Parent Update 26th March 2025

Dear Parents 

I am delighted to share the results of the Parent Survey sent out last term, where a particular highlight for me is that 91% of parents would recommend Leigh Academy Horsmonden to another parent. Please see below for a full breakdown of the results including any responses/action that is required: 

Fabulous Females – Friday 28th March, drop in between 2:15pm – 3:00pm

We warmly invite all the fabulous females in our community to join us at school on Friday, between 2:15 pm and 3:00 pm, to celebrate Mother’s Day. We welcome mothers, or any other significant female figure in a child’s life, to participate in a special activity with their child. 

Starfish Malawi

Following the visit from Chris Knott from Starfish Malawi, the Horsmonden Huddle have proudly announced that we intend to send our friends at Chapita Primary some resources in the next shipping container in May. 

The Huddle have 2 ideas:

1. To fill a water bottle with stationery items
2. To fill a small shoe box with stationery items, small toys

The idea is that children can find a pre-loved water bottle (that is still fully functional) from home, or a small shoe box to fill with pre-loved items that are still of good quality. For anyone wishing to donate, please bring your boxes/water bottles in after Easter.  

Horsmonden Playground Renovation Working Party

The Parish Council needs your input! They’re forming a working party to design renovations for the playground next to Horsmonden Kindergarten and are looking for a parent to participate. If you’re interested, please email Anna Blyth, Deputy Clerk, Horsmonden Parish Council: deputyclerk@horsmonden-pc.gov.uk

Parking – Hoath Meadow 

I’ve had reports from Hoath Meadow residents about parents parking on the pavements again. I  understand parking can be challenging, but please avoid parking on any pavement in the village. When pavements are blocked, people with young children are forced to walk in the road, which is very dangerous.

Cricket Club

I am pleased to share there are still a handful of places available at our new Cricket Club – Calypso Cricket. Calypso Cricket aims to adapt the traditional idea of coaching cricket, building on the basics to coach the more entertaining aspects of the game, from the flamboyant shots to spinning it round corners. Calypso will be offering after school coaching sessions at Horsmonden on Thursdays and for more information and details of how to book, please follow the link. 

Ordering Lunches on MCAS

I’m happy to share that the MCAS lunch ordering system is now in use throughout the whole school. Thank you to everyone who has started using it to order lunches for their children. Our aim is to have all parents ordering through the app, which will allow us to move away from on-the-day orders after Easter. We appreciate your cooperation as we make this transition.

As always, If you have any feedback, questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. You could catch me on the gate in the morning/afternoon, email, or make an appointment at the school office. 

Kind regards
Hayley Sharp 

2024-25 Diary Dates

Term 4

• Wednesday 26th March – Visit from Starfish Malawi
• Wednesday 26th March – Parent Consultation Meetings, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Thursday 27th March – Parent Consultation Meetings, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Friday 4th April – FoHPS Easter Egg Hunt
• Friday 4th April – End of Term 4

Term 5

• Tuesday 22nd April – Start of Term 5 for children
• Monday 5th May – Bank Holiday, school closed
• Monday 12th May – Year 6 SATs Week
• Friday 23rd May – End of Term 5

Term 6

• Monday 2nd June – INSET Day for Staff
• Tuesday 3rd June – Start of Term 6 for children
• Saturday 7th June – FoHPS Summer Fair
• Friday 13th June – Marvellous Males Afternoon, drop in between 2:15pm to 3:00pm
• Wednesday 16th July – Year 6 Production, 2pm and 5:00pm
• Tuesday 22nd July, 2pm – Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
• Tuesday 22nd July – End of Term 6