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.
Contact the NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 (10am–4pm Monday to Friday) or email help@NSPCC.org.uk at any time.
Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 - 24/7, 365 days a year.
Kent County Council - 03000 41 11 11 or email social.services@kent.gov.uk
If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.