Dear Parents
Goodbye Year 6
Today, we say goodbye to our special Year 6 children. Over the past seven years, they’ve been a joy to know and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We’ve proudly watched them develop in independence, confidence, and character, and I believe they are now truly ready for their next chapter. I wish them all the very best for their futures and hope they’ll keep in touch.
Staffing Updates
Following a successful year in Year 2, Ms Cota’s fixed term contract has come to an end and today we bid her a fond farewell. On behalf of everyone at Horsmonden, thank you for all your hard work this year, Ms Cota, and we all wish the very best for the future!
I’m excited to share that over the summer break, Miss Warwood will be getting married and will return to Horsmonden in September as Mrs Wenham. I can’t wait to hear all about her big day, and I wish the happy couple a lifetime of happiness together.
Below is a reminder of the teaching teams for next year:
| Teacher | Teaching Assistants | |
| EYFS | Mrs Turvey | Mrs Vigor |
| Year 1 | Miss Foord | Mrs Sellings |
| Year 2 | Mrs Radford | Mrs Smith
Mrs Ellis (HLTA) |
| Year 3 | Mrs Huby
Mrs Taylor (Associate Teacher) |
Mrs Bennett (3 days) |
| Year 4 | Mrs Bellingham | Mrs Lewis |
| Year 5 | Miss Warwood/Mrs Wenham | Mrs Parker |
| Year 6 | Miss Card | Mrs Nicholls |
KS2 SATs Results – 2025
I am delighted to share our end of KS2 SATs results where we are firmly above national averages in Reading, Writing and Maths for another year running.
| National 2025 | Horsmonden 2025 | |
| Reading
(expected standard and above) |
75% | 83% |
| Writing
(expected standard and above) |
72% | 83% |
| Maths
(expected standard and above) |
74% | 78% |
Wraparound Care – Premier Education
Anyone who wishes to use Breakfast or After School Club from September onwards, should book directly with Premier using their online portal. The portal will go live over the summer break as Premier update their systems ready for the start of the new year.
Co-Curricular Clubs
Our co-curricular clubs will start on Monday 15th September. Details of the clubs available to book will be shared at the start of the new term, once the new families are set up on MCAS.
MCAS – meal bookings
I am pleased to report that our new MCAS meal booking system has been a great success. Not only are parents able to see the menus and order school meals in advance, our catering team has significantly reduced food wastage and our teaching team has now streamlined their registration process, which means more time for learning!
From September it will not be possible for your child to order a meal at school, meaning all meals must be booked in advance. If a child comes to school without having booked a meal or brought in a packed lunch, we will call to ask you to bring in a lunch or order a meal on the MCAS app. We will be unable to order meals at school.
Further to this, we are also moving to a pay-as-you-go system, which means that parents will need to top up their dinner balance before booking a meal or pay for the meal at the time of booking. It will no longer be possible to incur a deficit.
In addition, Cucina have informed me that the price of a school lunch will be increasing to £2.61 in September.
FoHPS
What an incredible year it’s been for FoHPS! I’m thrilled to announce that a grand total of £9210.55 was raised for the children of Horsmonden. Please see the attached flyer for further details of the fundraising this year.
A massive thank you goes out to the entire FoHPS committee for their phenomenal efforts. These dedicated volunteers generously give their own time to create exciting events for our children, all while raising vital funds for the school.
This year, the committee was expertly led by Gemma and Charly, who have now decided to step down as Co-Chairs. We extend our deepest gratitude to both of them for tirelessly organising all the events and spearheading this year’s impressive fundraising.
As we look ahead to the next academic year, plans are already underway with our new Co-Chairs, Cicely Bridger and Lauren Whinder, at the helm.
Thank you
I truly appreciate parents sharing their thoughts, ideas, and concerns with me directly about their child’s journey at Horsmonden. I’m always here to listen, and my commitment remains the same: to ensure every child gets the best possible education while they’re with us. A big thank you to everyone who has supported the school this past year. Wishing you all a wonderful summer!
Kind regards,
Hayley Sharp
PTO for diary dates for next year
Diary Dates 2025 – 2026
| Thursday 28th August | Inset Day for staff |
| Friday 29th August | Inset Day for staff |
| Monday 1st September | Start of Term 1 for all children |
| Monday 8th September | Individual Photographs – Vancols |
| Monday 13th October | Year 5 Residential Trip – PGL Grosvenor Hall |
| Friday 17th October | Year 5 Class Assembly @ 2:30pm |
| Friday 17th October | End of Term 1 |
| Monday 3rd November | Start of Term 2 |
| Wednesday 5th November | Parent Consultations, 3:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Thursday 6th November | Parent Consultations, 3:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday 11th November | LAT Swimming Gala – selected KS2 children only |
| Tuesday 11th November | Remembrance Service on the Village Green @ 10:55am |
| Friday 14th November | Children in Need |
| Friday 21st November | Flu Vaccinations |
| Friday 28th November | Year 4 Class assembly @ 9:00am |
| Friday 12th December | Christmas Jumper Day |
| Tuesday 16th December | KS2 Carol Concert @ 5:00pm |
| Wednesday 17th December | EYFS Nativity @ 2:00pm |
| Thursday 18th December | KS1 Nativity @ 2:00pm |
| Friday 19th December | End of Term 2 |
| Tuesday 6th January | Start of Term 3 |
| Tuesday 10th February | Internet Safety Day |
| Thursday 12th February | Year 3 Class Assembly @ 9:00am |
| Thursday 12th February | End of Term 3 for children |
| Friday 13th February | INSET Day for staff |
| Monday 23rd February | Start of Term 4 |
| Friday 13th March | Fabulous Females, 2:15pm – 3:00pm |
| Wednesday 25th March | Parent Consultation evening, 3:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Thursday 26th March | Parent Consultation evening, 3:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Thursday 2nd April | Year 2 Class Assembly @ 9:00am |
| Thursday 2nd April | FoHPS Easter Egg hunt |
| Thursday 2nd April | End of Term 4 |
| Monday 20th April | Start of Term 5 |
| Thursday 23rd April | World Book Day |
| Monday 11th May | Y6 SATs week |
| Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May | Y6 Residential – PGL Windmill Hill |
| Friday 22nd May | Year 1 Class Assembly @ 9:00am |
| Friday 22nd May | End of Term 5 |
| Monday 1st June | Start of Term 6 |
| Monday 1st June | Year 4 Multiplication Check week |
| Monday 8th June | Phonics Screening week |
| Friday 19th June | Marvellous Males Event 2:15pm to 3:00pm |
| Wednesday 24th June | Sports Day KS1 @ 9.15am, KS2 @ 1.15pm |
| Friday 3rd July | LAT Cricket Tournament – selected KS2 children |
| Tuesday 7th July | LAT Sports Day – selected KS2 children |
| Thursday 9th July | Year 6 Production @ 2:00pm and 5.00pm |
| Monday 13th July | Whole school transition morning |
| Friday 17th July | Y6 Leavers’ Assembly @ 2:15pm |
| Friday 17th July | End of Term 6 |