27th June 2025

Attendance

Oliver Jeffers - 93%

Julia Donaldson - 92%

Steve Backshall - 90%

Malala Yousafzai - 97%

Ellie Simmonds - 93%

Rosa Parks - 93%

Ian Rose - 97%

David Attenborough - 95%

Peninsula East Primary Academy - 94%

Well done to Oliver Jeffers class for having the best attendance this week in EYFS and KS1. In KS2 this week there is a draw with both Malala Yousafzai and Ian Rose classes winning for best attendance so congratulations to both classes! Our attendance is improving but we need to be aiming for at least 96%.

PYP Learner Attribute Awards

Oliver Jeffers Class - Scarlett (Social) & Sylver (Inquirer)

Julia Donaldson Class - James (Caring) & Marnie (Thinking skills)

Steve Backshall Class - Samuel (Reflective) & Halle (Social Skills)

Malala Yousafzai Class - Eddie (Reflective) & Ayshea (Thinking Skills)

Ellie Simmonds Class - Connor (Principled) & Franklin (Communication skills)

Rosa Parks Class - Nikos (Balanced) & Isabelle (Communication)

Ian Rose Class - Joe (self-management skills) & Mya (balanced)

David Attenborough Class - Christopher (self-management skills) & Lexi (Inquirer)

WOW Writer Awards

Congratulations to these children for fantastic writing this week...

Oliver Jeffers Class - Blake

Julia Donaldson Class - Nellie A

Steve Backshall Class - Hudson

Malala Yousafzai Class - Piper

Ellie Simmonds Class - Felicia

Rosa Parks Class - Daisy

Ian Rose Class - Albert

David Attenborough Class - Brianna

Readers of the Week

Oliver Jeffers Class - Lillie

Julia Donaldson Class - Ava

Steve Backshall Class - Grace

Malala Yousafzai Class - Tilly

Ellie Simmonds Class - Ellie

Rosa Parks Class - Ibrahim

Ian Rose Class - Izzy

David Attenborough Class - Aurora-Emma

Our Wonderful Inquiry Work

Steve Backshall Class

This week, our Year 2 students have been on a really interesting journey as we started our second line of inquiry: empathy and how it impacts our actions. We’ve been talking all about what it means to truly understand how others feel and how that might guide us to make changes in the ways we do or say things.

A big part of this has been looking at the history of animals in circuses. We've learned about how animals were used for entertainment and thought about what their lives might have been like. This naturally led us to talk about animal rights activists and the changes that have happened to protect animals. We have started to use our debating skills, considering arguments for and against using animals for entertainment.

It's been wonderful to see the children think deeply about these topics. They’ve been putting themselves in the "paws" of the animals and considering why people felt so strongly about protecting them. We've had great chats about fairness, kindness, and how our choices can affect everyone around us, even those who can't speak for themselves. Their growing understanding of empathy has been truly heartwarming!

We are in the middle of creating a powerful piece of collaborative artwork, taking our own actions to support animal welfare. We can't wait to share it when we're finished.

School information

Sports day

What a fantastic Sports Day we had today! It was truly inspiring to see such incredible displays of good sportsmanship and enthusiastic team spirit from all our pupils. Every single child took part in the events, giving it their all and demonstrating amazing resilience. It was wonderful to watch them cheer each other on, celebrate successes, and never give up, even when faced with challenges. Their determination was a credit to them all!

The children thoroughly enjoyed all the activities, from the competitive tennis ball relay and the classic egg and spoon race, to trying out the new equipment. As one pupil enthusiastically put it, "Wow, Sports Day was so fun! My favourite part was having a go at using the new javelins."

We extend a huge thank you to all the parents and guardians who came along to support the children and create such a vibrant atmosphere. Your cheers and encouragement made the day even more special.

A special note of gratitude goes to our amazing PTFA for their invaluable support throughout Sports Day. Their hard work ensured everything ran smoothly, contributing significantly to the day's success.

It was a brilliant day of healthy competition, teamwork, and fun for everyone involved. We're already looking forward to next year!

PEPA's Reflective Learners

At PEPA, we pride ourselves on being 'Reflective' learners – it's one of our key Learner Profile Attributes. Our children engage in reflection every single day, deepening their understanding of their learning journey.

Each Friday at 2:45 PM, pupils and teachers collaborate on a weekly reflection session. During these sessions, we prompt children with questions like: "What is our Transdisciplinary Theme?", "Which Lines of Inquiry have we studied?", "Which Approaches to Learning did you use?", and "How did you show agency this week?".

Pupils also complete a Reflection Ticket for a piece of their work from that week. This consistent practice allows us to track pupil progress throughout the term, providing regular opportunities for them to connect their learning across subjects and themes.

To culminate each module, children create a 'one-pager' reflection, thoughtfully summarising their achievements and insights. This systematic approach truly embeds reflective practice into the heart of our academy, fostering curious, self-aware learners.

Information

MedwayGo will be running holiday activities from Monday 28th July – Friday 22nd August 2025. MedwayGo provides a fun and safe environment for children to enjoy activities, a healthy lunch and much more. This summer we have a wide range of activities on offer, from football, tennis, karate, dance, theatre, family activities, SEND specific activities and more. Bookings open on Monday 30th June at 12pm! Families can register interest now and book from Monday here: https://eequ.org/medwaygo

MedwayGo is free for children on benefit related free school meals. There are a small number of free places for children with SEND, military families and looked after children. There are also lots of paid places available, meaning MedwayGo is open to all.

Find out more on our website - https://go.medway.gov.uk/

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