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Dame Janet is a good school for everyone.
Our provision and our focus on personal development and welfare is outstanding. Supportive and skilled staff nurture and develop children to find what they are excellent at - whether it’s in the classroom, on the sports field, or as an artist.
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⚠Your School Photograph is Ready! Vancols Photographers are pleased to confirm that the School Photographs are ready to view using the QR code on your proof card. If you have already scanned the QR code on the Proof and registered you will receive an auto email notification. If you have not done it yet, don’t panic, you can still view by scanning the QR code on your Proof and following the instructions. If by chance you have not received your Proof or it has been lost you can call Vancols Parent Line on 01206 273711, For individual photographs you will need the pupil’s admission number from the school database. The online cut-off date for orders to be placed for free postage back to the school is 13th November 2025
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Information from Millmead Community Centre. 📍Kent Community Pantry For a small monthly fee (£17 for individuals or £34 for families), members receive 10 or 20 products each week—depending on the membership type. In partnership with Fairshare and Seashells, we provide a wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, bakery items, dairy, meat, hygiene, and non-food products. 📍Holiday Club We’re excited to offer a Holiday Club for children aged 4–11 (Reception to Year 6). Sessions run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include a variety of fun and engaging activities. (See attached flyer for details.) Registration is required. 📍Employment Opportunities We’ve also attached details of an employment opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the NHS or social care. 📘 Facebook: @millmeadchildrenscentre 📸 Instagram: @mccpl_margate
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On Sunday 2nd November, Ivy Wild will be running a Braiding and Cornrow Workshop in Margate – a fun, hands-on way to celebrate Black History Month. Families will have the chance to: ✨ Learn how to do cornrows and braids ✨ Pick up tips on looking after curly and coily hair ✨ Celebrate the history and heritage of braiding traditions, while building a community and meeting new people! It’s a brilliant workshop for parents, carers, and anyone wanting to come together while gaining practical skills and celebrating culture. When: Sunday 2nd October Who: Hosted by Ivy Wild What: Braiding & Cornrow Workshop – part of Black History Month celebrations Where: People Dem Collective, 8 Harold Road Margate Please share this with parents and carers as part of Black History Month – we’d love to see as many families as possible joining us for this special event. For more info or to book a place, head to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/braid-social-margate-tickets-1478810244249?fbclid=PARlRTSANI-lpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4lnJ5IfrENo-T3SizG4cReitaaESzXjkIaC9dTi8hEbYw2nQdM2KNaxxciO_aem_7oFJqErUOCFXaDyj12Sxcw
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FREE Halloween Special Inclusive Football Session with the Football Fun Factory, taking place on Sunday 26th October from 3pm - 5pm at Tides Leisure Centre in partnership with Dover District Council. This exciting event is designed for children aged 4–12 and is open to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It’s the perfect opportunity for children to experience the joy of football in a fun, supportive, and safe environment, with a spooky Halloween twist! ⚽ What to Expect: Engaging football-themed games Inflatable football fun A friendly, welcoming atmosphere Fully inclusive activities tailored to a range of needs Halloween fancy dress and themed challenges! 👻 📍 Venue: Tides Leisure Centre 🕐 Date & Time: Sunday 26th October, 3–5pm 💷 Cost: FREE 👧🧒 Ages: 4–12 📩 To book a space: Click here to book your place! Whether your child is new to football or looking to build confidence and friendships, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and enjoy some Halloween football fun!
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Ramsgate has been awarded £20 million in government funding to improve the town over the next ten years (2026–2036). The plan will be shaped by local people’s voices and we are working to ensure especially those of disabled and neurodivergent residents are included. To ensure those voices are represented, Neurodivergent Friends CIC are working with Thanet District Council to host an accessible, in-person consultation session for disabled and neurodivergent people, parents, carers, children and young people, and families. Consultation Session Details 📍Tuesday 21 October, 11am–3pm (drop-in) 📍Union Ramsgate, 25–27 Queen Street, Ramsgate CT11 9DZ 📍Drop in anytime - stay as little or as long as you like 📍Light refreshments and neurodivergent-led child support and activities (crafts+games) provided to ensure families with children can attend. 📍To thank participants for their time, a limited number of £5 vouchers will also be available for those attending in-person (first-come, first-served, make sure to register interest with the form below). This will be a calm, inclusive, and accessible session designed to ensure disabled and neurodivergent residents (or those working or attending regular provisions in Ramsgate) and their families can share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for Ramsgate’s future. You don’t need to be an expert - just someone who lives, studies, works, or accesses services in Ramsgate and cares about access, inclusion, and community life. Feedback from this event will directly inform the Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board’s 10-year vision and investment plan to be submitted to the government later this year. To Take Part Please complete the short form below to register interest and share any access needs: https://forms.gle/1wJTRG5uhuJXiqBQ8
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Today we said goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Trish Amos. Trish has worked at Dame Janet for 27 years, giving her energy for the many different roles she has had in that time. We will miss her greatly as she heads off into her retirement. We have named our medical room ‘The Amos Suite’ to remember her years of expert knowledge for all things medical to help the children of Dame Janet 💜
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⚠Your School Photograph is Ready! Vancols Photographers are pleased to confirm that the School Photographs are ready to view using the QR code on your proof card. If you have already scanned the QR code on the Proof and registered you will receive an auto email notification. If you have not done it yet, don’t panic, you can still view by scanning the QR code on your Proof and following the instructions. If by chance you have not received your Proof or it has been lost you can call Vancols Parent Line on 01206 273711, For individual photographs you will need the pupil’s admission number from the school database. The online cut-off date for orders to be placed for free postage back to the school is 13th November 2025
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Today we said goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Trish Amos. Trish has worked at Dame Janet for 27 years, giving her energy for the many different roles she has had in that time. We will miss her greatly as she heads off into her retirement. We have named our medical room ‘The Amos Suite’ to remember her years of expert knowledge for all things medical to help the children of Dame Janet 💜
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🇮🇹 Year 5 and 6 enjoyed playing pairs to match the months of the year in English to Italian 🇮🇹 Last week, they learned the days of the week. Why not see how many they can remember? Did you know, unlike English, the days of the week in Italian don’t begin with a capital letter? lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), and domenica (Sunday)
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Please support your child in understanding not to ride their bike or scooter on the playgrounds or into the school site before and after school.🛴This is especially important on the path into Lower School 🛴 We have had a number of near misses recently. Staff will remind children and adults if spotted. Thank you. Electric scooters must not be brought into the school site under any circumstances (whether being ridden or pushed).
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Our Nursery children had a lovely time learning to cross the road with Darren the school crossing patrol man. The children successfully stopped, looked and listened, then waited for Darren to say it was safe to cross. Well done everyone! #shortysnurseryramsgate #damejanetprimaryacademy #roadsafety
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