The Whitstable School

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Let's go Swale! ⚽️⛹️‍♂️🤸🏆

It's almost time to head to the court, athletes - SwaleSport is on its way 💪

✔️ Up to 9 schools from two of our regions: Kent and East Sussex

✔️ Year groups involved: Year 7-10

✔️ Game of choice this summer: Pickleball 🎾

Ready students? Let's go! 🔥

Year 10 recently experimented with cyanotypes—a historic printing process that blends old-school art with new tech.
The students used Photoshop to turn their digital photos into negatives, transferred them to acetate and used UV light and natural sunshine to bring their prints to life.
It was a fantastic, hands-on session that proved you don’t always need a camera to make striking photographic imagery! 📸✨

There’s only 1 week to go until National on 17th June! Across the UK, schools, colleges and early years settings are preparing to celebrate the incredible teachers and support staff who go above and beyond every single day to support children and young people. There’s still time to show your appreciation by sending a FREE personalised limited-edition e-card to a member of school staff who has made a difference to you, your child or your school community. Whether it’s a teacher, teaching assistant, office staff member, caretaker or lunchtime supervisor, a simple message of thanks can mean so much. Join thousands of people across the country sending a thank you to incredible teachers and support staff on thankateacher.co.uk/

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8

Let's go student chefs! 👏

Talented chefs in the making! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

SwaleFeast 2026 is INCOMING 💥

We’re looking forward to celebrating the amazing teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, caretakers, office teams and everyone working across education this on 17th June! Why not take a few moments to send a FREE personalised e-card to someone who has made a difference in your school? Send yours today on thankateacher.co.uk/
👉 Say thank you here: https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a.../thank-a-teacher-form

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A severe allergic reaction can develop quickly, so knowing what to do in an emergency is essential.

This week’s guide gives parents, carers and educators a clear overview of adrenaline devices, including EpiPen, Jext and nasal adrenaline.

The guide covers:
• Symptoms affecting the airway, breathing and circulation
• How different adrenaline devices are used
• Why the patient should lie down and remain still
• The importance of calling 999
• Why two devices should always be carried

It also reinforces a vital message: using adrenaline promptly is always better than waiting.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/56emp

As we kick off Term 6, our final term of the year, Teacher Thank You Day is just around the corner! ✨

Teachers and support staff do so much more than just teach—they inspire confidence, build futures and anchor our community. They are the heartbeat of our school, working tirelessly behind the scenes and in classrooms to champion every single child.
Want to say thank you? Let’s flood our staff with appreciation! 💛
You can send a completely free, beautiful digital thank-you card to our incredible team who makes a difference.
👉 Say thank you here: https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/

Say 'thank you' to a teacher today We'll send a lovely card with your message, for free!