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It has been lovely to see the children make such a positive start to the new school year. We have enjoyed welcoming our new starters, seeing our returning children reconnect with friends and getting to know their new teachers and settle into their classrooms.

One of the highlights of this term has been launching our new school values of Kindness, Perseverance, Independence and Ambition. The children have been getting to know Kipa, our friendly red squirrel, who will help bring these values to life and encourage the children to recognise them in their everyday actions and choices.

Each Friday, we celebrate children who have demonstrated one of our values in our Celebration Assembly. Teachers nominate children to receive a special certificate, recognising the positive choices they make and the ways they put our values into practice. It is wonderful to celebrate these achievements together.

We look forward to sharing more of the children's learning, achievements and memorable moments with you throughout the year.

Many thanks,

Mel Eldridge

Introducing Our New School Values

This term, we are delighted to launch our new school values: Kindness, Independence, Perseverance and Ambition. Alongside these values, we are excited to introduce Kipa the Squirrel, who will help our children understand, recognise and put these important values into practice every day.

Through Kipa, we hope our values will become a meaningful part of everyday school life, helping our children to grow into confident, caring, resilient and ambitious individuals.

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EYFS Craft Event: Creating Rainbows Together

Our EYFS children and their parents enjoyed a wonderful craft session, creating beautiful rainbow designs together. It was lovely to see families working together, sharing ideas and getting creative. The session provided a valuable opportunity to encourage children’s creativity, imagination and fine motor skills.

Year 1 Science: Exploring Our Senses

Our Year 1 children have been exploring their senses in Science! They have investigated a range of foods, including lemons, popcorn, oranges and garlic, using their noses and taste buds to discover different smells and tastes.

This hands-on investigation helped them develop their scientific vocabulary and observation skills as they compared different foods and discussed their similarities and differences.

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Year 2: Learning About Germs

Year 2 took part in an exciting lesson about germs! Miss Bailey used glitter to help see just how easily germs can spread and travel from one person to another.

The highlight of the lesson was when Miss Bailey demonstrated what happens when we sneeze… creating a giant glitter cloud of “germs”! The children absolutely loved it and were amazed to see just how far the glitter could travel.

Harvest Festival

We were delighted to welcome Rev. Helen Wakefield Carr, who led a thoughtful and engaging Harvest Festival assembly. She reminded us how important it is to share what we have, look out for others and remember that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

The children had a wonderful time celebrating together, joining in with a Harvest song and listening to some of our Year 2 children proudly share their Harvest poems. It was a lovely chance for us all to come together and think about Harvest, being thankful for what we have and the importance of caring for others in our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated. We were completely overwhelmed by your generosity, and all of your donations have now been delivered to Kettering Food Bank, where they will help support local people and families. In fact, we collected so much that we managed to fill Rev. Helen’s van! What an amazing achievement!

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Halloween Disco

A huge thank you to our fantastic PTA for organising such a brilliant disco! The children had an amazing time dancing, laughing and celebrating with their friends.

The costumes were absolutely incredible. It was wonderful to see so much creativity and effort go into the outfits!

A special thank you to all the staff and parent volunteers who gave up their time to help make the event such a success. We really appreciate your time, enthusiasm and support in creating such a fun and memorable experience for the children.

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Happy Retirement Mrs Mitchell

Today, we would like to wish Mrs Mitchell a very happy retirement!

Mrs Mitchell has been a member of our team at Kettering Park Infant School for an incredible 30 years. We would like to thank her for all her hard work, dedication and the wonderful contribution she has made to our school community over the years.

We wish Mrs Mitchell all the very best for a happy, relaxing and exciting retirement. She will be greatly missed!

Exciting News

We are absolutely delighted that our Deputy Head, Miss Cox, has been named a finalist for English Teacher of the Year at the Northamptonshire Education Awards!

This is such a lovely recognition of Miss Cox’s passion and dedication to developing reading and phonics at KPIA, alongside the fantastic support she gives to colleagues across our school and wider trust.

We are so proud of you, Miss Cox! Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

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EYFS Outdoor Area Development

We are delighted to celebrate the development of our EYFS outdoor area, made possible with the generous support of the Trust. This enhanced space provides valuable opportunities for our youngest children to explore, play and learn outdoors, supporting their development through practical, hands-on experiences. It is a wonderful addition to our setting and will enrich the children’s learning and enjoyment throughout the year.

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Healthy Lunches at School

Healthy eating plays an important role in children’s growth, concentration and energy levels throughout the school day. By providing a balanced lunch and nutritious snacks, we can help children feel their best and make the most of their learning.

What Makes a Healthy Lunch?

A balanced lunchbox can include wholemeal bread, wraps or pasta, a source of protein such as eggs, chicken, cheese or beans, and a variety of fruit and vegetables. Remember to include a bottle of water to help keep children hydrated throughout the day.

Top Tips for Parents and Carers

Keep it colourful: Offer a variety of fruit and vegetables.
Get children involved: Let them help choose and prepare their lunch.
Try something new: Introduce new foods alongside familiar favourites.
Keep it simple: Healthy lunches do not need to be expensive or complicated.

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School Photographs

Our school photographs were taken on Tuesday 20th. Details of how to order will be sent home with the photo proofs.

Please note that the deadline for ordering is 12th November. Orders must be placed by this date, and photographs are expected to arrive at school approximately two weeks later.

Families receiving Pupil Premium funding can contact the school to request a code to use up to £20 of their funding towards their school photograph order.