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We are committed to ensuring our schools work together to provide a great education for all pupils

A warm welcome to Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust. We are committed to ensuring our schools work together, sharing their strengths, to provide a great education for every pupil. We believe learning must be engaging and relevant and develop the whole child. Our schools design their coverage of the curriculum to provide challenging and exciting learning experiences in a caring and

nurturing environment which is based on our strong Christian values. Our schools value every individual and celebrate differences through their culture of mutual trust and shared values. We want to deliver and develop best practice through learning together and engaging with action research with Canterbury Christ Church University. We want our schools to serve their local communities through links with churches, each other and to develop wider networks enabling staff and pupils to flourish. Through developing leadership at all levels, we want the pupils in our schools to become happy, successful, well-rounded individuals who develop into lifelong learners.

04/09/2026

What a week it has been to kick off the new academic year!

Not only did we hold our annual conference on the first day of term, with 300 staff from across our schools in attendance, but we also have some wonderful news...

We are delighted to welcome Downs View Infant School to the Aquila family! 🥳

This is an exciting step and we look forward to working together to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for pupils, staff and the wider community 🤩

10/07/2026

🎉We are pleased to share two of our good news stories this week! 🎉

The first is the high praise of St Clement's CE Primary School at their recent SIAMs inspection: https://www.aquilatrust.co.uk/574/news/post/312/st-clements-praised-for-christian-vision-and-culture-of-belonging

and the second is how Archbishop Courtenay Primary School have been awarded their OPAL Play Platinum Status:
https://www.aquilatrust.co.uk/574/news/post/313/archbishop-courtenay-primary-school-praised-for-its-approach-to-playtime

Both achievements are a testament to the dedication, hard work and care of our schools' brilliant leaders and staff! 🫶

Well done and Thank you 🙏

26/06/2026

A huge milestone for Kingsnorth Primary School, 160 years of serving local families and communities! 🥳

A beautiful mural to commemorate the occasion 🤩

Happy Birthday Kingsnorth!

24/06/2026

📣 Could you help shape the future of our schools?

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people from our local communities to become School Governors!

If you care about the success of young people and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.

You will help make big-picture decisions, help with strategic oversight, and ensure our children get the best possible education.

You don't need experience in education, you just need to be willing to volunteer your time and skills for at least 6-8 meetings a year.
Full training and support are provided.

What we need from you:
✨A desire to support your school community.
✨The ability to work collaboratively in a team.
✨A commitment to attending 6-8 meetings a year.

Help us build stronger schools for everyone.

Aquila is made up of 17 primary schools across Kent, with many governor vacancies available!

🔗 Scan the QR Code or use the link below to fill out a quick enquiry form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0VVS5WghmN

15/06/2026

On Friday Brenzett Primary School celebrated their 175th birthday with a brilliant exhibition of pupils work, telling the history of Brenzett through the ages. They also had a wonderful summer fayre with a daring fly-by by headteacher Mrs Wright!

The community spirit and celebration from the pupils, staff, and local community can only be described as full of joy 😊

Well done Brenzett! 🥳

12/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating 175 Years of Brenzett Primary School! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate a major milestone for Brenzett as it marks 175 years at the heart of its community!

To honour this special anniversary, the school will be hosting a Summer Fayre & Anniversary Exhibition this afternoon; 2-4pm!
Summer Fayre:
🎪 Fun stalls and games for all ages
🍰 Sweet treats
🎁 Raffles and exciting prizes

Step back in time and explore the school’s remarkable journey through:
✨ Historic photographs and memorabilia
✨ Stories from the school's history
✨ Special projects created by current pupils

This is a fantastic opportunity for alumni, families, and the wider community to come together, reconnect, and celebrate the legacy of a truly special school 🤩

We are honoured to celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to a joyful day filled with memories, community spirit, and pride.

Brenzett Primary School PTFA

10/06/2026

This year, St Georges Primary School Sheppey have really enjoyed working with Karla Harris and the 'create and sing team' from the Royal Opera House.

Last term, the pupils in year 5 worked with the Royal Opera House to put on three acts from Hansel and Gretel (see below!). Headteacher Mr Fisher said:

"We were proud to have completed this project with other schools on the island, and to have been able to use the theatre at EKC Sheppey Secondary School."

Well done St George's, brilliant performance! 🤩

09/06/2026

Last term St Clement's CE Primary School had their sensory room completed, alongside their ark! The children have had lots of fun exploring the spaces already.

Deputy Headteacher and SENDCO Mrs French said:

"We feel incredible fortunate to have been given the opportunity to create our new sensory spaces with the school, made possible through funding we successfully secured from VSK (Virtual School Kent) and our Swale communities of school.

Working alongside the fantastic team at SpaceKraft, these spaces have been thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted to meet the diverse and expertly crafted to meet the diverse needs of our children. The result is a truly engaging and supportive environment that promotes wellbeing, focus and sensory development.

We are absolutely delighted with the outcome – and most importantly, so are the children."

Incredible spaces that will improve the wellbeing of children across the school, well done St Clem's! 🤩

24/04/2026

We're all very proud of Charing CE Primary School Ofsted report, as the inspector praises the school's 'palpable sense of ambition'! 🥳

School inspectors have praised Charing for its rapid improvement and “highly ambitious” curriculum.

In their report, published this month, Ofsted inspectors rated Charing Church of England Primary School in Ashford as ‘Strong’ in six of seven areas and ‘Expected’ in just one.

Inspectors said leaders have "an almost palpable sense of ambition for every pupil". They found that all pupils, including those with multiple barriers to learning, achieve very well and are "very well prepared for their next steps".

A huge well done to the whole school community 🙌

For the full article and Ofsted report: 👇
https://www.aquilatrust.co.uk/574/news/post/310/ofsted-praises-charings-palpable-sense-of-ambition

20/04/2026

📣 New vacancy - EYFS Teacher and Nursery Lead at Brenzett Primary School📣

Are you looking for your next role in EYFS?
Brenzett Primary School are opening a brand‑new nursery setting, and we are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher / Nursery Lead to help us create a warm, nurturing and exceptional early years environment from day one.

As our EYFS Teacher/Nursery Lead, you will:

- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of high‑quality learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Play a key role in establishing the culture, routines and standards of our new nursery which align with our school vision, values and priorities.
- Support, mentor and inspire a team of early years practitioners.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and care.
- Use observations and assessments to track progress and tailor learning opportunities.
- Manage the administration of the nursery, including enrolment, finance and funding (training provided if required).

EYFS Teacher and Nursery Lead: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143517/EDV-2026-BCEPS-31769

Other Aquila Trust Vacancies:
https://mynewterm.com/trust/Aquila-Trust/143517

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http://www.aquilatrust.co.uk/

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