Local Community
In this section we will be sharing the fantastic initiatives our children are involved in to support residents within our local community of Maidstone.
TERM 6, 2024
Thank you so much to all 23 people who attended the PTA's first ever litter pick. It was really successful, collecting over 15 bags of rubbish from our local community. We targeted all the major routes taken to approach the school, to benefit as many East borough families as possible. I'm sure you agree from the photos, the team made a real difference. We even found a fridge! We plan to repeat this termly (at least), so join us next time for more community action!
TERM 5, 2024
East Borough was delighted to welcome Imam Dr Usmani and Saad Dastagir to lead the assembly on Monday. They shared information about the Islamic faith and what it means to be a Muslim.
The children learnt how many times Muslims pray in the day and a little about Ramadan and Eid. They also were told about the 5 pillars of Islam. Iman Dr Usmani and Saad Dastagir invited the children to ask questions about the Islamic faith and shared some objects such as a prayer mat.
It was an honour to have them visit and we are delighted that they will be welcoming Year 1 and Year 5 to the Islamic Centre this term.
TERM 4, 2024
Donation to Winter Shelter:
We were delighted to receive a letter from Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter thanking us for the money raised from our Christmas Carol Service at St Luke's Church. The donation will support the work of the Winter Shelter which offers means, accommodation, support and advice to those in need within the community. You can read the full letter here.
Thanks to all those who helped us raise these very important funds!
Shaun the Sheep:
You will have seen in previous school bulletins that we are taking part in the Maidstone Shaun the Sheep fundraiser this year.
In school, Mr Haslam ran a competition for the children to design Shaun. He took the best bits of the designs and worked with some of our talented artists to paint Shaun. Shaun has now been delivered and we look forward to seeing him at a surprise location in Maidstone over the summer.
As a school, we will be undertaking some fundraising events to support the Heart of Kent Hospice, Shaun the Sheep event. To get us off to a flying start, we have set up a Just Giving page. If you, or a family member or friend, would like to donate towards this cause, please click on the Just Giving link below.
http://www.justgiving.com/page/eastborough-shaun
TERM 1, 2023
Harvest Festival:
TERM 6, 2023
The Careers Fair
This term, we had a very successful Careers Fair! The children benefitted from learning about 9 different careers/industries and used a quiz to help find out useful information. The children learnt whether jobs were part of the public or private sector as well as the qualifications, skills and attributes required for each role. It also introduced them to careers they hadn’t considered or even knew existed!
Please click here for more information and photos of the Careers Fair.
TERM 5, 2023
Year 1's visit to St. Luke's:
Year 1 had a great visit to our local church St Luke's Church. We had a scavenger hunt where we had to find important Christian symbols and objects.
Term 4, 2023
Marcel helps clean up!
On Sunday, 5th March, Marcel with his sister Gabriela decided to clean the area near the school. They picked up all the rubbish from Vinters Road and the car park near the top gate.
They managed to pick up two full black bags of rubbish.
Eco-Council go litter picking in their break
Some of our Eco Council members were out litter picking again this week. Their efforts were focused on the alley way on the approach to the bottom gate in school, as well as the path that runs alongside the local secondary schools. Again, a full sack of rubbish was collected, as well as a discarded CD player!
MBC offers residents a free hot drink and warm place to be for the day in the town centre.
Our partner companies
Please click here for a list of companies we have partnered with to help enrich and develop our curriculum.
