Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs early's news update
Despite the hot weather, children have continued to settle well into their classes this week and I have been really impressed with their excellent behaviour and their attitudes to learning. Children in Early Years have also settled extremely well and are already becoming familiar with their everyday routines.
I have also seen children taking on responsibilities such as putting away class chrome books and showing kindness to others around them. Already children are showing the school value of ‘respect’ which is a particular focus this module.
On 28th September the PTA will be holding their AGM at 6.30 p.m. in the school hall. Everyone is welcome to attend and it will be lovely to see parents come along and get involved. The PTA is very successful at raising funds for the school and are already planning exciting events for the year ahead.
Last weekend I enjoyed attending the Paddock Wood Community Centre opening where I met many members of the Paddock Wood community as well as Mrs Brooks (Principal at Mascalls). I am the one on the left of the picture and Mrs Brooks is on the right ! The new Paddock Wood Community Centre is an impressive new building with many facilities and will be at the hub of different community groups meeting together. As a school we really want to get involved with our community and we are looking forward to joining in with future community events. Our first involvement will be on Friday 29th September where we would like children to bring in a cake donation for the Macmillan coffee morning that is taking place at the Community Centre. It will also be an own clothes day that day to celebrate the European Day of Languages where children can wear the colours of a European flag of their choice.
Enjoy the sunshine this weekend and thank you for making me feel so welcome here at Paddock Wood already. Please feel free to come and say hello to me when you see me on one of the gates in the mornings before school. I also hope all the Year 6 pupils who took the Kent Tests this week have a well deserved rest.
home/school communication
Please be reminded that it is difficult for teachers to spend time talking to parents at the classroom doors before school and it is important for them to focus on greeting the children. If you have any particular queries or concerns that you would like the Class teacher to be aware of, then please use the private messaging function on Google Classroom going forward. I am aware that there have been some delays in a few classes with Google logins but hopefully this will be rectified soon. Thank you for your patience with this.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
tommy 5h
anna 4t
phoebe 3tl
Tommy, Anna and Phoebe took part in a summer challenge called Step, Swim, Wheels to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. They exceeded all their targets with enthusiasm. Well done all of you, we are so proud of you!
Alex 5m, libby 3TL, Josie 1T
Alex, Libby and Josie all completed the Summer Reading Challenge during the summer holidays. Well done all of you, we are so proud of you. Keep reading!
libby 3tl
Libby was awarded with her Stage 2 swimming badge. Well done Libby, we are so proud of you!
Office Messages
A reminder of the use of photographs. Please do not post images/videos of children or adults online from the school site. We must be mindful of safeguarding our children and staff at all times.
If you email a teacher please bear in mind that the teachers are teaching all day and have minimal time to attend to admin straight away. They will respond as soon as they can.
Please remember that there is NO parking on site for parents. The vehicle gate is locked at 3pm to keep our children and parents safe when leaving for the day. The gate is opened up again at 3.30pm. If you find yourself in the car park between these times please remain in your parking space and wait for 3.30pm before heading for the exit.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary: *** Please note there will be further dates added ****
18.9.23 & 19.9.23 Individual pupil photos
20.9.23 Maths Workshop for EYFS & KS1 Parents 9am
22.9.23 Reading Workshop for EYFS & KS1 Parents 9am
29.9.23 Bring a cake for the Macmillan Coffee Morning, Paddock Wood Community Centre
Own Clothes Day for European Languages Day - wear the colours of a European flag
5.10.23 PTA AGM 6.30pm, Small Hall
6.10.23 - 12.10.23 Book Fair
13.10.23 PTA Autumn Disco for Years 1 to 6
18.10.23 Parent Consultations
19.10.23 Parent Consultations
20.10.23 End of Term 1 (normal school finish time)
6.11.23 Start of Term 2
6.11.23 - 14.11.23 Bikeability for some Year 6
7.11.23 EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
History Workshop for Year 4
8.11.23 Author Visit
15.11. 23 EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
24.11.23 EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
5.12.23 Pantomime for whole school
12.12.23 Nasal flu vaccinations
EYFS Christmas Performance 9.30am
KS1 Christmas Performance 2.00pm
14.12.23 KS1 Christmas Performance 9.30am
EYFS Christmas Performance 2.00pm
15.12.23 KS2 Christmas Church Service
End of Term 2 - 1pm finish - no After School Club
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Isabel
A terrific start. Your quiet confidence has not gone unnoticed and you have been extremely impressive with how you have communicated your knowledge,
6j
Isaac
For your awesome effort and determination since you've returned to school. You have been reflective with your writing, showing a real eagerness to improve your description. Good work Isaac.
6z
Rory
This week you have shown you are a thinker, identifying ways to use adventurous language to improve your ideas.
5G
Oscar
Oscar has shown his resilience and positive attitude settling into his new class and making a great start to the year.
5H
Isaac
Isaac has been a very principled member of 5H this week. He has been helpful and a fantastic role model for everyone. An amazing way to start this year.
5M
Lottie
For showing that you have a healthy curiosity about the things we have been studying, as well as working independently and diligently to produce great results.
4DP
Brynnie
Brynnie you have started the year with such a positive attitude and have shown us that you are a principled and caring learner. What a great start!!
4j
Esther
Esther is a real thinker! She noticed a mistake in her book and didn't just brush it off – she reflected, fixed it and thought about how to make things right. That shows she's always trying to do better and learn from her experiences. Great job, Esther!
4T
Patrick
For being a dedicated inquirer; curious about the world and willing to learn - well done Patrick!
3BE
Oliver
For a fantastic start to the year! You have settled well, completed your work and taken risks with your learning. We are all very proud of you! Keep it up!
3s
Holly
For being reflective in our PE lessons. When creating a 1-point balance, you thought carefully about using a focal point to keep yourself steady. A true gymnast!
3TL
Alex
For an excellent start to Year 3. You have shown that you are a principled learner by listening carefully to instructions and making sensible choices. A great effort in all your subjects. Well done!
2l
Juan
For showing incredible listening skills and always following instructions in class. Well done Juan!
2t
Oliver
For being reflective this week! He has been reading his challenges and using a green pen to amend his work. Well done Oliver!
2wr
Charlie
For being caring to our new class members who joined us this term. What a super friend you are!
1E
Ollie
For being a fantastic inquirer this week. You have asked some amazing questions throughout our Inquiry lessons especially during our RE lesson. I have been so impressed by your enthusiasm for learning. What a wonderful start to Year 1 Ollie. Keep up the great work!
1P
Blossom
For being a great inquirer and principled learner. Blossom has supported her friends in being principled learners with new routines in and out of the classroom. She has been keen to learn as much as possible, we can’t wait to see this develop!
1T
Francis
Francis, this week you have been a knowledgeable thinker. You have used your knowledge on colourful semantics and phonics to create and write some great sentences.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Finley
For a great start with your Literacy. You used your knowledge of descriptive language and features to produce an impressive first draft for your writing.
6J
Charlotte
For your brilliant cover to your Inquiry book. You came up with an innovative and unique idea and the final product looks ace. Nice one Charlotte.
6Z
Nadine
You have settled brilliantly into Year 6. You have understood the expectations I have set and have already produced pieces of work that show a high level of effort and pride have been put into them.
5G
Cara
For engaging with our new class text 'The Boy At The Back Of The Class' and producing some very thoughtful writing in response.
5h
Charis
Well done for showing a fantastically mature approach and making a very impressive start to Year 5 with beautiful presentation in your books.
5M
Elinor
For a fantastic first week. You have settled in really well and have been keen to share your thoughts and ideas, which is great to see.
4DP
Ernie
We are really proud of the tremendous effort and enthusiasm you have put into every lesson this week. Well done Ernie.
4j
Freddie
Freddie's been rocking it in Maths this week! He's been showing off his multiplication table skills, and it's clear he knows his stuff. Keep up the awesome work, Freddie – you're a Maths whiz!
4T
Poppy
For achieving high standards in every subject this week and for never giving up - well done Poppy!
3BE
Victoria
For being a knowledgeable scientist this week and accurately describing the properties of different rocks and displaying your work beautifully.
3s
Arthur
For your excellent vocabulary choices in your English work to describe our campsite setting. Your simile to describe the fire was very impressive!
3TL
Alfie
For making a great start to your writing this term. You showed that you were a principled and knowledgeable learner. An excellent effort. Well done!
2l
Poppy
For having a caring attitude towards her classmates and making sure to help those in need.
2t
Mykolay
For writing brilliant extended sentences this week! He included verbs, adjectives and nouns to create some silly sentences, superstar!
2wr
Tom
What a fantastic start to the year! You have tried hard in all the activities set and kept a smile on your face too.
1E
Lena
For being a principled learner this week. I have been so impressed with how hard you have worked. You have been very keen to work independently producing work that you should be very proud of. You have made a fantastic start to Year 1. Keep up the great work!
1P
Leah
For showing a very enthusiastic approach to her Maths this week! Leah has been eager to move through mathematical tasks and explore her environment. She has reflected carefully when asked challenging questions. Well done, your positivie approach is great!
1T
All of 1T
For an absolutely fantastic start to the year! You have all settled in remarkably well, showing caring and thoughtful attitudes to one and other. Keep this up!
guitar lessons
starting on Thursday 14th September 2023
Please text 07908 736247 if you want your child to start playing guitar, there are
three spaces available with me for the Autumn Term.
My song-based guitar lessons at Paddock Wood Academy take place on
Thursday lunch-times and during the school afternoon.
The half-hour solo classes cost £18.50 and are invoiced each five-weeks,
so the fee is £92.50 which will cover up to the end of term one on 12th October.
It is usually best to wait until year three before starting to play the guitar as
constant forceful finger-squeezing on the spaces betwen the frets
is needed to achieve good notes and chords.
For the same reason, please don’t buy a steel-string guitar for your child, they
are harder to play than nylon-strung classical guitars (3/4 size is usually best).
There are usually spare school guitars to borrow for a few weeks
before you buy your own, so don’t spend any money until your charge is
enjoying producing a good sound at home. This requires each child giving up
what they usually do at home at least twice a week to work on the piece I send
by e-mail or WhatsApp to the parents/carers, so that within a year the pupil
wants to perform to others because their favourite song is flowing so well.
Parents are encouraged to pop in by arrangement, so they can learn how to
best support music making at home, I suggest a minimum of two
ten-minute practices each week; one to remember the homework and one for
the joy you get from doing something challenging really well.
-Nick Stephens
PTA AGM
Come along to Paddock Wood Primary PTA’s Annual General Meeting!
We are holding our AGM on Thursday 28th September 6.30pm in the Small Hall at the school – everyone is welcome to attend.
You can hear about what we have achieved over the last year, what things we have planned and we would love to hear any ideas that you have too. There is no obligation to join the Committee, although we would love it if you did as the more people we have the more fun things we can put on!