Headteacher Mr P Killip
For general enquiries from parents, carers or members of the public please contact Mrs Lisa Allen
Headteacher Mr Killip reflects on a highly successful first half-term, celebrating a strong turnout at parent evenings, outlining new communication commitments, and bidding farewell to Mrs Davison as she begins her maternity leave.
Parent Consultations & Half-Term Progress: Hundreds of parents and carers attended parent consultation meetings, visited the Geography exhibition and Phonics clinic, and shared valuable feedback in the parent survey.
Enhanced Communication Strategy: Starting next half-term, families will receive fortnightly information emails with key dates, fortnightly Friday newsletters celebrating pupil achievements, and text reminders for upcoming deadlines.
Contacting the School: Class teachers remain the primary contact for class-based queries, while the school office handles non-class-based inquiries via phone, email, or in person.
Maternity Leave Announcement: The school expressed warm wishes and thanks to Mrs Lydia Davison, who has now commenced her maternity leave.
INSET Day: Monday 2nd November (School closed to pupils).
Return to School: Tuesday 3rd November.
PTA Glow Disco: Thursday 5th November (KS1: 3:15pm–4:00pm; KS2: 4:30pm–5:15pm; Meadow Class: 2:30pm–2:50pm).
Children in Need Showcase & Flu Vaccinations: Friday 13th November (Whole school yellow dress-down day, dance showcase, and flu vaccinations for consented pupils).
PTA Winter Fair: Friday 27th November (2:30pm–5:00pm in the KS2 Hall & grounds).
PTA-Sponsored Pantomime: Friday 11th December.
Harvest Festival Recap: Year 4 led an assembly featuring autumn poetry, songs, and Makaton signing. Food bank donations brought by families were gratefully received by the local food bank.
Children in Need Dance Challenge: Classes are learning a 25-step Strictly Come Dancing routine to BTS's "Dynamite" ahead of the performance showcase on 13th November.
Early Years: Nursery explored kindness and sharing through The Rainbow Fish with underwater sensory play.
Key Stage 1: Year 1 learned about gratitude during RE by creating Harvest posters and went on their first educational trip to identify local geography landmarks. Year 2 Bluebell Class practised using tweezers to clear simulated ocean pollution.
Lower Key Stage 2: Year 4 created Beatriz Milhazes-inspired collages in art, focusing on tone and texture.
Upper Key Stage 2: Year 5 built 3D diorama models of the Alps for their geography display. Year 6 mastered the grid method in art to scale up drawings with accurate proportion.
AGM Highlights: The PTA reported raising £2,684 at the 2026 Summer Fair and holding £3,774.24 in funds as of late September 2026.
Student Contributions: Funds have recently provided over 250 new books, five Tonie boxes, subsidised Year 6 leavers' hoodies, and event resources.
Get Involved: Contact the committee (Chair: Libby Pelizza) at friendsofkaps1@gmail.com or follow @friendsofKAPS on Instagram
Headteacher Mr P Killip
For general enquiries from parents, carers or members of the public please contact Mrs Lisa Allen