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Welcome to our weekly Year Group update!
This is where we share a glimpse into your child's learning journey. You'll find highlights of the exciting activities and lessons we've covered this week, celebrate our well-deserved 'Peak Performer' and 'Reader of the Week', and see any important notes or reminders for parents. It's a great way to stay connected with what's happening in our classrooms and celebrate your child's progress.
Mr Moore's News Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
I write to you today as we celebrate World Book Day. The costumes look absolutely amazing and the love of reading has spread across the academy with children sharing their favourite stories, characters and passion for books.
Not only have we been enjoying reading this week, we have also seen our first ever Forest School sessions take place. We have a series of pilot sessions running this term which the children (and staff) have absolutely loved. It has been a long time in the making and we would like to extend a huge thank you to the PTA who did an amazing job fundraising to make it all possible (all of the equipment, resources and ground work was paid for following fantastic fundraising events). I would like to also thank the kind support of our community who have given their time, generous donations and expertise to make it all possible. We can't wait for the children to enjoy their new outdoor classroom!
On Monday and Tuesday next week, we welcome the evaluation team from the International Baccalaureate into school to come and see the children and their amazing work. Your children may spend time chatting with the team to share their opinions and experiences of our IB curriculum in the same way that they would on the walk home from school.
Yours sincerely and have a lovely weekend enjoying the beginnings of spring,
Mr. Moore
Principal
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
Office Messages
Year 1 are getting very excited for their trip to Howletts Wild Animal Park on 20th March. Please ensure you have made payment, given consent and requested their school provided packed lunch (if required) by 11th March 2026 via MCAS>Trips and MCAS>Products.
Important dates
Important dates
07.03.26 PTA Quiz night
10.03.26 Vets visiting Year 1
11.03.26 Year 3 Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.30pm
13.03.26 Year 1 - 6 PTA Disco - Tickets available now!
16.03.26 Guide Dog visit for Year 1
16.03.26 6C Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
17.03.26 6S Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
18.03.26 6D Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
19.03.26 Hearing Screening for EYFS
20.03.26 Year 1 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
23.03.26 1P Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
23.03.26 1B Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
25.03.26 1M Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
26.03.26 Class Photos
26.03.26 Year 2 Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
27.03.26 Year 2 visit to National Maritime Museum
30.03.26 Year 4 Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm
31.03.26 Year 5 Parental Engagement Session 2.45pm - 3.15pm
01.04.26 Rocksteady Concert
01.04.26 EYFS Parental Engagement Session 2.45pm - 3.15pm
02.04.26 End of Module 4
20.04.26 Start of Module 5
EYFS
The PTA are pleased to announce that the EYFS disco and fun and games will be held on Friday 13 March. This will take place during school hours, so all children are welcome to attend if they so wish. There is therefore no need to book, but if you would like to make a contribution to the event's fundraising, then there is the option to make a voluntary donation using the QR code on the attached flyer or the link below:
Years 1 - 6
For children in Years 1 - 6 - Tickets are £4 each and will be on sale until the end of the day on Wednesday 11th March. No tickets will be available after this deadline, so please buy your tickets in advance to avoid any disappointment. Click the link here to book tickets.
If you have any concerns about purchasing a ticket, then please speak to Sam Chapman who will be able to assist. For any other enquiries please see MCAS>Announcements for more details or contact the PTA directly on paddockwoodprimarypta@gmail.com
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Next week - Week 2
This Week's Attendance ...
This Week's Attendance ...
EYFS: 99.6%
Year 1: 97.6%
Year 2: 93.6%
Year 3: 97.4%
Year 4: 94.9%
Year 5: 96.7%
Year 6: 97.3%
overall school attendance: 96.7%
Winner of the Attendance Cup this week goes to ...
EYFS!!
Well done!!
House Points this week...
327
327
350
350
287
287
Proud at Paddock Wood
Genevieve 4R
Genevieve 4R
Genevieve performed in the Elevate Kent Aerial Championships at Circus Zyair this week. It was an amazing performance in a real big top! We are all very proud of you!
Josephine 3G
Josephine 3G
Josephine is a student at Razzamataz theatre school Tonbridge. Last Sunday they had their annual show at the EM Forsters Theatre and showcased their Razz TV show. It was wonderful and a great success!! :)
Reader of the Week Celebration
Reader of the Week Celebration
We would like to say how proud we are of everyone that acheived a Reader of the Week certifcate last module. As a celebration of them we hosted an afternoon tea with hot chocolate and a selection of yummy treats. The children had a lovely time celebrating! We can't wait to see who will join us to celebrate at the end of this module. 📚 🎉
#WakeUpWednesday
#WakeUpWednesday
#WakeUpWednesday is a campaign by the National Online Safety organisation. It's designed to help parents and carers stay informed about the latest online trends and platforms that their children might be using.
Every Wednesday, a new guide or resource is released, offering simple tips and advice on how to keep children safe online. These guides cover a range of topics, from popular apps and games to general online safety issues like cyberbullying and privacy. The goal is to start a conversation between adults and children about staying safe in the digital world.
We will upload these guides/resources here every week.
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