Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

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,

In the penultimate week of this term, we have welcomed Year 1 and 2 parents in for our parental engagement sessions. They have proven a big hit and we will look to gain more feedback around how we can make them even more of a success in the future. The children have been extremely excited to show off their learning which makes our job so rewarding.

Following these parental engagement sessions, Year 1 have decided to 'take action' and are completing a sponsored run/walk in order to raise money for Guide Dogs UK. This decision to support others is a key part of our curriculum. Through our IB Curriculum, we encourage children to take action in order to improve the lives of others and are thrilled when they think of charitable initiatives such as this one.

We have also seen our Year 2 cohort head to the National Maritime Museum today to delve deeper into 500 years worth of Britain's encounters with the world at sea. We can't wait to hear their stories and hope that the trip inspires them to learn more.

Last but certainly not least, Mrs Chapman and Mrs Drury today took some of our amazing Young Carers to Paint'N'Go in Tunbridge Wells. The children enjoyed the opportunity to express themselves on such a large scale outside of the classroom (and get messy whilst doing so)!

Have a lovely weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Moore

Principal

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Proud at Paddock Wood

Evelyn 4GA

Evelyn and her team won first prize at the Tunbridge Wells Dance Festival. Amazing achievement Evelyn, well done!

george 5S

In his own time, George and his Grandad made this beautiful Bird House. George was so interested in his school learning that he decided he wanted to make one at home.

Well done George (and Grandad!), it is so lovely to see you want to continue your learning at home.

This Week's Attendance ...

EYFS: 93.7%

Year 1: 91.7%

Year 2: 97.3%

Year 3: 96.7%

Year 4: 96.5%

Year 5: 97.6%

Year 6: 96.3%

overall school attendance: 95.7%

Winner of the Attendance Cup this week goes to ...

Year 5!!

Well done!!

House Points this week...

164

165

147

Office Messages

What's On? - Don't forget to check the 'What's Going On In The Community' page for lots of Easter activites in the local area.

Year 5 - Rootd - the next instalment is now due for the Rootd Residential trip.. Please make payment via MCAS>Outstanding Payments if you haven't already done so. Bikeability - There are still a few places remaining for Bikeability in September. Please see MCAS>Announcements for further information on how to sign your child up. Your child's place is not confirmed until you have made BOTH payment via MCAS AND completed the separate consent at https://consent.bikeability.org.uk/needs-many-spare

Year 6 Summer Trips - The next instalment is now due. Please make payment via MCAS>Outstanding Payments if you haven't already done so.

Module 5 Clubs - Club information for next term has been sent out today via MCAS. Booking for clubs will open at 7.00pm on Wednesday 1st April. Please check club dates and finishing times carefully.

Parent Consultations - Booking will open on Monday 30th March at 9.00am for the upcoming Parent Consultations. Please see MCAS>Announcements for more details.

Important dates

30.03.26 Year 4 Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm

31.03.26 Year 1 Sponsored Run (children only)

31.03.26 Year 5 Parental Engagement Session 2.30pm - 3.15pm

01.04.26 Rocksteady Concert 2.00pm

01.04.26 EYFS Parental Engagement Session 2.45pm - 3.15pm

02.04.26 Parents meeting for Year 5 Rootd Residential Trip 2.45pm

02.04.26 End of Module 4 (normal school finish time)

20.04.26 Start of Module 5

27.04.26 1M Parent Consultations 3.30pm - 6.00pm

28.04.26 1M Parent Consultations 3.30pm - 6.00pm

WB 11.05.26 Year 6 SATs

19.05.26 Year 6 to Chessington

20.05.26 Parent Consultations 3.30pm - 6.00pm (not 1M)

21.05.26 Parent Consultations 3.30pm - 6.00pm (not 1M)

22.05.26 End of Module 5

Lunch Menu

Next week - Week 2

#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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