Paddock Wood Primary Academy

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Mr page's news update

Another week and a new month. I hope all of those who were completing some sort of 'anuary' were successful.

We have so much to celebrate in school this week:

Paddock Wood Primary Academy taking part in 'Young Voices 2024 - The world's largest school choir' at the O2 arena.
some fantastic learning in all year groups - thanks to our PYP curriculum...linking subjects and ensuring learning is engaging and ambitious for all children.
great use of technology across the school to help adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
an EYFS which continues to flourish and demonstrates high quality provision.
a staff team that work together and care for the children .
a PTA that run regular events for the benefit of the children like our doughnut sale and upcoming Valentines Disco.
behaviour and attitudes of the children in and around school continue to be exemplary.
reading suitcases to come home each week to help children engage with non-fiction, poetry and fiction.
successful sporting teams who won and more importantly demonstrated great sportsmanship in their matches.

On a slightly less positive note, unfortunately, we continue to have high levels of staff sickness - thank you for your understanding while we manage the staffing around this. We are working hard to ensure limited impact on day to day learning.

Remember next Friday is an INSET day for all children, so Thursday 8th February will be the last day of term.

Enjoy your weekend and doughnuts from our wonderful PTA!

mental health week

All children will be celebrating Mental Health Week next week. Our focus is "My voice matters" and we have loads of fun activities planned to reinforce positive mental health.

anti bullying poster competition

The School Council have set up an Anti-Bullying Poster Competition.

The rules are simple: make an anti-bullying poster using words and pictures on one side of A4; put your name and class on the back; hand it in to 4T by Thursday 8th February.

We will try to find the best, which will be displayed in school!

Thank you and...Good Luck!

Times Tables Workshop

As children knowing their times tables is such an important part of maths, we would like to invite parents to a Times Tables Workshop on Wednesday 21st February at 2.00pm.

This is aimed at helping parents to support their children in learning their times tables at home.

All are welcome!

Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

elijah 2h

Elijah took part and passed his first taewondo grading last week. Well done Elijah; we are so proud of you!

family support

Please use the link below to find out more about events and support available from Kent Children's Centres:

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/SyDO1V6hYo4JBDpK?ref=Link

parent volunteers

Great opportunity to support the local Children's Centres and to meet new people.

Office Messages

Pre existing injuries

If an injury occurs at home that you need to tell us about, please can all parents complete our new pre-existing injury form on My Child at School.

This is adding to our already robust system to keep all children safe in school.

attendance

Not sure if your child is well enough for school?

Check here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Dates ahead

Some dates for your diary:

Week beginning 5.2.24 Children's Mental Health Week

6.2.24 Safer Internet Day

8.2.24 ZooLab visit for Year 1

End of Term 3 (normal school finish time)

19.2.24 Start of Term 4

21.2.24 Great Fire of London Theatre Visit for Year 2

Times tables Workshop for Parents 2.00pm

22.2.24 Wear your Girlguiding/Scouts uniform to school for World Thinking Day

23.2.24 Wear Red in Feb for KSS Air Ambulance Charity (own clothes day with something red) Donations via MCAS

24.2.24 PTA Quiz Night

1.3.24 PTA Valentines Disco

Week beginning 11.3.24 Science Week

18.3.24 James and the Giant Peach - PWPA Theatre Club Production 5.30pm

21.3.24 Author visit for Year 1

28.3.24 End of Term 4 - 1pm finish (No After School Club)

PTA Quiz night

The PTA are running another of their ever-popular Quiz Night's on Saturday 24th February, doors open at 6.30pm and quiz starts promptly at 7pm.

Tickets are £5 per person in advance or £6 on the door.

Tickets can be purchased up to 4pm on the day of the quiz at: https://bit.ly/PTAQUIZ24

We hope to see you there! Thank you for your continued support.

Paddock Wood Primary PTA

pta valentine's disco

It is nearly time for the children to take to the dance floor for their school disco. Please see the attached poster with dates and times. MCAS will be available until 27 February to take your payment.

Please remember that the environment will be relatively dark with loud music; please do not send your child if they will not be comfortable.

Any questions please reach out directly to the PTA - info@paddockwoodprimaryPTA.co.uk

Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:

6C

Mia

For your continued efforts. You always apply yourself diligently, with maximum effort and the results are evident in your work.

6j

Charlotte

For your great perseverance and effort in class this week. You have worked hard during our assessments and created a fantastic comic strip presenting the different phases of the Battle of Britain. Nice one Charlotte!

6z

Evie

You have shown to be knowledgeable in our latest assessments. You have made huge strides forward in your maths and this has been down to your hard work and perseverance. A huge well done!

5G

Amelia

For the conscientious effort you have put into contributing to class discussions this week, enhancing the learning of yourself and others.

5h

Nicholas

Nicholas has tried very hard this week to contribute to whole class discussions and has shown courage in answering questions, especially in maths. It's great to see your confidence growing.

5M

Ruby

For once again showing your caring nature and helping others around you. You also produced some wonderful persuasive writing this week. Well done.

4DP

Max

Max has been a principled learner this week, working hard on his presentation and earning a pen licence.

4j

Eesha

This week, Eesha has been a knowledgeable thinker, consistently challenging herself to achieve her best in all endeavors. This week, she emerged as a TTRS champion, showcasing dedication and excellence. Keep up the fantastic work, Eesha!

4T

Rubie

Rubie has been a reflective learner this week. For thoughtfully considering every challenge put before her; she plays to her strengths and works on her weaknesses - well done Rubie!

3BE

Oliver

For fantastic participation and knowledge in science club. You are certainly becoming a budding scientist!

3s

Isaac

For being reflective and an excellent thinker with your writing. You have been incredibly thoughtful about the information you include and used exciting sentence openers to engage your reader. Keep up the great learning!

3TL

William

For always having a positive and principled approach to your learning, You share your thoughtful ideas and participate well in our class discussions. Well done!

2H

Harry

For thinking of and asking sensible questions when our visitor came and shared what it is like to be a Muslim. Harry was an excellent ambassador for the school.

2RL

Artie

You are such a principled learner. You are always ready to learn and try your best in all your work. You are kind and helpful to children and adults and often help us to carry out little jobs. Thank you for being you!

2T

Parker

For being reflective in art this week. He carefully considered his clay tile design and chose to simplify it. The end result was a very striking shark, modelled to perfection. Well done Parker!

1E

Lena

For a being a wonderful and principled communicator. I have been so impressed with your work and how diligently you have completed each and every task. You focus beautifully on all your tasks producing work that you should feel very proud of.

Keep up the wonderful work Lena! What a superstar you are to have in 1E!

1P

Oscar

You have been a tremendous risk taker this week and have been applying lots of knowledgeable thinking to your written tasks. We can see great improvement and we want you to continue this hard work! Well done.

1T

Maci

Maci throughout the week you have been a principled and caring member of 1T. You have come in every morning ready to learn and it has been lovely to see you feeling proud of your achievements.

archer

Laethan

For being a reflective communicator in class. Laethan has contributed well during our learning and is trying hard during carpet sessions. Well done Laethan!

goldings

Lenny

For being a reflective learner! Lenny has worked really hard this term to reflect on his learning and try things in a different way. His perseverance is something to be proud of.

phoenix

Isaac

For being very knowledgeable this week! Your science explanations have been amazing!

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

6C

Nathan

You have worked with far more focus during this week with fantastic results, particularly with your reading comprehension. Well done and keep it up!

6j

Aidan

For your huge progress in maths since the start of the year. Not only have you increased the accuracy of your arithmetic knowledge but you've also shown great application when solving problems. Awesome Aidan!

6z

Jess

You have worked incredibly hard over the past weeks and the improvements you have made in all areas of the curriculum shows in your results. Well done and keep up the hard work!

5G

Teddy

For the effort you have made in applying yourself to maths this week, learning how to multiply fractions and using this to solve problems.

5h

Nancie

Nancie has been extra willing to share her knowledge especially with sentence openers and her writing skills have improved because of her dedication this week. Well done!

5M

Reece

For a noticeable improvement with your effort this week, especially in Maths. You have also been helpful with others. Great to see!

4DP

Scarlett

Scarlett has an amazing attitude to school and learning. She always puts in maximum effort to get work completed and produced to a high standard. She has been particularly brilliant in English this week, where she has been generating exciting words and phrases.

4j

Kerem

Kerem has earned Mr. James' admiration with improved focus and dedication to his work. His principled and committed approach is commendable.

Well done, Kerem!

4T

Henry

For always pushing himself in maths and getting better at all aspects of reasoning - well done Henry!

3BE

Charlotte

For great focus and understanding in maths when multiplying a one digit by a two digit number. Keep it up!

3s

George

For his determination and effort with his times tables this week. He has been an absolute superstar on TTRS and logged the most hours in the class! Keep up the enthusiasm!

3TL

Alex

For your fantastic efforts in reading this term. You have worked hard and shown amazing progress. Well done!

2H

Juan

Juan has achieved exceptional standards in his behaviour this term. He always listens the first time and is a role model for others.

2RL

Henley

Wow! You have been such a superstar in maths this week. You have really shone in our work with money, and we love how you have felt confident enough to share your ideas with the class.

2T

Harmarni

For working so hard with her writing. She has now begun to write down all the brilliant ideas she contributes to whole class discussions. Well done Harmarni!

1E

Kai

For being a wonderful role model for your peers. You always try your best in each and every task and can always be relied on to make the right choice. It has been wonderful to see your self-confidence grow. This has been clear to see in your willingness to take risks in your learning and give challenges a go.

Keep up the MAGNIFICENT work Kai!

1P

Jayden

You have achieved a vast amount of learning this week. You have achieved lots of fantastic skills including sewing and created a marvellous puppet. I should also mention your fabulous work with conjunctions this week. Well done!

1T

Frankie

This week you have been making positive choices which has led to some fantastic writing. You have shown you can use capital letters and full stops in your independent writing. Keep up the good work!

archer

Amelia

For being an exemplary learner each and every day. Amelia tries her best to work hard in all areas of learning, well done Amelia!

goldings

Evie

For her writing! Evie has been producing some amazing writing this week, we are really excited to see her passion for writing in her play growing everyday… Well done!

Phoenix

Kit

For some super counting this week! Good job Kit!

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