Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs Fidock's news update
We've been a little blown about this week, but we've weathered the storm and have had a brilliant week of learning. Our bulbs that EYFS planted are beginning to flower and we can see the first signs of Spring - which has boosted our energy levels. This term we have our pre-authorisation visit from the International Baccalaureate which will then give us the go-head for our authorisation visit to become an IB World School.
Later this term we have our parents evening and on Monday you will recieve an interim report giving you key information which you can then discuss at the meetings.
Staffing wise, we have sadly accepted Miss Rabarts' retirement at Easter. We know that many of you have had Miss Rabarts teach your child/ren and we know she will be sadly missed by past and present students and families.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
Ellie Durie 5R
Ellie in 5R is extremely proud to have donated 10 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust. Her target was £200 but she has raised an amazing £477, with more donations coming in.
She's now getting used to having shorter hair!!
Well done, Ellie!
hunter cane 4e
Hunter, in 4E, has competed in the BSHRA (British Siberian Huskey Racing Association) junior racing and has won the overall championship!
The championship consisted of around 16 races across a long season.
Hunter rides a 'rig' whilst being pulled along by his canine companion!
Well done Hunter, this is a fantastic achievement.
Curriculum corner
Each week we want to give you ideas to enable you to support your child at home with a particular aspect of the curriculum. Our subject leaders will be sharing hints and tips to help you along the way and will be offering further ideas and resources that you might like to access at home. This week our focus is....
Reading
With World Book Day next week, a love of reading is so important to encourage at home and at school.
How to encourage your child to read?
Read aloud and together: when children hear a book with expression, the book can sound more alive!
Talk: When reading a book, talk about the book.
If your child isn't enjoying the book they have, change it!
Visit the library or book shop: being surrounded and having a choice of books is brilliant!
Bring reading to life. If reading a book about trees, go for walk in a forest etc.
Dress up for World Book day is Wednesday 2nd March!
Don't forget, our sponsored read finished on Thursday 3rd March!
Book tokens will be given out also, for those who have made particular effort in reading.
Office Messages
Social Media
If you or your child has an issue related to school, please contact the school office or your child's teacher so that we can support you in addressing this. Please do not post any issues on social media as this is not helpful.
Covid Vaccines for age 5 - 11 year olds
The NHS in Kent and Medway is now offering the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible children aged five to 11-years-old who:
are at higher risk from coronavirus due to underlying health conditions or
share living accommodation, on most days, with someone who has a weakened immune system
You can find more information about this here: COVID-19 vaccinations: A guide for parents of children aged 5-11 at high risk.
If they have an eligible child, parents will be invited to bring them to have the vaccine by their GP practice, a local vaccination service linked to their GP practice, or the NHS School-Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS).
Parents can either book an appointment directly with their GP, or use this link to book in with any provider: https://lvs.healthit.org.uk/patheks
Eligibility will be checked at the venue.
Thank you for your support
Kind regards
NHS Kent and Medway
vehicle access to site
We are continuing to ask parents not to drive onto the Academy site and are in the process of getting the barrier fixed so that cars need to be given access. Only those drivers with a blue badge or taxi's will be allowed on site and other cars will be asked to turn around or reverse - not an easy task, so don't get stuck!
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
2.3.22 World Book Day dress up
3.3.22 Netball High Five Competition at Weald of Kent 4pm - 5:30pm
3.3.22 Year 3 Egyptian Workshop
4.3.22 PTA Valentine's Disco - details tbc
7.3.22 & 8.3.22 Class Photos 8am - 12pm
10.3.22 Football Match v St John's Primary School (home) - 3.15pm - 4.30pm
16 - 18.3.22 Science Week Investigations
19.3.22 PTA Quiz Night 6:30pm for 7pm start
21.3.22 Year 3/4 Hockey at Hawkenbury 3G Pitch 3pm - 5:30pm
29.3.22 & 31.3.22 Parents Evening for all year groups via School Cloud, timings TBC
1.4.22 End of Term 4 - Early finish at 2pm, no ASC on this day.
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6S
Harvey
For making a conscious effort to work collaboratively and to improve his self-management skills to achieve his targets. You have been a star this week - keep it up!!
6J
James
For your open minded and reflective attitudes towards your writing. The pride on your face after completing your second draft was clear to see and well worth the effort. Nice one James.
6M
Amelia
Taking a reflective approach, supporting your own learning. You are really starting to see success with place value in Maths. Keep going! :-)
6C
Sienna
Consistently creative and risk taking approach to her inquiry work.
5G
Eliza
Being a resilient member of the class and applying herself to understanding how to convert mixed number fractions to improper fractions even though she found it tricky. Well done Eliza.
5R
Kelsie
Being a caring classmate this week and helping to keep our playground tidy by picking up litter. Thanks for setting an excellent example and caring for our environment!
5W
Chrissy
For being reflective in English this week. You got started independently and then sought help to improve your writing further. Well done!
4e
Seren
You have shown tremendous thought and consideration during our work on equivalent fractions, showing you’re a brilliant, reflective learner.
4DP
Andreea
For showing amazing self-management skills and being so determined to create your buzzer game completely independently - we were so impressed, well done!
4G
Nathan
For being a great communicator this week - after finishing your work on circuits, you helped others draw a correct circuit diagram.
3B
Freddie
For always being a principled and caring member of the class. We are all so proud of how you have taken recent changes in your stride and have shown great resilience! You are a superstar!
3L
Alexis
For being a risk taker this week. You have written some lovely sentences using an adjective and you wrote these independently. Well done!
3S
Freya
You are always caring towards your friends. Your consideration and thinking of others is commendable. You set a great example! Well done!
2F
George
For being caring this week! He is patient and kind and always tries to help others around him. Well done George!
2H
Bonnie
Being a caring and reflective learner by improving the presentation in your maths skills book. Keep up the good work Bonnie!
2T
Edmund
Being knowledgeable when writing, showing what he has learnt in a much improved way.
1LT
Gracie
For being a caring and principled learner, you always work hard to produce work of a high standard with beautiful presentation!
1r
Bella
For being a reflective learner this week. Well done
1T
Teddie - Lee
For being an inquirer. You like to discover new concepts and have applied your discoveries about Inuits in your writing.
Bees
Aoife
For reflecting on the feedback she has been given and trying really hard to improve herself. Well done!
caterpillars
Summer
For working on her communication skills and opening up more to the grown-ups in school. It's lovely to hear your voice so much!
ladybirds
Bethel
For being a caring and principled member of the class, she always thinks about doing the right thing and helps others make good choices.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6S
Darcey
For being a reflective learner and improving the quality of her learning and for being a risk-taker and pushing herself. Your handwriting has never looked better!
6J
Henry
For your increased confidence and accuracy in your arithmetic during lessons this week. Keep up the hard work Henry!
6M
Jacob
A huge improvement with your arithmetic, gaining an extra 13 points in the recent test we did. Well done!
6C
William
Fantastic communication of ideas for poetry writing.
5G
Luke
For his exceptional effort in all areas of the curriculum this week. You are an example to everyone Luke. Well done.
5R
Lexi
Great perseverance with your Maths yesterday. You worked hard to learn a new skill and you checked your work carefully. Excellent effort!
5W
Matilda
For persevering in computing this week. You used your knowledge of vector drawing to create a vehicle from the French book. Well done!
4DP
Maddie
For a fantastically creative and well-executed buzzer game. You worked really well as part of a team and your game looks amazing, well done!
4E
Reggie
Reggie, your focus and effort towards your biography writing has been outstanding. You are producing an exceptional piece of writing.
4G
Harvey
For making great progress with your learning, especially in Maths where you have shown what you can achieve with hard work.
3B
Fabian
For a vast improvement in your handwriting and presentation. Keep it up!
3L
Alfie
A huge improvement in your writing and presentation. You have worked really hard this week to ensure you are presenting your work beautifully. You have also written an excellent start to your Howard Carter diary entry. Keep up the good work!
3S
Billy
You have shown great focus and resilience in your work this week. You have worked well as part of a team to understand the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Well done!
2F
Ernest
For a brilliant attitude to learning. He has tried his best and produced some super work this week, superstar!
2H
Mia
For being a wonderful communicator and writing a detailed and imaginative prediction about what could happen in our key text. Great work Mia!
2T
Sydney
Making significant efforts when tackling mathematical investigations and extended pieces of writing.
1LT
Arlo
For having a great first week at Paddock Wood Primary Academy.
1R
Jack
You have been trying really hard with all your work this week. Your igloo was beautiful. Well done
1T
Elsie
For consistently working hard.
bees
Amelia T
For building her confidence in class, she answers questions on the carpet and tries really hard in all of her learning. Well done Amelia!
caterpillars
Olivia
For always giving her best and showing a great interest in her learning. Well done Olivia!
ladybirds
Isaac
For writing super sentences this week, you persevered to sound out some tricky words and you used beautiful handwriting too.
PTA Quiz Night.pdf
5th Paddock Wood Guides need your help!
Can you offer your support to our local guiding group?
Pwpa newspaper
Check out the first PWPA mail, created by the newspaper club with all articles researched and written by the children. This edition features news from Term 3 while news from the current term will be published at the end of Term 4. Well done Newspaper Club!
Police cadets update
Our mini police cadets had a session on CPR this week and learnt how to put someone in the recovery position and alert the emergency services.
We learnt that you ask for Police for any crime or anti-social behaviour, Ambulance for any medical needs, Fire for any fire concerns or Sea Rescue for support if you are near a coast or area of water and someone is in danger.
Remember to always look for any dangers before approaching anyone that needs help and find an adult! If you ever find yourself alone and you need help phone 999 and explain which emergency service you need and why.
999 in an emergency
