Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mrs Fidock's news update
With just one week to go of this term we can't believe how much we have squeezed into just 7 weeks! This week I have a few reminders and thank you's to share.
Proud@ reminder: If your child has something for us to celebrate, please remember to send in a photo and a little explanation. We want to be celebrating our children for displaying all Learner Profile Attributes both at school and home. Send your email to enquiries@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Shoe Box Appeal - thank you to all those families who were able to support with this appeal. I know the Rotary Club are so very grateful for our support this year.
Following our Harvest donations we recieved a lovely message from the Community Storehouse ...'It was so lovely to receive your harvest donations earlier this week, and you have really helped to stock up our shelves ready for a busy autumn and winter ahead. This is the time of year when we depend upon so many churches, schools and businesses to respond to the needs that are becoming more prevalent. We are seeing an increasing number of people who are struggling to balance their family budgets, with a difficult winter ahead for us all. The amount of your donations weighed in at 230 Kgs. Please pass our thanks onto everyone, pupils, parents and staff, who kindly participated in giving, so that The Community Storehouse can continue giving out to those in our local communities when a little bit of extra help is needed.'
Snack / Water: a gentle reminder that we please request a healthy snack (preferably fruit) and water only in water bottles. Thank you for your help with this and keeping us a healthy school.
Have a lovely weekend.
Proud@paddockwoodcommunity
This week we are really proud of...
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Maia has been attending an aerial arts class for the last two years. She has recently been learning how to perfect tricks on the silks without a knot to hold her up and she is also skilled at performing with a hoop. This is a wonderful picture of Maia from their website. Well done Maia for making excellent progress.
TAG rUGBY tOURNAMENT
Congratulations to our tag rugby teams. The squad took part in a tug rugby festival at Tonbridge Juddians on Wednesday. Both teams played exceptionally well and in the right spirit of the event, eventually winning their respective groups. Well done to all who participated.
Curriculum corner
Each week we want to give you ideas to enable you to support your child at home with a particular aspect of the curriculum. 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.
PSHE: Mental Health
This week was Mental Health Day and something that we feel strongly about in school. This year we have introduced Zones of Regulation to help our pupils identify their emotions and how they can use self-help strategies to 'Get back to Green' and ready to learn or how to approach an adult if they need more support. Mental Health needs to be an on-going discussion both at school and at home. For more parent support please go to: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
phoenix dance and world mental health day
As part of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Phoenix Dance joined in with Young Minds #HelloYellow.
The main aim of this was to raise awareness of young people and mental health and to show them they are not alone in any struggles they may have. What they feel matters.
At last week’s lessons I sat down with the dancers and we had an awesome chat about what is mental health, how they support their mental health and what makes them feel happy and positive.
Mental health in our young people has never been so important. Let’s check in with them and let them know it’s ok, validate their feelings, thank them for sharing, let them know that you love them, ask them what you can do to help them and spend time together thinking about what’s making them feel this way.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WHAT YOU FEEL MATTERS.
Office Messages
During the half term break we will moving all payments from ParentPay to MCAS. We will no longer have access to any information on ParentPay. Please ensure any outstanding balances are cleared before the end of term as we will then need to transfer any credit onto MCAS ready for next term. If you use Auto-Top Up on ParentPay please make sure you have switched this off by the end of next week!
contacting the inclusion team
Just a reminder who to contact should you have a concern about your child. Emails are best, with a brief summary of what you are needing support with.
We are extremely busy during the day, sometimes with back to back professional or parent meetings, but will do our best to get back to you as soon as we can with either a meeting date or a call.
SENconcerns: inclusionsupport@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
(please note Mrs Thorne's working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Pastoral or Parental support:
Shared expectations
Please can we remind everyone of expectations for behaviour when on the school site.
Abusive language or threatening behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
17.10.22 3L to Dover Museum
WB 17.10.22 Year 4 trips to Paddock Wood Library
18.10.22 6J to Tonbridge School
19.10.22 6S to Tonbridge School
21.10.22 End of Term 1
6.11.22 PTA Family Fireworks event
7.11.22 Term 2 begins
9.11.22 Open Evening for prospective parents EYFS September 2023 entry 6:30 -8pm
10.11.22 Kent Fire and Rescue Assemblies
11.11.22 Open Tours for prospective parents EYFS September 2023 entry, 10 - 11.30am
Year 6 to PW War Memorial
14.11.22 & 15.11.22 Pupil Photos
16.11.22 Open Tours for prospective parents EYFS September 2023 entry, 10 - 11.30am and 2.00 - 3.15pm
Nasal Flu Vaccination Year R to 6
25.11.22 Open Tours for prospective parents EYFS September 2023 entry, 10 - 11.00am and 2.00 - 3.15pm
6.12.22 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
13.12.22 Christmas Performances - EYFS 9.30am, KS1 2.00pm
14.12.22 Christmas Lunch
15.12.22 Christmas Performances - KS1 9.30am, EYFS 2.00pm
20.12.22 End of Term 2
School finishes at 1:30pm (no After School Club)
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Eliza
For becoming braver with her Maths, applying herself with a more risk taking approach and without any fear of making mistakes. Keep it up!
6J
Lily
Being a risk taker when creating the final version of your Charles Darwin biography. You reflected on what others were doing and chose to follow your own direction and the work so far looks great. I can’t wait to see the finished product. Nice one Lily.
6S
Miley
For completing her research on dinosaurs then presenting and communicating her knowledge in an engaging way. Well done Miley!
5G
Ella
For putting in a massive effort in your Inquiry work this week and developing your self management skills - now we know you can do it, you have to keep it up all the time :)
5J
Sebastian
Disciplined, focused and engaged are words that describe Sebastian. He works with determination until his tasks are complete and keeps himself busy until the next instruction is given. You are a model student, Sebastian, and set a good example to those around you.
5M
Nadine
For showing that you are a creative thinker, as well as being happy to contribute your thoughts and ideas. You get on with your work without any fuss!
4DP
Isabel
Isabel has been a principled learner this week, persevering with some tricky handwriting formation. We were so proud that you kept going and didn't give up. Well done Izzy!
4G
Zac
You have been an open-minded learner this week, Zac. You tried out lots of methods to solve subtraction problems not just using column subtraction.
4T
Cara
For being a confident communicator able to explain what she is thinking as she learns, in a creative and engaging way - well done Cara!
3BE
All of 3BE
For being such principled and inquisitive learners on our trip to Dover Museum. You were enthusiastic, engaged and impeccably behaved.
3L
Blake
For being knowledgeable this week. You are always enthusiastic to contribute in class. This week you have informed us with lots of facts about the Stone Age and different types of rock. Keep it up!
3TL
All of 3TL
For your enthusiasm on our school trip to Dover Museum to see the Bronze Age boat. You were reflective inquirers, asking questions and demonstrating your knowledge about the Stone Age and Bronze Age
2CR
Teddie-Lee
You have been a good thinker. You have worked well in class thinking about different ways we can help save the planet. Well done!
2P
Victoria
For being a caring member of the class this week. You have done your best to help your friends feel better when they are upset and have been principled in helping to tidy up the classroom every day. Well done.
2T
Huxley
For being an inquirer this week! He produced a brilliant science investigation, measuring his heart rate after a range of exercises. Superstar!
1E
Henley
For being a fantastic inquirer when comparing the seasons in Paddock Wood and Bereko by asking a range of interesting questions. Well done Henley!
1P
Tilly
For using her thinking and knowledge learner attributes this week. Tilly has truly persevered in independent reading and has applied her learner attributes effectively. Keep up your progress in this area and continue to let your independence flourish with these learner attributes.
1T
Oscar
Oscar, you have been a balanced thinker this week. You consistently work hard and produce great work. In particular you have reflected on your sentences and have been able to add in adjectives.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Oliver & Logan
For terrific poster work celebrating World Mental Health Day. Your work was extremely creative and helped highlight such an important event.
6J
Isla
Your sensational presentation within your Inquiry work this term, especially this week. You show real care and perseverance within your work even asking to stay in at lunch to get pieces finished. Great job Isla!
6S
Leo
Across the week, you have pushed yourself to achieve the challenges in all areas of the curriculum. Your writing has included lots of Year 6 features and you have clearly explained many addition and subtraction problems.
5G
Kuba
For his superlative efforts at the rugby festival this week. You displayed drive and tenacity, which are excellent qualities in any sportsman.
5J
Manuela
WOW... Manuela has improved so much this year and the results are in her work. She never gives up, no matter how difficult the work gets. Manuela is not afraid to ask for help, and will always complete her work to a very high standard. I am so proud of you, Manuela. Your efforts are well noted :) keep doing your best.
5M
Arlo
For a great attitude to your work this week, both at home and with your homework. Well done Arlo and keep at it.
4DP
Zoe
Zoe has continued to show an excellent attitude to learning this week. We love that you are pushing yourself to achieve more and more. Great work Zoe.
4G
Harry
For demonstrating excellent computing skills and completing work accurately and efficiently. You shared your skills with other members of the class.
4T
Riza
For making recent improvements in column addition and subtraction as well as working hard to improve his written work - well done Riza!
3BE
Hanar
For a beautifully presented and informative poster on Scara Brae.
3L
William
For using your research skills to produce a fantastic Stone Age report! You included subheadings, paragraphs and lots of interesting facts. Well done!
3TL
Carys
For an excellent Scara Brae poster. You researched the facts and included labelled diagrams and pictures. Well done!
2CR
Arthur
You have worked well in Maths this week. You have recognised number bonds to 20 and been able to identify the different related facts.
2P
Oliver
For adapting well to your new space in the classroom and taking good care of your bookshelf. You have shown a big improvement in regulating your emotions and working hard as well, keep it up!
2T
Archie
For trying his best with his morning work this week! He is always quick to settle into class and get busy with the different challenges put out each morning. Well done Archie!
1E
Genevieve
For being a fantastic role model by always trying your best. This week you worked hard to compare the seasons in Paddock Wood and Bereko and also wrote an excellent description of an Anglo-Saxon house. Keep up the amazing work!
1P
Charlie
For marvellously applying key vocabulary in all areas and utilising it independently. Charlie especially did this when responding to questions, adding to peers comments and in his writing of an Anglo-Saxon house this week.
1T
Mollie
For consistently working hard in all aspects of the curriculum. For showing a great positive attitude towards improving your handwriting.
Nut Free School
Please can we remind all parents that we are a nut free school.
Please ensure your child does not bring nuts or any items containing nuts (including Nutella/Chocolate and Hazelnut spread sandwiches, biscuits) into school for snacks or packed lunches. If you are not sure please check the ingredients list on the label and keep a look out for any nuts or nut products such as almond paste or nut oil.
We have members of our school community with serious nut allergies and we want to keep everyone safe.
Thank you
community storehouse
After a hugely successful Harvest Festival donation to the Community Storehouse this month, we now have plastic donation boxes on the KS1 and KS2 playground, next to the Lost Property boxes, so that we can have a rolling donation to support local families.