Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs Fidock's news update
Welcome back to Term 5.
As the weather starts to improve we have started to develop key areas of the grounds - the first element has been started in Key Stage 1 with the small wooded area. Can we please ask that you don't let children play on this before or after school (and this includes younger siblings), so we can keep this area looking great and ready for the children to access during breaktime/lunchtime. We will also be turning the bit of grass at the side of Key Stage 1 into a more wild/meadow area to help attract more wildlife into the school grounds.
We are also looking at creating a time capsule for the Coronation - if you have any ideas of things we might want to include, please let us know. The plan is to plant a tree on the site where it is buried and add a plaque for future generations to see. Our Coronation event is planned for Friday 5th May and this will be in the morning (as Year 3 go swimming in the afternoon). Come along for an enjoyable morning taking you through the decades of King Charles III - more information to follow shortly.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
Isaac Theobald
Isaac has received two awards for horse riding from the riding school he attends. He was also asked to partake in an article in a boy’s riding magazine.
Volunteers at rrt
Thanks to all the volunteers at RRT (Rapid Relief Team) for the amazingly generous food boxes and breakfast bars that they delivered today to support our families in need. We are very grateful and appreciate all your support.
PWPA Football team
Congratulations to our school football team for winning their match this week with a fantastic result of 8 - 0.
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.... Our Author of the Month.
Sally Gardner
For the month of April, our author is Sally Gardner, who is a British writer and illustrator. Many of her stories have a magical element or are set in new surroundings. Sally has dyslexia which she thought might hinder her writing. However, she has said, 'I strongly believe that dyslexia is like a Rubik’s Cube: it takes time to work out how to deal with it but once you do, it can be the most wonderful gift.'
Try one of her books which are now available in the library!
our language ambassadors wish you all a happy eid
Office Messages
Term 5 and 6 look to be a busy end to the academic year! Just a reminder to keep an eye on Annoucements in MCAS and the Dates Ahead section of the newsletter to keep up to date with upcoming events.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
24.4.23 - 27.4.23 Plas Pencelli Residential Trip for Year 5
2.5.23 Year 2 visit to Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
4.5.23 Year 3 visit to 'Living Land' County Show
5.5.23 King Charles' Coronation Celebrations (am)
8.5.23 to 12.05.23 KS2 SATs Week
9.5.23 4T to Bewl Water
10.5.23 4DP to Bewl Water
12.5.23 Hearing Screening for EYFS
15.5.23 4G to Bewl Water
16.5.23 Visit to Hemsley Conservation Centre for Goldings/Phoenix
17.5.23 Wear blue & green with your uniform to support Mollie and NFI
Visit to Hemsley Conservation Centre for Archer/Phoenix
23.5.23 Class Photos
26.5.23 Class Photos
End of Term 5
5.6.23 Term 6 begins
6.6.23 6S to Bedgebury
8.6.23 Year 1 & 2 Sports Day (am)
12.6.23 6J to Bedgebury
13.6.23 Year 3 & 4 Sports Day (am)
Height and Weight Screening for Year 6
14.6.23 EYFS Sports Day (am)
15.6.23 Year 5 & 6 Sports Day (am)
19.6.23 Year 6 visit to Folkestone
20.6.23 Year 4 to Kew Gardens
6C to Bedgebury
23.6.23 Year 4 to Kew Gardens
26.6.23 Year 6 visit to Chessington World of Adventures
28.6.23 Year 4 to Kew Gardens
3.7.23 Year 6 visit to Police Open Day
5.7.23 Year 6 visit to Globe Theatre, London
14.7.23 Year 6 School Fun Day
Reports available via MCAS
20.7.23 End of Term 6 - school finishes at 1pm (no After School Club)
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Amelie
For a kind and considerate approach when helping others with their learning, and proving that it is sometimes a reward to give as well as receive.
6J
Jess
For taking a risk and showing great confidence when sharing your diary introduction with the class. You put yourself brilliantly into the mind of the character, introducing their conflicted thoughts and feelings. I look forward to reading the rest of the diary when it’s finished.
6S
Nahla
For showcasing caring, principled and good communication skills. We really enjoyed playing your games at lunchtimes and listening to your creation in Music.
5G
Chloe
For determination and self management skills, working to solve a range of Maths problems involving reading and interpreting tables this week, keep it up Chloe.
5J
Josie
Josie has been a principled worker in Maths this week when interpreting tables and extracting data from graphs. You worked systematically to solve problems to ensure that your working out was correct. Keep up the fantastic effort throughout the term, Josie.
5M
Mia
For showing that you are a creative thinker, as well as being happy to contribute your thoughts and ideas. You get on with your work quietly and efficiently, but always seek help when needed.
4DP
Reece
For his excellent dancing this week! He led the dance practices at the front showing everyone his amazing sense of rhythm. Brilliant work Reece!
4G
Lilly
For being a risk-taker in your learning this week. You have come back to school with a positive attitude and we have seen it in everything from dancing to Maths!
4T
Callum
For being a critical and creative thinker able to analyse and solve complex problems especially in Mathematics - well done Callum!
3BE
Vitor
For an awesome effort this week to complete your work independently. Keep it up!
3L
Mia
For a tremendous effort in all your work this week. I have been impressed with your focus and beautiful presentation. Your Maths work on comparing lengths was particularly impressive, where you accurately converted measurements before comparing them.
A fantastic start to the term!
3TL
Riaan
For an amazing story. You included interesting sentence openers, adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions to add detail. Well done!
2CR
George W
For being knowledgeable this week in Maths. You have worked hard to understand patterns in numbers and used number bonds to recall answers quickly. Well done keep it up!
2P
Hosanna
For always being a principled and hardworking member of the class. You always put 100% into your work and it is always so beautifully presented! Keep it up!
2T
Harry
For being reflective this week! He has taken time to improve his presentation skills, particularly his handwriting. Superstar!
1E
Alexandra
For being a principled and knowledgeable learner by always take great pride in the work you complete. You always ensure your work is neatly presented and always strive to challenge yourself across all aspects of your learning.
1P
Charlie
For being an astounding risk taker and thinker this week. Charlie has shown determination in completing tasks to the best of his ability and using resources effectively not to stay stuck. Charlie has been a thinker this week, making choices carefully that impact the learning of everyone.
1T
Harmarni
You have settled into 1T beautifully. Showcasing that you are an open-minded thinker. Harmarni during our classroom discussions you confidently communicate your knowledge.
ARCHER
Harry
For showing fantastic ball and hula hoop skills during PE and Child Initiated Learning! He articulately and patiently taught everyone else how to join in!
Goldings
Heather
For persevering when she struggled with a balancing challenge in PE and for taking big steps to improve her writing.Keep going Heather.
phoenix
Khadesha
For being a good communicator in our learning about pets. She has enjoyed telling everyone how she cares for her pet dog.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Molly
A terrific piece of writing. It was wonderful to see you write so much and enjoy challenging yourself to do so.
6J
Jack
For your introduction to our new central Idea based around governments and political structures. You presented your ideas in an eye-catching manner, complete with a sketched portrait of a world leader.
6S
Thomas
For an incredible descriptive piece of writing linked to Macbeth. You really captured the mood and eerie nature of the heath. Keep it up!
5G
Martha
For working with others to collect and record ideas and predictions for our new class novel, Floodland.
5J
Willow
Willow was a great team member this week where she used communication skills when discussing our new book, Floodlands. She expressed her ideas clearly to her group members using inference and retrieval skills. Keep up the awesome work, Willow.
5M
Reggie
For your efficiency and organisation skills which you display by always staying on top of the house points tally for our class. It is greatly appreciated.
4DP
Elektra
Elektra has shown us her dance skills this week, leading the demonstration for the whole year group! Well done Lekky!
4G
Sandy
For settling so well into a new school and new class which was a big change for her. Well done! We are looking forward to hearing more of your amazing ideas in class.
4T
Chloe
For achieving consistently high standards particularly in Mathematics where you are confronting challenging problems with no fear - well done Chloe!
3BE
Sophie
For spending time and effort practising your number recall by using 'Numbots'. You have made excellent progress and your work shows an improvement in your number knowledge. Well done!
3L
Esther
For your brilliant start to the term! You have contributed a lot in our Maths lessons and have been keen to challenge yourself. You have also focussed hard on your work, especially when converting different measurements. Well done Esther!
3TL
Benjamin
For your enthusisam and hard work in Maths. You use your mathematical knowledge to give clear and detailed explanations to show how you reached your answers. Well done!
2CR
Elsie
You worked well in a group this week identifying the different parts of a plant. You challenged yourself further by explaining what each part is used for.
2P
Henry
For a brilliant start to the new term. You have come back after the holidays with a fantastic attitude to learning and we are so happy to see you working hard and taking pride in your learning.
2T
Sierra
For being a superb dancer! She has brilliant rhythm and has been a great role model when learning our new dances for the Coronation. Well done!
1E
Macie
For your wonderful enthusiasm in Maths this week. You have loved learning to count in 10s and have completed some lovely Maths work linked to this concept. Keep up the magnificent work Macie. What a wonderful mathematician you are becoming!
1P
Poppy
Has returned galvanised to exceed expectations in all subjects this week. Poppy recognised her target and was able to communicate to the class what made her proud this week. We are so pleased to see you making such progress. Well done!
1T
Lacey
For an enthusiastic start to the term. You have settle in beautifully into 1T, happily sharing your ideas and having fun on the playground with your classmates.
ARcher
Saul
For demonstrating and sharing a great understanding of the Care for Animals. We have been really proud of how enthusiastic he has been!
goldings
Harper
For being an independent writer; she created a wonderful animal sentence all by herself.
phoenix
Elliot
For his fantastic effort in his learning this week. You have had a fantastic start to the term, well done Elliot!
playground call out
Now that the weather is looking up, we would like to trial some ideas for the KS2 playground but need your help! We are on the look out for the following items:
Blankets, board games, drain pipes or any large outdoor construction games/toys.
Any help with these will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks from The Inclusion Team
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