Latest News
Welcome to our TILT news page. Here you will find out what has been happening within our TILT family of schools - don't forget to take a look at our Trust Newsletters page for further information. We are incredibly proud of The Island Learning Trust community and are committed to sharing with you our exciting news and events as they happen.
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TILT supports Children in Need...
Fri 19 Nov 2021Our family of schools have been busy this week participating in lots of activities to support Children in Need! Halfway pupils have been celebrating Children in Need with the theme of 'together we can'. The children and staff kindly gave donations and in return, they came dressed in an outfit that brings them joy or that represents them as a person. This fitted in really well with their other learning themes of the week around learning together and anti-bullying week.
At Sunny Bank, our pupils have enjoyed a range of fun events including a coffee morning for parents. Today, the children had lots of fun coming into school dressed up in Pudsey clothing, funky or spotty socks and very kindly made donations to this very deserving charity.
And at Minster, our pupils also came to school expressing themselves through their clothing, including pyjamas, fancy dress and a whole host of Pudesy themed attire! The children raised and incredible £477.40, thank you all! They also watched a presentation which explained how the money helps a range of children. All children were encouraged to ‘share a smile’ and many classes participated in the Jo Wickes live PE stream. Also, throughout the day there were a range of activities including decorating biscuits, creating Pudsey collages and making Pudsey hats, complete with eye patches!
What a busy day they all had!
And who knows...it's not unheard of for the real Pudsey to make a surprise visit to see our wonderful pupils! Maybe next year...?
Thank you all for your kind donations!
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Halfway's TT Rockstar Tournament
Tue 16 Nov 2021Our pupils at Halfway have just taken part in Maths Week England. They focused on TT Rockstars where the children practice their times tables by completing online quizzes...Halfway managed to score an amazing 504,232 points in total, which put them in 16th place in the whole of England!
Well done Halfway - you are Superstar TT Rockstars!!!
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Remembrance at Sunny Bank
Mon 15 Nov 2021At Sunny Bank, the children created their own poppies to represent all those who lost their lives and mark respect on Remembrance Day. The poppies were attached to little crosses which were then placed on a hill by the school entrance for all to see.
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Remembrance at Minster
Mon 15 Nov 2021Minster in Sheppey Primary School marked Remembrance Day by holding a special assembly and undertaking several activities. The school made their own Cenotaph and wreaths were laid as a mark of respect during the assembly. Pupils' learning this week focused on the history of Armistice Day. they also made poppies and wrote messages of appreciation to all those who have lost their lives in World Wars, which were attached to the school fence to create a sea of poppies prior to the school opening on Thursday morning. The school also sold merchandise on behalf of the Royal British Legion to help raise money for this important charity.
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Remembrance at Halfway
Tue 09 Nov 2021Halfway Houses were contacted a while ago by the Poppy Appeal Organiser for Sheerness, Halfway, Minster and Queenborough who is also a member of the Isle of Sheppey Royal British Legion. She mentioned that every year, they place little wooden crosses on the war graves in the cemetery at Halfway for remembrance by the IOL RBL. However, unfortunately due to the ages of these members, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to complete this task themselves. So Halfway were asked if they would like to take responsibility for doing this each year. They were delighted and feel that this is a very rewarding and educationally relevant experience for their children. Our Head Boy, Head Girl and their deputies alongside our Ministers for Charity, assisted with the task this year.
Imogen said, "I think that it is really important that we do this, it is very respectful to the people who have died in wars."
"When people are walking by, they will see the crosses and remember them", said Mason.
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Halfway's Mini Marathon...
Fri 05 Nov 2021Halfway's pupils took part in a mini marathon arranged by the organisers of the London Marathon. Every child completed 2.6 miles which was mapped out on the school field. Once completed, Mr Cooper and Mr Smith registered completion with the organisers and all children received an event badge. Go Halfway!
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Fire Safety workshop rings a bell with Minster pupils...
Thu 04 Nov 2021Minster in Sheppey were pleased to welcome into school David Hopkins a Kent Fire and Rescue Education Officer. As part of the school's PHSE curriculum, he ran three workshops for pupils highlighting the importance of fire safety. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and learnt a lot:
Henry in Year 2 said, 'Lighters and matches are not toys. They are dangerous and can hurt you'.
Annabelle from Year 2 also, said 'If you are on fire, Stop, Drop and Roll'.
Grace and Lucas, Year 6 also interviewed David for their weekly Minster News video to share on the school's website.
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Halfway's AR celebration...
Thu 04 Nov 2021Halfway were recently contacted by Accelerated Reader and told that Halfway's pupils have passed more quizzes than any other primary school in England! What an amazing achievement, congratulations Halfway, keep up the good work!
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Sunny Bank's new build is taking shape...
Thu 04 Nov 2021We are delighted that the new building work at Sunny Bank is well underway! We will upload pictures of the progress here...