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SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS
Pupils transferring from Infant schools in September have the opportunity to visit in the Summer Term to become familiar with their new surroundings.
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Children joining at other times are invited, with their parents, for a guided tour of the school and an informal meeting with the Headteacher.
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If parents wish to visit the school before considering applying please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
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When applying for a space for years 4,5 or 6 or for year 3 in terms 3-6, applications should be made direct to the school office using this form: In Year Admission Application Form.pdf
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When applying for a year 2 pupil to join year 3 in September or when applying for a year 3 place in terms 1 or 2, applications should be made via Medway Council.
Tel. 01634 331159
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Determined Admissions Policy
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Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2024-25
​Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2025-26
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SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
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TERM
DATES
TERM DATES 2024 TO 2025
TERM 1
Monday 2nd September 2024
CPD Day 1 (pupils not in school)
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
TERM START
Friday 18th October 2024
TERM END
AUTUMN BREAK
Monday 21st October 2024 to Friday 1st November 2024
TERM 2
Monday 4th November 2024
TERM START
Friday 22nd November 2024
STAFF INSET DAY
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Friday 20th December 2024
TERM END
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Monday 23rd December 2024 to Thursday 2nd January 2024
TERM 3
Friday 3rd January 2025
TERM START
Friday 14th February 2025
TERM END
FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday 17th February 2025 to Friday 21st February 2025
TERM 5
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
TERM START
Monday 5th May 2025
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Friday 23rd May 2025
TERM END
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MAY BREAK
Monday 26th May 2025 to Friday 30th May 2025
Please click here to see term dates for 2025-26
TERM 4
Monday 24th February 2025
TERM START
Friday 4th April 2025
TERM END
EASTER BREAK
Monday 7th April 2025 to Monday 21st April 2025
TERM 6
Monday 2nd June 2025
TERM START
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
TERM END
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SCHOOL
DINNERS
Our school meals are provided by Independent Catering.
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Meals cost £2.58 per day and can be paid for via ParentPay
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For more information about Independent Catering please click here: https://www.independentcatering.co.uk/
To see the menu for Term 3, please click here: Menu Term 3 (January 2025)
Free school meals are available, if you wish to apply please use the link below.
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FREE SCHOOL
MEALS
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PARENT
PAY
ParentPay is the online payment service for schools and families. The system provides online payments, income management and dinner money administration for the school and catering team.
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