Festival’s £80k Ofsted praise for new head
charity gifts ORGANISERS of Music on The Hill 2013 have made donations totalling £80,000 to Demelza Hospice Care for Children and Teens Unite Fighting Cancer as a result of this summer's event. Artists including McFly,
Peter Andre, Jools Holland, Stooshe, JoeMcElderry and Jay, Mike and Cheryl from Bucks Fizz were among those who performed in the three-day fes- tival at Kings Hill in July. All the profits went to the
two charities from the event which was organised by the Children’s Development Trust. Trustee and event director,
Colin Thacker, said: “We were blessed to have had some amaz- ing supporters who donated money, equipment and time. “Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and who sup- ported the event in any way, it was truly appreciated." Teens Unite founder, Karen Millen, said: “We were over- whelmed to hear what a phe- nomenal total was raised through this year’s Music on the Hill.We could not be more thankful to everyone that sup- ported the even.” Liz Haigh-Reeve, of Demelza
said: “It helped create some magical memories for the fami- lies of the children we help. We are thrilled to receive this wonderful donation.”
AVILLAGE school is celebratingwith an upgrade fromOfsted, justmonths after the arrival of a new head teacher. Trottiscliffe CE Primary School was rated good
in three out of four categories following its latest inspection in June, while the behaviour and safety of its pupils was considered outstanding. The 70-pupil school has moved up a grade from its rating of satisfactory in 2009. Head teacher Elizabeth Stevens, who joined in January, was credited with improving the quality of teaching and demonstrating her determination to make the school an outstanding place for chil- dren to learn. The report said: “Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Most leave
year 6 having attained at least the level expected for their age. A steadily growing proportion of pupils is on track to reach higher levels of attain- ment.
“Pupils are making faster progress because teachers are better at using assessment informa- tion to plan work that most meets the needs of most pupils.” All pupils had outstanding attitudes to learning
and their resilience and perseverance when tack- ling their work was impressive, said Ofsted. The “highly determined” governing body, chaired by Anita Parkins, was praised for playing a significant role in securing the future of the school and its commitment to continued im- provement.
Party time at sheltered housing RECTORY Close, the Extra Care Sheltered Housing scheme in Snodland has celebratedits 35th anniversarywithaparty for residentsandfriends. Marilyn Heselton,
whohas been scheme manager for 16 years, said entertainment was provided by a singer and everybody enjoyed themselves. Among those pres-
ent was Joyce Asquith, the first war- den, who decided to live in Rectory Close when she retired. Joyce was never in any doubt where she wanted to live in retirement,
mainly being because people in Snodland are so friendly. “It was the best job I ever had,” she said. She is pictured above with Marilyn. She still runs the Sunday evening bingo sessions and organises out- ings for residents.
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