Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mr PAGE's news update
I would like to please remind everyone of our expectations when you are on the school site. We take huge pride in ensuring this is a safe place for all of our pupils. Over the last few weeks I have received complaints from parents regarding the following incidents:
Swearing on the school site within the ear shot of families and children
A lit cigarette that was put into one of the school bins
Vaping on school site (the driveway is still the school site)
Cars driving onto site and endangering children
Dogs on the school site
Please can we as a school community ensure that these are not repeated. We have very clear expectations for children and adults when they are on our school site. I am hoping this reminder is enough to stop repeated events before any sanctions are put in place for any individuals who disregard the rules.
On brighter news, it was my absolute pleasure to be able to share and celebrate our Ofsted report with you. We are extremely proud of the report and the brilliant evidence of what life is like for a child at Paddock Wood Primary Academy. The whole staff here are fantastic and the report highlights what amazing learning experiences are offered and given on a daily basis. Whilst we do not just do things for our friendly inspectors, we are very happy to receive the recognition for all that we do and offer. Working with the community and parents remains a key priority for us as a school. Thank you to all who completed the parent survey. It was overwhelmingly positive and it is my aim to keep communication high and continue to build and foster relationships with you all. I realise there has been a lot of change, however as the report highlights "morale is high".
Full Ofsted report found here - https://paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk/ofsted-report/
I hope you all have a lovely weekend
rock steady music school
On Friday 1st December KS1 and KS2 were lucky enough to have the opportunity to meet James from Rock Steady Music School and all pupils took part in a very exciting and engaging assembly followed by 'Make your own band' workshops. All pupils were amazing spectators of the chosen band members and their knowledge of pop music ricocheted through the audience as they played 'guess the tune'. The hall had a vibrant atmosphere and really ensured that all pupils can see that music brings a feel good vibe and lots of giggles! Rock Steady have also offered us the opportunity to begin regular 'band practice' in the New Year. Sign up before all places are filled! Further information can be found via MCAS>Announcements
year 1 freshwater theatre company workshop
Last week, Year One completed a ‘Crossing oceans and continents’ workshop with The Freshwater Theatre company.
The children had an amazing time becoming Earth Explorers and travelling across the world. They had lots of fun learning all about the continents, oceans, climates and animals.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
isabel 5m
Last Saturday Isabel was awarded 'Performer of the Week' at PQA for her solo recital of her poem 'The Sound Collector'. Well done Isabel, we are so proud of you!
callum 5G
Callum took part in the Core Judo Championship in Egham last weekend. He came home with 1st place and a gold trophy.
It takes a lot of courage to go out there and compete in matches especially with children older than him. Well done. We are so proud of you!
vitor 4dp
Vitor passed his grading in Taewondo and received his certificate last week. He has worked really hard to focus and complete the patterns of movements, remembering more each time. He also took part in a competition and showcased his patterns and flying kicks! Well done Vitor, we are so proud of you!
vicente 1t
Vicente took part in his first Taewondo interclub competition last weekend. He did so well and was awarded 3rd place on the patterns. He did so well performing his movement in front of a big audience. Well done Vicente; we are so proud of you!
cupcake sale
To celebrate the end of term and the festive season fast approaching, the pastoral team here at PWPA are holding a cupcake sale to raise some funds for the school for some much needed resources to be used by all children in the new year.
We will be selling festive and decorated cupcakes after the EYFS performance on Thursday 14th December from 3pm outside the large hall.
All cupcakes will be £1 each.
Office Messages
Club information will be sent out via MCAS at the beginning of next week, with booking available from Wednesday 13th December at 7.00pm.
Please be aware that the class/parents WhatsApp groups are set up and run by the parents. They are not run by the school. We are receiving an increase in reports of incorrect information being shared via this platform. If information is not direct from the school please check the information with our platforms (MCAS and Google classroom) before making any plans or arrangements.
Please remember to submit your security password to the office for your child in case another adult needs to collect them. We have 282 children that do not have a password set up yet. Thank you
Due to safeguarding we will no longer be able to facilitate the use of the toilets within school to parents while we have pupils on site.
year 2 & 3 Lego club
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
12.12.23 Nasal flu vaccinations
EYFS Christmas Performance 9.30am
KS1 Christmas Performance 2.00pm
13.12.23 Christmas lunch - Children may wear a Christmas jumper or Christmas accessories with their normal uniform if they wish.
14.12.23 KS1 Christmas Performance 9.30am
EYFS Christmas Performance 2.00pm
15.12.23 KS2 Christmas Church Service (children only)
End of Term 2 - 1pm finish - no After School Club
2.1.24 Inset Day - children not in school
3.1.24 Start of Term 3
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Anson
For being reflective with your writing, seeking ways to improve content as well as presentation, taking the necessary time to produce a great piece of work for writing week.
6j
Preston
For your determination to finish your inquiry tasks even when you were not required to do so, you chose to give up your own time to complete your work. You showed fantastic focus and pride in everything that you created.
6z
Andreea
For being caring around school. You are always willing to support others in the class and are continuously finding ways to help improve the school community.
5G
Callum
For the determined effort you have made during maths lessons this week, working to solve problems involving fractions. Keep this up Callum.
5h
Freddie
Freddie has been working very independently recently and has shown true resilience when making corrections to his writing. Well done, keep it up.
5M
Isabel
For using your thinking skills to full effect and creating a wonderful poem. Your rhyming abilities are exemplary and you also included lovely figurative language.
4DP
Harold
Harold has been an open minded inquirer this week when building catapults. He worked out how to make the mechanism work and then went on to make his own. Well done for asking great questions and showing such resilience!
4j
Jake
Jake has demonstrated discipline and principled learning this week, putting in commendable effort in both English and maths. Continue this awesome approach. Well done, Jake!
4T
Jersey
For being an open-minded learner, willing to evaluate what he knows and accept the methods and values of others - well done Jersey!
3BE
Tallulah
For being a fantastic new member of our class! You are a principled learner, always show exemplary behaviour and try your very best in all areas of our learning. A great start!
3s
Oliver
For your resilience in your art lessons. You thought carefully about ways to improve your design to make it something you are proud of. We can't wait to see your final masterpiece! Keep up the brilliant learning.
3TL
Archie
For your interest and knowledge in our science Inquiry about fossils this term. You have shared your ideas with the class and we have loved seeing the fossils that you brought in. Well done!
2l
Elijah
Well done Elijah for being a principled and caring learner this week. You have shown that you can write beautifully when you try your best! Keep up the brilliant work!
2t
Dennis
You have been a knowledgeable learner this week Dennis! You have created a fantastic Robin poem, contributed well in maths and been putting your hand up during phonics and engaging amazingly. We are so proud of you!
2wr
Anea
You are consistently a principled learner, trying your best in everything that you do and always being ready to learn. You are a great role model and we are pleased to have you in our class.
1E
Ethan
For being a knowledgeable communicator and risk-taker in English this week. You have shared great ideas during our writing lesson inputs and have been very keen to work independently when completing written tasks. You have completed some lovely pieces of work that you should feel very proud of including a piece persuading the sky to rain.
1P
Lily
You applied your knowledgeable learner attributes this week in your maths work. You showed great reflection in retrieving prior learning when identifying 2D and 3D shapes. Keep up this great work and we can’t wait to see you continue with your strong learning.
1T
Sienna
Sienna this week you have been a reflective thinker. It has been lovely watching your confidence grow this term. You listen carefully and have worked hard to use capital letters and full stops in your independent work.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Leo
For an excellent display of skill, teamwork and character during this week's school football match and eventually proving to be a hat-trick hero in a 4-0 victory.
6j
Ericca
For your hard work in your writing this week. Not only have you challenged yourself to include a range of punctuation and descriptive techniques in your robin writing but you also produced a brilliant background for your final display version! Great job Ericca!
6z
Jacob
You have produced a wonderful piece of writing about the book 'Coming Home' which included wonderful description and detail. Each paragraph was written with care and you have made sensible choices in what you have written. Well done; very impressed!
5G
Freddie
For the excellent effort you put into exploring how to express yourself thoughtfully, using lots of different language devices in your poem. I am very impressed.
5h
Beau
Beau has been determined this week to improve the quality of his work and been exceptionally reflective on ensuring that all work shows detail and improvements.
5M
Bluebelle
For showing determination this week to be successful at fractions. You haven’t found them easy, but you have shown resilience to keep going.
4DP
Henry
For showing amazing care and concentration whilst designing and making a mosaic this week. Henry you have started your mosaic so beautifully! Very well done.
4j
Ruben
Ruben has shown commendable diligence on TTRS, leading to significant progress in his multiplication tables. Keep up the hard work, Ruben!
4T
Benji
For his wonderful 'Coming Home' writing; he thought carefully about what he was writing and sought ways of trying to improve it - well done Benji!
3BE
Alfie
For your hard work and enthusiasm in science. You worked with great focus and independence to produce a clear explanation and illustration of the rock cycle, well done!
3s
Isaac
For working well in a group in computing. You showed an excellent understanding and sense of enthusiam for stop-motion animation. We are looking forward to seeing what you create in future lessons! Keep up the great work.
3TL
Seth
For your art work this week. You have worked hard to produce a picture in the style of Yayoi Kusama. Your care and attention to detail have resulted in a beautiful piece of art. Well done!
2l
Phoebe B
I am so proud of the poem you wrote this week. You used amazing adjectives to describe your setting! You have come so far! Well done Phoebe.
2t
Lacey
You created a brilliant art piece for your Robin landscape. We are very proud of you. You used your sketching skills, in particular shading, to create some realistic mountains.
2wr
Zach
For your excellent work on shape this week. You are using great shape vocabulary to talk about the properties of shapes and you are more confident sharing your reasoning with the class. Great work. Keep it up!
1E
Freya
Freya, what a fantastic week you have had! You are growing in confidence and it was been wonderful to hear you sharing your thoughts and ideas with others. I am so proud of you! Keep up the MAGNIFICENT work.
1P
Jack
You have achieved so much hard work in your English this week! You worked tremendously hard to write as Lila when persuading the sky to rain! Your vocabulary and discussion was great!
We look forward to this developing further next term!
1T
Oscar
Oscar what a wonderful week you have had. It has been a pleasure to see your confidence blossoming during our class discussions. You confidently compared an Anglo-Saxon house to your own and discussed the differences. Keep up this great work!