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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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Summer Fair Friday 25th July 12 – 3pm Join Windmill community Gardens for their fun, interactive community day. 🖌Craft activities for the whole family to enjoy, including mosaic workshops with ARK. ☀️Children’s activities, with The Turner Contemporary joining us with their under 12 months Tiny Turnip sensory workshops, and so much more 🐝Wildlife walks and talks with an interactive pond life activity, Find out more about the wonderful Dane Valley Woods. 🍓Market Stall selling fresh seasonal and chemical produce, learn more about our weekly veg bag scheme and discover plants at our plant stall 🪇Live Entertainment for the whole family to enjoy Plus so much more… Tickets are £6 per family (up to 2 adults) and £4 per individual adult. To book visit: https://bookwhen.com/windmillcommunitygardens/e/ev-sscl-20250725120000 Free tickets available please email us for more details martina@windmillcommunitygardensmargate.com
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As we come to the end of another wonderful year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Your involvement and encouragement have been invaluable to our school community. 🥰 We hope you all have a relaxing and joyful summer filled with fun, rest, and special moments with your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead on September 3rd!
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✨ We've had a brilliant morning celebrating our VIPs! ✨ So many children have behaved beautifully in Term 6 that we had to have 3 sittings of our VIP breakfast. We are delighted to be able to celebrate with all these children who have worked so hard to demonstrate our school values and followed school rules consistently all term. Well done everyone. 🤩
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🎉✨ What a night to remember! ✨🎉 Our amazing Year 6 stars lit up the room at their prom last week — full of laughter, dancing, and memories that will last a lifetime. 💃🕺 From sharp suits to sparkling dresses, every single one of them looked absolutely fantastic. It’s hard to believe how far they’ve come, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible young people they’ve become. 🌟 Here’s to new adventures, new schools, and the exciting journey ahead! 🎓❤️
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As the summer holiday approaches, Kent Police would like to notify parents of a current concern over children using catapults, possibly in response to social media. There has been an increase in the number of reports received relating to animals and wildlife being targeted, injured or damaged by objects fired from catapults. While carrying a catapult is not a criminal offence, its use may lead to criminal liability depending on the circumstances, for example under: • Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (intentionally killing or injuring any wild bird); • Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (causing an animal to suffer); • Section 1 of the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (causing unnecessary suffering to any wild mammal); • Section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (unlawfully having any offensive weapon in a public place, meaning any article made or adapted for use for causing injury to a person, or intended to do so); and • Section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 (intentionally or recklessly damaging property) Kent Police would like to share the following advice: 1. Dissuade your children from leaving home with a catapult. 2. Explain to your children that using a catapult to cause damage or harm is a criminal offence. 3. If you wish to dispose of a catapult, contact your local beat officer who will be able to assist (details can be found at www.kent.police.uk).
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🌍 Cultural Day at School! 🌍 We are excited to celebrate Cultural Day at our school — a special event where we learn about and appreciate the wonderful diversity in our community! 📅 Date: Monday 21st July What’s Happening: Pupils will learn about different cultures through activities, music, food, and storytelling. Everyone is invited to share something special about their own culture — this could include: A traditional item A short story or saying A fun fact or family tradition 👗 Dress Up Day! Pupils are encouraged to come dressed in traditional or cultural clothing that represents their background (optional). Let’s celebrate what makes us unique — and what brings us together! 🌏💫
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Inclusive Sport are now taking bookings for their Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programmes (HAF) in Thanet. The HAF is a government scheme that provides funding for every local authority in England to coordinate free holiday provision, including healthy food and enriching activities for children that receive income related FSM. For more information, please see the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activites-and-food-programme-2024 Margate Summer Camp details below: Venue: Drapers Mills St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP Time and Dates: 10.00-2.00 Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July Monday 4th- Thursday 7th Aug Monday 11th- Thursday 14th Aug Monday 18th- Thursday 21st Aug Paid places are also available. The booking links for these are below: https://activities.bookpebble.co.uk/activity/inclusive-sport-margate-summer-camp-margate-4845e76f-f5bf-4a17-ab0f-d3e33e966adb
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🎉 Year 6 Activity Week – Party Prep Morning! 🎉 The Thursday of activity week was all about fun, flair, and fabulous party vibes! 🧁✨ Epple Bay rolled up their sleeves in the morning for some serious baking fun – decorating cakes and biscuits, letting their creativity run wild with icing, sprinkles, marshmallows and more. The results? Deliciously dazzling treats! Then, it was time to crank up the tunes 🎶💃🕺 as the children learned some energetic dance routines and sang their hearts out – filling the room with music, laughter, and all the excitement of a celebration to come. A perfect morning of prep for the party of the year! 🎊 Stay tuned – more photos coming later from the big afternoon party! 📸🎈
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Inclusive Sport are now taking bookings for their Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programmes (HAF) in Thanet. The HAF is a government scheme that provides funding for every local authority in England to coordinate free holiday provision, including healthy food and enriching activities for children that receive income related FSM. For more information, please see the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activites-and-food-programme-2024 Margate Summer Camp details below: Venue: Drapers Mills St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP Time and Dates: 10.00-2.00 Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July Monday 4th- Thursday 7th Aug Monday 11th- Thursday 14th Aug Monday 18th- Thursday 21st Aug Paid places are also available. The booking links for these are below: https://activities.bookpebble.co.uk/activity/inclusive-sport-margate-summer-camp-margate-4845e76f-f5bf-4a17-ab0f-d3e33e966adb
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🎉 Year 6 Activity Week: Revolution Fun! 🎉 What an incredible day we had at Revolution – the kids were on top of the world! 🛹⛷️ From skateboarding to rock climbing and scootering, our Year 6s had a blast and conquered some serious fears (we're so proud of the bravery on those heights! 💪). A huge shoutout to Miss Davies' group for being such troopers and showing their adventurous spirit! 🙌 And of course, a big thank you to the amazing staff at Revolution for providing an unforgettable day of fun and learning. We're sure this is a memory they’ll carry with them for years to come! Here's to more adventures and conquering fears together! 🙏✨
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The Inclusion Crew! Every Saturday at Margate Library from 2pm to 3pm, open to all ages. The club has a variety of activities out for Crewmates to enjoy, including puzzles, arts & crafts, video games, plenty of sensory activities & much more. The group has been set up by a team of neurodiverse & disabled adults to provide a safe space for the young, local neurodiverse community to come & relax, make new friends & try new things without the social pressures that may be felt elsewhere.
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We were thrilled to be the first school in Margate to welcome the newly elected Mayor of Margate, Katie Pope, and her deputy Mayoress Tamara Campbell this week. They met with some of our pupil leaders, including some of our safeguarding ambassadors and jigsaw leaders. They found out about the children's roles in the school, how they help to keep everybody safe and make the school a better place to be for everyone. The Mayor also asked the children what they like about Margate and what they think could be improved. The children then had an opportunity to ask questions about the Mayors role. A huge thank you to the children who were amazing; they were very respectful and represented the school beautifully.
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