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‘Nothing but the best’ at school rated outstanding
A SCHOOL in Maidstone for children with special needs has been rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. The inspection report praises
Five Acre Wood School’s “out- standing academic and personal outcomes for pupils” and a princi- ple and governors who believe that “nothing but the best will do”. Teaching was judged to be “typ-
ically outstanding across the school”, with pupils “so well-be- haved because teaching makes learning enjoyable”. Five Acre Wood caters for chil-
dren and young people with pro- found, severe and complex learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorder. The school is based over three
sites in Maidstone, with the main site on Boughton Lane in Loose. Two sixth-form classes and one key stage 4 class are based at Aylesford School Sports College, and there is a satellite provision at Eastborough Primary School for up to 15 key stage two pupils. The report highlights that “the
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Pupils from Five AcreWood school celebrate after the school achieved an outstanding Ofsted rating
school very effectively tailors the range of learning activities that it offers pupils in each phase in order to meet their specific needs” and that “pupils’ behaviour and atti- tudes are excellent”. Principal Peggy Murphy said: “I
am delighted that the hard work and dedication that is consistently demonstrated by all of the staff, governors, parents and pupils has been verified by Ofsted. “As a school, we remain deter-
mined to continue to provide the highest-quality provision to meet the needs of our amazing pupils.”
Primary marks
centenary WEST Borough Primary School in Greenways, Maidstone is inviting former pupils and members of staff to an open day celebrating the school’s centenary. The event is from 1.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 24 and anyone with anymemorabilia, artefacts or stories to share is asked to bring them to the school beforehand so that they can be put on display. Anyone who would like to come
should call 01622 726391 or email
office@west-borough.kent.sch.uk.
Choir sings
the classics INDEPENDENCE Day in Maid- stone will get a rousing send-off when Maidstone Choral Union unites in song on July 4. Carmina Burana, a firm favourite
with audiences and an important part of classic repertoire, will be pre- sented by the choir at All Saints’ Church. The choir will also be singing a selection of American songs to mark Independence Day. The concert starts at 7.30pm and
tickets are £12 (half price for stu- dents) from Freda Crispin 01622 726193 or send an email to
freda@me169lb.fsnet.co.uk. They will also be available on the door and, from June 6, from Maidstone Museum Visitors’ Centre.
Midsummer music
THERE is an opportunity to enjoy music at the United Reformed Church in Maidstone. Concerts lined up include Bel
Canto, with bass-baritone Brian White and soprano Kathryn Nor- man, on June 3; The Tamarisk String Quartet’s rags and tangos on June 10; tenor Martin Hindmarsh and mezzo soprano JenniferWestwood on June 17 and Maidstone Grammar School on June 24. The church in Week Street opens at 12.30pm and admission is free.
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