A warm welcome from our
Headteacher
St Botolph’s Church of England Primary School aims to provide a stimulating and varied programme of education to enable children of all abilities and backgrounds to acquire confidence, knowledge and skills within an environment of the Christian faith and practice, respecting also those from other faiths. Staff, children, parents and governors work together for the care of the school within the community, committed to the spiritual, social, moral and intellectual welfare of the pupils.
Aletheia Academies Trust
In 2014, with Shorne C of E Primary and Saint George’s C of E School, St. Botolph’s C of E Primary School formed the Aletheia Academies Trust.
Aletheia is committed to sustaining high-quality schools and supporting schools in need of specific improvement in some of the more challenging wards in Kent. Our focus is to provide school improvement services that draw on the wealth of practice from across our trust, broaden the expertise available to schools through flexible working arrangements and increase our capacity to quickly respond to the needs of individual schools. Pedagogical excellence is at the heart of all we do with a sustained focus on collaborative and mastery learning.
Latest News
Year 3 Go Back in Time
Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced. The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time...
St Botolph’s Visit from Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Service
A massive thank you to Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over...
Dodgeball Drama: The Trust Games Heat Up!
Last night, our Year 3 and 4 pupils had an incredible time taking part in the second round of this year’s Trust Games, hosted by Saint George’s School. The Trust Dodgeball Event was fast-paced, exciting,...
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Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced.
The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time periods, turned the book nook into a cave and completed cave paintings whilst learning about what these have taught historians about life in the Stone Age. The pupils also made clay pots, decorating them with shells as they would have done in both the Stone Age and Bronze Age.
The children then made cookies using ingredients from that period before finally making shelters to replicate round houses found in the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. One child described `the day as the best day in school ever!`
Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced.
The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time periods, turned the book nook into a cave and completed cave paintings whilst learning about what these have taught historians about life in the Stone Age. The pupils also made clay pots, decorating them with shells as they would have done in both the Stone Age and Bronze Age.
The children then made cookies using ingredients from that period before finally making shelters to replicate round houses found in the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. One child described `the day as the best day in school ever!`
Join us for Coffee & Connections at St Botolph’s! ☕❤️
We’re bringing our community together for an afternoon of support, conversation, and connection.
Come along to enjoy a warm drink, meet key local services, and discover the support available for families in our community. This is a fantastic chance to ask questions, access helpful information, and build meaningful connections.
Key community partners joining us include:
• Gravesham Council Housing Services
• Imago Kent Young Carers
• Wave Community Bank
• Kent School Health Team
• We Are Beams
• Kent County Council – Financial Hardship Team
• KCHFT School Health
📅 Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: St Botolph’s C of E Primary School, Dover Road, Northfleet, DA11 9PL
Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! 🤗
Join us for Coffee & Connections at St Botolph’s! ☕❤️
We’re bringing our community together for an afternoon of support, conversation, and connection.
Come along to enjoy a warm drink, meet key local services, and discover the support available for families in our community. This is a fantastic chance to ask questions, access helpful information, and build meaningful connections.
Key community partners joining us include:
• Gravesham Council Housing Services
• Imago Kent Young Carers
• Wave Community Bank
• Kent School Health Team
• We Are Beams
• Kent County Council – Financial Hardship Team
• KCHFT School Health
📅 Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: St Botolph’s C of E Primary School, Dover Road, Northfleet, DA11 9PL
Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! 🤗
A massive thank you to @airambulancekss for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over £718 for the vital work they do.
A massive thank you to @airambulancekss for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over £718 for the vital work they do.
🎉 Aletheia Academies Trust Games - Dodgeball
Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had a fantastic time at the Trust Dodgeball Event hosted by Saint George’s! With 11 schools and 110 pupils, the hall was buzzing with energy, determination, and brilliant sportsmanship.
A huge well done to all our players for representing St. Botolph’s so proudly – finishing 6th in a competitive field!
We can’t wait for the next event in the new year: Basketball for Years 5 & 6 on 26th Jan 2026 🏀
🎉 Aletheia Academies Trust Games - Dodgeball
Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had a fantastic time at the Trust Dodgeball Event hosted by Saint George’s! With 11 schools and 110 pupils, the hall was buzzing with energy, determination, and brilliant sportsmanship.
A huge well done to all our players for representing St. Botolph’s so proudly – finishing 6th in a competitive field!
We can’t wait for the next event in the new year: Basketball for Years 5 & 6 on 26th Jan 2026 🏀
St Botolph`s Remembers.
The whole school came together to REMEMBER service men and women, past and present, who fought for our country. We stood silently on the playground listening to Mrs Chitty pay respect to those who have fought and lost their lives. As our silence began we could hear the distant starting gun signal the start of the moment of reflection.
The Last Post was played and our Head`s Team read the poem Flanders Fields as we stood and held our poppies that we have made which will be hung around the school.
St Botolph`s Remembers.
The whole school came together to REMEMBER service men and women, past and present, who fought for our country. We stood silently on the playground listening to Mrs Chitty pay respect to those who have fought and lost their lives. As our silence began we could hear the distant starting gun signal the start of the moment of reflection.
The Last Post was played and our Head`s Team read the poem Flanders Fields as we stood and held our poppies that we have made which will be hung around the school.
This week, we are taking part in Anti-Bullying Week, and this year’s theme is “Power for Good.”
This special week is all about helping children understand how their actions can make a positive difference. It encourages everyone to use their power to support others, promote kindness, and stand up for respect.
We launched the week today by joining in with Odd Socks Day - this is a fun and simple way to celebrate what makes each of us unique and that our differences are something to be proud of.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic week of learning, reflection, and positivity as we explore how we can all use our Power for Good.
This week, we are taking part in Anti-Bullying Week, and this year’s theme is “Power for Good.”
This special week is all about helping children understand how their actions can make a positive difference. It encourages everyone to use their power to support others, promote kindness, and stand up for respect.
We launched the week today by joining in with Odd Socks Day - this is a fun and simple way to celebrate what makes each of us unique and that our differences are something to be proud of.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic week of learning, reflection, and positivity as we explore how we can all use our Power for Good.
What a week! Phase 2 were the first year groups to head up to enjoy `Matilda` on stage in the West End of London!
We had an amazing time, and the excitement was bubbling from the moment we met at the train station in the morning all the way through to the time our adults collected us.
We were mesmerised by the show with fantastic singing, dancing and acting. We couldn`t help but look around the theatre at the fantastic scenery as we sat in our seats.
We hope that you`ve enjoyed talking about the show at home and thank you for being such great representatives of St Botolph`s! We had lots of lovely comments from the public throughout the day about how well behaved you all were - well done!
The staff had a great time and although big trips like this are lots of work, we love seeing the children experience these special opportunities.
Thank you to everyone for making this such an unforgettable trip and we look forward to taking years 1 and 5 next Wednesday!
What a week! Phase 2 were the first year groups to head up to enjoy `Matilda` on stage in the West End of London!
We had an amazing time, and the excitement was bubbling from the moment we met at the train station in the morning all the way through to the time our adults collected us.
We were mesmerised by the show with fantastic singing, dancing and acting. We couldn`t help but look around the theatre at the fantastic scenery as we sat in our seats.
We hope that you`ve enjoyed talking about the show at home and thank you for being such great representatives of St Botolph`s! We had lots of lovely comments from the public throughout the day about how well behaved you all were - well done!
The staff had a great time and although big trips like this are lots of work, we love seeing the children experience these special opportunities.
Thank you to everyone for making this such an unforgettable trip and we look forward to taking years 1 and 5 next Wednesday!
On Tuesday Year 6 went on a trip to the Imperial War Museum, kick-starting their history learning!
Pheobe - I think our trip to the Imperial War Museum was an unforgettable experience; it taught me so much about the tanks and other vehicles and the different types of shelters. It was the best day ever!
Marianne - One of my favourite parts was looking around a 1940s house. It looked like it had suffered war damage as there were scratches on the door and the glass pictures were smashed. I enjoyed reading about people who had lived through the war.
Dev - We were lucky enough to meet Mike, who was 7 during WW2. He shared his experiences of evacuation; he was moved to Hertfordshire where he stayed until the end of he war. It was very interesting listening to him and we even got his autograph.
On Tuesday Year 6 went on a trip to the Imperial War Museum, kick-starting their history learning!
Pheobe - I think our trip to the Imperial War Museum was an unforgettable experience; it taught me so much about the tanks and other vehicles and the different types of shelters. It was the best day ever!
Marianne - One of my favourite parts was looking around a 1940s house. It looked like it had suffered war damage as there were scratches on the door and the glass pictures were smashed. I enjoyed reading about people who had lived through the war.
Dev - We were lucky enough to meet Mike, who was 7 during WW2. He shared his experiences of evacuation; he was moved to Hertfordshire where he stayed until the end of he war. It was very interesting listening to him and we even got his autograph.
St Botolph`s Showed Racism the Red Card this week by taking part in `WEAR IT RED` and learning about anti-racism. Throughout the day, children engaged in discussions, texts, art, computing and literacy to show how we are all one community. Each and every one of us is unique and special no matter where we come from, what our religion is, the colour of our skin or our culture. We used points in the day to focus on our value of RESPECT and how we should love one another and live peacefully.
In the afternoon we came together to share our projects and to connect our handprint chains that we all contributed to - connecting each class together to make a giant hand chain.
St Botolph`s Showed Racism the Red Card this week by taking part in `WEAR IT RED` and learning about anti-racism. Throughout the day, children engaged in discussions, texts, art, computing and literacy to show how we are all one community. Each and every one of us is unique and special no matter where we come from, what our religion is, the colour of our skin or our culture. We used points in the day to focus on our value of RESPECT and how we should love one another and live peacefully.
In the afternoon we came together to share our projects and to connect our handprint chains that we all contributed to - connecting each class together to make a giant hand chain.
Reception had an amazing time today with a visit from Little City! The children absolutely loved getting stuck into role play in all the different parts of the city, vets, doctors, shops, a garage, laundry, emergency services, a café, and even a hair salon!
It was the perfect way to explore our topic this week: people who help us in our community. A huge thank you to Little City for bringing the learning to life in such a fun and exciting way!
Reception had an amazing time today with a visit from Little City! The children absolutely loved getting stuck into role play in all the different parts of the city, vets, doctors, shops, a garage, laundry, emergency services, a café, and even a hair salon!
It was the perfect way to explore our topic this week: people who help us in our community. A huge thank you to Little City for bringing the learning to life in such a fun and exciting way!
🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah!
Yesterday, as a whole school, we celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. We talked about the theme of new and sweet beginnings, in an assembly led by Mrs Atwal. Throughout the day everyone enjoyed tasting Challah bread – a soft, sweet bread made with honey to symbolise hope for a sweet year ahead. 🍯🥖✨
A very big thank you to Mrs Atwal who made Challah loaves for each year group - your time in doing this was greatly appreciated.
🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah!
Yesterday, as a whole school, we celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. We talked about the theme of new and sweet beginnings, in an assembly led by Mrs Atwal. Throughout the day everyone enjoyed tasting Challah bread – a soft, sweet bread made with honey to symbolise hope for a sweet year ahead. 🍯🥖✨
A very big thank you to Mrs Atwal who made Challah loaves for each year group - your time in doing this was greatly appreciated.
Looking for the ideal school for your child to start in September 2026?
At St. Botolph’s, we take pride in knowing each child personally, providing dedicated support, and fostering an environment where every student can flourish. Our commitment extends beyond academics, we nurture hearts, minds, and character, all firmly rooted in our Christian values. Guided by our motto, “Inspired by Jesus, helping children to become the best they can be,” we are dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals.
If this resonates with you, we warmly invite you to attend one of our upcoming open days, which feature a talk by our Head Teacher and a guided EYFS tour led by our Head Pupil team.
Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, 29 October at 09:45
• Monday, 11 November at 13:30
• Thursday, 8 January at 09:45
Reserve your place today by visiting:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-botolphs-c-of-e-primary-school-open-events-20252026-tickets-1529193822889
Looking for the ideal school for your child to start in September 2026?
At St. Botolph’s, we take pride in knowing each child personally, providing dedicated support, and fostering an environment where every student can flourish. Our commitment extends beyond academics, we nurture hearts, minds, and character, all firmly rooted in our Christian values. Guided by our motto, “Inspired by Jesus, helping children to become the best they can be,” we are dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals.
If this resonates with you, we warmly invite you to attend one of our upcoming open days, which feature a talk by our Head Teacher and a guided EYFS tour led by our Head Pupil team.
Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, 29 October at 09:45
• Monday, 11 November at 13:30
• Thursday, 8 January at 09:45
Reserve your place today by visiting:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-botolphs-c-of-e-primary-school-open-events-20252026-tickets-1529193822889