Read What People Think Of Staplehurst School And Leave Your Comments Too!!

I was there from 1974-1979 under the guidance of Mr and Mrs Yates-Smith (at the same time a Marc Liron who's also left a message - hello Marc!)

My memories are many. Footie with Mr Parton and Mr Herbert. The time that Mr Yates-Smith was on the TV show Pebble Mill (the forerunner of Richard and Judy) promoting italic handwriting and we all got to watch it in the hall. Taking the newspaper collections on a trolley over to the 'Old School' at lunch (recycling even back then!)

The grand opening of the adventure playground. The sad departure of the aviary that was in the new school playground. Chess club in the porta-cabin and in the winter, 'headers and volleys' with a tennis ball against the wall in the upper juniors.

It was a great school. Happy days.

Note from the website administrator : Fancy a trip down 'Memory Lane'? Call Mrs Bolt to arrange a visit.

I went to both the infant and junior schools from 1965 when Mr.Yates-Smith was headmaster.The only teacher I remember is Miss Lewis. I also remember that there was a picture of the Queen on her wedding day. I was an angel in one of the nativity plays and I think Joesph was played by Peter ????? Does anyone remember Mr.Pastry opening the swimming pool at the junior school? My surname then was Chenery. Any memories glady welcomed. I see the uniform is the same!!!!!!!

My parents returned to Staplehurst with my sister and I in tow for my final year before attending secondary school (Cornwallis) in 1977. It was a traumatic experience for a 10 year old but I have fond memories from that time. I now live in Australia but still have contact with friends made from those days and best of all ....I learnt to write in beautiful italics...

Note from the Web Administrator : Please visit your old school sometime, Theresa, and see how it has blended traditional values into a modern educational setting with great success.

I left this wonderful school in 1972 and yesterday met Sue Hayward garden designer who won a gold medal with the Shetland Croft Garden at Chelsea. We recognised each other after all these years!

Note from the Web Administrator : The school sends its warmest regards to you both.

I left the School in 1983 and had a great time there. It's nice to see the tradition of winning most sporting events looking good still. We used to win the netball tournament every year, we had a brilliant team! You should try and put some photos of us up on the gallery.

When I started the headmaster was Mr Yates-Smith and when I left it was Mr Spear. My teachers were (excuse spellings if wrong) Mrs Spurgeon, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Brown and Mrs Boyce. I loved them all.

Thank you.

Note from the Web Administrator : Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your happy memories with us. You'll be delighted to know that Mrs Brown still helps out on a 'supply' basis periodically.

I have left the school but I still miss it. Thank you to Mrs Carr, Mrs Kitney and Mrs Saunders, Mrs Small, Mrs Hein and Mr Small who were or have been my teachers.
I will never forget the school!!
Molly Walter.

I left this school in 1982. I had a great time there. Mr Spear was headmaster when I left, it was only his 1st or maybe 2nd year I think. Mr Herbert was my final teacher.

Thanks Toby for your message - Although the staff have changed since 1982, the children are still having a great time and enjoying an ever increasingly successful education!
Website Administrator.

Hello, this school is the best. All of the teachers are the best and everyone loves it. Come here and you will always do great jess x

Just taking a trip down "memory lane" I left Staplehurst Primary in 1979. Way back when Mr Yates-Smith was the headmaster... and Mrs Yates-Smith, Mr Parton and Miss Marfleet were my teachers...

I have so many happy memories of those times!

Great to see the school is still going strong...

Regards,

Marc Liron.

We think Staplehurst school is a very educational school and other people will enjoy it. The teachers are the best. It has been a privilege to come here. L and H.

hey ya we love this school.last yr here it's goin 2 rock.
this school gives u great opportunities. we are going to miss it. mrs handley and the rest of our teachers u are great.

xoxoxox

Merry Christmas to all the staff and pupils at Staplehurst. Thank you for all your hard work this term, particularly those involved in the productions. The school looks fab thanks to the fantastic Christmas displays. We would like to wish Mrs Hein well as she is leaving to have her baby at the end of term. Have a great Christmas break and we will see you in the New Year.

i have made loadsa new friends at mggs like lizzy and jessica. they went to headcorn school where mrs hein used to work. thanks staplehurst for everything.
xxxphiaxxx

I loved Staplehurst school. I miss it so much and hope you are having fun. To all of the children and teachers.xx lol xx

This school is really fantastic! - The best school in the world! Thanks to Mrs. Bolt who helped me into grammar school.

I just want to say what a great school this was when I attended. I miss all my friends.
Emma, an ex-pupil.

This school is fantastic,especially Mrs Bolt,who has helped me into Maidstone Grammar School!!! All the teachers have been really helpful through primary school and I'm really going to miss everyone when I am gone.
Thank you staplehurst school!!!
From Sam Hastings

Mrs Bolt has made a real difference to this school! She must be proud! I'm gonna miss my fellow year 6's. Well done to all the people who passed their 11+!!!

This school is the best. My education has progressed greatly thanks to the wonderful staff. Greg.

I'm really gonna miss Staplehurst school when I'm gone but I'm really excited about going to grammar school!!

I would like to say how great the school is and I will miss the people and school when I go to Invicta grammar school. Thank you to the teachers and my friends.

Hi,
I have been at this school for four years I have made lots of friends.The teachers are brilliant.

Thank you, Mrs Hein.

Hi guys, Staplehurst school is brilliant. I have great friends and I passed my 11+ thanks to all the great teachers.
Fraser

This school is wicked and Mrs Bolt is a good head teacher :-)

I was lucky enough to be invited to the "Grand Opening" of the new school hall on Friday. I just wanted to say I thought the children's performances were excellent and what a privilege it was to have Dame Kelly Holmes present to officially open the hall. It was a lovely event - a real piece of Staplehurst school history. I am sure it will be a memory cherished by many children for years to come !!

I love Staplehurst School....It rulez compared 2 any other Schools!!!!!
Hattie

Hello fellow pupils,
I love this school and I do not want to leave at the end of the year. This has been the best experience of my life and I will treasure it for ever. Thank you, Mrs Bolt.
Ben. A year 6 pupil x

I go to this school and this is the best school I have ever been too.The teachers are great, and it is so easy to make friends here.

I would just like to say how great Staplehurst School is. If it wasn't for Mrs Bolt I wouldn't have passed my 11 plus. I have done great in my SATs and every other test.Thanks Mrs Bolt!
Chloe x