KAPS Newsletter - 11.09.2026

Kensington Avenue Primary School has wrapped up a successful first full week of the autumn term, celebrating strong pupil engagement, site upgrades, and exciting new learning initiatives.

Key Highlights

• Headteacher’s Welcome & Attendance Raffle: Mr. Killip reflected on a fantastic start to the year, noting pupils' enthusiasm and impressive reasoning skills in mathematics. Starting next week, every child achieving 100% weekly attendance will enter a raffle to win a brand-new book.

• Reception Welcome: New Reception pupils settled into school life, creating self-portraits for their "Me and My Community" topic, while parents were welcomed with first-week treats.

• Classroom Spotlight: Practical learning was underway across all year groups—from Year 3 crafting moving skeletons in science to Year 4 and Year 5 beginning recorder and clarinet music lessons.

• Hot Chocolate Friday: The first Hot Chocolate Friday celebrated a nominated group of pupils who went above and beyond in their efforts.

Some Upcoming Events

• Meet the Teacher Sessions: Monday, 14th September – Friday, 18th September.

• Year 6 SATs & Residential Meeting: Thursday, 17th September (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM).

• Open Morning: Friday, 25th September (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM).

• Parent Workshops: Weekly Tuesday morning crochet and knitting workshops return at 9:00 AM.

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