At Senacre Wood Primary School, we believe in enriching children's experiences to give them valuable life skills which will help them to succeed later in life.
Have a look below to see some of the things that we have been doing this year. You can also see some of the things that we did last year.
On Sunday 9th November, children from Year 5 and 6 proudly took part in the Remembrance Day parade through Maidstone town centre. They walked alongside veterans, service personnel, and local community groups to remember those who have served and sacrificed their lives in war.
The parade ended at the war memorial, where everyone gathered for the Service of Remembrance. It was a special and respectful moment, and the children represented the school beautifully. We’re really proud of them for being part of such an important event that reminds us all about the value of peace, unity, and remembering those who came before us.
School council trip to Houses of Parliament
On Tuesday the 11th of November, we took this year's and last year's school council all the way to London to visit the Houses of Parliament. The mini-bus took us past some fantastic tourist spots such as the London Eye, The Thames, Horse Guards Parade and Billingsgate Market- a great introduction to our day in the city! Our guide Mia took us through bag check and security, which was just like an airport, before we gathered our headsets for a full historical and political tour of the building. We learnt some excellent facts and got to see politicians dash through the building on their way to work. Mia also told us that King Henry VIII liked to play tennis in the great hall! Tom, our workshop lead, was super energetic and lead us in a session on voting and how laws are passed. Finally, we got to meet our MP, Helen Whately, who introduced herself and shared some information on what being an MP is like, and the work she was most proud of. The children were a credit to the school, and were very well-behaved. A huge thanks to the PTA for part-funding the journey and to Mrs McKenzie for booking the day!
Anti-bullying week
The week started with Odd Socks Day. This fun tradition celebrates what makes us all unique. It was a great reminder that being different is something to be proud of and that kindness and acceptance should always be in fashion.
During the week, the children have been engaging in Anti-Bullying Week through their PSHE lessons. They explored the importance of kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying in all its forms. Activities included discussions and role-play scenarios that encouraged empathy and teamwork. The lessons helped children understand how their words and actions can make a positive difference, reinforcing our commitment to creating a safe and supportive school environment.
Children in Need:
Thank you so much for your kind donations today. Mrs Sweeney, Miss Lee and Miss Munday wore their graffitied t-shirts with pride and children enjoyed a late assembly to find out who had won the raffle prizes! Classes completed numerous Pudsey-themed activities through the day, and the School Council have been brilliant in deciding on fund raising ideas and running the day- special thanks to Krish and Sunia in Year 6! We will be counting up the cash donations over the coming week, but have already had £150 through online donations. Look out for who has won the class Spare Change Challenge and a final total next week.