Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs Fidock's news update
Spring is slowly arriving and the flowers are making our outside area look a bit brighter - hopefully the warmer weather will start to follow.
We having been talking this week about the Coronation and what we might do for this historic occasion. Whatever we do, you will be invited, so please keep Friday 5th May (PM) free if you would like to attend. Our plans for the rest of the year are being finalised and we will be writing to let you know about Parents Evening, Sports Days etc. ASAP. Year 2 staff will be inviting parents in for a SATs meeting, where they will share with you what to expect and we will do the same for Year 6 nearer the time.
Since the PTA have purchased the cooking stations it's been full steam ahead. We've had Pancakes (Year 1) , Bombay Potatoes (Year 6) and both Cookery Clubs have been busy baking. This equipment has been so vital in enhancing our Design Technology provision. We are planning on some inter-house cooking competitions, so please watch this space if you think you might be the new Monica Galetti or Marco Pierre White!
On Thursday it was World Book Day. The children loved dressing up and seeing all the staff joining in...trying to work out which book character they were. This wonderful day helps children both understand the importance of reading, and the pleasure it can give. The older children joined a live chat with authors and illustrators which they thoroughly enjoyed and links in with our Careers Week next week. We hope they were able to tell you about it when they arrived home. Thank you for your support with this, it's always such good fun.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
Year 5/6
For taking part in a Primary Futures live chat with authors and illustrators. We even had a world exclusive from author Harriet Evans and had a sneak peek at her new front cover...not even her family had seen it.
Axel- Goldings
For scoring two goals at football this week and being named player of the week. Great job Axel!
kelsie 6c & jonah 6s
On Sunday 26th February Kelsie and Jonah represented Kent in the South East Regional Finals in Burgess Hill.
Both of them did extremely well representing their county for the U11 Girls and Boys. They won a medal each with the boys getting Gold and the girls Silver. We are really proud of their hard work and achievement.
Phoebe 2T
Phoebe started swimming lessons in January 2022 and has since passed lots of badges and is currently working towards Stage 4!
She is loving learning all the new skills and was even learning to swim with flippers this week! We are so proud of how well she has done in a short time. Well done Phoebe.
Curriculum corner
This week our focus is.... Safeguarding
PWPA Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy Jan 23.docxThis is our Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding at PWPA is top of the list. These are some of the actions we take to ensure all children and staff are safe from harm:
First day calling when children are absent.
Annual training for all staff on the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance (KCSIE 22).
Regular quiz questions for staff to check they understand and apply their training.
Home visits if we can't get hold of a family.
Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy in all year group areas.
Posters all over the school for staff, visitors, parents and children about keeping safe and who to talk to.
Stickers on all child devices about how to keep safe online.
Regular assemblies about keeping safe either online, in school or out and about.
All concerns are reported to the Safeguarding team (Mrs Fidock - Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Gunning, Mrs Penning, Mr Page - Deputy Safeguarding Leads) on Bromcom.
Weekly DSL Mtg. to discuss all concerns raised and what actions have been taken.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
6.3.23 & 7.3.23 Class Photos
6.3.23 - 16.3.23 Bikeability for some of Year 6
6.3.23 - 10.3.23 Careers Week
30.3.23 Health and Care Careers Presentation for Year 5 and 6
31.3.23 Hearing Screening for EYFS
End of Term 4 - school finishes at 1.00pm (no After School Club)
17.4.23 Term 5 begins
24.4.23 - 27.4.23 Plas Pencelli Residential Trip for Year 5
5.5.23 King Charles' Coronation Celebrations (pm)
16.5.23 Visit to Hemsley Conservation Centre for Goldings/Phoenix
17.5.23 Visit to Hemsley Conservation Centre for Archer/Phoenix
26.5.23 End of Term 5
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Penny
For a much more confident approach to Maths, especially arithmetic. You are working now with more independence and are willing to be a risk taker with your work. Keep it up.
6J
Beatrice
For your principled and reflective approach to your research about migration. You diligently searched for population numbers in the UK, finding out the countries which people had migrated from to live in the UK. Nice one Beatrice.
6S
All of 6S!
This week you have continued to show a principled attitude, communicated your learning and been supportive of each other when we have had lots of fun activities. Well done to you all for cooking, being great audience members and for throwing yourselves into our World Book Day activities!
5G
Kuba
This week you have been consistently principled and reflective in your approach to your blog about Lindisfarne. You diligently searched for historical facts and presented them in an interesting and engaging way. Superb work Kuba.
5J
Aidan
Being an open-minded and enthusiastic learner. You have worked hard on your pace during lessons and take great pride in everything that you do. Keep up the hard work, Aidan.
5M
Jay
For taking a principled approach to your learning. You always strive to improve and show a desire to complete unfinished work. Keep it up Jay. :-)
4DP
Ruby
Ruby has been a great communicator this week in her creative writing by using beautiful word choices and phrases that really painted a picture.
4G
Layla
For being a knowledgeable learner in your writing this week. You used our learning on paired adjectives to create a wonderful piece of descriptive writing.
4T
Alfie
For being an inquisitive inquirer, able to quickly find and add his thoughts to what he discovers in independent learning - well done Alfie!
3BE
Harold
For being caring and principled. You have helped others on the playground this week and are always willing to help around the classroom.
3L
Woody
For being knowledgeable about our inquiry into exploring the Egyptians. You have been enthusiastic to contribute in lessons and were a brilliant archaeologist when looking at ancient artefacts. Great job Woody!
3TL
Jersey
For improved focus in class. You are showing good listening skills and making a greater effort to improve the presentation of your work. Keep it up. Well done.
2CR
Florence
You have been a thinker this week. Tackling problems head on in lessons and working to find the solution.
2P
Arlo
For being principled this week! You have been a good role model to others and have always tried your best.
2T
Phoebe
For being balanced this week! She is brilliant at getting herself ready to learn and produced some fantastic pieces of work. You are amazing!
1E
Genevieve
For your fantastic efforts on World Book Day. You were extremely knowledgeable while in role as Matilda. You sang each lyric to every song during our World Book Day assembly and also created a wonderful poster all about your favourite book character.
1P
Edan
For being such a risk taker this week in sharing confident responses and contributions in all subjects. Edan has participated clearly when explaining answers and has worked very well with a partner. We are particularly pleased with your demonstration of your knowledge in Maths.
1T
Parker
Parker this week you have been a knowledgeable communicator. Whilst reading 'Lost and Found' you linked your knowledge of Arctic animals beautifully. When challenged you clearly explained that even though the whale’s silhouette did not have a tusk, it could still be a Narwal because it is rare for female Narwhals to have tusks.
ARCHER
Max
For being a good communicator, Max has been working on speaking up and sharing his feelings with his friends and the teachers in class. Well done Max :)
Goldings
Jake
For being a risk taker. Jake is finding his voice and starting to communicate clearly with his teachers and his friends.
Well done!
phoenix
Darcie
Being a risk-taker in her learning. She is always willing to try new things, give her best and to persevere. Well done Darcie!
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Charlie
An excellent effort with his Hobbit work for World Book Day. Some terrific, independent and imaginative work Charlie, well done.
6J
Sarah
For your great work explaining the circulatory system in humans. You took your time to draw your heart diagram with incredible accuracy and the final product looks awesome. Great work Sarah.
6S
Miley
You are focused, pushing yourself across every aspect of the curriculum and remaining positive. This week you really showcased your Geography skills when we completed our map work and learned a new skill when cooking.
5G
Uran
Uran has put a massive effort into improving his Maths work this week, I'm very impressed Uran, keep it up.
5J
Lacie
Lacie has worked with care this term and put in a concerted effort to complete tasks, with a focus on her presentation. Keep up the awesome work, Lacie.
5M
Amy
For a fabulous effort with your work this week. You have really applied yourself, especially in Maths and have shown great pride in what you have produced.
4DP
Charlie
Charlie has fantastic self management skills, always being organised, listening and ready to learn. He approaches all areas of his learning with the same care & enthusiasm. We are really proud of you Charlie!
4G
Lily
For working diligently in Maths this week - you showed a good understanding of fractions and pushed yourself to complete more. Keep it up, Lily!
4T
Hayley
For achieving high standards in her writing in recent weeks, constructing sentences which inform and entertain - well done Hayley!
3BE
Mia
A well written diary entry as Howard Carter finding Tutankhamun's tomb. You included historical detail, your feelings throughout and a range of powerful language, well done Mia!
3L
William
For a brilliant diary entry about Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. You included lots of fronted adverbials, adjectives and created lots of suspense. I couldn't stop reading! Well done!
3TL
Connie
For your amazing portrait of Queen Nefertiti. You listened and observed carefully, making thoughtful colour choices and really tried your best. Well done!
2CR
George W
You have worked hard this week taking pride in the work you have completed. You have asked good questions to help you to understand the task you have been given.
2P
Layla
You have worked well this week applying your knoweldge of the Great Fire of London to your writing. Well done!
2T
Isaac
For being a hard worker this week! He has contributed some brilliant ideas and overcome his fear of writing. Superstar!
1E
Isaac
For working so hard in our Handwriting lessons this week. You concentrated beautifully when forming each letter and I could see you were very proud of your work. Keep up the amazing work Isaac! I am very proud of you!
1P
Poppy
Poppy has achieved so much this week and put great effort into her World Book Day character! She continues to challenge herself daily and has shown that her growth mindset is expanding as she accepts new targets.
1T
Mykolay
Mykolay you consistently worked hard in all areas of our curriculum. It is lovely to see your enthusiasm for learning. You have taken on new challenges with confidence and excitement this week and have used your prior knowledge in new concepts.
ARcher
Jayden
For always trying his best in his learning. He is the absolute model of enthusiasm in all that he does. Great job Jayden!
goldings
Irie
For making a wonderful Maths poster to demonstrate her understanding of ‘one more’. Keep up the super work Irie.
phoenix
Maci
For her enthusiasm in her learning. She is always eager to learn new things and deepen her understanding. Well done Maci!