Paddock Wood Primary Academy

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Mrs Fidock's news update

We have had another week with a school full of visitors, both in person and virtual. The whole team have worked tirelessly to ensure our visitors have seen just how brilliant the academy really is. The challenge the children are given in class, the framework of the IB and the use of digital technology were identified and our IB Consultant couldn't praise our children enough for just how engaging, creative and articulate they were about both their knowledge and learning. I collected our Jubilee sapling last week and we have managed to plant this yesterday. We are just getting a plaque to mark the Platinum Jubilee and this will be placed next to the tree.

Whilst we have been busy with learning, the war in Ukraine continues to rage on and our community are wanting to help in any way possible. On Wednesday next week we would like to ask that children come to school in their uniform with the addition of something yellow/blue to show their support for the families displaced, and we would like to ask for a donation of £1 (or more) to be made via ParentPay - all money raised will go directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) who are working with 15 other charities. We are also working with the wider community to receive donations to be transported to the region and we will circulate what is needed, if you feel you are able to donate.

we remember

Next Thursday will mark a year since Scott Opstad died. As a staff, we have decided to remember him in our own way, with some quiet reflection. His wife Emily requested at the time for people to light a candle, so staff will do the same on Thursday evening. If as a family you would like to do the same, it would be a lovely way to honour a much loved and missed man.

'The connections we make in the course of a life - maybe that's what heaven is.' Mr Rogers

Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

PWPA Staff

Our team has spent the last term pulling everything together for our Primary Years Programme Pre-authorisation visit by the International Baccalaureate. This was made even harder, as the visit was virtual. The visit was a huge success and the whole community of students, staff, parents and governors were involved - thank you to everyone.

Fundraiser For

This week Nelly, Kuba, Leo, Jack and Isaac (Year 4 ) and Woody (Year 2) spent their weekend putting together a cake sale to support children in Ukraine. They raised a whopping £635!! We are really proud of you all for being so caring and thinking of others. Well done kids.

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Office Messages

Paddock Wood Primary Academy – Meet and Greet!

Paddock Wood Primary Academy is opening our doors to potential trainees who are thinking about becoming a Primary School Teacher.

If you’re interested in gaining an insight into what it’s really like to teach and want to speak to those involved in delivering the School-Direct training, then sign up to attend via the link below.

Event Date 28th March – 09.30-11.30am

Sign up now

Dates ahead

Some dates for your diary:

WB 14.3.22 New Cycle/Scooter Shelter to be installed.

16.3.22 Wear something blue/yellow and donate £1 for DEC

16.3.22 Football Tournament Hayesbrook

16 - 18.3.22 Science Week Investigations

19.3.22 PTA Quiz Night 6:30pm for 7pm start

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

1.4.22 End of Term 4 - Early finish at 2pm, no ASC on this day.

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

Charlie

You strive to achieve the challenges set in all areas of our learning. You are not afraid of a risk yet you are caring and supportive when working with others.

Sam

Being a principled and reflective learner over the last couple of weeks. You have worked hard to improve your accuracy in all areas of your learning. Keep it up.

Oscar

For showing determination and independence to take control of your learning and to use methods that keep you focused.

Bonnie

For some exceptional work and application of knowledge - quietly yet confidently applying yourself in all areas.

5G

Charlie

Being a resilient member of the class and applying himself to better understanding how to add and subtract fractions. Well done Charlie.

5R

Lacey

Being reflective this week and seeking help when you needed it in writing lessons. It’s great to see what you can achieve when you set your mind to it! Keep it up, Lacey!

5W

Sarah

For being a principled learner and always trying your best in lessons. You set a great example for your classmates. Keep it up, Sarah!

4e

Lola

By being a reflective and caring learner, you have produced an exceptional pen pal letter, considering your friend and the content of your writing.

4DP

Finley

Fin has wowed us with his knowledgeable and balanced views this week when debating the different tactics used by the Suffragists and The Suffragettes and the outcomes they achieved. Fin we loved that you challenged questions and views and put your points across so well.

4G

Adam

For being a caring learner this week - you realised that other children were having difficulties with their computer projects and did a great job in helping them. Well done!

3B

Max

For being a principled and caring member of the class. You are an excellent role model to others.

3L

Teddy

For being a risk-taker this week. Even though you found it a challenge, you persevered and worked hard on your speech sentences. You carefully added speech marks, punctuation in the correct places and synonyms for said.

3S

Kristen

For your enthusiasm, effort and focus in your work this year. You are an excellent role model to you friends and you should be proud of all that you have achieved! Well done!

2F

Henry

For being reflective this week! He considered what shapes and colours he needed for his sketch of a babushka doll. Superstar!

2H

Zac

For being a reflective and caring learner by improving the presentation in your English skills and inquiry books and for using more exciting language in your writing.

2T

Ethan

For showing the best communication skills in his writing ever (!) with a wonderful page of sentences this week; well done Ethan!

1LT

Dennis

For being very knowledgeable when discussing the recent discovery of Ernest Shackleton's missing boat.

1r

Phoebe P

Being knowledgeable and reflective especially in maths this week

1T

Holly

For being a creative thinker. You have used your knowledge of penguins to create a lovely leaflet all about them.

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Phoebe

For being a caring and principled friend. She really looks after her friends and is very considerate of their feelings.

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Freya

For being reflective about her behaviour, it has been lovely to see you coming in ready for school and with a smile this week, well done Freya!

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Maria

For thinking really carefully about her writing and her behaviour this week, they have both been beautiful.

usborne sponsored read

What a busy few weeks you have all had with your reading. You have raised £2900 as part of the Sponsored Read, which translates as £4567 for us to spend on books for the school.

Thank you all so much, for all your support.

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

Millie

For being a clear communicator, risk-taker and principled member of our class. You shared your powerpoint clearly and answered challenging questions. Thank you!

Louie

Showing impeccable manners, always greeting Mr Judge everyday with a positive attitude, no matter what. You show care for our classroom environment, preparing it for our learning each morning.

Asten

For continuing to give a lot more thought to your writing and producing full length paragraphs which are well structured.

Lucas & Freddie

For both being solid in your defence during this week's football match. You showed real determination - Well done!

5G

Eliza

For making a conscientious effort in her writing this week, working to include simple, compound and complex sentences. Keep it up Eliza.

5R

Ellie

Being an excellent communicator and risk-taker this week in our writing lessons. You’ve come up with some brilliant, creative figurative language ideas to use in your writing to add detail and engage your readers! Awesome work, Ellie!

5W

Jack

For your contributions to English this week. You have made connections between our new text and past books you have read and used this to influence your writing. Well done!

4DP

Leia

We have been so impressed with Leia's attitude to learning again this week. She consistently approaches everything in school which such enthusiasm and gusto. We were particularly impressed with your beautiful poetry this week!

4E

Lucas

Lucas, you have put in significant effort to improve the quality and the length of your writing.

You should be very proud of yourself!

4G

Chloe

For trying really hard with your writing this week. You produced a great pen pal letter which was really interesting to read.

3B

Freya

For fantastic writing this week. You have produced an informative and well presented poster about pyramids and a clear description of the mummification process.

3L

Maddie

For challenging yourself in your writing. For your writing on Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx, you have consistently used fronted adverbials and a range of adjectives. You have even put in the effort to try and include adverbs too! Keep it up!

3S

Charlie

For outstanding results in your statistics assessment this week. Your focus and attention to detail is commendable. Well done!

2F

Oliver

For trying his best with his reading. Your fluency has improved and you are quickly becoming a super story teller. Well done!

2H

Ruby

For being knowledgeable and showing a very good understanding in your maths learning this week by naming and identifying the properties of different 3-D shapes.

2T

Mason

For achieving every challenge that has been set for him this week and for wonderful written work about World Book Day last week; well done Mason!

1LT

Stevie

For working really hard to improve your writing. You wrote a lovely leaflet all about Penguins.

1R

Simas

For good cutting skills when making your penguin and for working hard with your phonics.

1T

Arthur

For working really hard on your handwriting.

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Harry

For a really impressive effort with his writing this week! Well done Harry!

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Dennis

For his determination in his learning. You put your best effort into everything you do, well done Dennis!

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Henley

For working really hard to improve your writing and counting this week, you have really impressed me!

Our Mini Police cadets learnt how to turn in parade this week and we did a session on Online Safety, looking at the dangers online but also all the positives! We are excited about next week when we will be catching students on the playground being a great role model to others! If your child comes home next week Tuesday with a star then they have been seen doing something amazing and you should be very proud!

baby Milligan

Welcome to the World Abigail. Mr and Mrs Milligan (Inclusion Leader) are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Abigail on the 6th March, weighing 7lb 2oz. We wish them every happiness.

Family learning

Kent Adult Education are delivering a 3 week course on Managing Children's Behaviour, specifically looking at:

Setting boundaries for your child
Understanding your child's behaviour
Praise and how to reward your child
How to show your child affection effectively
How to communicate better with your child

Course runs from 9th May - 23rd May 9.15am - 11.15am.

Please book in advance by sending Charlotte an email: charlotte.gunning@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk Spaces are limited.

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