Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs Fidock's news update
It's wonderful to have the sunshine - and despite the heavy downpour on Tuesday, both Year 4G and 6C enjoyed their days out. We continue to look at the learning that we have going on around the school and the standard of work continues to impress us. Our new Early Years children have been visiting this week and they were full of questions, curiosity and fun - they really enjoyed playing with our exisiting children and getting familiar with the site. Next week we have our first full-school transition on Tuesday and we will write to you the same day to let you know which class your child will be moving into and who their new teacher will be - we do have some staff leaving and we will let you know on the same day who these will be. We continue to have issues with parents driving on site - this is not acceptable. The only vehicles allowed on site at the beginning and end of the day are taxis and blue badge holders (and these must be displayed), we can't man the gate daily and we'd hope parents are able to see the possible implications of having too many vehicles moving on site while the children are coming in and going home - please keep to the rules so our children are safe. Thank you for all your support - we look forward to seeing many of you at the PTA Fun Friday later today and it's also an opportunity to meet Mrs Early, the new Principal, who will also be visiting.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
esther 3L
Esther had her first session at The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday. She loved every minute of it and was awarded ‘Performer of The Week’! What a great start Esther, we are so proud of you!
the guardians
The Guardians, played their last tournament with PWFC last weekend.
They didn’t win but boy did they play well! Well done Guardians: Joseph, Wilf, JoJo, Riaan, Freddie, Otto, Oscar and George. We are so proud of you all!
They would like to say a big thank you to their fab coach, Alex, for all you’ve done for them this season.
Girls Year 3 & 4 football team
Our Year 3 and 4 Girls Football team played their first match against Horsmonden Primary School this week and won 6-2! Well done all of you, we are so proud of you.
Office Messages
Parking remains an issue this week. It is becoming increasingly dangerous at drop off and pick up. Parents are NOT to drive on site at these times. The car park is for staff only. Please do not park in the car park - there is simply not enough room for parents and staff and therefore creates a dangerous situation for your children as they arrive and leave for the day.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
26.6.23 Year 6 visit to Chessington World of Adventures
27.6.23 4T to Kew Gardens
28.6.23 Year 5 to Tonbridge School
29.6.23 - 5.7.23 Book Fair
30.6.23 Own Clothes Day £1 donation for Bereko via MCAS - wear the colour of the Tanzanian flag (blue, green, yellow, black)
3.7.23 Year 6 visit to Police Open Day
5.7.23 Year 6 visit to Globe Theatre, London
13.7.23 Year 4 to Mascalls for Frozen performance
Year 6 Exhibition
14.7.23 Year 6 School Fun Day and Leavers Disco (6.30-8.30pm)
Reports available via MCAS
20.7.23 Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 10am
End of Term 6 - school finishes at 1pm (no After School Club)
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Penny
You had some wonderful ideas for our careers exhibition and even suggested ways to help others with their designs.
6J
Lola and Jess
For your principled and reflective approach to your exhibition project so far. You have organised your tasks and time efficiently and have communicated fantastically as a team. Keep up the hard work girls!
6S
Quinn
For approaching the Exhibition project with enthusiasm whilst remaining principled, being a strong communicator and balanced. We’re all looking forward to seeing your outcome!
5G
Phoebe
For consistently showing her reflective nature and working to apply figurative language techniques to her written work in the most thoughtful way - you absolute legend! Well done Phoebe :)
5J
Lacie
Congratulations, Lacie! Your narrative is a vibrant story of imagination. The way you skillfully weaved similes and adjectives throughout your story brought it to life, painting vivid pictures in our minds. Your talent for storytelling shines brightly, and I can't wait to read more of your captivating tales!
5M
Daisy
For being balanced, managing your emotions well recently. You have recognised the inter-dependence you have with others and as a result, your well-being has improved.
4DP
Ruby
For being open minded and a risk taker. This week Ruby has shown amazing risk taking by putting her hand up and having a go at questions and coming up to put answers on the board. We love your new enthusiasm Ruby. Keep it up!
4G
Skylar
For being a knowledgeable learner this week. I have loved how you keep building your knowledge of our rainforest inquiry by taking every opportunity to find out more!
4T
Faye
For being a principled learner who always acts with integrity and honesty in everything she does - well done!
3BE
Bertie
For a big improvement in your writing. You are really focused and determined to do well and the results are starting to show, well done!
3L
Hannah & Mia
For both of your incredible efforts in your first football match representing the school. You did us proud!
3TL
Jasmine, Isabelle, Jemima, Rubie & Bonnie
For representing the school so well in your first football match. You did us proud. Well done!
2CR
Isla
for being a caring friend. You are always the first to celebrate the achievements of others and are keen to help out where you can. This is a lovely personality trait and something you should take pride in.
2P
Oliver
For showing you are principled, caring and communicative in class recently. You have been getting involved in every lesson and sharing your knowledge, trying your best to complete every piece of work and showing a good attitude.
2T
Harry
For being knowledgeable this week! He has used his research skills and produced a magnificent information text about the layers of the rainforest. Superstar!
1E
Sienna
For being a brilliant historian this week. You were knowledgeable when learning all about Mary Seacole and hospitals in the past. You also produced a wonderful piece of work that you should feel very proud of!
1P
Aoife
For such an impeccable attitude to learning this week. You have been a principled inquirer and have made great links to our inquiry of people who help build our community and what we have learnt from the past.
1T
Evelyn
Evelyn this week you have been a reflective writer. You have been a risk-taker by re-reading your work and self-correcting and improving it. Keep up the good work!
ARCHER
Harrpa
For being a superstar in her Mathematics learning. She has shown great enthusiasm and effort and we are very proud of her!
Goldings
Juke
For being so welcoming to all of the new children who have come to visit early years, he has invited them to join in with his games and been so friendly.
phoenix
Elliot
For being a fantastic role model of all of our learner attributes. You have a brilliant attitude to learning Elliot, well done!
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Mollie
Well done at Go Ape this week. You were enthusiastic and took risks with some of the trickier parts of the course even though you had some difficulties at first.
6J
Charlie
For your great knowledge and enthusiasm in computing when using the microbits. You coded your microbit to react to different input commands and were able to check your code for simple errors. Nice one Charlie!
6S
Mia
For a superb effort with your learning; you were enthusiastic on our trip and ventured into the sea and you’ve shown real determination with your writing this week.
5G
Ameliya
For the stunning effort you have made working to improve all aspects of your work in class this week. Keep working smart Ameliya!
5J
Preston
Impressive, Preston! Your thirst for knowledge about living things is truly inspiring. Your insightful contributions during our lessons have enriched our understanding. Keep nurturing your curiosity and passion for learning—it's a valuable gift that will take you far!
5M
Arlo
For a fabulous result on your reading comprehension paper. You absolutely knocked it out of the park! Well done Arlo. :-)
4DP
Immy
Immy it is so lovely to watch your confidence grow. You did such a fantastic job this week looking at different ways we can interpret and show data. It was great to see you enjoying it so much.
4G
All of 4G
The certificate goes to all of 4G for their amazing behaviour and attitude during our trip to Kew especially when we hit some difficulties. You are showing you are ready for Year 5!
4T
Alfie
For significant improvements in written work in the last few weeks both in presentation and content - well done Alfie!
3BE
Dylan
For a huge effort with your writing this week. You wrote a wonderful setting description packed full of interesting sentence starters, adjectives and similes, keep it up!
3L
Isla
For your determination and perseverance with reading the time on a digital clock. It was also lovely to see you helping others, being a caring learner.
3TL
Sonny
For writing an excellent setting description using adjectives, similes and interesting sentence openers. You were really creative in your simile choices. Well done!
2CR
Isaac
You have shown yourself to be very knowledgeable about the rainforest this week, and have worked hard to create an information text to share what you know. We love this improved effort in your learning. Keep it up!
2P
Freya
For a huge improvement in your reading and writing. You have been trying your best to read unfamiliar words on sight and to sound out and spell words you are not confident with as well. Keep trying your best!
2T
Harry
For having a brilliant attitude to learning! He is always eager to know what we are learning throughout the day and will always try his best, especially when faced with a challenge. Well done Harry!
1E
Henley
For being an absolute superstar this week! We have been so impressed with your enthusiasm for reading along with the amazing effort you have put into your handwriting. Keep up the brilliant work! We are very proud of you.
1P
Reggie
Wow! What a week you've had, you have achieved so much that you thought you couldn't! Its has been brilliant to watch you overcome writing targets you thought you couldn't. Please continue to accept challenges and be a risk-taker!
1T
Harry
Harry it has been a pleasure to watch your confidence growing this term. You are becoming a risk-taker and independently decoding words to help with your spellings.
ARcher
Oscar
For real effort in his writing, he's made such good progress this year! Well done Oscar!
goldings
Teddy
For being so brave this week. Teddy was initially nervous of the animals we had visiting Early years, but after listening to the grown ups he was brave enough to stroke each animal.
phoenix
Archie
For his fantastic creativity in outdoor learning this week. He listened well and created a beautiful piece of bunting. Well done Archie!
bereko day
As you are probably aware, next Friday we are holding a fund-raising 'Bereko Day' to support our partner school and its community in Bereko, Tanzania, by asking the children to pay £1 to wear their own clothes in the colours of the Tanzanian flag - blue, green, black or yellow. This can be paid via MCAS.
Times are really hard in Bereko. The rains have not come, they have had no decent harvest for several years now, and food has run out. People are having to leave the village to look for work and food elsewhere. If you would like to make an extra, totally voluntary donation, the children can bring it in on the day.
The School Council and Language Ambassadors are busy creating a lot of fun activities for the children to take part in on the day to raise awareness both of where our partner school is and what life is like. These will include music and dancing, wildlife and physical challenges. It should be a really fun day!
Thank you in advance for your support.
south east water works
We have been informed that South East Water are planning to upgrade the water supply network in Paddock Wood by replacing an ageing, burst-prone water main with a new, wider pipe in Mascalls Court Road. This will reduce the amount of disruption caused by frequent bursts and will allow South East Water to secure top-quality drinking water supplies to Paddock Wood and the surrounding areas as the local population increases.
The project forms part of an ongoing £489 million programme of investment to improve the water supply network, and is an investment of £200,000 to enhance the supply network in Paddock Wood.
Works will take place within Mascalls Court Road, between the junctions with Chantler’s Hill and Linnet Avenue, starting on Monday 26 June. Work is expected to take approximately 11 weeks to complete. For the safety of village residents, motorists and the workforce, Mascalls Court Road will be closed to through traffic between Linnet Avenue and Chantler’s Hill for the duration of the project meaning that there will be no access onto Mascalls Court Road from Green Lane. However there will be access to both homes and business from the direction of the Maidstone Road. South East Water advise all traffic to follow the official diversion route at all times. The diversion, agreed with Kent Highways, is suitable for all traffic and is the safest route. Road signs will be placed in advance and will remain in place for the duration of the project.
Regular updates on the works progress can be found at:-
hillview summer production
The Performances:
Thursday 6th July at 7pm @ E.M. Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
Friday 7th July at 7pm @ E.M. Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
Tickets are £17* and will be available to purchase from the E.M. Forster website. https://emftheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticke.../shows/1173643388
*The ticket price enables us to provide our students with a professional experience through the hire of a professional theatre, technicians, lighting and sound engineers, a full band of professional musicians and made-to-measure costumes.