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At St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy our vision is deeply Christian with the promise that “With God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). We believe that each member of our community is uniquely created by God, is special to Him and should be supported to flourish now and into the future.
Welcome to St Laurence CofE Junior Academy.
St Laurence is a nurturing and inclusive junior school for children in Years 3 to 6. We are proud to provide a caring and supportive environment where every child is known as an individual, encouraged to grow in confidence and inspired to achieve their very best. Alongside high-quality teaching and learning, we place great importance on children’s wellbeing, personal development and sense of belonging. Our strong pastoral support, wonderful outdoor spaces and opportunities such as Forest School help children to develop resilience, independence and a lasting love of learning.
Explore our website to keep up to date with school events, access useful resources and find out more about daily life at St Laurence. Parents and carers can find important information, celebrate children’s learning and stay connected with their child’s educational journey. Prospective parents and visitors are warmly invited to discover the values, opportunities and sense of community that make our school a special place to learn and grow.
Our School Vision
Our school is a supportive and inclusive community where every person is known, found and loved. Through an inspiring and aspirational curriculum, we enable each child to grow in knowledge, skills and character, becoming hopeful, joyful and resilient learners who flourish now and in the future. With forgiveness, fresh starts and strong relationships, we foster a community where all are valued.
Through an aspirational and engaging curriculum, children are encouraged to develop their knowledge, skills and character. We aim to inspire curiosity, build resilience and nurture a love of learning, empowering every child to reach their full potential both now and into the future.
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A Week of Reading at St Laurence
This week, pupils at St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy enjoyed a fantastic celebration of reading as part of our World Book Day events. The week began with a special reading exchange with Ellington Infant School, where pupils from both schools visited each other to share and enjoy stories together. On Tuesday, the children took part in creative writing workshops with Wizard Stories, using music, humour and imagination to inspire their own storytelling. We were also delighted to welcome Nicci from Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, who brought a selection of books so pupils could collect their World Book Day books and take them home. The week finished with our Pirates and Fairytales dress-up day on Thursday, with pupils and staff arriving in a wonderful range of costumes. It was a brilliant week celebrating the joy of books and reading across the school.
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Chinese Dance Workshop
Each class were fortunate to take part in an exciting Chinese dance workshop. During the session, pupils learned about Chinese New Year, which took place on 17 February, and explored some of the traditions associated with the celebration. The children discovered the story behind the first dragon dance and learned why masks and lanterns are an important part of the festivities. They then had the opportunity to try some traditional dance movements themselves, bringing the stories and traditions to life.
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New Sensory Room!!
Our new sensory room has now been installed! It has taken a year to move from the initial idea to completion and we are delighted with the finished space. Thank you to the charities and organisations whose generous funding made this possible. Children will begin using the room from September.
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