Newsletter
17 March 2023
Attendance
Oliver Jeffers - 93%
Julia Donaldson - 97%
Steve Irwin - 100%
Walt Disney - 91%
Marcus Rashford - 90%
Lewis Hamilton - 94%
Helen Sharman - 95%
Benjamin Zephaniah - 96%
Peninsula East Primary Academy - 93%
Well done to Steve Irwin class this week for having amazing 100% attendance. In KS2 this week, Benjamin Zephaniah class achieved the best attendance so well done to them too. Our whole school attendance has taken a slight dip this week so we need to work towards this improving next week.
Thinker Award
Oliver Jeffers Class - Alfie H
Julia Donaldson Class - Jasmine
Steve Irwin Class - Callie
Walt Disney Class - Bluebell
Marcus Rashford Class - Florence
Lewis Hamilton Class - Christopher
Helen Sharman Class - Darcy
Benjamin Zephaniah Class - Delilah
WOW Writer Awards
Congratulations to these children for fantastic writing this week...
Julia Donaldson Class - Eddie
Steve Irwin Class - Leo
Walt Disney Class - Darcie
Marcus Rashford Class - Franklin
Lewis Hamilton Class - Harmony
Helen Sharman Class - Summer
Benjamin Zephaniah Class - Oscar
Communicator Award
Oliver Jeffers Class - Mia
Julia Donaldson Class - Hollie
Steve Irwin Class - Chloe
Walt Disney Class - Ellis
Marcus Rashford Class - Poppi
Lewis Hamilton Class - Lilly
Helen Sharman Class - Savannah
Benjamin Zephaniah Class - Madison
Our Wonderful Inquiry Work
PEPA Tots
This term our inquiry is about "Signs and Symbols help us organise ourselves ". We have been looking at different signs and symbols around school. The children were able to find the fire exit, no smoking and disabled signs around the school. They also have been very good at looking for signs in the environment and when they are out and about with their parents at home.
We also had Kent Police and the Response team visit our school. The children were very excited to meet the police to ask all their questions. They talked about the equipment they use and showed the children. All the children loved exploring the vehicles and some asked questions about the police, how the lights work and how they open the car and how they catch criminals.
Benjamin Zephaniah
Year 6 have been working incredibly hard this week. We had our mock SATS week so the children know what to expect when we do the real thing in May. They have shown such a principled attitude and all feel much better knowing what to expect next term.
I look forward to sharing their scores with them next week so they can see how much progress they have made - I hope they all have a nice, relaxing weekend after their hard work this week!
School information
Red Nose Day 2023
It was fantastic to see so many children who had celebrated and raised money for charity on Red Nose Day. Our children completed some tasks linked to this throughout their day and you can see Pepa Tots class enjoying their Red Nose cakes in the pictures here.
Due to your kind donations on the day we managed to raise: £156.00 Well done to everyone!
Busters Book Club
Congratulations to Helen Sharman class for having not only the most readers this week but also the most readers who improved their reading minutes.
Star Readers of the Week:
Julia Donaldson Class - Cleo - Bronze Badge
Steve Irwin Class - Mason - Silver Badge
Marcus Rashford Class - Frankie - Bronze Badge
Walt Disney Class - Darcie - Bronze Badge
Lewis Hamilton Class - Isla - Bronze Badge
Helen Sharman Class - Harrison - Gold Badge
Benjamin Zephaniah Class - Morgan - Gold Badge
Parent SEND Library
At the moment I am in the process of collecting books to support parents in understanding different needs, parenting support or even just realising that you are not the only parent going through this!
If you have any books at home that you would like to donate to the library please let me know or if there are particular themes that you are interested in seeing within the library.
My aim is that parents can borrow these books to read and return when finished.
Parent Consultations
I still have a few slots left for SENCO Parents evening on Monday the 20th. Please call the office if you would like to book on to one of these slots. If you are unable to make this date but would like to book a meeting with me please let the office know and I will be in contact to arrange a meeting.
Kind Regards,
Mrs Drogomirecki
THRIVE Update
I thought it would be nice to share with you a few photos of the children completing THRIVE activities in their classes this module.
Oliver Jeffers Class have been completing some calming meditation activities.
In Marcus Rashford Class the children have been thinking about what makes them happy
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