online Getting ready for school transition webinar for parents and carers of children who are due to start school in September 2026. The session will cover: 📍What school readiness looks like 📍How to access help and support from the health visiting team 📍What you can expect from the Kent school health service once your child has started school To book a place please click on the session you wish to attend and register. Tuesday 2nd June 10-10.30am: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5463273622463925083 Thursday 4th June 2-2.30pm: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8969424888419675227 Monday 8th June 9.30-10am: https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/1029536963923644508 Tuesday 9th June 2-2.30pm: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3457129995192610398
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