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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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FREE Halloween Special Inclusive Football Session with the Football Fun Factory, taking place on Sunday 26th October from 3pm - 5pm at Tides Leisure Centre in partnership with Dover District Council. This exciting event is designed for children aged 4–12 and is open to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It’s the perfect opportunity for children to experience the joy of football in a fun, supportive, and safe environment, with a spooky Halloween twist! ⚽ What to Expect: Engaging football-themed games Inflatable football fun A friendly, welcoming atmosphere Fully inclusive activities tailored to a range of needs Halloween fancy dress and themed challenges! 👻 📍 Venue: Tides Leisure Centre 🕐 Date & Time: Sunday 26th October, 3–5pm 💷 Cost: FREE 👧🧒 Ages: 4–12 📩 To book a space: Click here to book your place! Whether your child is new to football or looking to build confidence and friendships, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and enjoy some Halloween football fun!
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Our partners, Total Sports Coaching, are back this October Half Term! They’ll be running exciting Sports Camps, Soccer Schools, and their brand new Holiday Camps with Food across Kent! 🍎⚽🏀 With less than a week to go, there’s still time to secure your spot before the fun begins! 🙌 ⚽ Soccer Schools 📍 Ramsgate FC | Oct 21–23 📍 Whitstable FC | Oct 20–22 🏀 Sports Camps 📍 Thanet | Oct 20–24 📍 Folkestone | Oct 20–24 📍 Ashford | Oct 22–24 🏉 Rugby Camp 📍 Ashford | Oct 20–21 🍎 Holiday Camps 📍 Thanet | Oct 20–24 (Includes a hot meal each day!) 📍 Ashford | Oct 20–24 🎟️ Secure your place today: https://tscoaching.co.uk/session/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=39
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🎃 Spooktacular Kids’ Craft Event 🎃 Looking for some Halloween fun for the little ones? For just £4 per child, they’ll enjoy a afternoon packed with: 🕷️ Spider Racing 🎃 Pumpkin Carving 👻 Costume Competition … and plenty more spooky surprises! 📅 23rd October 2025 @ 3pm 📍 Chiappinis Ice cream Parlour ✨ Spaces are limited — book now to secure your child’s spot! Message 07388352228 ✨
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🍎 Breakfast Boost! ☀️ A little reminder to all our families — breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! 🥣✨ Starting the morning with a healthy meal helps children to: ✅ Concentrate and stay focused in class ✅ Have the energy to learn and play ✅ Feel happier and more ready to take on the day! If mornings are busy, even something simple like toast, fruit, or cereal can make a big difference. Let’s help every child start their school day feeling full, focused, and ready to learn! 💪📚
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Our Tuesday forest school group have finished their amazing bird houses! 🐦 The children worked so hard measuring, cutting and nailing the parts together. They showed amazing resilience when things went a little wobbly and worked together brilliantly on the trickier part of the project. 🪚🔨 Mrs Thomas is incredibly proud of them all and wanted to show off their fabulous work! We can't wait to see who moves in next spring!
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📚 Margate Bookie Badge Competition 🎨 Our talented pupils recently took part in the Margate Bookie Badge Competition! They were challenged to design a badge for the annual literary festival — an event that inspires a love of books and storytelling through engaging literacy activities and community learning opportunities. We’re delighted to announce that Ruby from our school placed 3rd! 🌟👏 Ruby has won a weekend pass to the Margate Bookie’s children’s programme and a free book from the festival bookshop. A huge congratulations also goes to the following pupils who received a special mention for their wonderful designs: ✨ Zahra O, 8 ✨ Melisa T, 9 (almost 10!) ✨ Rebeka H, 8 ✨ Ra’Nyah R, 8 All badge designs will be on display at The Margate School, 31–33 High Street, from Wednesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 12 — be sure to stop by and see the fantastic creativity on show! 🎨📖 Well done to all of our amazing young artists for their imagination and enthusiasm — we’re so proud of you all! 💫
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📚 Thank You, Margate Rotary Club! 🌟 We were delighted to welcome Pat and President Janet from the Margate Rotary Club to our school this week! The Rotary Club does so much to support our local community, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generosity. They kindly donated dictionaries, thesauruses, and a fantastic selection of books for our pupils to enjoy and learn from. 📖✨ In addition, they have donated funds to our school and offered a special reward: a book of choice for two pupils with the most improved attendance – what a brilliant way to encourage and celebrate progress! 🎁👏 A huge thank you to the Margate Rotary Club for your continued support and commitment to making a difference. 💙 Rotary Club of Margate
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