https://hearsay-trust.org.uk/ PARENTAL SUPPORT MEETING CANCELLED The Parental Support Group meeting at the school for Friday 25th September with Hearsay Charitable Trust has been cancelled. This is due to recent government rules and guidance for Coronavirus. We apologise for this and hope to be able to reschedule this session in the near future.

https://www.kent-teach.com/ Job vacancy for Subject Lead - Design and Technology We are seeking to appoint a dynamic teacher for our outstanding school, able to lead a team to provide an innovative Design and Technology curriculum from KS1 to KS4 See further details on Kent-Teach or contact the school directly. Closing date 16/09/20

You might have heard things in the news on Wednesday 26th August 2020 regarding the introduction of face masks in school. Currently in Kent, the number of people reported with COVID is much lower than other parts of England where they have had enforced local lockdowns. You can check your area https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-local-help and school are checking this information on a regular basis. At Bower Grove Face Masks do not need to be worn by pupils or staff in school, as our measures in place keep everyone safe, but if information changes we will notify you as soon as possible.

Returning to school - A sheet to work through with your child prior to our return next week.

Pupils return to school next week Primary, year 7 & 11 on Wednesday 2nd September. The rest of pupils return on Friday 4th September. See link to video discussing supporting anxiety over the return to school.