Children First – Aspire – Challenge – Achieve

Newsletter 37 22nd July 2016

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we come to the end of the year I would like to take this opportunity to thank

you for your continued support to ensure that we work together to improve the

life chances for our children. All members of our Academy community have worked

tirelessly to ensure the children learn, are challenged in many areas of school life,

are aspirational and achieve success in all of their endeavours. The children are a

real credit to New Horizons and I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of

such a welcoming and supportive Academy.

Over the summer I hope that you enjoy spending valuable time with your children

and have a much deserved rest so the children are ready to begin the next

stage of their learning journey in September. The Academy will be transformed

again by September with the development of the play areas, new staff and many

more children. I know that you will all join me in welcoming them to New Horizons

and our outstanding ethos of Children first, Challenge, Aspire and Achieve as it

resonates through everything that we do together.

Have a restful break and I look forward to seeing the children On Wednesday 7th

September looking smart in their new uniform and ready to learn.

Mrs Murphy, Headteacher

PARENTPAY

Starting from Term 1 in September New Horizons will become a cash-free

environment. We will be using ParentPay, a secure online service which is a more

convenient way to pay for school meals, trips, afterschool clubs and much more. You

are also able to make payments onto a card at various local Paypoints.

Recently, you will have received your unique login and password enabling you to sign up

to the system, please follow the instructions to activate your account.

If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the school

office.

The New Horizons uniform supplier will be here tomorrow - 23rd July from 10am until 2pm.

We do still have some items in stock in school – please call 01634 336565 to enquire.

The School Council of New Horizons has been busy working hard to make the school

even better! As the term draws to an end, they have been thinking about all of the

things they have done this year.

After children said that they wanted to see more colour around the school, the

School Council asked for bright displays to be created for the corridors. There are

now some amazing canvases, pictures, poems for children to enjoy when they are

walking through the school.

Earlier this year, the School Council asked their classmates how the school could be

improved. Suggestions included new lunchtime equipment and a vegetable patch,

which are both being planned for next year. Recently, they have also been

discussing the school dinner menu and thinking about how they could improve it.

Overall, it has been a successful year for School Council. If you would like to find

out more about what they have discussed in their meetings, the minutes are

available on the New Horizons website in the ‘School Council’ section. For children

who would like to join the School Council next year, elections will be taking place in

September. Look out nearer the time for details of how to apply!

Year R and Nursery had a fantastic time at

the end of year beach party. The sun was

shining and

the children

had great fun

spending time

dancing to

music as well

as playing in

the sand and

water.

On Thursday Year R children had great fun playing with their bubbles in

the afternoon!

Old Shirts for Art

If you’re having a clear out during the holidays

and have any old adult shirts that we can let the

children wear for art – please pop them in to the

office when we return in September.

Thank you very much.

On Thursday, Year 1 celebrated their learning this year by having a

Superheroes party. We designed our own party hats and magical place mats.

The children took part in lots of fun party games and ate lots of lovely party

food.

The Year 1 team would like to say a huge well

done to everyone for trying hard with their

learning this year. Enjoy the summer holiday,

stay safe and we will see you all in

September.

Sports Day

All of the points that the children won at Sports Day have

been added up and we were proud to present a brand new

trophy to the captain of the winning team – ‘River’.

Mr Murphy handed

the shield to River

Captain, Temi and

Vice-Captain

Patrick in this

morning’s

assembly.

* * *

As we end the year here at New Horizons Children’s Academy it’s time to say farewell to

some members of staff and welcome to new members.

We would like to wish Mr Murphy, Mrs Donoghue, Mrs Wellard and Mrs Ogden all the best as

they head off on their next journey.

New Horizons Teaching Staff for September 2016

Headteacher Mrs Murphy Willow Miss Edwards Miss Forward

Deputy Headteacher Mr Parker Ash Mrs Palmer Mr Somers

Assistant Headteacher

EYFS

Mrs Palmer Elm Mrs Lawrence Mrs Cotton

Assistant Headteacher

KS1

Mrs Bacon Oak Miss Eyles Mrs Kaur

Assistant Headteacher

KS2

Mrs Bradshaw Beech Miss Patel Mrs Ellis/Miss

Kingsland

Inclusion

Manager/SENCo

Miss Thornton Hazel Miss Roche Miss Brown

Maple Mrs Fenniche Mrs Reast

Music Teacher Mr Collins Pine Miss Crickmore Mrs Mozsarik

Sports Coach Mr Masih Birch Miss Butcher Mrs Harkin

Spruce Mrs Lowerson Mrs Jones

Cherry Mrs Ball Mr Patterson

Apple Miss Bolden Miss Govorskaja

Hawthorn Mrs Gulvin Mrs Pinkos

Conifer Miss Armstrong Mrs Matthews

Summer Holiday Activities Booklet

As we rapidly approach the summer holidays the Family Information Service have put

together an information booklet of activities taking place in the local libraries, parks,

sports centres, theatres etc. for children and families within Medway. Many of the

activities are free. The booklet is available by accessing their service directory

www.medwayfisd.com and clicking on the link contained within the ‘yellow box’

http://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/medway/fsd/files/summer_2016_1.pdf.

The service directory also contains information on childcare and many other services and activities. This also

includes childcare available during the summer holiday period.

For further information please contact the Family Information Service on 01634 332195 or email:

familyinfo@medway.gov.uk

Sports Day Shield

The team with the most points from sports day were

‘River’ – well done!

Attendance Ace This week the winners are: Hazel with 98.1%

Punctuality Penny The winners this week are: Elm and Willow

Attendance for the year is

96.2%.

Our target was 96% for the

year to at least match last

year’s National data.

This is an improvement from

last academic year which was

95.7%

Dates for your Diary Saturday 23rd July – 10am-2pm – Uniform Shop at New Horizons

Weds 7th September – Term 1 begins for Yr 1,2,3,4

Mon 12th September – New Year R start