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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
This week I have really enjoyed seeing Marden Primary Academy's exciting curriculum. We are an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Candidate School, delivering the national curriculum through an international transdisciplinary lens. What this essentially means is that we draw on a range of skills and knowledge from across the national curriculum and apply them in meaningful contexts to deepen children's understanding. The children are fully engaged in their inquiries, so ask them about their central ideas and lines of inquiry. I'm sure you will be impressed with their knowledge of local and global issues.
I look forward to seeing you to talk all about it, at next week's coffee morning, see below for details.
Mr N Dosad
National Online Safety
National Online Safety
We all want to continue being informed and inspired by the ever-expanding capabilities of the internet. But we also need to be able to safeguard ourselves against the growing amount of online hazards. Knowing what is fact, understanding what dangers exist and taking appropriate steps can go a long way towards protecting yourself and your family. National Online Safety has collaborated with the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit to compile 10 pointers to help you keep your children safe from cyber crime.
In the guide, you'll find tips such as backing up your data, how to spot phishing bait and how to recognise warning signs.
The Learner Profile Attributes
The Learner Profile Attributes
The learner profile attributes form part of the PYP framework. The ten attributes are listed on the left. Children develop them throughout their time in school. There is no set order to them and they are all equally important.
The learner profile attributes represent the capacities and responsibilities for intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. Each child develops these skills at a personal level. For example, what taking a risk look like for them, rather than comparing to somebody else.
During each inquiry, we highlight up to three attributes as a focus. However, all of the attributes are referred to across the curriculum and across the academy. You will see the attributes in our star pupils below, too.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning
Please join us on Thursday 27th January at 9am for a coffee morning with Mr Dosad, Mrs Rawling and Mrs Bryant. Further information will be sent next week.
Covid-19 Update
Changes to the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19
Changes to the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19
This change came into effect in England on Monday 17 January and applies to all positive cases, regardless of vaccination status.
People who are self-isolating with COVID-19 have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with an LFD test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either test is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10-day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
Times Tables Rock Stars
A big congratulations goes to this weeks winners of the class Rockstars competition, who are again 6CK, winning quite convincingly- which class will try to knock them off their perch next week.
They win, as is always the case for our winning class, Ringo the Rockstar Teddy!
The individual class winners are:
3B: Sarah-Anne S
3/4D: Stanley M
4WB: Harry B
5DK: Liam B
5A: Alice W
6CK: William M
We are currently in another competition against other LAT schools and, even though there are still 20 days to go in it, we are in first place which is great! If we keep playing and finding opportunities to practise our multiplication facts, there is no reason why we still can't be first at the end!
3B: Looking At The Structure of the Earth & Tectonic Plates
5A Science: Orrery Solar Systems
EYFS Art
6WCK: 3D Rainforest Art
2D: Water Cycles & Is It Waterproof?
Office Messages
Tuesday 25th January - Year 5 Swimming Lessons
Thursday 27th January 9am Coffee Morning with Mr Dosad, Mrs Rawling & Mrs Bryant
Thursday 27th January - KS2 Marden v Oaks Football Match (Home)
Tuesday 1st February - Year 5 Swimming Lessons
Tuesday 1st February - KS2 Marden v Ditton Football Match (Home)
Thursday 3rd February - Year 3/4 Hockey Festival @ Dulwich
Monday 7th February - KS1 Marden v Greenfields Football Match (Away)
Tuesday 8th February - KS1 Marden v St. Georges Football Match (Home)
Tuesday 8th February - Year 5 Swimming Lessons
Thursday 10th February - Last Day of Term 3
Friday 11th February - Staff Development Day
Monday 21st February - First Day of Term 4
Principal's Awards
Principal's Awards
RM: Ivy Rose has been an excellent communicator this week. While playing with her friends she is beginning to commentate on her play, further building strong relationships with children in the class.
RMC: Archie has been an excellent thinker this week. He thought really hard about what he wanted to say and wrote a sentence independently, Well done Archie!
1MT: Damon has shown a great interest in our inquiry this week about different climates around the world. He has been inquiring and knowledgeable.
1/2S: Leonard is a great friend to everybody in our class. He is helpful and polite, not only to his friends, but also to all of the adults around the school.
2D: Edith has continually shown superb effort this week with fantastic pieces of work produced as a result, culminating in a truly stunning piece of water inspired art.
3B: Lilly B is such a caring member of the class. She is always there to help her peers and offer support. She is a role model to other students and since starting in Year 3 it has been lovely to watch her confidence grow.
3/4D: James B has been a knowledgeable learner this week. He has shown great interest and knowledge in our PYP inquiry unit.
4WB: Harry is such an incredibly caring, helpful and thoughtful member of the class. Thank you for setting such a great example.
5DK: Jack Ro has had a fantastic start since returning to school, showing excellent knowledge about technology and completing excellent inquiring all about China.
5A: Sahara has identified China on the map and has identified countries around it which have improved her geographical knowledge. She has used Britannica to research the history of China to increase her historical knowledge of the world.
6CK: Zach M has shown his skills as a thinker this week, giving insight into our learning about the causes of deforestation and looking more deeply into issues - recognising palm oil production as the key issue in the film: 'There's a Rang-Tan in my bedroom'.
External Events/Activities
Recre8 offers a fantastic range of sports, arts and educational activities, using the top-class facilities at Tonbridge School and the TSC (sports centre). Courses and camps range from Athletics, Tennis and Archery, to Art Musical Theatre and Digital Photography and even educational offerings, 11+ Revision, Bricks 4 Kidz and The Detective Project! We run classes after school and at the weekend on a weekly basis and have a small programme of crash courses for the February half-term, and a full range of activities available in both the Easter and summer holidays.
Early Bird Offers run until Monday 28th February for Easter courses and until Monday 16th May for the summer. Full details and the most up-to-date timetables are available at www.recre8courses.co.uk and you can contact us with any queries at recre8@tonbridge-school.org
RM Class ~ Year R
RM Class ~ Year R
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Boo
Boo
Boo always engages brilliantly when learning. This week she has lead a theme of play with her friends, involving all that wanted to be a part of it showing care for others. Boo went on to use her phonic knowledge to write signs and cards to accompany and enhance her game with friends. I am so proud of you!
Finn
Finn
Finn is a fantastic mathematician and a wonderful thinker. This week he was able to recall number facts and solve problems using the loose parts. He said: "I can do this! I know one more than 6 is 7." He went on to count and find one more than many numbers to 10 and beyond. Go Finn!
RM Class Reminders
We have had a wonderful week of learning though our inquiry. The children in Team RM are continuing to build their social and communication skills which is having a huge impact on learning - WELL DONE ALL!
Book change is on Monday and Thursday. Our school has just received a huge shipment of decodable texts so keep your eyes out for some new titles.
Have a wonderful weekend.
RMC Class ~ Year R
RMC Class ~ Year R
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Chloe
Chloe
This week Chloe has been very knowledgeable. Chloe had made a box of dog food and filled it. She said 'It needs a label, I will write dog.' Chloe independently stretched out the word and wrote the correct sounds with excellent formation. We are so proud of you Chloe!
Ezra
Ezra
Ezra has been a risk-taker this week. Despite thinking that an activity was going to be tricky for him, Ezra took a risk and took part. He was able to split 5 into two groups and create a matching 5s frame. Ezra was incredilbly proud of himself, as were the adults! Well done Ezra!
RMC Class Reminders
RMC have had a great week exploring the outside environment. We go outside whatever the weather, so please make sure your child has welly boots in school and brings in gloves, hats and scarves.
1M Class ~ Year 1
1M Class ~ Year 1
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Oscar W
Oscar W
Oscar has been a caring learning this week. He has helped his friends during phonics to blend some of the words that were a little bit tricky! Well Done Oscar!
Oscar has been a caring learning this week. He has helped his friends during phonics to blend some of the words that were a little bit tricky! Well Done Oscar!
George H
George H
George has been a risk-taker this week. Although some of the tasks were a bit tricky. You kept trying and kept pushing to do the best you could do. Well done George!
George has been a risk-taker this week. Although some of the tasks were a bit tricky. You kept trying and kept pushing to do the best you could do. Well done George!
1M Class Reminders
1/2S Class ~ Year 1/2
1/2S Class ~ Year 1/2
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Joshua
Joshua
Joshua has been a great inquirer this week. He has been curious to find out more about habitats and food chains. He has been asking questions and seeking the answers. Well done!
George
George
George has demonstrated what a great thinker he is with his learning. When designing a bird feeder, he had good ideas and tried hard to solve the problems his team faced. Great work George!
1/2S Class Reminders:
Just a reminder that the children have their outdoor learning session on Monday! Please ensure the children have suitable clothing such as Wellingtons / sturdy walking boots / old trainers. Old trousers, long sleeved top, jumper / sweatshirt (multiple layers), waterproof coat (rain will not stop the session taking place), hat, gloves and thick socks.
Thank you for continuing to complete the home learning on Google Classroom each week. It is great to see the children continuing their learning at home.
2D Class ~ Year 2
2D Class ~ Year 2
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Jasper B
Jasper B
You have been a reflective risk-taker this week Jasper and the writing this week is a true reflection of this. You carefully considered your language and how you could use commas and subordinating conjunctions- be proud of what you achieved!
Dulcie R
Dulcie R
You have been a great communicator this week Dulcie, especially with how you feel in a storm- you had some great ideas! Well done for your personal achievements in your writing this week as well!
2D Class Reminders:
Just a reminder that the children have their outdoor learning session on Monday! Should they not have their change of clothes in school, can you please ensure they do so as they are likely to get muddy. Wellingtons, a jumper, a waterproof coat, hat, gloves and thick socks are just a few of the recommended items.
Home learning is similar to last week, developing children's multiplication fact knowledge, so please provide them with any opportunity to practise using Times Table Rockstars or using the videos you will find on the Google classroom.
3B Class ~ Year 3
3B Class ~ Year 3
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Sarah-Anne
Sarah-Anne
Sarah-Anne is always so enthusiastic towards her learning and has been extremely knowledgeable during our maths lessons. She has shown her understanding and has been confident to share her answers. Well done, keep it up!
Molly
Molly
Molly has been a thinker this week ensuring she has included everything she has learnt in her writing. You are so reflective and always want to improve your work. We are proud of you!
3B Class Reminders
Please continue to read and practise times tables!
This terms homework has been set on the 3B home learning classroom. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Another reminder that our PE day is on a Thursday and the children need to have their kit in school.
3/4D Class ~ Year 3/4
3/4D Class ~ Year 3/4
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Franek
Franek
Franek has been a risk-taker this week. He has been pushing himself to complete his work with greater focus and accuracy. Well done Franek, Keep up the great work.
Emily
Emily
Emily produces all her work to the highest standard. She is a reflective learner, regularly reflecting upon her work. Emily sets a great example for her peers. Well done Emily.
3/4D Class Reminders
Remember to go onto TTR and Languagenut to do further practise at home.
Read five time a week, each session lasting ten minutes or more.
4WB Class ~ Year 4
4WB Class ~ Year 4
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Maryann
Maryann
Maryann was a risk-taker in PE this week. She worked hard to shoot goals in netball by adapting her shooting technique and persevering. Well done, Maryann.
Emily H
Emily H
Emily really pushed herself in our skills lesson this week and produced a really well-structured piece of fiction writing. She proved just what she is capable of when being a risk-taker. Well done, Emily.
4WB Class Reminders
Keep practising TTRockstars. We are doing really well as a class and are continuing to be prominent in the competition.
Also, keep working hard to record your reading entries each day. Every week, we record our entries on a Friday and calculate how much closer we are to achieving our termly reading target.
5DK Class ~ Year 5
5DK Class ~ Year 5
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
5DK
5DK
5DK worked together to solve 2-digit x 2-digit problems. They used manipulatives to break down the problem and spoke through their working, before applying this to the area model later in the week. They have all been open-minded thinkers throughout the week. Well done.
5DK
5DK
5DK have worked collaboratively, showing brilliant skills as communicators to produce a model of the solar system. They have found out information about the planets, discussed how the solar system works and then used this information to produce a paper mache model. Well done 5DK.
5DK Class Reminders
Remember to keep reading and practising your times tables.
There is also support on our home learning page to help all children to read an analogue clock. Please use these resources to support this learning.
5A Class ~ Year 5
5A Class ~ Year 5
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Alice
Alice
Alice has demonstrated that she can be a great thinker in school. She was able to create a planet using paper mache, thinking carefully about the size, shape and colour of the planet. Well done Alice.
Alexander
Alexander
Well done Alexander, you have shown how knowledgeable you are and can be through inquiry. Your researching skills and attention to details about technology and the use of technology in China has been shown brilliantly through your work.
5A Class Reminders
Remember to keep reading and practising your times tables.
There is also support on our home learning page to help all children to read an analogue clock. Please use these resources to support this learning.
6WCK Class ~ Year 6
6WCK Class ~ Year 6
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Samuel B
Samuel B
Samuel has shown he is knowledgeable by applying his learning across the curriculum. He thinks deeply about topics and responds carefully by making those important connections between the different disciplines.
Logan B
Logan B
Logan has demonstrated being a reflective learner by showing great consideration and thought to his learning this week - not only during our art project, but also when producing a poster about the causes of deforestation. He responded well to feedback in order to develop construction techniques for his 3D humming bird. Well done, Logan.
6WCK Class Reminders
Year 6 have shown great engagement in their learning about deforestation this week, culminating in learning about the production of palm oil as a major contributor to this global problem. As a result of our learning, the children have planned the initial steps of their own campaign to create change in either reducing the problem of palm oil production, or raising awareness of the issues and impact. Please find the time over the weekend to raid your kitchen and bathroom cupboards to check the ingredients for palm oil. How many different products can you find in your home that use palm oil? You may wish to take photographs or record your findings so that it can potentially support your campaign.
Please make sure you have logged into the year 6 Google classroom for homeworking. If you haven't yet joined, please click on the link below.
https://classroom.google.com/c/MzQ1MDY1MzE0NjM0?cjc=qylaf6w
If you do find that you need to self isolate, remember that all of your daily work is accessible on our year 6 Google Classroom that we use every day in school.
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