Paddock Wood Primary Academy 

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Mrs early's news update

We started this week with an inspirational assembly from Captain Maryla Ingham who is the first female Captain of a Royal Navy ship HMS Protector. Captain Ingham told us all about the interesting scientific research that her ship undertakes in Antarctica as well as how they map the sea bed. She showed us images of underwater volcanoes which was really fascinating as well as a live map of all the shipping around the world ! 

Another highlight this week has been the Year 2 trip to Foalhurst Woods where children have practised using their very own mapping skills !  They also had great fun while they were there. 

Thank you to all the EYFS parents that came along to our EYFS maths and phonics workshops this week. We really enjoyed seeing you and hope that the workshops have been useful in hearing about our approach to maths and phonics in Early Years but also how you can your support your children at home. 

Don't forget next Friday is European Languages Day and we would like children to come to school dressed in the colours of a European flag of their choice. It is also the Macmillan Coffee morning that is taking place at the Paddock Wood Community Centre. We would be grateful if children could bring in cake donations on Friday morning to support the coffee morning. 

Have a great weekend ! 

CAPTAIN INGHAM'S ASSEMBLY

YEAR 2 VISIT FOALHURST WOODS

EYFS PARENTS MATHS WORKSHOP

Proud@paddockwoodcommunity

This week we are really proud of...

alex  5M

Alex has achieved his Stage 3 swimming badge and is already working hard on Stage 4.  Well done Alex, we are so proud of you!

Jake 1E

Jake has been  chosen as player of the week for his football team. Well done Jake! What a fantastic achievement. We are all very proud of you! 

whole school attendance

Our whole school attendance is currently 96%!  We have been really pleased to see so many children coming into school regularly and enjoying their learning.

The NHS has a very useful website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/ to check if your child is too unwell to come into school.  To report any absence please email the school office on enquiries@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk, message via MCAS or text 07860 054510.

Office Messages 

Please can we remind all parents to park responsibly and considerately in the roads around the school at drop off and collection times.  Please be mindful of keeping pavements and driveways clear at all times.

Dates ahead 

Some dates for your diary:  *** Please note there will be further dates added ***

28.09.23 PTA AGM 6.30pm, Small Hall

29.9.23 Bring a cake for the Macmillan Coffee Morning, Paddock Wood Community Centre

               Own Clothes Day for European Languages Day - wear the colours of a European flag

6.10.23 - 12.10.23  Book Fair

13.10.23 PTA Autumn Disco  for Years 1 to 6

18.10.23 Parent Consultations

19.10.23  Parent Consultations

20.10.23 End of Term 1 (normal school finish time)

6.11.23  Start of Term 2

6.11.23 - 14.11.23 Bikeability for some Year 6

7.11.23 EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm

                   History Workshop for Year 4

8.11.23 Author Visit

15.11. 23 EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm

24.11.23  EYFS Prospective Parents Open Day 9.15am - 10.45am, 1.30pm - 3.00pm

5.12.23  Pantomime for whole school

12.12.23 Nasal flu vaccinations

                     EYFS Christmas Performance 9.30am

                     KS1 Christmas Performance 2.00pm

14.12.23 KS1 Christmas Performance 9.30am

                    EYFS Christmas Performance 2.00pm

15.12.23 KS2 Christmas Church Service

                     End of Term 2  - 1pm finish - no After School Club

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

6C

Sammy

For displaying a balanced and reflective attitude in all areas. You have shown real thought and care with your work and it has been a joy to see you contributing with such enthusiasm.

6j

Adam

For your principled and knowledgeable approach to your maths this week. You have been accurate with your calculations and can explain your methods clearly.

6z

Cleo

For displaying a principled attitude throughout the week when working with your peers and showing understanding of others around you.

5G

Faye

For demonstrating excellent behaviour for learning during lessons. Faye always shows that she is listening and following instructions correctly. She is very well organised and prepared at all times and a wonderful example to others. 

5h

Archie

Archie has shown great independence and improvement throughout all of his maths work this week. Well done, keep it up!

5M

Annie

For being a risk-taker. Despite your fear of maths, you have thrown yourself into it this week, giving everything your best effort and having great success. Well done.

4DP

George

George has been a principled learner this week.  He has put so much effort into making sure his work is completed, and really trying his best every day.  We are really proud of you George.

4j

Orson

Orson's a real tooth expert! He's been impressing us with his deep knowledge of teeth during our inquiry. What's even more impressive is how he's used his research skills to expand his understanding even further. Orson's dedication to learning is truly commendable!

4T

Maisie

For being a principled learner, always acting in a fair and responsible way - well done Maisie!

3BE

Theo

For being a principled and caring learner. Your focus has improved this week and you are also being a wonderful learning partner by supporting and encouraging others. 

3s

Aramis

For being an inquisitive and knowledgeable learner. You always have a positive attitude to your learning and enjoy asking questions to find out more! You've also shown your fantastic times tables knowledge this week on TT Rockstars. Well done! 

3TL

Luca

For being a reflective and inquiring learner.  You have a positive attitude to all your subjects and always try your best - asking questions to clarify your understanding and participating in class discussions, sharing your thoughtful ideas.   Well done!  

2l

    Tilly

For being such a balanced and sensible member of the class. You are always trying your best! You have been a role model for the class this week. Well done Tilly!

2t

Oscar

For being principled this week! He made excellent choices when on our school trip and by being a brilliant role model to others. Well done!

           2wr

Trista

For being principled. You are always ready to learn and try your hardest in everything you do. You are an excellent role model and a fabulous new member of the class.

1E

Lily 

For being a fantastic mathematician this week. You used your wonderful communication skills to explain why an answer was correct when comparing lots of different numbers.  Keep up the amazing work! 

1P

Laethan

For being a tremendously knowledgeable learner this week, engaging and communicating his ideas and opinions on all our inquiries of learning. Laethan has also shown his caring and communicating attributes in a very inclusive way in and outside of class. Thank you and Well done!

1T

Harry

Harry you are a knowledgeable and principled member of 1T. You have confidently used your science knowledge to assemble a body out of natural resources and then furthered your learning by labeling. Keep up this great work!

ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES THIS WEEK GO TO:

6C

Bay

For your excellent efforts in writing. You have shown great understanding of how to apply interesting and engaging vocabulary and have used all your knowledge to engage the reader with your work. 

6j

Harry

For working hard with your writing this week. You have included a wide range of sentence openers for your setting description based on the opening to Skellig. You reflected brilliantly being more ambitious with your choice of vocabulary.

6z

Lola

For working hard when writing this week about Skellig. You have listened to feedback and to your peers in order to up skill your work. Well done!

5G

Freddie

Freddie has made an enormous effort during maths lessons this week, rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. You have shown your willingness to learn and try new things even if they are sometimes tricky. Superb work Freddie.

5h

Ewatobi

Ewatobi has continuously been working hard on her handwriting, showing huge improvement over this last week. Well done!

5M

Jacob

For a fabulous effort in maths this week. You have really listened throughout the lesson and applied what you have learned. Great work Jacob!

4DP

Mia

Mia has been an amazing thinker this week - she produced fabulous work about different types of teeth and their functions.

4j

William

William's prediction page in his inquiry book was outstanding! He made informative and well-thought-out predictions about our upcoming egg investigation. It's clear he's got a knack for anticipating outcomes and contributing meaningfully to the project. Great job, William!

4T

Marcus

For acheiving high standards in maths in the first few weeks, particularly when solving problems - well done Marcus!

3BE

Maddie

For always putting a huge effort into all areas of your work. Your writing this week has shown both quantity and quality and is always beautifully presented. 

3s

Lola

For your amazing writing this week! You have included fantastic adjectives and detail when recounting the events from our story. It has been a true joy reading your work. Keep up the excellent learning! 

3TL

Simas

For your detailed map work in Inquiry this week.  You labelled the main features and then added the different flags as an extra challenge.  An excellent effort.  Well done!  

2l

Aoife

Aiofe has gone above and beyond in her literacy this week. You have pushed yourself each day and it truly shows in your wonderful work! 

2t

Ollie

For his amazing map skills! He was able to invent his own map of Bluebell Woods using his knowledge of symbols and keys. Superstar!

2wr

Henley

For showing great understanding in maths this week. Your confidence is growing and you are explaining your reasoning to others. 

1E

Melissa

For being a fantastic artist! Your creativity and drawing skills have impressed so many this week. Your sketch of your character for your innovated story is magnificent. You should feel very proud. Keep up the great work!   

1P

Saul

You demonstrated great science skills in our inquiry into the human body this week. Your human body made from natural resources and agency to label this accurately was a pleasure to observe. Well done!

1T

Vicente

For being an enthusiastic thinker in our English inquiry this week. You have displayed being a risk-taker, you confidently used adjectives to describe your new character in the story 'The Enormous Turnip'.  Keep up the great work!

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! 

Here is some more information about this year's Family Fireworks event 

https://fb.me/e/1jzodslus


46 days to go!