Sturry CE Primary School Joins Canterbury Christmas Light Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmO8gc_0X2U&t=122s Sturry CE Primary School significantly contributed to this year’s Canterbury Christmas Light Parade. Children from the school, dressed in simple yet eye-catching costumes, brought a sense of excitement and community spirit to the event. Each holding a handmade lantern, they marched through the historic streets of Canterbury, culminating their journey at Dane John Gardens, […]
Richmond, Finberry, and Water Meadows Primary Schools Celebrate Retention of Microsoft Showcase Status
The prestigious title of Microsoft Showcase School has once again been bestowed upon Richmond, Finberry, and Water Meadows Primary Schools for the 2023-2024 academic year, underlining their continuous effort in harmonising technology with education to promote an enriched learning environment. Being recognised as Microsoft Showcase Schools is a testament to these schools’ enduring commitment to […]
Out of this World: Children Celebrate Cosmic Festivities!
In a delightful celestial celebration of World Space Week, schools in The Stour Academy Trust ensured that the festivities were out of this world! Children of all ages engaged in a variety of space-themed educational activities, with a special ‘Out of this World’ Space Day held on Thursday 5th October. This Trust-wide initiative transformed classrooms […]
Geography Comes Alive: Local Exploration and Discovery at Thistle Hill Academy
The classrooms of Bumblebees and Butterflies of Thistle Hill Academy were abuzz this term as children delved into a geography-focused topic centered under the engaging theme ‘Where I Live’. Kicking off the term, both classes took a dynamic educational journey around their local area, with maps guiding them as they explored and identified various human […]
Richmond Primary School Embraces New Identity and Core Values
Richmond Primary School, formerly known as Richmond Academy, is stepping into a new era with a fresh name, logo, and uniform, emphasising a deep commitment to its community and children’s development. Richmond Primary School pupils with Headteacher Lesley Conway. The new logo features two swans on the canal, a nod to the picturesque local wildlife […]
Prime Minister’s Wife, Akshata Murty, Hosts ‘Lessons at 10’ Initiative at Downing Street: Richmond Primary Pupils Experience Exclusive Creative Workshop
Children from Richmond Primary School were given an unparalleled opportunity to attend the ‘Lessons at 10’ initiative at 10 Downing Street. The educational event, hosted by the Prime Minister’s wife, Akshata Murty, welcomed Year 5 and 6 pupils from various schools, including children from Richmond Primary, Sheerness. (Pictures by Simon Walker / No 10 Downing […]
New Reception Children at Stour Academy Trust Schools Embark on Their Academic Journey
As the new academic year gets underway, reception classes across The Stour Academy Trust are settling in well into their new school life. Children at Sturry CE Primary School tried their best and joined in with some new physical activities outside. At Richmond Primary School in Sheerness, Wrens and Robins classes have swiftly adapted to […]
Teacher Staff Development Day September 2023
The Stour Academy Trust kicked off the new academic year with a grand Teaching Staff Development Day, hosted for the second time at the iconic Spitfire Ground in Canterbury. In a refreshing change from the typical training sessions, over two hundred educators gathered, not to be overloaded with new training, but to collaborate and build […]
Year 4 Camping Weekend
The Stour Academy Trust is thrilled to report on the resounding success of the Annual Year 4 Camping weekend, held over the past two weekends for Year 4 children across the Trust. The camping adventure is an opportunity for children to take part in a weekend filled with fun, educational activities designed to foster resilience, […]
Stour Academy Trust Schools Embrace Coronation Festivities: A Week-Long Celebration of King Charles’ Coronation
In honour of the coronation of King Charles III, all schools within The Stour Academy Trust held week-long themed activities, culminating in a grand coronation party on Friday. Parents were invited to join the celebrations, bringing the community together to embrace the spirit of unity and festivity. Throughout the week, the schools engaged in a […]