Last week Harry passed his judo grading 2nd stripe 1st Mon.  Well done Harry we are so proud of you!

Last week Vinnie passed his judo grading 3rd stripe 1st Mon.  Well done Vinnie; keep going!

Last Sunday Henry was on the red carpet at the Odeon for the big screen premiere of all the films he and his friends at PQA wrote, directed and performed in over the past year. The cinema was sold out and the performances were superb, congratulations everyone!

Last weekend Esther attended the PQA Red Carpet Cinema Screening and Awards 2024, at The Odeon (Knights Park). The audience enjoyed a special screening of the films they have made this year in their Film and TV sessions. 

Esther and her group were each awarded a medal for the PQA Green Group Film & TV Award 2024.  

The next FREE workshop for parents/carers is Understanding Autism.  This is being run on 13th May 2024, don't forget to sign up! 

For an impressive level of application in your work this week, particularly  your literacy. It has been good to see you seek ways to use and improve your knowledge and take risks in trying different ways to communicate your ideas.

For your enthusiasm towards your balanced argument about whether it was better be a woman in Sparta or Athens. You had an open minded approach during class discussions, clearly showing an understanding of both viewpoints. Nice one Fraser.

For your writing this week about Spartan life and diary entry in the role of a soldier. You have understood the features of your writing; ensuring these are shown throughout. Keep it up!

Ivy has worked very hard to improve her thinking skills this week and apply them to her arithmetic and problem solving skills in maths lessons. I'm very impressed -  keep this up!

Sebby has shown some great thinking skills when transferring his research knowledge into his report writing plan, then also being creative whilst organising the structure of his work. 

For being a risk-taker this week. You have really thrown yourself into your work, especially the maths, and not been daunted by it.

Eve Impresses us every day with her amazing attitude to learning.  She is a caring and principled student who continues to put maximum effort into everything she does.   

Freddie, you've been on fire this week! You've shown great balance, working independently in maths and English, following instructions and making sure your work is top-notch — that's how it's done! Keep it up!

For being caring, showing empathy, compassion and respect in all she does - well done Ruby!

For being a fantastic communicator. You are engaging in your reading and able to talk about what you have read and make predictions about what will happen. Keep up the good work!

For being an excellent communicator in your inquiry lessons this week. Your ideas and discussions about climate change have gone into great depth, demonstrating your excellent knowledge. Keep it up, Frank!

For being knowledgeable in your leaflet on climate change - you thought about what we could do to stop climate change and wrote a balanced and convincing argument explaining your ideas.

Well done!

Macy has shown the attributes of a principled learner this week. In particular she has shown perseverance in completing a written piece of work.

For being an inquirer this week. She has conducted some excellent research about Australia for her travel writing. Well done Maria.

For being a great all rounder this week, with your continued effort to work hard across the board! You have excelled in PE, created a fantastic piece of writing for our inquiry and pushed yourself in your maths. Well done you!

For being a fantastic communicator across all areas of your learning but especially in phonics. You have blown us away with your efforts to decode and blend a wide range of words. You approach your phonics learning with wonderful enthusiasm and you are always keen to try your best. Keep up the AMAZING work!

Harrpa you been a knowledgeable and principled learner this week. You have applied all of your phonemic awareness in your writing and have been participating fantastically in your phonics lessons. Your writing has been brilliant, keep this up!

Kovey this week you have been a risk-taker. You are a determined individual who can adapt through challenge. During English this week you were an amazing communicator when you presented your letter to Mummy Wolf.  Keep up this amazing work!

For being risk taker, he has done so well in his first week at Paddock Wood. He has worked really hard to settle in and make new friends, we are so proud of him! Well done Alex!

For being a caring thinker! Noah is always a calming, kind presence in our class. He makes sensible decisions when encountering new problems and always considers other people’s thoughts and feelings. We are proud to have such a respectful member of our class! Well done Noah.

You have had a super first week in Phoenix class! You have been a good communicator by sharing your ideas and making new friends!