Our Year 5 Flag Football team took part in the NFL South East Regional tournament last week after having successfully won the previous round. This time we headed to Portsmouth for the day to play against 6 other local area winning primary schools from across Kent. Flag football is a...
Year 6 had an artist visit to guide us through making our own fabric squares to form part of a bigger tapestry.She told us about Ecuador, a beautiful country straddling the equator on South America's west coast. We were told about a derelict house whilst she was out walking one...
On Friday, 4th April 2025, our Year 5 pupils gave a powerful performance of their Passion Play, "Roll Back the Stone", at St Botolph’s Church. The church was filled with pupils, staff, and proud parents, all gathered to reflect on the Easter story through drama, narration, and song.The play followed...
On Wednesday 26th March, Year 6 walked to Ebbsfleet United Football Stadium for a tour of the grounds. We have been learning about Ebbsfleet in our History this term, so we were invited by Phil, who works for the team, to find out a little more. He walked us around the...
On Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting the Iman from the local Gravesend mosque, who gave an insightful talk about the significance of Ramadan. He shared the spiritual, cultural, and community aspects of the holy month, highlighting its importance in fostering self-reflection, discipline, and empathy. It was a valuable...
On Sunday, 16th February, a special confirmation service was held at St. Botolph's Church, Northfleet. During the service, 16 children from St. Botolph's Primary School, 3 children from Rosherville, and 3 members of St. Botolph's Church were confirmed by Bishop Jonathan, the Bishop of Rochester. The service was a beautiful and...
On Thursday 23rd January, we entered a basketball competition held at Northfleet Technology College.A team of 6 from both year 5 and year 6 took part against 6 other schools in a tournament of 5 -a side basketball, umpired by students from the college. Not only did our year 5...
We are thrilled to announce that St Botolph’s claimed first place in our Trust Annual Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025. Competing against nine other schools from the Trust, our team showcased outstanding teamwork, skill, and determination to bring home the trophy!The tournament was a fantastic day of competition...
We were delighted to host a special Christmas event for our young carers in the school forest. The children embraced the festive spirit, creating beautiful Christmas tree decorations on wooden slices while enjoying Christmas music in the background. They explored the forest, appreciating the natural surroundings, and gathered around the...
This week, the whole school enjoyed a magical trip to Woodville Halls to see Jack and the Beanstalk. The children were captivated by the exciting story, lively songs, and wonderful costumes. The interactive moments had everyone joining in with laughter and cheers, creating a truly memorable experience. A big thank...