Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Newsletter
Mr page's news update
The cold has not stopped us... yet! Please see the letter that was sent out earlier this week regarding any severe weather and our protocols. Also, please ensure that your child has appropriate winter clothing when in school.
We have had yet another busy and successful week. We invited our Academies Director into the school to celebrate and share all of the wonderful learning and opportunities that the children receive on a daily basis. As always, the children were extremely polite, positive about their learning and are proud to be a part of the school. Well done to all of the children who always show a willingness to learn and take enormous pride in their learning. We are organising some dates to invite parents into school to share this wonderful learning in the near future so keep an eye out on MCAS and future newsletters.
Keeping children safe
We also invited in Kent County Council to audit our safeguarding practice for the day on Wednesday. They were extremely impressed with the systems that are in place to keep every child safe and how safeguarding is a priority for all staff members. The children knew how they are kept safe and most importantly they all felt school was a safe place for them. There will be a full report and I look forward to being able to share this with parents.
The wellbeing of our pupils is paramount. We are planning to partake in Children's Mental Health Week (w.b. 05/02). Children will be given daily activities that promote the importance of mental health along with strategies for how to improve theirs. Interwoven into this will be how to keep children safe, especially when interacting with technology; 6th February is National Online Safety Day.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Stay warm!
attendance
Not sure if your child is well enough for school? Check here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
The link between attendance and attainment is clear:
• Nationally, in 2018/19, just 40% of persistently absent (PA) children in KS2 achieved expected KS2 standards, compared with 84% of pupils who were regular attenders.
But attendance is important for more than just attainment:
• Regular school attendance can facilitate positive peer relationships, which is a protective factor for mental health and wellbeing.
FAMILY SUPPORT
grandparents and family carers - support group
childrens centre timetable
space 2 be me
Making a difference to the lives of disabled children and their families. Clubs, holiday events, Cygnet, workshops, parent/carer drop ins.
access card
https://www.accesscard.online/
Get your access requirement recognised at thousands of events, attractions, venues and locations across the UK and beyond.
cea cinema card
This card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
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....
Bonjour Paddock Wood,
We were excited to hear from our partner school in France.
Last week, they celebrated the coming of ‘The Three Wise Men’ and baked cakes called Les Galette des Rois! They have suggested that we might want to make some of our own and send them our photos.
The recipe attached can be altered depending on allergies and almonds may be replaced with chocolate. Please find a clear, english recipe here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/galette-des-rois
Alternatively, you might want to make your own Galette des Rois and crowns using recyclable materials or paper plates.
world thinking day
World Thinking Day is a celebration that has taken place on every 22nd February since 1926.
There has been a tradition of inviting children who are members of Girlguiding and Scouts to wear their uniform to school on this day.
If you attend Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts etc. you can wear your club uniform to school instead of your school uniform on 22nd February if you wish too.
Dates ahead
Some dates for your diary:
24.1.24 - 25.1.24 Hearing Screening for EYFS
2.2.24 PTA Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Week beginning 5.2.24 Children's Mental Health Week
6.2.24 Safer Internet Day
8.2.24 ZooLab visit for Year 1
End of Term 3 (normal school finish time)
19.2.24 Start of Term 4
22.2.24 Wear your Girlguiding/Scouts uniform to school for World Thinking Day
23.2.24 Wear Red in Feb for KSS Air Ambulance Charity (own clothes day with something red) Donations via MCAS
18.3.24 James and the Giant Peach - PWPA Theatre Club Production 5.30pm
21.3.24 Author visit for Year 1
28.3.24 End of Term 4 - 1pm finish (No After School Club)
Learner Profile / Approaches to learning Certificates this week go to:
6C
Finlay
For a consistently conscientious and reflective approach to learning. Your attitude to your work and learning has been focussed and the results speak for themselves. Keep it up!
6j
Reggie
For your great use of RAF slang in your writing over the last couple of weeks. You have been reflective throughout the lessons; working hard to improve your sentence structure as you go. Well done Reggie.
6z
Maddie
You have been knowledgeable this week in Inquiry and writing. You have produced work about the Battle of Britain that clearly shows the events of the battle and your writing portrays the book we have been reading.
5G
Cara
For persevering with your maths this week. You worked hard to master multiplying 4 digits by 2 digits, and even though you found it tricky you kept trying until you got it.
5h
Charis
Charis has been exceptional with her maths work this week. She has been confident with her multiplying 4 digits by 2 digits and has shown brilliant independence.
5M
Jacob
For being a risk-taker. Even when you are a little uncertain about something, you show a good level of determination to find ways to tackle a problem. This is a good life skill to have.
4DP
Henry
Henry has been a principled learner this week, working so hard to produce an excellent biography. We are super proud of how much care you have put into your work Henry! Keep it up!
4j
Kyan
Kyan has demonstrated exceptional knowledge during our inquiry into geography and science, showcasing a remarkable depth of general knowledge. His intellectual curiosity is commendable. Well done, Kyan!
4T
Riaan
For being a risk-taker, always prepared to approach uncertainty with forethought and determination - well done Riaan!
3BE
Buddy
For a more mature and sensible approach to your work this week. You have tried hard and completed some thoughtful pieces of work . Keep it up!
3s
Izzy
For being an excellent thinker. You chose some powerful adjectives for your narrative in English, which demonstrated your brilliant understanding of the vocabulary and the story. We can't wait to see your final piece, well done!
3TL
Phoebe
For being caring and principled. You have been a great helper in the classroom this week, helping to organise things, tidying and making sure resources are ready. Well done!
2h
Edan
For thinking carefully about his learning attitude and taking steps to improve this.
2rl
Sammy
You are always a principled learner. We love how you are always ready to learn, try your best and share your ideas.
2t
Claire
You have been very knowledgeable this week! You published a great descriptive piece of writing for 'The Other Side of the Tunnel'. You have also applied yourself well in developing your diary writing skills, coming up with some great emotive language!
1E
Hailie
For all the wonderful sentences you created in our English lesson this week using the conjunction ‘and.’ You looked carefully at the illustrations in our story ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and confidently described what you could see. Well done Hailie! Keep up the great work!
1P
Ivan
This week you have shown our class that you are a knowledgeable thinker. You have been cautiously calculating numeracy and using resources such as number-lines and numbertracks. We are pleased to see such great engagement! Well done Ivan, keep up this enthusiasm!
1T
Toby
Toby this week during our maths lessons you have been a reflective communicator. You have been reflecting upon your knowledge and independently applying this to your reasoning task. Keep up the amazing work!
archer
Kit
For being an engaged and principled learner in class; he works really hard in all areas of his learning!
goldings
Esmae
For being an excellent communicator. Esmae has worked really hard this year at speaking her mind. It is wonderful to see her growing in confidence! Well done.
phoenix
Emily
For being a risk taker and persevering with your sounds when reading.
ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:
6C
Seren
For being reflective with your writing, clearly taking the time to ensure what is written is coherent and structured. In addition the content of your writing was imaginative and entertaining to read.
6j
Freddie
For your spiffing start to your comic strip detailing the key events of the Battle of Britain.
It looks wizard! Nice one Freddie.
6z
Reggie
You have worked really well on your Battle of Britain comic strip. It is good to see you taking your time to produce the best work you can. Well done keep it up.
5G
Oscar
For always doing your best to present your work well, making sure you have completed tasks properly and always looking for ways to improve.
5h
William
William deserves this certificate this week as he continues to show 100% effort in every task that he does. He absolutely shows his commitment and dedication to his learning every single day.
5M
Charlie
For always giving maximum effort to everything you do. You really are a role model to the class for your conscientious approach to everything.
4DP
Maia
For a carefully written biography. She took care and time to produce an amazing piece of writing.
4j
Sonny
Sonny has shone as a superstar worker this week, making Mr. James and Mrs. Crawford exceptionally proud with his impressive reading and writing skills. Keep up the fantastic work, Sonny!
4T
Ethan S
For being a brave mathematician, never afraid to tackle a reasoning challenge - well done Ethan!
3BE
George
For a much improved approach to your work this week. You produced a very detailed story plan and made a great start on your introduction. Keep it up.
3s
Martha
For always being such a kind and caring member of the class. You always try your best in everything you do and have shown brilliant resourcefulness and resilience over the past few weeks. Well done!
3TL
Nevaeh
For your amazing writing - you have produced an excellent recount using interesting sentence starters, adjectives and speech to add detail. Well done!
2h
Phoebe
For making gains in her reading through becoming a regular reader at home.
2rl
Isaac
For some superb maths work this week. You are using your maths vocabulary to reason and explain your thinking. We love how you are using mental calculation strategies to help you solve problems.
Keep up the great work!
2t
Isabel
You continue to be very caring and a lovely individual to have in 2T. You have supported and looked after your friend throughout this week and have shown great patience and kindness.
1E
Elsie
For being a fantastic member of 1E. You have settled into Paddock Wood brilliantly. You arrive into class each day with an infectious smile and you always try your best in each and every task.
Keep up the AMAZING work Elsie!
1P
Jamie
This week you have shown amazing creativity throughout our learning. You applied yourself and created a detailed map and setting for the 'Little Red Riding Hood'. In Art, you used the resources exquisitely to construct a sculpture from your imagination. Well done!
1T
Daisy
It has been lovely to see your confidence flourishing this term. You are now independently applying your phonics knowledge when reading with an adult. Keep shining!
archer
Sofija
For putting so much effort into her writing this week, she is showing big improvement!
goldings
Jack
For being really enthusiastic about our learning this week. Jack has applied his knowledge of materials to his play and built some amazing, collaborative structures. Super job!
phoenix
Louis
For great acting when we retold the story of the 3 Little Pigs.
