leigh academy paddock wood

Newsletter

Mr moore's news update

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am writing to you all after a fabulous first week back to school.

Thank you for all of your well wishes; it has been a pleasure to meet many of you at the gates in the mornings and after school too. I will endeavour to meet you all personally across the coming days and weeks.

I have taken great joy in seeing children jump straight back into their learning following the summer holidays. Whilst the start of a new academic year can be daunting, I am so proud to have seen children working collaboratively, supporting each other and setting exceptionally high expectations for themselves already. They really have impressed me during their learning, at breaks and lunchtimes too. I am thoroughly looking forward to getting to know them all individually whilst seeing them prosper in all walks of life here at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood.

Our new joining children within Early Years have now begun full days with us and have settled into school life really maturely. We can't wait to see them flourish in our Early Years setting and in their educational journey with us. There have also been a number of new joiners further up the school, I would like to welcome you all to Paddock Wood and I hope you have had a memorable first week with us.

Upon entering the school site, many of you will have noticed considerable work that is being carried out across our outdoor spaces. The development of play equipment, the replacement of the pagoda and refurbishment work has all be possible due to our amazing PTA and your community support too. We are so lucky to have such an active PTA and such support from yourselves as parents, thank you. We know that the children will love using the equipment for years to come. Mr Page worked tirelessly across the summer to ensure that the equipment is installed and saw through a clear vision to enhance the outdoor spaces for all children. I would like to thank him for not only his efforts to improve the play provision for all children, but his hard work across the entirety of last year in what was an extremely successful year for Paddock Wood.

You may also be aware that we have a live advert for additional support for our evening wrap around care provision. Should anybody wish to express their interest in this role then please find one of the senior leadership team personally or contact the Academy, our new email address is: info@paddockwood.latrust.org.uk

Once again, thank you for all of your support across this week and have a lovely weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Moore

Car Park chaos!

Please can we remind all parents/carers that only cars with a blue badge are allowed to drive onto site in the mornings or afternoons. Our road is used by many families and it is a safeguarding issue if we have cars driving in and out at drop off and pick up time. The safety of all our children and families is of utmost importance everyday.

If you have any circumstances that mean that you need to drive onto site then please do arrange a meeting with a member of SLT so we can issue you a school badge to display.

Can we please ask that we do not use the road as a walk way, this road can become busy on both sides and we are keen to minimise any risks posed by straying onto the driveway. Please endeavour to use the pathway rather than the road to keep everyone safe.

Attendance really does matter

In our ongoing effort to make sure every child has access to a full education, please consider the impact a day off here and there makes to your child. Unnecessary absence can lead to a child feeling lost during lessons and can have a detrimental effect on their progress, both academically and socially.

uniform expectations

We have been delighted to see so many of our children looking so smart on their return to school. A reminder that all children should be in full uniform everyday - either school uniform or PE kit.

School uniform consists of:

Blue academy logo jumper or cardigan with grey trousers, shorts or skirt

PE uniform consists of:

Blue academy logo jumper or cardigan with house coloured T shirt (green, blue or red), blue/black tracksuit trousers/shorts and black trainers.

NO branded/multi-coloured tracksuits please.

Dad Space

Support group for Dads in the Maidstone, Kent area, https://www.dadspace.co.uk/

Office Messages

Data Collection - Please take a few moments to check your address and contact information is correct on MCAS. Click on 'Data Collection Form'. Please also let us know via an email to info@paddockwood.latrust.org.uk if there have been any changes in allergy or medical information recently.

Please note: to keep our site safe for all our children we have no public toilets on site. The nearest public toilets are in the car park in Commercial Road.

School Meal Menu - Cucina have created a new menu for school meals - this has been sent by email and will be available to view in Important Documents in MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) once the issue with opening attachments on MCAS has been rectified by Bromcom . Next week will be Week 2.

School Meal Payment - School meals for children in Year 3 to Year 6 cost £2.50 (£12.50 a week). Payment must be made in advance via MCAS. In the event of unpaid meals we will follow the process set out in our School Meal Debt Policy. Please contact the school office if you have any queries.

pe days

Please see below PE days for all year groups. As before children should come into school wearing their PE kits on these days.

ASDA Cashpot for schools

We have signed up for the Asda Cashpot for Schools, please sign up to help raise funds for our school!

Click here https://www.asda.com/cashpotforschools to find out more!

Dates ahead

Some dates for your diary:

12.9.24 Kent Test

16.9.24 - 17.9.24 Individual pupil photos

26.9.24 PTA Annual General Meeting, small hall 6.30pm

3.10.24 EYFS & Year 6 National Child Measurement Programme

18.10.24 End of Module 1 (normal school finish time)

4.11.24 Start of Module 2

21.11.24 - 29.11.24 Year 6 Bikeability

11.12.24 Whole School Flu Vaccinations

20.12.24 End of Module 2 (1.30pm finish No After School Club)

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

6C

Skylar

For showing you are a thinker and a risk taker. You have produced a wonderful front cover and a detailed inquiry cover page which showcases already the high level of detail you put into your work. Fantastic start!

6j

Esme

For returning to school with an extremely positive attitude and throwing yourself into every task that you have been given - you've worked your socks off this week. Nice one Esme!

6S

Roshni

For being a reflective and knowledgeable learner. Roshni has created a detailed cover and engaging descriptive piece of writing - taking feedback on board and improving her learning. What a great start!

5c

William

For being reflective with your work and using thinking skills to seek ways to improve upon what you had already contributed and achieved.

5g

Jack

Showing true dedication and perseverance this week. Jack has started the year with fantastic presentation skills and is reflective enough to begin a piece of work again. His handwriting practice was stunning yesterday!

5s

Harold

For being open-minded and demonstrating excellent perseverance this week. It's been wonderful to see you settle in so well and be so engaged in your learning. Your helpfulness and positivity has been truly appreciated!

4DB

Teddy-John

Teddy-John you have been so open minded and such a principled learner this week. You have impressed us so much. What a great start to the year. Keep up this great attitude.

4j

Luca

Luca, you’ve had a fantastic start to this term, showing that you are principled and balanced during instruction and when completing your tasks. Keep up the great work.

4T

Isaac

For being a reflective learner, trying really hard to learn about our new inquiry all about healthy lifestyles.

3g

Oscar

Oscar has been a risk taker and a communicator this week, sharing his ideas and learning with the rest of the class. A superb start to Year 3 Oscar, keep it up.

3m

Rei

Rei has been a risk-taker and worked well when communicating as part of a team. She has settled well at Paddock Wood.

3re

Summer

For being an incredible risk-taker and putting her hands up to take part in discussions. We are so proud of her.

2m

Jayden

For being a risk-taker. You have dealt with the uncertainty of a new class really well, given that this was a worry for you. I’m really proud of the way you have risen to the challenge. Well done Jayden.

2r

Elliot D

Elliot has been a principled learner this week. Engaging in class discussions and striving to complete his work to a high standard. He has been an excellent role model during his first week in Year 2. What a great start!

2t

Leah

Leah has been caring this week. She has worked well with her partner, taking time to listen and share resources within a range of lessons. Well done Leah, you are an excellent role model to others.

1M

Frances

For your blossoming communicator skills. As the week has progressed it has been wonderful to see you putting your hand up more and sharing your ideas with your classmates. I am excited to see all the amazing things you achieve in Year 1.

1ob

Amelia

Amelia has been a fantastic communicator this week. She has engaged really well in class discussions, sharing her ideas clearly and confidently. She is always respectful and listens carefully when others are talking. Keep up the great work, well done!

1p

Connor

Connor has been an impeccable, principled learner this week. Connor has settled into our Year 1 routine and has communicated politely with all members of staff and his classmates. You are a superb role model. Well done!

Archer

Maya

For settling so well into EYFS. She has been a caring friend and a strong inquirer this week! Well done Maya!

Goldings

Olivia

For being a determined risk-taker! Olivia has shown us she can adapt well to change and has embraced new challenges as the week has progressed. We are proud of all her efforts to show us what a respectful, engaged member of the class she is. Well done!

phoenix

Sam

For being a principled learner this week. He has tried hard to listen carefully and learn new things. What a super role model you are, Sam!

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

6C

Buddy

For a really brilliant first week, you have shown already just how polite and hard working you are. You have given everything your utmost amount of effort and contributed positively to the class.

6j

Lakithi

For settling into the class brilliantly this week - you have already shown off your fantastic presentation with the start of your inquiry cover and readily took on board feedback with your writing. A great start Lakithi.

6s

Frankie

For starting Year 6 with a positive attitude and approaching all of his learning with dedication and tremendous effort. You are a superb role model!

5c

Carys

For your fantastic, descriptive writing. Although it was only a first draft it was clear that you had thought about the content of your work and of how to make it exciting and engaging.

5g

Ruby

Ruby has shown a mature and resilient approach to starting Year 5 this week. She has been recognised by her peers as being a kind new friend to them and has impressed us with her 'can do' approach. Keep it up Ruby!

5s

Georgie-Lee

For a brilliant start to Year 5. You have started everyday with the biggest smile and it's been wonderful to see your positivity shine through everything you have accomplished so far. Keep it up!

4DB

Archie

Archie has shown us what a fantastic learner he is this week; organised, focussed and keen to push himself. We are so impressed with you!

4j

Harry

Harry used his agency skills to create a unique, inspiring inquiry page. He asked deep questions that showed his eagerness to delve deeper into our learning this term. Keep up the fantastic work, Harry.

4T

Isabelle

For achieving her very best in the first few days - well done Isabelle!

3g

Evelyn

Evelyn has been working very hard to share her ideas as part of the stunning start to our inquiry; working to design shelters, test materials and filter drinking water. Superb work Evelyn!

3m

Parker

Parker has settled really well into Year 3. He has been creative when designing shelters, ziplines and boats for our survival activity. Well done Parker!

3re

Charlie

For participating so well in class. He had lots of exciting ideas that he shared with the class to help them with their survival tasks.

2m

Eni

For a superb start to the new year. You have contributed to class discussions and have shown an excellent attitude to your work. Keep it up. :-)

2r

Blossom

Blossom has been a knowledgeable learner this week. She has engaged in all areas, excelling in her phonics. Blossom has had a brilliant start to Year 2. Keep up the amazing work!

2t

Oliver

Oliver has made a brilliant start to Year 2. He has shown a strong work ethic by trying his best in all of his learning. Well done Oliver!

1M

Candis

For being a creative inquirer this week. You have completed some lovely pieces of work showing your wonderful creativity and artistic talents. Keep up the wonderful work Candis!

1ob

Skyla

Skyla has always been ready to learn this week! She has grown in confidence when engaging in lessons which has been lovely to see. Well done Skyla!

1p

Jayden

From the beginning of the week to the end you have achieved so much! You have settled so well in the mornings and have been navigating around your new area successfully. Welcome to Year 1, we are so pleased to have you in our class! Keep achieving amazingness.

Archer

Olivia

For wonderful effort in her phonics learning. She has really impressed us all with her effort this week. Keep up the good work!

Goldings

Max

For being an amazing role-model to your class! Max has approached this week with confidence and kindness. His positive attitude to learning is something to be proud of. Keep up the great work!

phoenix

Elaina

For being a super learner this week. You have listened carefully, joined in and created some lovely work! Well done!

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