Tara Deevoy

Executive Headteacher of the Lower Halstow and Newington CEP Schools Federation.

[Tara Deevoy @ExecHT1]

What a beautiful day @NewingtonCEP Y6 shared some moving poetry and I had my chalk portrait drawn in YR - wild hair and high heels - spot on. Listening to choir practice this evening getting ready for Friday's remembrance service was a joy. A real 'give you goosebumps' moment.

[Lower Halstow School @lowerhalstowsch]

Looking for a school for your child to start in September 2024? Come and have a look around Lower Halstow School and see what we have to offer. #newentrants2024 #startingschool2024

[Lower Halstow School @lowerhalstowsch]

Lots of reading took place in Oak class today. We had our normal session of Read Anything Friday as well as enjoying having a story read to us by Miss Crowe 📚#readingmatters

[Tara Deevoy @ExecHT1]

A lovely way to begin the year. We are all looking forward to crisp, sunny autumn days I'm sure!

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Year 4 have spent their afternoon considering their reflection area focus question. They made natural autumnal pictures whilst talking about things that are special about autumn. 🍁

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Acorn class have had a lovely first week at school! The children have enjoyed making new friends and exploring their new classroom and garden! #Welcome #Flourishing

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

In RE today Yr4 started to think about what it means to create and how amazing creations should be treated. #Bigquestions

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Is your child starting school in 2024? Come and see what we are about!

[Tara Deevoy @ExecHT1]

Year one @lowerhalstowsch have been making the most of the outdoor creation station at lunchtimes. Smiles all round in the SLT office deciphering these prayers of thanks handed in for celebration worship on Friday! A lovely end to a Monday! @CanterburyDio

[Lower Halstow School @lowerhalstowsch]

Oak class are looking at the work of Billy Childish this term. Today the children created their own pieces using a Childish woodcut. #artinaction

[Lower Halstow School @lowerhalstowsch]

The Lower Halstow adults enjoyed the inflatable assault course too! ⁦@MFSE_⁩ #competition

[Lower Halstow School @lowerhalstowsch]

All of Rochester house in Willow class loved the inflatable assault course! @MFSE_ #housereward #celebrate

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Are you looking for a nursery space for your child? Well ‘Come and See’ what we are all about!

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

We finally managed to hold this year’s sports day! The weather tested us but we persevered like our amazing young athletes! Thank you to all of our families for your awesome support! #ThirdTimeLucky #SportsDay

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Year 4 have had a wonderful morning using their map skills at Shorne Country Park! They used their map reading skills, their compasses and the route markings for directions! They had to complete active risk assessments to keep themselves safe! #geographyinaction #mapskills

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

A group of children got to see a steam train puff through Newington station! It was brilliant to see and they were amazed by the power and noise! #MemorableMoments

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Maple class enjoyed their orienteering trip today to Milton Creek. They competed in teams to locate the most checkpoints in 45 minutes! #GeographyInAction

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Well done to Maple class for their excellent performance today, presenting their learning journey of British History!

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

The PFA Leaver’s Festival is in full swing!!

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Year 4 have completed their Church Yard project! We hung bug hotels and martenitzas!

[Newington CEP @NewingtonCEP]

Drum roll.....a Bronze Award for all the amazing contributions to the environment and in recognition of the positive action to create a Wilder Kent!