Paddock Wood Primary Academy

Newsletter

Mrs Fidock's news update

It's half-term and time for a well-earned break for the children. This week has flown by, with so much learning and celebration of achievement. Year 6 continue to be absorbed in their learning about WWII and the writing they have produced demonstrates their empathy with the evacuees and people living during the Blitz. Year 5 have been Times Table Rockstar superstars and 5G came first in the Trust Battle - beating all the other primary academies! In Year 4 they have been inspired by their electricity learning - even challening me to complete a game (which I didn't manage!). Trains and bridges have been the focus for Year 3's DT this term and I enjoyed watching 3B trying to build a strong enough structure to take the given weight - their collaboration skills were brilliant and they managed to produce some very good suspension and arch bridges. Art has been a focus in Key Stage 1, with Year 2 looking at producing physical geography landscapes and Year 1 being influenced by Ted Harrison. EYFS continue to explore their central idea and I was asked (very politely) to be quiet when I interrupted a story telling session run by children outside, with one sitting in the chair and sharing his own story.

This week we have also been excited to learn that the EYFS building will be getting a much needed refurbishment over the summer, thanks to the Trust. We've seen the first plans and await their next ideas following a site meeting. Once we have the final plans, we will share these with you! Key Stage 1 are having a small make-over this half-term, with new carpets for all the classrooms - we know it's going to look so smart.

Please have a lovely week and we'll see you on Monday 21st February.

Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

Isla

Isla competed in her second ever gymnastics competition on Sunday competing in the Kent championships for floor and vault and she ended up coming 4th over all in her age group.

We are so proud of you Isla, well done!

From FEBRUARY 14th - MARCH 2nd we will be holding a sponsored read in conjunction with Usborne Books and World Book Day! This sponsored read will generate some much needed, new books across the entire school.

As a school, we are aiming to raise £600 - if we hit this goal, Usborne Books will add an additional 60% worth of books for FREE!

Your child will be coming home with a sponsorship form. As a recommendation, a donation could be 5p per minute of reading.

We also have book vouchers for individuals in each year group who have shown particular effort across the sponsored read!

children's mental health

Each week we want to give you ideas to enable you to support your child at home with a particular aspect of the curriculum or in general. Our subject leaders will be sharing hints and tips to help you along the way and will be offering further ideas and resources that you might like to access at home. This week our focus is.... Mental Health.

Child Mental Health~ Parents' toolkit

It is worrying and stressful for any parent to see their child having difficulty with their mental health, and when you search for information it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled 'Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People. A Toolkit for Parents'. It is designed to provide an overview of the key topics, signpost to further information from trusted sources, and share insights from parents and young people who have been through it.

This toolkit will help you to:

Understand good mental health and mental health difficulties in children and young people
Be aware of why and when difficulties can arise and what to look out for
Know how to help your child if they are struggling
Know when and how to get professional help
Understand that you need to look after yourself, too.

Parents' Toolkit

This toolkit has been produced in collaboration with CMHA members PwC, Morgan Stanley and the Bank of England and leading mental health organisations Place2Be, Young Minds and The Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.

Office Messages

PARENTPAY ACCOUNT

Please remember to top up your account prior to the start of next term. All club and meal bookings must be paid for in advance.

House keeping

We are always looking to maintain and improve our outside space and facilities for the children to enjoy during the school day. Please ensure children respect our facilities and do not play with toys and equipment at the beginning and end of the school day. Our staff work hard to keep this all tidy and in good working order and it is very frustrating to have to tidy up twice.

Dates ahead

Some dates for your diary:

11.2.22 INSET Day - school closed to all pupils

2.3.22 World Book Day dress up

3.3.22 Netball High Five Competition at Weald of Kent 4pm - 5:30pm

3.3.22 Year 3 Egyptian Workshop - details to follow

4.3.22 PTA Valentine's Disco - details tbc

7.3.22 & 8.3.22 Class Photos 8am - 12pm

19.3.22 PTA Quiz Night 6:30pm for 7pm start - more information below.

21.3.22 Year 3/4 Hockey at Hawkenbury 3G Pitch 3pm - 5:30pm

29.3.22 & 31.3.22 Parents Evening for all year groups via School Cloud, timings TBC

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

Alex

For showcasing all of our learner attributes and creating an interactive and knowledgeable timeline.

Sam

Great reflection in your creative writing this week. You showed you were really thinking about work, opting to start a fresh draft because you weren't happy with it.

Cathy

For your principled approach to doing the right thing this week. I know you have put a big effort in – keep it up. :-)

Ethan

Terrific enthusiasm in his learning and taking risks by communicating during lessons without any fear of mistakes.

5G

Kaelin

For being a principled learner this week working on her Lindisfarne Blog and developing an true 'author's voice.'

5R

Penny

Being a caring classmate this week and making sure that your peers get a say in group conversations. You are always willing to help your friends in lessons.

5W

Jaden

For using your Self Management skills! You work hard in Homework Club to complete all of your work to the best of your ability.

4e

Samuel

You have shown some and expressed some quality thinking this week in Maths - challenging yourself and others.

4DP

Darcie

For being knowledgeable with her times tables and moving up a level on TTRS! Keep it up Darcie!

4G

Roseanna

For being a principled learner this week. You have made the right decisions even when those are difficult. Well done!

3B

Harry

For a much more focused week. You are beginning to work independently, take risks and ensure you complete the work within the lesson. Keep it up!

3L

Amelia

For being a caring and kind friend to all your classmates. You always include others and offer help to those that need it.

3S

Isla

You have shown great communication skills this week. You have shared lots of ideas in class discussions. You are a great role model to your friends and always take care and pride in your work. Well done!

2F

Maxwell

For being knowledgeable this week! He completed some super research about bears and considered how their habitat helps them to survive.

2H

Poppy

For being a knowledgeable learner in maths this week and for demonstrating a wonderful understanding of tally charts and pictograms.

2T

Jessica

For being a knowledgeable learner by carefully researching lines of inquiry in her pursuit of information.

1LT

Henry

For being a reflective learner when discussing how we can save the polar bears from climate change.

1r

Archie

You are very caring and kind especially when your friend was hurt.

1T

Isla

For being a communicator. You have used creative language to retell the story of Immi.

Bees

Reggie

For settling in nicely to Bee class. He has worked really hard to make friends and achieve well in class.

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Harry

For being a hard worker when developing his maths skills, he has improved his counting and loves showing it off!

ladybirds

Sammy

For his excellent attitude to his learning, he has shown all of his knowledge this week, well done!

PTA Quiz Night.pdf

PTA Quiz Night

Come and take part in the PTA Quiz night on 19th March. Not only will you have fun, you'll be raising money for the school.

All welcome.

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

Holly

For being reflective and principled with your learning. You have set a high standard all week and been considerate of other people’s opinions.

Louie

Excellent creative approach to your inquiry. Taking time to communicate your timeline research in an innovative and risk taking manner.

Kayden

For an excellent effort with your writing and note-taking this week. You have been able to use all the facts you gathered.

Juliette

Excellent inquiry skills and a risk taking approach to the presentation of her work.

5G

All of 5G

For all their hard work on TTRS this term, taking and holding the Number 1 spot - I'm so proud of you.

5R

Jonah

Always being a hard worker and challenging yourself to improve. You’ve done some lovely writing this week and you tried really hard to include all of the figurative language and sentence structure goals.

5W

Joe

For a fantastic persuasive advert. You worked hard to incorporate all of the features needed to make a great advert! Keep it up!

4DP

Harry

For being much more focused in your learning this week and producing an informative biography of Elon Musk.

4E

James

This week you have shown tremendous effort towards your work, making your work look extremely neat and tidy. You should be very proud of yourself.

4G

Albie

You have mastered fractions and written a brilliant newspaper report to describe events in The Iron Woman. Great work!

3B

Layla

For a fantastic letter to Parliment to persuade them to rethink HS2. You included plenty of convincing evidence to support your point of view. It was well structured and included lots of emotion. A huge well done!

3L

Cara

For writing a well structured and detail letter against the building of HS2. You listened well in class and applied all the key features to produce a very persusaive letter.

3S

Archie

We have been impressed with your perseverance and resilience in your maths this week. You have taken on a challenge and been keen to ask questions. You should be proud!

2F

Elliott

For trying his best with his reading! He has worked so hard during phonics and read beautifully with Mrs Coulthard this week. Superstar!

2H

Josiah

For demonstrating a great enjoyment and enthusiasm for learning in English lessons and for showing a wonderful improvement with your handwriting.

2T

James

For concentrating hard on developing his writing in terms of how he presents his imaginative ideas in perfect sentences.

1LT

Florence

For showing great interest in our story of Immi this week and completing some excellent writing around the story!

1R

Huxley

You have settled so well into the class and you have worked really hard this term. Well done.

1T

Ellis

For contributing your great ideas to whole class discussions.

bees

Eliza

This week has been a busy week full of new experiences, even when Eliza found it a challenge she strove to do her best!

caterpillars

Leo

For his fantastic effort in all areas of his learning and friendships, he always has a smile on his face and spreads it to others!

ladybirds

Genevieve

For her creativity in her games and including all of the other children in her class. Well done!

Feast Poster Feb 22.pdf

Free Family Film St Andrew's Church.pdf