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18/11/24

We were lucky enough to win a free Be Bright, Be Seen reflector for every child in the school from . So important for our children to be safe in the darker mornings and after school. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/yFG4ZWCcqC

18/11/24

Year 5 have been investigating how to separate materials in science using filtration, evaporation, sieving and use of a magnet. pic.twitter.com/Nh7Chkta2Y

15/11/24

Year 4 took on the Children in Need maths challenge today 🐻 pic.twitter.com/m0EtFn7CvY

15/11/24

Year 6 had a fantastic trip to Horton Kirby on Wednesday. They leant all about the lives of evacuees during World War Two in this small village, sat in an Anderson shelter and discovered the part residents played during the war. pic.twitter.com/2XZf4L0Ch8

15/11/24

We have been working hard at VIPS Aylesford to make sure we all show respect all of the time. This week for Anti Bullying Week we had a visit from Chris our local PCSO who talked to us all about the importance of respect and being kind. pic.twitter.com/8qPiJfmi0H

15/11/24

Well done to the Year 5/6 boys football team who had their first match of the season this week. It was a tough game against a good opponent but the boys rallied together to earn a 3-3 draw. pic.twitter.com/FBkAXiCfO9

15/11/24

On Monday VIPS Aylesford marked Remembrance Day with an assembly by Year 6 and a visit to Year 1 by some Veterans from . Our School Council have been selling poppies in school all week. pic.twitter.com/Re7QmP72Pw

13/11/24

Year 1 were visited by the and thoroughly enjoyed sharing their knowledge on WWI and Remembrance. We asked some questions and learned some new facts. Thank you so much for visiting us! pic.twitter.com/1FyddwzlK3

08/11/24

Year 6 began their learning about World War Two this week and are finding it fascinating. Alex very kindly brought her great-grandfather’s medals in to share with the class - she is clearly very proud of him. pic.twitter.com/fJSXw3QC4s

06/11/24

Year 4 enjoyed their learning launch for their new English text ‘The Dark’ when they read their books by torch light! pic.twitter.com/gBPCvCSIEf

06/11/24

At the end of last term, our Hockey team competed against schools across Maidstone in a tournament at Maidstone Hockey Club and WON! 🏆 Well done Aylesford 🏑 pic.twitter.com/dJxKjrOz9B

17/10/24

As part of our learning about people who help us, EYFS have made thank you cards that are being delivered to Maidstone hospital and the ambulance service.#nhs pic.twitter.com/Mg1rojbLIn

16/10/24

A big thank you to all the parents who attended the Year 6 showcase and learnt all about Pop Art and the Ben Day dots technique. Our theme of remembrance raised over £35 for the Royal British Legion! pic.twitter.com/RrKaoiNqb3

11/10/24

Mulberry Class have had a fantastic end to the week. We have explored how exercise affects our body, and spend some time on the pirate ship, as a reward for winning the attendance bear TWO weeks in a row! Well done Mulberry Class 😊 pic.twitter.com/TWzE0efGjL

11/10/24

Some of our children had the opportunity to attend their first ever cross country race last week. They were all amazing but a special shout out to Alarna (Y6) who won her race and Grace (Y2) who came 2nd in hers! Amazing achievements girls - well done! pic.twitter.com/e9ANSIg0fQ

11/10/24

Our Year 5s had a brilliant time at Maidstone Rugby Club playing tag rugby this week. pic.twitter.com/aRtnDhaE0V

11/10/24

Year 4 have been competing in Times Table Rockstars competition with the other schools in our trust and with a lot of hard work, we have won! Well done Birch Class! pic.twitter.com/gVXqlhGwTb

10/10/24

EYFS were visited by our local PCSO Chris and PC Hills today as part of our learning about people who help us. They got to try on the uniform and even have their finger prints taken.#peoplewhohelpus pic.twitter.com/YxTNuJGsry

10/10/24

What an afternoon! Year 1 visited Otterden Countryside Learning Centre pic.twitter.com/hIOivnWSbU

10/10/24

Year 5 were able to visit All Saints Church in Maidstone for LitFest today. We loved hearing about Joseph Coelho and his journey to becoming an author. pic.twitter.com/z1G7WxYncA

09/10/24

Ash class have been making mountains in D.T. Can you tell which type of mountain they all are? pic.twitter.com/j7S4eesJV3

03/10/24

More amazing portraits from our Year 2 parent showcase session. We can see how much the children have learned about sketching and proportion this term. pic.twitter.com/rdXJH7SXPJ

03/10/24

Thank you so much to the Year 2 parents who joined us for our showcase session yesterday. We were blown away by the talented artists in the room and some amazing portraits were created! pic.twitter.com/gUm4MzS2Yc

03/10/24

Year 6 received a visit from Mr Shaw, the Maidstone magistrate, today. They leant a great deal about the court system, different types of crimes and the punishments that can be given. Behaviour was exemplary! pic.twitter.com/AOM5bcsgai

02/10/24

Year 2 have had an amazing morning with our visiting author Stuart Heritage. The children were so engaged and excited to hear about the adventures of Invisidog! Thank you Stuart and . pic.twitter.com/wtAU8q1p7I

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Posted on: June 21st 2021

World Music Day

Miss Thompson led an assembly on Tuesday to talk about World Music Day which is celebrated every year on 21st June.

Originally the idea of American musician Joel Cohen who worked for worked for a French radio station in the 1970s, the idea wasn’t adopted until 1982; Jack Lang, a French composer and Maurice Fleuret, a music journalist who wanted live music to be available to everybody, no matter what their heritage or background.

The children learned about the many positive effects for our health and well-being of listening to music. Miss Thompson introduced the children to the musical terms pitch, genre and tempo and finished the assembly with a guess the musical instrument quiz.

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