leigh academy paddock wood 

We are really proud of Matthew’s efforts and enthusiasm in his swimming lessons. He has demonstrated great improvements and was awarded his Stage 5 certificate last week. Well done Matthew!

We are incredibly proud of Lakithi who took part in the Race for the Kids Charity Run last Saturday in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. You had a great time completing the run along with tackling the climbing wall when you were finished. Nice one Lakithi.

You are proving to be a thinker and reflective learner. Throughout your writing this week you have looked back at the work you have produced and thought carefully about the improvements you have made. Good job!

For being a reflective learner, you have worked hard this week to improve the presentation within your books and redrafted ideas in your writing to make them clearer for the reader. Nice one Vinnie. 

You have been a knowledgeable thinker this week; linking our learning from across the module and showcasing all that you have learned. Your pace has improved and you're using lots of Year 6 features in your writing. 

For consistently proving to be a confident learner.  You are always inquisitive and keen to share your knowledge as well as being reflective with your inquiry work. Well done Orson.

Hanar has been an incredible role model for her peers, she has been principled and has shown great pride in every piece of work that she has completed this week. Keep up the good work Hanar. 

For being a risk-taker and an excellent thinker within your inquiry. You have absorbed yourself into your project, working independently to build a historic Viking longboat. It has been fantastic hearing your thought process and seeing the amount of effort you are putting into your final product. Well done!

Archie you you have been a fantastic thinker this term, always looking for new ways to approach some challenging learning!  You push yourself to explain ideas and include examples of your understanding. What a fantastic first term Archie.  We are very proud of you!

You have been taking risks in your maths and working hard during our difficult section of subtraction this week. Using your conferencing skills, you were able to help those around you - I am very proud of your effort, Tilly.

For being a brilliant communicator, collaborating with others as he explains and represents his wonderful ideas - well done Jack!

Bobby has settled into his new class and quickly become part of the team, showing growing resilience and independence this week, contributing to our Year 3 museum.

Phoebe has been very caring this week as she has encouraged others to contribute to the shoe box challenge. She has also been knowledgeable when applying her knowledge to her group's display for our museum. Well done!

It has been lovely to see Sienna’s risk taking and reflection this week. She has been trying new things which may or may not work. When it doesn’t, she reflects on what needs changing and makes those changes, even if it means starting again. The end result is always an excellent example of what hard work can do.

For being an inquirer this week. You have shown curiosity for your learning and have come up with some great insights that you have shared with the class.

Maya has been a knowledgeable learner this week. She designed and created a fantastic habitat for Bog Baby. Her design was well thought out and included all the elements Bog Baby would need to survive. Well done Maya and keep up the inquisitive learning.  

For being reflective this week. Olivia used her diorama design to create a habitat for a living creature. She considered the materials she needed and used tools to amend her design to make a brilliant piece of work. Superstar!

For being a principled learner who always tries his best. I am so proud of how hard you have worked this term. You have grown in confidence, happily given challenges a go and worked hard to improve your handwriting.

Keep up the WONDERFUL work! 

You have been a knowledgeable communicator this week. You have written a fantastic letter to Florence Nightingale, using all of your writing and your history skills! It is amazing to see all of your learning coming together into wonderful pieces of work. Well done!

You have been a principled and knowledgeable learner this week when displaying positive learner attributes. You have respected other ideas from your peers and worked hard in transcribing your ideas remembering the key elements that make a successful sentence whilst sharing your knowledge with Florence Nightingale in your letter. Well done!

For being a risk taker this week. She has tried her best to try new things and is being very brave. Well done Isla.

For being a caring communicator! Polly is such a kind and confident member of our class. She puts others first and we know she is always there to lend a helping hand. Her positive attitude to all areas of her learning are an asset to be proud of. Keep up the brilliant work!

For being a balanced learner. You learn in all the different areas of the classroom and you tried really hard in our PE lessons this week. Well done!