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Mr moore's news update

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week really has been inspiring and a fabulous way to finish this term. From cake sales to the Wizard of Oz and even Rock Steady performances in there too. I have loved watching the children excel and perform.

The performances of the Wizard of Oz were amazing, all children involved did an absolutely fantastic job. The hard work started months ago with children deciding their roles, learning their lines, preparing lighting and set design and it all came together this week in a number of brilliant performances. It was without doubt the best performance I have seen in a primary school and all of the children should be very proud of themselves.

Only a matter of hours later, our musicians took to the stage (many of whom flying straight in from Oz to perform) and I am sure those who attended will agree that the children did themselves and us proud. To work collaboratively, remember sequences of music off by heart and do so all in front of a large audience took great courage and I was so impressed.

These fantastic events have built upon a term full of hard work and being inquisitive and creative. I hope parents evening gave you all the opportunity to learn about your child's progress and we will shortly be preparing pupil reports for term 6. Should you need any updates in the interim then please maintain healthy dialogue with your child's teacher whether that be on the class doors or by organising a meeting or phone call, we want to do all we can to support.

I wish you all a restful Easter Break, I hope there are ample opportunities to enjoy spring time together.

I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 22nd April, remember the Bank Holiday Easter Monday!

wizard of oz production

Thank you to everyone who came and supported Theatre Club's production of The Wizard of Oz this week. If you missed it we have put a tiny snippet of this great show below for you to enjoy!

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attendance

This week our overall academy attendance has been 94.8%. This academic year we are sitting at 95.6% in total so that is great - especially given all the sickness bugs, viruses and rashes we have been notified about (or seen in some cases!!).

Our winning year group is Year 3 this week with 97.3% so congratulations to all pupils for being in school as much as you can!

Special mention to 6C for 100% this week!!

All Year 3 children have received some additional playtime today to celebrate this...and of course will be the holders of the Attendance Weekly Cup for a week!

Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

esther 5g

We are super proud of Esther, who was awarded 'Performer of the Week' last weekend, at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. Well done!

felicity 4J & millie 4T

Felicity and Millie will be appearing in Madagascar at the Stag Theatre on 3rd & 4th May. They've both worked so hard at rehearsals and they'd love to see some friendly faces in the audience to come and "Move It, Move It" with them! Tickets are available from the Stag Theatre website. Well done - we are so proud of both of you!

Lucy (Goldings)

Lucy came third in her aerial Gymnastics competition through her GAP class at the community centre. She did really well, and is really proud of herself, as are we.

harper 2d

Harper has completed her Level 3 Swimming Award and has already started working towards Level 4! Well done Harper, we are so proud of you!

frankie 2T

Frankie has given up lots of time at weekends to make bracelets and rings for charity. These will be in the Bluebell Cafe at Aspens in Pembury ready for the Easter school holidays for anyone that would like to have one for a small donation to the charity. Well done Frankie; what a kind thing to do. We are so proud of you!

olivia 2t

Olivia has worked very hard and was awarded her Level 3 Star Acheivement Award in gymnastics! Well done Olivia; we are so proud of you!

young carers

KFC club kick started the Easter break with some crafts, an Easter movie and card making. We even had an Easter egg decorating competition. The winning egg is shown below and we will get a prize to you very soon!

We wish all your young carers here at LAPW a wonderful half term. If you need support over the Easter holidays please reach out to Imago who also have a range of lovely opportunities and activities available to our carers over the break.

https://www.imago.community/

Office Messages

School Meals - there is a new menu rotation from the start of next term. Please see the new menu and allergens via MCAS>Important Documents. We will return on Week 1 of the menu however please note that the roast on Wednesday will be chicken instead of gammon for this week only.

Year 6 Summer Trips - Information was sent out via MCAS earlier this week regarding the Year 6 summer trips taking place in the week beginning 19th May. Please make payment and give consent via MCAS>Trips if you haven't already done so.

Year 5 Plas Pencelli - There are still a few final payments outstanding for the Year 5 residential trip to Plas Pencelli. Please ensure you make payment via MVAS>Outstanding Payments. Full payment is required prior to the trip taking place.

Dates ahead

Some dates for your diary:

22.4.25 Start of Module 5

22.4.25 - 25.4.25 Year 5 to Plas Pencelli

30.4.25 Vision Screening for EYFS

12.5.25 - 16.5.25 SATs week for Year 6

23.5.25 End of Module 5

2.6.25 Inset Day (No children in school)

3.6.25 Start of Module 6

12.6.25 EYFS Father's Day Build and Field Event 2.45pm - 3.45pm

20.6.25 Paddock Woodstock (more details to follow!)

27.6.25 PTA Colour Run

18.7.25 PTA Break the Rules Day

22.7.25 End of Module 6 - 1.30pm finish (No After School Club)

Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:

6C

Freddy

For your risk taking this week in maths. You have challenged yourself with your learning and improved your times tables score! Really impressive work keep it up!

6j

Jacob

For your determined and principled approach to your reading this term. You have engaged well in lessons, offering answers whilst not being worried about making mistakes - that’s part of the learning journey. Nice one Jacob!

6S

Maddie

For being a reflective learner and engaging in discussions around our lines of inquiry. You really considered the impact on the world around you.

5c

Patrick

In all areas you are a confident and conscientious learner. You always use your inquiry skills effectively and display an enthusiastic attitude to improving knowledge as well as always contributing fully. Well done!

5g

Henry

Henry has shown true resilience with his writing this week. He has been reflective in his approach and has really made sure that he takes pride in his presentation. Well done!

5s

Fatmata

For always being a principled and open-minded learner. This week you embraced many challenges when making your flood-proof house. You continuously reflected on your final product, adapting to challenges and persevering when things didn't go the way you expected. You really were an asset to your group and demonstrated what it takes to be a true designer! Well done!

4DB

Archie E

Archie has been a principled learner this week, taking great care with his water colour painting - a brilliant masterpiece.

4j

Victoria

With her great attitude to school life, Victoria has continued her principled approach to her work this term. She has worked tirelessly in maths over the last few weeks and can confidently work fractions and decimals. I am so proud of your efforts, Victoria.

4T

Dennis

Working with your scientific skills, you used great communication skills when making your buzzer game. Not only did your buzzer game look great, it worked really well!

3g

Evelyn

Evelyn has worked very hard to prepare for her end of inquiry action piece this week, making the most of her excellent communication skills. Keep it up Evelyn.

3HE

Maria

Maria has been a risk taker this week. We will be performing in front of other people and she is taking small steps to become comfortable with what she is doing, which allows her to push herself to greatness! Well done Maria, I can’t wait to see the outcome!

3M

Lucas

Lucas has been a fantastic risk-taker and communicator this term. He has been able to explain similarities and differences between the different places we have studied. Excellent work Lucas!

2d

Rishi

Rishi has shown all week what a marvellous thinker he is in maths as we have recapped our previous learning. Rishi was also part of a brilliant Rocksteady show this week, Well done!

2r

Elliot D

Elliot has been a caring and open minded learner this week. He has worked well with his partner to further his thinking. Elliot shows kindness, patience, consideration and willingness to learn every day. He has excelled in his learning due to these incredible traits.

2t

Amelia

For being caring this week. Amelia is patient and works well with a range of different children, listening and sharing ideas. We have been impressed with her caring attitude, making her an excellent role model. Well done Amelia!

1M

Esmae

For being a knowledgeable thinker. You have blown us away this week with your comprehension skills. You displayed a wonderful understanding of the texts you read and confidently answered a range of questions. Keep up the magnificent work Esmae!

1ob

Hollie

For being a reflective learner. You have shown a lovely attitude to learning and always speak proudly about what you have achieved. It is great to see you evaluating your learning and working to improve. Keep up the great work!

1p

Willow

For being a risk-taker this week. We are delighted to see your hard work, determination and resilience when publishing your work on guide dogs. You made great use of phonemic awareness to complete it as independently as possible. Superstar! Great work!

ARCHER

Theo

Theo has been a caring and open minded friend this week. He has worked well with his friends to talk through his ideas and share information. Theo always shows kindness and consideration, every single day.

Goldings

Rose

For being a balanced learner! Rose enjoys challenging herself every day so that she can improve on different skills. She sets a positive example of how to actively keep your mind healthy by her want to do more and always trying her best. We are very impressed by her hard-working attitude. Well done.

phoenix

Marin

You have been knowledgeable this week! You have shared your ideas with your peers well and communicated this through your writing. Well done!

PTA easter trail

Looking for a local, family friendly activity over the Easter holiday? Why not have a go at the PTA's 'Whodunnit?' trail and solve the mystery of who stole Madame Ait-Mansour's Easter bonnet?!

Madame Ait-Mansour's Easter bonnet has gone missing. After our success last year in solving the mystery of Mr Page’s missing Easter egg, Mme Ait-Mansour quickly called in the PTA to help track down the thief. We’ve interviewed everyone, got a list of suspects, and a trail of clues and puzzles to solve. Now we need YOUR help. Grab your magnifying glass and notebook, download the trail sheet from https://pta.events/Whodunnit25 (or scan the QR code at the bottom of the pic), and follow the trail around Paddock Wood.

When you've solved the case, you'll be able to enter the PTA's prize draw to win some Easter treats! Trail costs £1.50 and full details of how to enter the draw are on the trail sheet. The trail follows a loop around the town, starting at the primary academy and ending at the Memorial Park/Community Centre.

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

6C

Buddy

For your interesting and factual writing about New York this week. You identified key information you wanted to share and were able to relate this to our learning about infrastructure. Good job!

6j

Ben

For great demonstration of your learning when creating your work about the city of Tokyo. You commented on key aspects of its infrastructure and took great pride in both your content and presentation. Well done Ben, it was well worth the effort!

6s

Frankie

You have made a brilliant effort to work hard and support the class this week. Thank you for being a caring learner.

5c

Connie

Your writing has been a joy to read. You have shown how to organise and present your ideas and have clearly displayed focus and commitment to improving.

5g

Henry

Henry has shown growing confidence in his role during the production this week! His focus and commitment to work as an effective team member has been evident throughout the week. He's a great performer!

5s

Wilf

For your knowledgeable approach to your learning this week. You worked well within your team when designing and making your flood-proof house. You thought carefully about adaptations in order to improve your design and tackle potential challenges. Well done!

4DB

Sierra

Sierra, you have worked tirelessly in maths this week. You have smashed decimals!! Super well done.

4j

Archie

Mr James has been blown away by your writing these last 2 weeks - you have shown independence when working on your letter, and your thorough research into sustainable farming was great to see. Keep up this determined approach next term!

4T

Simas

Ms Ansell has been very impressed with your maths this week and how confident you are becoming with your maths skills. Keep up the great work.

3g

Maddie

Maddie has worked incredibly hard to improve her presentation this week, finding new ways to showcase her learning, I knew you had it in you Maddie, now you have to keep this up!

3HE

Evelyn

Evelyn has worked so hard in her group this week. Not only has she taken her turn at successfully leading the conversation and giving ideas, she also performed the much harder task of actively listening to all other members. Well done Evelyn!

3M

Annabel

Annabel has worked really hard to improve both her writing and reading this term and we have been so impressed. Keep up the good work. We are very proud of you!

2d

Emily

This week Emily showcased her musical talents as KS1 were treated to a Rocksteady performance. Emily was brave and brilliant. Well done!

2r

Oscar

Oscar has contributed well to our inquiry this week. He has been pushing himself to make good choices and give everything a go. Oscar has even been learning how to do shoelaces at home with his Mum! Well done to Oscar.

2t

Archie

For his attitude to learning. Archie is working hard to maintain his concentration and make sensible choices when engaging with his learning. We are so proud of how he is regulating his emotions with sensory breaks, well done Archie!

1M

George

For being a fantastic communicator this week across all aspects of your learning. You have shown just how knowledgeable you are through both verbal discussions and in your written work. You completed some wonderful pieces of work about the role of a guide dog and about the work of Nick Mackman, a well-known sculptor.

Keep up the amazing work!

1ob

Umaru

For working incredibly hard in all of your learning this week. You have a lovely approach to learning - you are always trying your best and are always working hard in everything you do. You are able to write about all your learning beautifully. Keep up the fantastic work!

1p

Ollie

For achieving so much this week! You have approached this week with great determination and courage. We are so pleased to see your confidence change and blossom and cannot wait to watch this flourish. Moreover, your clay models were wonderful to see! Well done!

ARcher

Francesca

For working really hard during our inquiry lessons. She has shown interest and enthusiasm for our learning about Easter this week. She has shared ideas and helped others with their learning. Well done!

goldings

Sky

For always having such a positive mindset! Sky has showcased her ability to light up a room this week. She checks in with her friends, makes us laugh, and enjoys sharing her love of learning with everyone. Her cheer spreads to all that are around her and we feel lucky to have such a positive presence in our class. Well done!

phoenix

Luna

For working really hard in our phonics lessons this week. You are focusing on your segmenting and blending skills to read and write new words. Well done!

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