Visit for Chris at Starfish Malawi
We were very fortunate to welcome back Chris Knott from Starfish Malawi. He spoke to us about water and hygiene in Malawi and then shared some of the money they use in Malawi with us. We’re looking forward to hearing more about our link school on Kaphatenga when he next visits and have a live link with them.
Latest Visit from Chris at Starfish Malawi
We welcomed back Chris from Starfish Malawi who spoke to us about water in Malawi. We reflected on how different access for water is compared to the UK. We were also fascinated by the money Chris showed us and some of their toys. We can't wait to talk to our link school in Kaphatenga.
Celebrating NSPCC Numbers Day
Miss Leishman and Miss Thomas organised a fabulous NSPCC numbers day based around the book 'How many Jelly Beans?'. The children estimated the number of jelly beans in the jar and completed lots of maths challenges in their classes. We also dressed up as people who use maths in their jobs. A great day celebrating maths and raising £205 for NSPCC! Thank you for your support.
Founders Day Service
To celebrate 172 years of Eastry School we held our founders day service at St Mary's Church, led by Sue Brealey. We celebrated our school bison sharing the acts of kindness we had shown across the week. It was great to have so many parents join us.
Kindness Week
We had a school kindness week. Our school vision is to 'love one another as I have loved you.' The children each had a kindness leaf and when an adult spotted them being kind they gained a stamp! Children were also spotted being kind at home and we shared these photos in worship! Finally, each class planned an act of kindness for the community. Year 6 gave out crochet hearts, Year 5 hid positivity stones, Year 4 gave out seeds and planted flowers, Year 3 made bird feeders, Year 2 and 1 made kindness cards and Year R left love hearts in our church.
Visit from Kent Fire and Rescue to Learn About Fire Safety
We were lucky to welcome Kent Fire and rescue to our school. They shared with us some important fire safety lessons.
Christmas Craft Workshop
We welcomed Kent Adult Education to join us making Christmas crafts in the school. It was a great way of children and parents working together
Hand Made Christmas Decorations
As part of our advent and Christmas celebrations the children made decorations in forest school to decorate our tree in school and as part of the Christmas tree festival at St Mary's Church.
Festival of Trees
St. Mary's Church are holding a Festival of Trees for the first time this year. Local clubs and communities were invited to decorate a tree in the church and Eastry School dressed their tree with decorations made by the children in Forest School. The tree looks amazing and what a lovely way to show our decorations to others in the community and to see what they have created too! The Festival of Trees is open in the church in the lead up to Christmas from 9am to dusk.
Christmas Dinner!
Christmas lunch: we had a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by Maria and Jo. The children enjoyed coming together as a school community sharing in the joyful celebrations. Thank you to the PTFA for the crackers too.
A visit from Father Christmas!
Father Christmas: The children were delighted to see Father Christmas as he popped by to see us and kindly gave us a little gift to take home. Thank you Father Christmas!
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