--- title: "New Starters" url: "https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/new-new-starters" school: "St. Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School" --- # New Starters ![](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/images/EYFS/welcomePencils(1).jpg) ![](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/images/splash/Updated_New_Starter_2026.jpg) Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome to St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School! On behalf of our whole school community, I would like to thank you for choosing our school and we look forward to welcoming your child into our school family. We take care in planning your child’s transition from their previous pre-school/ nursery settings and we understand that this is an important milestone for your family. **If you wish to accept your place, please email as soon as possible. Likewise, if you choose not to accept your place, we politely request that you email us so that we can open the place to another family.** We use the ClassDojo app as our primary means of communication between families and school. Please download this app using the Play/App Store on your phone. It is free of charge. We will send out a link for you to access the app when you have accepted your child's place. You will be notified with school updates and up to date information regarding transition for your child. You will be able to send messages to key members of staff with any queries you may have. Please ensure notifications are turned on for this app. Our school website will be updated regularly with transition information and you will receive a Welcome Admissions Pack in the post. We would like to thank you again for choosing St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School and we look forward to meeting you in due course. With kindest regards, Mrs Emma Harris Reception Teacher ### Induction Evening All Parents need to attend Induction evening on **19th May 2026** from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. There will be a **Headteacher Talk at 3.45pm** in the school hall. As important information will be shared during this meeting, we kindly ask that it is attended by parents/carers only where possible. There will be planned opportunities for children to visit the school and become familiar with their new environment before September. We strongly encourage all parents/carers to attend, as this meeting forms an important part of the transition process. Most importantly you will need to book in for a meet the teacher session, a home visit and a play date session. #### What you will need to before starting school (details of dates will be shared with you): - Book a meet the teacher time - Book a 1hour play date for - Book a Home visit date #### Medical Needs and Allergies If your child has any medical needs, including allergies and asthma, or any special educational needs, you are invited to book an appointment with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This will include writing medical care plans if needed. To book an appointment or if you are unsure whether this applies to you, please email or phone the school office. #### We will also share information about "What happens in September". September will soon be here and we look forward to getting to know all our new starters. ![](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/images/EYFS/theFirstDay.png) ![](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/images/EYFS/startingSchoolChecklist_ForChildren.jpg) ![](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/images/EYFS/startingSchoolChecklistv001.PNG) #### We had a Parents Survey - April 2024 and would like to share parents comments: *"School and staff are excellent, exceptional, and always professional and available. They work with so much love; we couldn't have chosen a better school than this. 10 stars for St. Kentigern's."* *"Mrs Harris & Mrs Hilton are just the most kind and loving teachers for my child! I wouldn’t have my child at any other school, they are brilliant!"* *"My child has become the most confident little girl since starting here and I really do believe that one of the main reasons is because this school genuinely cares for each and every child."* *"My children are nurtured and supported in both their education and their person. The staff are all incredible. It is a wonderful school and I feel privileged that my children attend here."* ### Parents - [Family Support](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/family-support) - [Reception Starters](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/new-new-starters) - [School Day](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/school-day) - [Wraparound Care](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/key-information) - [Uniform](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/uniform) - [Term Dates](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates) - [Parent View](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/parent-view) - [Absences](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/absences) - [Prospectus](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/prospectus) ![St. Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-kentigern-s-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/beb_logo.png) **St. Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School** Newton Drive Blackpool FY3 8BT Tel: 01253 393302 ## Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust CEO: Mrs. Helen O’Neill BSC (Hons), MED Limited Company Number: 9111449 Registered Office: 154 High Cross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8DA Telephone: 01253 203260 [Website: www.bebcmat.co.uk](https://bebcmat.co.uk/) Registered in England and Wales © Copyright 2023–2026 St. Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)