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...
What an afternoon to remember! The Aletheia Academies Trust Basketball Tournament brought together nine schools, each eager to show their skills and teamwork. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and the competition was fierce. The highlight of the evening, however, was the amazing resilience and determination shown by all the...
On Thursday 6th March, we celebrated World Book Day 2025. The children and staff came dressed in their favourite book characters and we had great fun guessing each of the characters. We began the day by joining together for a special World Book Day assembly, were we listened to a...
On Tuesday 4th March, the children took part in pancake races to mark Shrove Tuesday. They competed in their houses, to see which house could run the pancake course the fastest.
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...
Pupils from St. Botolph's and pupils from other schools in our Trust were thrilled to participate in the Young Voices concert, the annual event that brings together thousands of primary school children from across the UK to form the world’s largest children’s choir. They assembled for an unforgettable evening at...
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...
Well done to all our pupils who received a Governors’ Award during our Eucharist worship. Our awards are given to pupils who have consistently demonstrated our Christian values of Respect, Responsibility or Resilience during the term. Father Gordon proudly presented the children with their certificate and specially designed 'values' badge....
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...