Dear parents and carers,
We have a great week at Ringmer!
As the exam season continues to progress, a special mention to Ms. King, who has made the 10-person shortlist for the national 2025 Exams Officer of the Year. Ms. King continues to do some excellent work at the school, ensuring that students and staff have everything they need for the exams. There is a considerable professionalism to the process, which has been recognised, and puts KAR alongside some other nominations from prestigious national and international schools, including those from the private sector. A huge well done to Ms King for her hard work.
On Thursday, we were visited by The NHS School Health Service, who spoke to many of our students in the hall at lunchtime. The NHS workers said they visit a large number of schools, and were blown away by how polite, well-dressed and personable our students were. A reminder, not that we need it, of the fantastic children we have here at KAR.
I am delighted that we will be hosting a community event on Tuesday 24th June relating to a ‘Smartphone Free Childhood’. Smartphone Free Childhood is a grassroots movement bringing parents together to stand up for healthier, happier childhoods. The event has been scheduled to highlight the opportunity for families to delay smartphones and social media together – building community, sharing support, and changing the conversation. Step by step. Brick (phone) by brick (phone). Whilst this is primarily aimed at our prospective parents in Year 6, everyone in our school community who has an interest in this area is welcome via ticket. More information is listed within this newsletter.
Have a fantastic weekend
Best wishes,
Mr Harvey
BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THE LEWES DISTRICT SMARTPHONE FREE CHILDHOOD PANEL EVENT!️
This event is for everyone in our community: parents, carers, schools, doctors, anyone who cares about and is invested in the lives of our children.
Tickets are free, but spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today. (And please, if your circumstances change and you can’t come, return your ticket so we can give it to someone else.)
See you there!
Click this link to reserve your seat: http://bit.ly/3ZbPz0K
King’s Academy Ringmer Summer Showcase
Tickets are now available for our end-of-year Performing Arts Showcase!
On Wednesday 18th June, 6 - 8pm, talented students from Years 7 - 11 will take centre stage in the KAR school hall to present an evening of entertainment!
Our end of year Performing Arts Showcase is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the students artistic abilities and hard work.
From choirs, to bands, to small group acts, solo performances, dramatic scenes, and dance - the event will be jammed packed with entertainment.
Come and share this magical evening with us. Tickets are available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kar-summer-showcase-tickets-1365662636709?aff=oddtdtcreato
Free Webinars for Yr 9/10/11 parents from Emily Hughes, author of the GCSE Survival Guide for Parents
For parents of current Year 10s
For parents of current Year 11s
For parents of current Year 9s
Plumpton College – News and EventsThere is a lot going on at Plumpton College over the coming couple of months: Final Open Event of this academic year, 14 June Year 10 Taster Days - limited availability! Show season is here - catch us at South of England (6-8 June) and Kent County Show (4-6 July) Spotlight on our Foundation Learning programme |
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Their next Open Event is the perfect opportunity to visit Plumpton College, meet their industry expert lecturers and see where a career in the Land and Environment sector can take you:
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Saturday 14 June 2025
9am - 12pm
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Lewes, BN7 3AE|
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Student Welcome Day - bookings open For any students due to start at Plumpton College in September 2025, Student Welcome Day is the perfect opportunity to meet new classmates and teachers and see what college life is like! Please ask your son/daughter to check their emails and book their space. |
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Tuesday 8th July - final few spaces remaining for Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Studies & Conservation, Forestry & Arboriculture, Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences and Horticulture. Wednesday 9th July - limited availability for all sessions apart from Animal Management and Bakery which are both fully booked! A fantastic opportunity for students to try out two subjects of their choice as part of our Year 10 Taster Days. Students will discover what's involved in the course, have a chance to explore campus and meet course tutors and other prospective students. |
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Plumpton College is excited to be heading to the South of England Show again this year! Pop along and visit them at their stand F8 to have a hands-on experience with what they have to offer at Plumpton College! They will also be at the Kent County Show from 4 - 6 July. |
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Foundation Learning Spotlight |
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They are here to support you and your son/daughter with assembly presentations, careers events and any other initiatives you host. Why not get in touch and see how we can support you? schoolsliaison@plumpton.ac.uk Please don't hesitate to contact Plumpton by email (see contact details below) with any queries about studying at Plumpton College. Kind Regards, The Schools & Colleges Liaison Team - schoolsliaison@plumpton.ac.uk Amanda Symes & Jess Saunders |