Paddock Wood Primary Academy 

Newsletter 

Mrs Fidock's news update

We know many of you will be celebrating the Coronation this weekend - have fun, stay dry and celebrate in style! Our children (and staff) have worked so hard on their element of our Coronation celebrations - we think they did a wonderful job.  We will be creating a Time Capsule to mark the King's Coronation - and will plant a tree to mark it's location for future generations to find. Each child will bring home a Coronation mug today too - another way to remember this day in the future (thank you to Paddock Wood Town Council for this donation). 


Next week Year 6 have their SATs test, so to all those children who will be taking any tests this term we would like to say: 


You have worked so hard and have made huge progress. These tests only measure a little part of you, they don't measure your kindness, sporting success, creativity, compassion or happiness - so all we ask is that you do your very best, we are already so proud of you!


Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

freddie 3L

Freddie enjoyed taking part in his first organised run at the Hildenborough races at the weekend .  Well done Freddie - we are so proud of you for trying something new!

edmund 3L

Edmund was invited to take part in a rugby tour with Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club.  He did amazingly well over his matches and had a wonderful time playing for his team.  Well done Edmund we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed this experience!

Mrs Dunmore

Mrs Dunmore was cast as Charity in Sweet Charity. After months of hard work and rehearsals, last weekend was show weekend. She put on an incredible performance! What a talent she is!

Office Messages 

The school office opens at 8.30am each morning.  To report absence you can also email enquiries@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk, message via MCAS, or text 07860 054510.

Dates ahead 

Some dates for your diary:

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

               6J to Tonbridge School

18.5.23 Wear green with your uniform for Mental health day

22.5.23 1P to Hever Castle

23.5.23  Class Photos

               1T to Hever Castle

24.5.23 6C to Tonbridge School

26.5.23  Class Photos

               End of Term 5

5.6.23  Term 6 begins

             1E to Hever Castle

6.6.23  6S to Bedgebury

7.6.23 6S to Tonbridge School

8.6.23   Year 1 & 2 Sports Day (am)

12.6.23  6J to Bedgebury

               EYFS Health Screening

13.6.23  Year 3 & 4 Sports Day (am)

               Height and Weight Screening for Year 6

14.6.23  EYFS Sports Day (am)

               6J to Tonbridge School

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

21.6.23  6C to Tonbridge School

23.6.23  Year 4 to Kew Gardens

                PTA Family Fun Day - after school on the playground

26.6.23  Year 6 visit to Chessington World of Adventures

27.6.23  Year 4 to Kew Gardens

28.6.23 Year 5 to Tonbridge School

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

Alfie

For a sterling effort with Maths. Five %s in a row.  Well done Alfie it's good to see you taking pride in your achievements.

6J

Lleyton

For always being the person with your hand up to contribute during lessons; you are happy to share your ideas and take a risk even if you aren’t sure. You are an open minded learner, keep it up Lleyton.

6S

Brendan and Lacey

For being a clear communicator and being a risk-taker when trialling new skills at Tonbridge School. Your Scientific knowledge was tremendous - we were all impressed!

5G

Roseanna

For the big effort you have put into communicating and sharing your ideas with the rest of the class, joining in with discussions and working with others during lessons. Keep it up Roseanna.

5J

Tyesha

You have worked hard this week to improve the quantity of work you are producing while maintaining the quality. You have also been putting your hand up more, showing how knowledgeable you are in Maths and Inquiry.

5M

Ethan

For being knowledgeable across a range of things; but more importantly, being happy to share your ideas with the rest of the class – I loved your modal verb tip! 

4DP

Matty

Matty has been a real risk taker with his football this week.  He has taken part in a tournament as part of the school team, scoring a goal with an amazing bicycle kick!  Well done Matty. 

4G

Charis

For being open-minded in your approach to our class text. You have come up with lots of original and different ideas. Well done!

4T

Callum

For using his creative thinking skills, writing quickly when given a tight timeframe, especially in vocabulary and comprehension lessons - well done Callum!

3BE

All of 3BE

For superb behaviour on our school trip. You were attentive, inquisitive and respectful to others. We are really proud of the way you conducted yourselves and represented our school, well done. 

3L

All of 3L

For a brilliant school trip to Living Land. You listened carefully, your behaviour was impeccable and you showed you were inquirers by asking lots of thoughtful questions.  We are very proud of you!

3TL

All of 3TL

For a fantastic school trip to Living Land, Kent Show Ground.  Your behaviour and enthusiasm were a credit to yourselves and the school.  Well done!

2CR

Ethan

You have been knowledgeable this week! You have worked hard recognising your numbers and counting independently.

2P

Victoria

For being a caring member of the class. You always try your best to help others and showed this yesterday by working with a partner to create a wonderful map of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens!

2T

All of 2T

For being principled this week! We had a brilliant school trip to the Himalayan Gardens and everyone followed the rules beautifully! Well done everyone!

1E

Maddison-Pearl

For being a knowledgeable risk-taker this week during our Writing lessons. We have been busy writing a character description of the Big Bad Pig and you have thought of some wonderful adjectives to use in your writing. You were also very keen to challenge yourself and extend your sentences using because. Keep up the fantastic work!  

1P

William

You have been a principled and reflective learner this week. You showed immense focus in your writing and identified your next steps.   You were beaming with pride at how far your confidence in writing had come. We are proud of you too, stay with this positive mindset.

1T

Iris

Iris you are a resilient learner. You have been a driven and an enthusiastic writer this week. You have been a risk-taker and challenged yourself during your writing.  

ARCHER

Billy-Dave

For always being a very caring friend and for being an open and enthusiastic communicator.

Goldings

Riley

For perseverance when learning a new skill, Riley really applied himself to his skipping practise this week.

Well done!

phoenix

Dexter

For being a principled learner. Dexter makes good choices consistently in our classroom and is working hard to make sure he isn't distracted by those around him. Well done Dexter!

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

6C

Daisy & Caitlyn

For a brilliant piece of writing. You worked long and hard on it and the results speak for themselves.

6J

Ruby

For your hard work and resilience when rounding to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand. Mrs Noakes was incredibly impressed with your determination and it was amazing to see your confidence develop this week. Keep at it Ruby!

6S

Jonah

For showcasing impeccable standards of behaviour, always being enthusiastic and having a true drive to learn and do your best. What an example you set and show to others. Well done!

5G

Ameliya

For working hard to take part in all lessons, showing consistent listenng skills and using these to help with your work. Well done Ameliya.

5J

Ericca

For consistently excellent inquiry work which displays fantastic knowledge and creative risk. Well done!

5M

Rory

For your enthusiasm while singing our Coronation song. You led the way in the second row, singing the ‘extra bits’ with gusto. :-)

4DP

Alex

Alex has demonstrated brilliant self management skills this week, working independently and collaboratively.

4G

Darcie

For a big improvement in your Maths - especially times tables. Keep up the great progress, Darcie!

4T

Eliza

For achieving high standards in every subject in every lesson and for a brilliantly positive attitude - well done Eliza!

3BE

William

For a positive approach to your learning so far this term. You are putting in a greater effort and producing more work in class, keep it up!

3L

Jessica

For a fantastic effort in learning the lyrics for our coronation song. You have been enthusiastic and even practised singing on the coach journey home from our trip!  Well done!

3TL

Poppy

For showing greater focus in Maths this term.  You are answering questions in class and demonstrating resilience.  Well done!

2CR

All of 2CR

You all made the trip a fantastic experience for each other. You showed enthusiam about the topics you were learning and created fantastic art work.

2P

Karson

For your relentless focus in class. You have become so diligent in your approach to learning and show this through a great attitude when completing your work. Keep it up!

2T

Luca

For being a creative writer this week! He took his time and wrote some super sentences containing conjunctions. Well done Luca!

1E

Michael

For your wonderful enthusiasm during our recent Science Investigations. You have thought about which materials would make the best house and roof for The Three Little Pigs and loved investigating which material with-stood the wind and the rain the best! You have been a terrific scientist Mickey! Well done.

1P

Amelia

You have engaged enthusiastically this week in our Maths. You have demonstrated this through clear explanations in class discussions and used active and concrete methods to show your understanding. Well done! 

1T

Oscar

Oscar this week you have been an enthusiastic and determined learner. You have been a superstar in all of our coronation practices. 

ARcher

Freddie

For such enthusiasm and effort when practising our singing in class.

goldings

Lily

For demonstrating wonderful confidence in every singing and dancing practise for our Coronation performance!

phoenix

Jesse

For being a kind and caring member of Phoenix class at all times. Jesse has slipped back into the routine of school so well, we are so proud of him!

You're invited

Hello from The Community Storehouse,

This is an invitation to you from The Community Storehouse.


We are having an Open Day on Saturday 13th May 2023 between 12.00 and 4.30pm

when volunteers from the foodbank will be on hand to welcome you at

The Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6DS.


We know there are many, many people and organisations who have supported the foodbank in recent years, when life has been tough for all of us but even tougher for all our clients who visit the foodbank for food assistance.


We would like to take the opportunity to show you around The Community Storehouse and chat with you, giving you a little insight into the workings of the foodbank to show our appreciation for the support you have given to the foodbank in these difficult times.


We will have the kettle on for refreshments throughout the day,

so, if you'd like to come along it would be great to meet you.

 

Just to gauge how many would like to do this it would be helpful if you could reply to this invitation

With a quick email response and let us know you may be popping in.

If you are part of an organisation who has supported us,

then up to 2 people from your organisation would be welcome to come.


coronation competition

St Andrew's Church have organised a Coronation competition.  See if you can find all 10 crowns in the windows of different shops and businesses in Paddock Wood over the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend.

A printable copy of the form is attached and all forms should be returned to Hanna at St Andrew's Church.

Good luck with your crown hunting!

concered about a child in your community?

Safeguarding our children is everyone's responsibility and we would advise anyone worried about any children in their community to refer their concern on to the right people.  Please see below a list of contact details that adults can use to refer a concern anonymously.

If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.