Please see below copies of information and messages sent out via email & through

MCAS.

Wednesday 20th November

Dear Families,

As we prepare for the festive season, we are excited to announce our traditional Christmas Dinner on the last day of term! To help us plan effectively, we kindly ask that you complete the survey linked below to indicate whether your child would like a school Christmas dinner and, if so, whether they would prefer the meat or vegetarian option.

Your prompt response will ensure we can make this special day as smooth and enjoyable as possible for everyone. All responses must be submitted before the 12th December.

Please pay for your child’s Christmas dinner in the usual way by topping up dinner money via your MCAS app (Years R, 1 and 2 receive universal free school meals so do not need to top up dinner money).

Please click here if your child would like a Christmas dinner

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating with your children!

Warm regards, Mr McAuley

Friday 15th November

Dear Families,

Next week is Road Safety Awareness Week, and we’re looking forward to exploring this vital topic with all our children. Through engaging activities and discussions, we’ll be learning about the importance of road safety, how we can keep ourselves and others safe, and recognising the key people who work to protect us on the roads.

As part of this focus, it’s a good opportunity to remember that we all play a role in promoting safety, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times. To help ensure the safety of everyone, I kindly ask that we all continue to respect the parking restrictions around the school site. In particular, please be mindful of the restricted parking zones along Chilton Lane (in effect from 8am to 6pm daily) and avoid parking near the junction at the bottom of Chalk Hill, as these areas are critical for the safe flow of traffic and visibility for our children.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our school community safe. Your support and consideration make a positive difference, and we’re grateful to work together in promoting a secure environment for everyone.

Best regards,
Mr McAuley

Thursday 7th November

School photographs have been taken today and your child will bring home a form with a QR code.

Please scan this QR code and register as soon as possible. Vancols Photography will email you when your child’s individual (and sibling) photograph is ready to be viewed and ordered.

Monday 4th November

Dear Families,

Welcome back to Term 2.

Please find posted to the bottom of the page a letter from Mrs Lewis, Executive Headteacher, along with Viking's Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers.

Many thanks.

Friday 25th October

Dear Families, Please find posted to the bottom of the page a document containing term dates for this academic year and also confirmed term dates for 2025-26. The additional leaflet attached contains attendance advice from Kent Local Authority.

A reminder that school is closed tomorrow for the inset day.

We hope you have a wonderful half-term, and we look forward to welcoming the children back on Monday 4th November.

Tuesday 22nd October

Dear Families, Poppies and other items will be on sale for this years Poppy appeal from Monday 4^th to Friday 15^th November. We ask for a small donation for a Poppy. Other items, such as metal badges and wristbands, range from 50p to £2. If your child wishes to purchase something from the Poppy appeal, please send in their money in a named envelope between the dates listed above. Our house captains will bring the items for sale around to all the classrooms each day.

Monday 21st October

Please find a Halloween flyer posted at the bottom of the page.

Please find a Come Dine with me letter posted to the bottom of the page. If you would like to attend Come Dine with me, please complete the linked form: Please click here to attend Come Dine with me

Please find the Viking Newsletter for term 1 posted at the bottom of the page.

Friday 18th October

Message for Reception parents - Dear families, As we come towards the end of your child's first term at Chilton, we would like to seek feedback from you about their transition process into school. At Chilton we believe getting better never stops and your feedback can help us identify ways to improve the transition process for future cohorts. A link to a short questionnaire can be found below. All feedback is gratefully received.

Chilton Reception Children 'Settling In' Questionnaire (keysurvey.co.uk)

Thursday 17th October

Message for year 4 parents -  Dear families, We are delighted to tell you that we have arranged a trip for Year 4 to the Maidstone Museum to see a real Egyptian mummy. Our thematic topic in Term 2 is ‘Walk like an Egyptian’ and so it is a fantastic opportunity to go and see a genuine mummy after learning all about them.

The trip is on Wednesday 27^th November 2024. We will leave school after registration, aiming to arrive at the museum for 10am. We will be taking part in an Ancient Egyptian workshop at the museum and then enjoy a picnic lunch in a room within the museum. Afterwards, we will have some time to explore the museum as a class before returning to school by around 2:30pm.

The children need to wear school uniform and will need to bring a packed lunch. If your child is provided with Free School Meals, please indicate on the consent form if you would like a lunch from the school kitchen for this trip.

The cost of this trip is £15.25. Please pay using your MCAS app.

Please click here to give permission

Best wishes,

Mrs Cousins and Mr Oxley

Wednesday 16th October

Message for Reception parents -  As part of our celebrations learning in term 2, please could you email your child's class teacher a photo of them at a celebration? This might be a birthday, wedding, christening or Diwali celebration. Please can you email your photo by Thursday 24^th October? Many thanks in advance. 

Tuesday 15th October

Message for year 6 parents - Please find a Secondary Admissions 2025 leaflet posted to the bottom of the page.

Monday 14th October

Message for year 6 parents -  Dear Families, Just a reminder that Year 6 do not have swimming this week. The will still be having PE, so need to come to school in their PE kit. Many thanks.

Friday 11th October

Please find a poster regarding an Understanding Autism workshop posted at the bottom of the page.

Thursday 10th October

Please find posted at the bottom of the page a letter regarding Parent-Teacher Consultations which are taking place the week beginning 4th November.

Please find term 2 dates for your diary posted to the bottom of the page.

Wednesday 9th October

Message for Year 5 parents - Good morning. Please find a letter regarding swimming lessons for Year 5 in Term 2 posted at the bottom of the page. The letter also includes information regarding swimming hats which are required for swimming lessons next term. To give permission for your child to take part in swimming lessons next term, please complete the form linked below.

Please click here to give permission

Tuesday 8th October

Message for Year 1 parents - This Friday 11^th October  Year 1 read at 3 is cancelled due to the school disco. Thanks, Year 1 Team

Friday 4th October

Please find a WIPs and Thrive letter posted to the bottom of the page.

Tuesday 1st October

Message for Reception parents - Reception children would like to invite you into school for our end of topic celebration on Wednesday 23rd October. We will open our doors at 2:50, we hope you can make it. 

Monday 30th September

Message for Reception parents -  Dear families, Please find posted to the bottom of the page the presentations from our Reception workshops this term. If you have any questions or want to find out more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Cheshire or your child's class teacher.

Friday 27th September

Please find posted at the bottom of the page a letter regarding Viking Holiday club for October half-term and information on how to book.

REMINDER: The Immunisation Service is coming to school soon to carry out the Flu Immunisation Programme for pupils in Years R to 6 – don’t forget to consent or decline before the cut-off date via their website https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/ Click on the blue button “Immunisations” to complete.

You can also phone the team 0300 123 5205, text 07700 140 385 or use their web chat if you have any questions about your child’s immunisations.

Thursday 26th September

Message for Year 6 parents - Year 6 invite you to come and enjoy some Harvest Festival songs on Monday 30^th September at 2:45pm in the school hall. We look forward to seeing you!

Message for Reception parents -  A reminder that tomorrow is ‘dress to express’ day for Reception children.

This can be anything your child wants to do. For example, if their favourite colour is red, they might come dressed all in red, if their favourite animal is a cat, they might come dressed like a cat, if they love nature, they might want to dress up like a flower with a superpower to water the garden!

Please let your child’s imagination run wild and be as creative as possible. Please feel free to make a costume or use what you already have. We do not expect you to go out and buy a new costume. We look forward to seeing your marvellous creations.

Message for Reception parents - Good afternoon, Just a reminder we have a meeting in the school hall at 2.45pm tomorrow all about how children learn to read and write. We look forward to seeing you there. Best wishes, Mrs Cheshire

Tuesday 24th September

Message for Year 6 parents - During Science next week the year 6 students will be looking at Genetics. Please could students bring in/email to the class teacher a picture of them with their parent(s) or just a picture of their parent(s), preferably by Monday 30th September 2024. 

Hello families,

A quick reminder that tomorrow is our Wake-and-Shake session starting at 8:20 a.m. We’d love for you to join us for some fun music and dancing to kickstart the day. Mrs. Reavill and I will be there serving tea and coffee, and we’d be delighted to have a chat about anything on your mind.

A big thank you for the generous game donations we’ve received so far! As part of our new Game Day initiative, which will take place every Monday morning, we are still welcoming any complete, unwanted games you may have. Your contributions will help us offer a diverse and exciting range of activities to welcome the children into school each Monday.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Alex McAuley

Please find fancy dress disco information posted to the bottom of the page.

Just a reminder that we are collecting donations for Thanet food link from tomorrow. We ask all donations are in school by Monday 30^th September. The children's Harvest performances will be on the following days:

Year 6 Monday 30^th September at 2.45pm

Year R and 1 Tuesday 1^st October at 9.00am

Year 2 and 3 Tuesday 1st October at 2.45pm

Year 4 and 5 Wednesday 2^nd October at 9.00am

We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday 9th September

Later this term, we will be celebrating Harvest. As part of this, we would like to invite families in to watch our Harvest Assembly. These will take place in the school hall on the following dates:

Monday 30th September: 2:45 Year 6 - please note change of date

Tuesday 1st October: 9am Year R and 1 and 2.45pm Year 2 and 3

Wednesday 2nd October: 9am Year 4 and 5 

Please enter the school via the main school office.

As part of the celebrations, we will also be collecting food that we will be donating to Thanet Food Bank. We will be taking donations between Wednesday 25th September and Monday 30^th September. If you are able to donate, the food bank accepts any tinned, jarred or packet foods that are in date.