On Wednesday 28th September, year 6 pupils from St. Thomas’ joined pupils from a number of Kent Catholic schools at Aylesford Priory for a mass to mark the beginning of the new academic year. Mass was be celebrated by The Most Reverend John Wilson, Metropolitan Archbishop of Southwark.

If you have a child in Year 6 you can now apply for secondary school places starting in September 2023. You must make your application before the midnight on 31st October 2022. You can find out more about applying to secondary schools and see the latest open events on our website at: Secondary Applications for 2023

REMINDER: The Kent and Medway School Aged Immunisation Service is coming to school soon to carry out Flu Immunisation Programme for pupils in Years R - 6 –  don’t forget to consent or decline before the cut-off date via their website Immunisation Team | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (kentcht.nhs.uk) .

You can also phone the team 0300 123 5205, text 07401320923 or use their web chat if you have any questions about your child’s immunisations.

Today we held a Mass in memory of Marion Nash, a long serving, former governor at the school. We were joined by Marion's husband Peter, her children and two of her grandchildren.

The Marion Nash cup for pupil's contribution to school life will be awarded to a Year 6 pupil at the Leaver's Mass at the end of the academic year.