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Year 8 Parents Consultation Evening
February 2nd 2026
Dear Parents
Thank you for your continued support of the school and your daughter or son.
As per our school calendar, we will host a Year 8 Parents’ Subject Consultation Evening consisting of 5 minute video appointments with subject teachers and associate colleagues for Year 8 students on Tuesday, February 10th. The Parents’ Consultation Evening will run remotely with the School Cloud system from 3.15 (2.30 with a few staff) until 8pm. We are very much looking forward to ‘seeing’ all our students with their parents on the evening.
The appointments will give students and parents the opportunity to take stock of learning in school since September and to discuss next steps to secure the best possible performance in the months up to the end of this school year.
Parents and students will also have the opportunity to meet with their Academy Guidance Manager to discuss their daughter or son’s daily school life:
Eden – Mrs Muddiman
Medway – Miss Gear
Rother – Mrs Wison
Stour – Mrs Hillier
Sixth Form – Ms Dunn
In addition, for relevant parents there will be the opportunity to meet with our SENCO, Mr Simpson, Mr Aslett, Deputy SENCO Designate or Assistant SENCO, Mrs Negus and Mr Norton, Well-Being Coordinator, as well our Learning Support Assistant colleagues, who support students in classrooms or the Michael Palin Centre.
Bookings will open from midday tomorrow, Tuesday and remain open until Monday, February 9th at 3pm. It may not be possible to book appointments thereafter.
Please click the following link to make bookings:
Parents’ Guide – Parent Consultation Days – How to book and attend Video Appointments
Yours sincerely
Charles Joseph
Principal



