Year 7 Kew Gardens Visit Our Year 7 students had two fantastic days visiting Kew Gardens last week where they were able to study the physical elements of our planet, in particular the climate and ecosystems which interact with each other to create our wonderous world and without leaving the country! Their behaviour and enthusiasm were exemplary throughout, and they should be very proud of themselves.

Community Volunteers On Thursday 6th March, student volunteers started their spring cleaning with some de-littering of the alleys around parts of East Malling. Further local areas will be targeted throughout the spring and into summer.

INCLUSION QUALITY MARK AWARDED The Malling School is pleased to announce that we have once again achieved the Inclusion Quality Mark, gaining a Centre of Excellence Award for 2025/26.. The Inclusion Quality Mark provides UK schools with a nationally recognised validation of their inclusive practice and ongoing commitment to developing educational inclusion. A Centre of Excellence brings schools together to share and build on their existing good practice. We are one of only 240 schools nationally to achieve this award.

It's been another fantastic weekend for our Unit! On Saturday, Leading Cadet Daisy Cole (Year 11) proudly represented the Unit during the celebration of HMS Cavalier's 80th anniversary at Chatham Dockyard, braving the windy and rainy conditions like a true Cadet. On Sunday, two of our senior Cadets, Able Cadet Toby Summers and Cadet First Class Jack Brook (both Year 11), teamed up with our sister Unit, Maidstone, to compete in the West Kent District Five-a-Side Football Competitionand they won! Unfortunately, there's no Area Competition this year for them to advance and represent West Kent, but their victory is an incredible achievement nonetheless. In other news, one of our adult volunteers has reached an exciting milestone. Ellen Askew, formerly of the Canteen team, has completed her onboarding and is now a Probationary Petty Officer. Well done, Ellen! Our Unit continues to move forward with great momentum, especially as we prepare for our Commissioning, provisionally scheduled for February next year. It's not too late to join this exciting adventure! We welcome both Cadets (aged 9–17) and Adult volunteers (18+). We are also seeking a Unit Stores Officer. This is not an instructor role but is vital in helping to lighten the load on the team. If you're interested or would like more details, please email me directly. Let's keep up the great work, everyone! Regards, G J HAMMELL GCGI Lieutenant (SCC) Royal Naval Reserve Commanding Officer Malling Sea Cadets

This past weekend marked another incredible milestone for our Cadet Unit, as Daisy successfully passed her Leading Cadet Boarda fantastic achievement! The assessment was thorough, covering all aspects of her training to date. This included instructing and presenting to fellow cadets, demonstrating her practical leadership skills, testing her knowledge of the Corps, and a formal interview. Please join me in congratulating Daisy when you see her this morning. Becoming a Leading Cadet is a significant accomplishmentit is the second-highest rank a cadet can achieve, earned by only about 1 in 25–30 cadets. This achievement is another exciting step forward as we approach our commissioning in February next year. Best regards, Gary G J Hammell GCGI Lieutenant (SCC) Royal Naval Reserve Commanding Officer, Malling Sea Cadets

Attention Year 11 students interested in joining The Malling School Sixth Form: KentChoices applications are now open! If you wish to secure a place to study with us, please ensure you complete the application process. If you have any questions or need assistance with the form, don't hesitate to email a member of our Sixth Form team. We're here to help!

Our cadets paraded at St James the Great Church and East Malling Memorial for Remembrance Sunday. The also assisted in serving the tea and cakes after the service. They all demonstrated the Sea Cadet Values, which align closely to the Malling School Way and should be congratulated on this effort. We are now making a fantastic impression within the local community. Additionally, I undertook the role of Parade Commander at the wreath laying at Chatham Town Football Club before their game against Dover Athletic. This was attended by local Cadets from the Medway area. As a reminder, we are still looking for a Stores Officer which has a minimal commitment. Contact us for further details. Regards Gary G J HAMMELL GCGI Lieutenant (SCC) Royal Naval Reserve Commanding Officer Malling Sea Cadets

Midday Meals Supervisors Required ASAP KR3 £12.00 per hour Free lunch provided 38 weeks per year Break and lunch cover (Monday to Friday) 10.30 - 11.00 - break cover 1.10pm - 2.10pm lunch cover 7.5 hours per week Actual salary £3,999.70 per annum We are seeking an enthusiastic and supportive Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly hardworking team to support students during break and lunch period with a firm but fair approach to minimize any disruption, ensure pupil wellbeing and maintain their safety. Experience of working with children is highly desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided. To apply submit a completed application online at Kent Teach or via the school website. Closing date: 29th November 2024 PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATIONS IN FULL Interviews: as and when applications are received.