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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 see any important notes or reminders for parents. It's a great way to stay connected with what's happening in our classroom and celebrate your child's progress.
Mr Moore's News Update
Dear parents and carers,
I hope you have had a great week.
In school, we have had so many exciting learning experiences. With Florence Nightingale visiting us in Year 1 for a living history workshop, Year 6 travelled to the Natural History Museum and Year 5 baking bread alongside their inquiry into ancient civilisations. Such learning experiences are key in bringing our inquiries to life and ensuring they are immersive and engaging for all.
We hope to continue this trend next week when we welcome you to class open events. I am keen to open our doors more often to parents and carers so that you are better informed about current learning, progress and how you can support at home. We will continue to review homework, reading and home learning opportunities too. I thank parents who have provided me with valuable feedback. Such feedback allows me to refine what we do to improve the educational offer for your child(ren).
We have capped the week off with the PTA glow disco. We hope that the event was enjoyable and we thank you all for supporting the event and ultimately the fundraising efforts of the PTA. Funds will directly support us with our playground equipment moving forwards. I am sure the children will enjoy a greater variety of activities and equipment to enrich their break and lunchtimes.
Yours sincerely and have a fantastic weekend,
Mr Moore
Office Messages
If you would like your child/ren to have a flu vaccination don't forget to give consent before the deadline of 31st October via http://www.kentimmunisations.co.uk/. Our school code is KT147409. More information can be found in MCAS>Announcements.
Year 6 - The deadline for Secondary School applications is Friday 31st October. Please apply online here if you haven't already done so.
Year 5 - if your child would like to go on the Rootd Year 5 Residential Trip please don't forget to register your interest via MCAS>Trips by Friday 17th October.
Club information for Module 2 will be sent home via MCAS>Announcements at the beginning of next week. Booking will be available on MCAS>Clubs from 7pm on Wednesday 15th October.
Headlice and school
Headlice and school
Please click to view the video to help understand how headlice travel and how to treat them successfully.
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Next week - Week 2
This Week's Attendance ...
This Week's Attendance ...
EYFS: 89.3%...come on EYFS you can do better!!
Year 1: 96.3%...not bad Year 1s!!
Year 2: 98.8%...Well done to all year 2s this is fantastic!!
Year 3: 97%...looking pretty good here!!
Year 4: 98.4%...a great end of week result!!
Year 5: 94.8%...this could be a lot better all you Year 5s!!
Year 6: 95.7%...lots of room for improvement!
overall school attendance: 95.8%...so not our best this week!
Winner of the Attendance Cup this week goes to ...
YEAR 2!!!
House Points So Far this week...
276
276
287
287
279
279
House Points So Far this term...
1484
1484
1513
1513
1500
1500
Proud at Paddock Wood
Ronan
Ronan plays football for Paddock Wood U7s and last weekend got Player of the Week! He was so pleased. Well done Ronan, this is fantastic. Keep up the hard work on the pitch!
Alfie
Alfie loves to fish and it really helps him relax. Look at the fish he caught recently and the excitement on his face. It is lovely to see you doing something you really enjoy Alfie!
Henry
Henry attended his 3rd Taekwondo grading last weekend and he passed! He has been promoted to 7th Kup (green stripe). What an amazing achievement Henry. Well done!
Stanley
Stanley has had a very full on day of tests and appointments, not only did he tackle the blood tests like a trooper, he did so well with the whole day and is managing his Cystic Fibrosis amazingly, staying as healthy as possible.
Well done Stanley! We are all very proud of you.
Wards Estate Agents popped in!
Wards Estate Agents popped in!
We were delighted to hear that we were awarded the chance for some PE equipment thanks to Wards of Kent and their 'Get Moving with Wards of Kent' promotion. The team from the Paddock Wood branch popped in to drop off all our goodies! Mr Blackhall was very excited to unpack all the boxes. I think we can guess what Mr Blackhall will be doing with his lunch break. Wards contribution is greatly appreciated and will help us continue to enhance the learning and provide valuable opportunities for our pupils. We are sincerely grateful for their support and commitment to our school community.
Harvest Festival
Over the past two weeks, our children have enjoyed celebrating the Harvest Festival with visits to St Andrew’s Church, where we joined together in song and listened to stories about gratitude and giving. It was a wonderful opportunity for our school community to reflect on the importance of sharing and supporting others. We are also incredibly proud of the generous food donations collected for the local food bank. Our House Captains took the items to the Community Storehouse, which provides essential support to families in the local area. A heartfelt thank you to all our families for your kindness and contributions—your generosity will make a real difference to those in need. Thank you.
As part of World Mental Health Day on the 10th October Leigh Academy Paddock Wood joined in with Young Minds #HelloYellow. The main aim of this is to raise awareness of young people's mental health and to show them they are not alone in any struggles they may have. What they feel matters. We spoke about what mental health is, how they can support their mental health and what makes them happy and feel positive. Mental health in our young people has never been so important.
Let’s check in with our children and let them know it’s ok, validate their feelings, thank them for sharing, let them know that you love them, ask them what you can do to help them and spend time together thinking about what’s making them feel this way.
We hope today has spread cheer, positivity and awareness of mental health.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WHAT YOU FEEL MATTERS.
SAY YES TO YELLOW!
Tickets are now on sale!
Tickets are now on sale!
Paddock Wood Primary PTA Family Fireworks Night
DATE: Saturday 8th November
TIME: School gates open at 4pm and fireworks start at 5.30pm
INCLUDING:
Bar and hot food vendors to keep you fed and watered
Stalls selling candy floss, popcorn and glow products
Sweet and bottle tombolas
PLUS live music from local band The Polygons!
Tickets are £6 per person and under 1s go free (but still require a ticket).
Tickets available from: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofpaddockwoodprimary/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=103278
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO PARKING ON SITE. PLEASE USE THE NEARBY CAR PARKS.* NO DOGS. NO SPARKLERS. NO SMOKING/VAPING.
*If you require specific access arrangements, please contact the PTA in advance of the event.
Fireworks_General_A4_Poster.pdfTYT Drama group advertising Autumn 2025.pdf0215_001.pdf
A message from Aspens
A message from Aspens
We are Aspens, a local charity that provides high-quality care and support to autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities, and their families.
During the October half-term, our Bluebell Café and Animal Farm in Pembury will be open every day (10 am- 4 pm) and on Wednesday 22nd October we’re running a mosaic tile decorating activity, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch (weather permitting).
As well as the Café and animal farm, we also have beautiful grounds to explore, giant musical instruments, a shady playground, and a lovely woodland walk. Our site/farm is free entry, meaning local families can enjoy a low-cost, fun day out (donations are very welcome to support our work).
Click on the link below to go to visit their website
#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.
🌳 Forest School Request 🌳
🌳 Forest School Request 🌳
We're looking to spark awe and wonder in our children as we enrich our Forest School resources! 🌲🐛 To truly connect with and explore the natural world, we're asking for your help. If you have any natural treasures or resources that could inspire curiosity, we ask if you would please consider donating them. We'd be grateful for items like old nests (of any kind), abandoned wasp nests, a glass tray for safe bug observation (like butterflies or other small creatures), or any engaging books about nature and wildlife. Your contributions will help transform our outdoor learning space into a magical environment for discovery!
If you have anything you would like to donate please drop it off in the main reception.
Thank you very much. 🌳
Important dates
Important dates
13.10.25 Pupil Photos ( please make sure the children look presentable and wearing the correct uniform.)
14.10.25 Year 1 Parental Engagement sessions 2.30pm
14.10.25 5J & 6S Parental Engagement sessions 2.45pm
15.10.25 Year 4 , 5G & 6C Parental Engagement sessions 2.45pm
16.10.25 5C & 6B Parental Engagement sessions 2.45pm
16.10.25 Year 2 Parental Engagement sessions 3.00pm
17.10.25 Year 1 - 6 Own Clothes Day for tombola donations (see MCAS>Announcements
17.10.25 EYFS 'People Who Help Us' dress up day
17.10.25 EYFS Parental Engagement sessions 2.30pm
17.10.25 Year 3 Parental Engagement sessions 2.45pm
17.10.25 End of Module 1
31.10.25 Application Deadline for Secondary School places (Year 6)
31.10.25 4pm deadline to give consent for flu vaccination (whole school)
03.11.25 Start of Module 2
05.11.25 Whole school flu vaccinations
08.11.25 PTA Family Fireworks Night
10.11.25 -13.11.25 Book Fair
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