Newsletter
26th April 2024
Attendance
Oliver Jeffers 94%
Julia Donaldson 91%
Banksy 96%
Maya Angelou 95%
Paul O'Grady 95%
Steve Backshall 98%
Emmeline Pankhurst 96%
David Attenborough 92%
Peninsula East Primary Academy 95%
Well done to Banksy class for having the best attendance this week in KS1. In KS2 this week, Steve Backshall class have won for best attendance. Well done to both classes! It is fantastic to see that we still have good attendance across the whole school too.
PYP Learner Attribute Awards
Oliver Jeffers Class - Ava (Communicator) & Lilly (Reflective)
Julia Donaldson Class - Alfie D (Reflective) & Lennie T (communicator)
Banksy Class - Sydney (Principled) & Gracie (Knowledgeable)
Maya Angelou Class - Chloe (Reflective) & Ruby (Communicator)
Paul O'Grady Class - Ivy (Reflective) & Ellis (Inquirer)
Steve Backshall Class -Ivy (Inquirer) & Vinnie (Reflective)
Emmeline Pankhurst Class - Franklin (Communicator) & Callum (Knowledgeable)
David Attenborough Class - Savannah (Reflective) & Angel (Thinker)
WOW Writer Awards
Congratulations to these children for fantastic writing this week...
Oliver Jeffers Class - Brooke
Julia Donaldson Class - Joshua
Banksy Class - Harleigh-May
Maya Angelou Class - Felicia
Paul O'Grady Class - Joseph
Steve Backshall Class - Frankie
Emmeline Pankhurst Class - Lexi
David Attenborough Class - Teddy T
Readers of the Week
Each time your child reads, they will receive one point for their class. At the end of each week, points will be counted and the winning class will receive a whole class reward. These points will be tallied up throughout the term and at the end of each module, the class with the most points will receive a reward.
Congratulations to Oliver Jeffers Class for winning this week with most improved reading!
Oliver Jeffers Class - Zachary
Julia Donaldson Class - Lenny H
Banksy Class - Helin
Maya Angelou Class - Charlie
Paul O'Grady Class - Freddy
Steve Backshall Class - Luisa
Emmeline Pankhurst Class - Aurora-Lilly
David Attenborough Class - Willow
Our Wonderful Inquiry Work
PEPA Tots
Our inquiry this term is diving into the journey of life cycles, starting with the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The children were vey engaged and enthusiastic in learning the various stages. They also explored the range of foods the caterpillar ate. They undertook lots of different activities such as clay modelling and sock puppets. They also went to the school field in search of caterpillars and butterflies.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou class have had a great start to the term, we have all been busy learning new things and having fun. These two weeks we have learnt a lot about Antarctica and Ernest Shackleton, with more to learn! We have applied our new knowledge to various subjects.
This week in Science we have been looking at magnetic and non-magnetic items, we have learnt that magnets have two poles which either attract or repel. We then explored the school, listing items that were magnetic/not magnetic and made a few discoveries.
During maths we were learning about money, we were able to visit Miss Spinola's shop outside the classroom and were given an amount to spend. When we then chose the items we then had to add up our totals to check that we were within our budget.
School information
PSHE at PEPA
At PEPA, we aim to provide children with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives now and in the future in order to be well-rounded global citizens. This is done through our tailored IB curriculum and the teaching of PSHE. PSHE encourages children to embrace diversity and learn about different lifestyles, needs and cultures. Last term we saw the whole school learn about physical and mental health, and keeping safe. These photos show the children’s brilliant work on this topic.
This term we are focusing on growing and changing which is linked to our transdisciplinary theme of ‘Where we are in place and time’. Take a look at what all year groups have been working on…
Nursery: the life cycle of a butterfly
Reception: the life cycle of a tadpole
Year 1: what makes you special?
Year 2: the human life cycle
Year 3: personal identity
Year 4: diversity within their inquiry
Year 5: expressing yourself
Year 6: growing up and increased independence
SEND at PEPA
If your pupil is on the SEND register at PEPA over the next week you will start to receive updated support plans. Please read through these and complete the form that is shared with you.
During the week of the 20th of May there will be parent drop in sessions for your to discuss any concerns or next steps that you have for your child ( your child does not need to be on the SEND register for you to sign up for these sessions). Please keep a look out of booking instructions for these coming out shortly.
Feedback
It would be lovely to hear feedback from our parents at PEPA we would be extremely grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this short google form
Goodbye to Miss McGrath
It is really sad news that we have to share with you, unfortunately Miss McGrath is leaving us to start a new career.
We wish her all the happiness in her new role and she will be missed.
Information
Childcare choices
Apply for 15 or 30 hours childcare to start a place in September
From 1st April, if you are an eligible working parent in England, you can apply for:
• 15 hours childcare for your two-year-old
• 30 hours childcare for your three or four-year-old
The second phase of the childcare support expansion will be rolled out from September. From 12th May, if you are an eligible working parent in England, you can apply for 15 hours childcare for your child aged 9 months old and over.
You will need to apply by 31st August to use your hours from 1st September. To do so, visit gov.uk to get your code for a place in September and then share it with your childcare provider. To continue receiving the government support, you will need to reconfirm your details every three months on your gov.uk account.
From September 2025, eligible working parents in England with children between 9 months up to school age will have access to 30 hours childcare.
This comes alongside other government childcare support, including Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare. You might be able to use more than one offer together to help with your childcare costs.
Childcare is also expanding for primary-school age children. From September, parents in England can expect to see an expansion in the availability of childcare in their local area before and after school, that runs from 8am until 6pm or later, also known as ‘wraparound childcare’. Ifyou are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare, you can use the support to help pay for your wraparound childcare.
Visit Childcare Choices to see what support you might be eligible for, now and in the future, so you can juggle work and life: Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK