Hello everyone,

This week began with bikeability for our Reception children. As you can see, they thoroughly enjoyed it and improved their skills of balance and co-ordination.

We have all been very busy this week, practicing songs for The Polperro Festival. We have all been able to use percussion instruments to accompany our class song that we have been learning, and hope that you will enjoy what you hear very soon.

Our English lessons this week, focussed on Duffy's Lucky Escape, by the local author Ellie Jackson. We read the story and found vocabulary that we could use in our own writing. We also found examples of alliteration and used this to write our own lines of a poem.

We have also been enjoying some art this week, where we have used different objects such as bubble wrap to print sea creatures.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

From The Penhallow Team

TALLAND'S BLOG 4.6.26

Hoping everyone had fun in the sun last week! It's been a lovely start to Talland's final half term together - I know it will be a great, action packed term!

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have begun their unit on decimals and percentages where we have been investigating equivalent fractions and decimals.

Year 4 have been brushing up on their multiplication skills as they have their times tables check tests next week. Lot's of the children have clearly been practicing! Final push over the weekend would be GREAT!

English: 
We have been putting our drama skills to the test in English this week as we embark on preparations for the the Polperro Festival. We're getting excited!

PE:
This term, children will be in the swimming pool with Mrs. Hillman and partake in athletics with me (Mr. Langley).  

CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations Reuben, Taran and Charlie for earning their next badge in our 99 club challenge! A great effort from Callum this week -fantastic effort with our songs for the Polperro Festival and working hard on his part for the production.

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

What a fantastic and busy first half of the summer term we have had in our classroom! The children have worked incredibly hard across all areas of the curriculum and should be very proud of everything they have achieved.

In English, we completed our unit on characterising speech, where we explored how authors use dialogue to reveal information about characters and move stories forward. The children developed their understanding of how speech can help readers learn more about a character's personality, feelings and motivations. We have now begun an exciting new unit based on Robin Hood. Over the coming weeks, the children will be planning and writing their own "through the portal" stories. This will be a wonderful opportunity for them to demonstrate their independence and apply all of the writing skills they have developed throughout the year.

In Maths, we have been focusing on fractions. The children have learned how to identify and create equivalent fractions and have practiced comparing and ordering fractions with increasing confidence. They have shown excellent perseverance when tackling challenging problems and explaining their mathematical thinking.

Our Science lessons have centered on plants. We investigated the conditions plants need to grow and thrive, exploring how water, sunlight, nutrients and space all play an important role. The children enjoyed learning about the different parts of plants and how each part helps the plant survive and flourish.

In History, we travelled back in time to discover the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians. We explored the key features of their civilisation, including their beliefs, achievements, daily life and famous pharaohs. The children were particularly interested in learning about pyramids, mummification and the importance of the River Nile.

In PSHE, we discussed different roles and responsibilities within our communities. We reflected on the people who help us every day and considered how their work supports and benefits others. These conversations encouraged thoughtful discussions about gratitude, respect and responsibility.

PE lessons have focused on cricket, where the children have been developing their striking and fielding skills. They have enjoyed learning new techniques, working as a team and improving their coordination and game awareness.

Finally, in Art, we created beautiful Egyptian-inspired scrolls for our art exhibition. The children carefully layered paper to make their own papyrus before painting detailed Egyptian-style designs. The finished pieces looked fantastic and showcased both their creativity and craftsmanship.

Phew! What a busy and successful half term it has been. We are looking forward to all the exciting learning still to come this summer!

Despite the rather wet start to the week, our Year 6 children took part in their Bikeability sessions, developing their skills and confidence in cycling safely on the road. On Wednesday, our Reception children also enjoyed balance bike lessons, practising their coordination and control.

Across the school, children have been busy rehearsing for their performances in the Polperro Festival, and have enthusiastically begun their new Cornish-focused enquiries as follows: Penhallow: What Makes Cornwall a Special Place?; Landaviddy: What's on our Doorstep?; Talland: Why do we need the Sun?; Chaipel: Did the Punishment always fit the Crime over Time?

Whole School Art Project This half term, each class will be working with local artist Sean Hewitt to create artwork inspired by the work of Peter Lanyon and the Cornish landscape. Every child will have the opportunity to produce an original piece of art which will be showcased in a special exhibition later in the term. We are delighted that this exciting project is being generously funded by the Polperro Arts Foundation. Keep an eye out for further details as the project develops.

Polperro Festival Reminder that the Polperro Festival School's Day is on Tuesday 16th June from 11am- 2:45pm. The day will begin with the children singing and class performances will begin at 1pm after lunch. We will send final details of the programme out next week.

Caterlink - Online Food Allergen & Intolerance Form All parents of pupils with a food allergy or intolerance should complete the online food allergen and intolerance form CTL - Food Allergy & Intolerance Form V2 . The completed form must be supported by appropriate medical evidence. Please refer to the attached leaflet for further information. Pupils with a lifestyle or religious choice (such as halal or vegan) will not need to complete this form. If your child is already receiving a special diet through Caterlink, please complete the form and select 'Already being catered for - no change to allergens'. This will notify Caterlink that no changes are required and that the form does not need to be processed until the next menu cycle update.

Reports We will once again be using our Insight system to send end-of-year reports this year. The system uses the email addresses registered on Arbor and reports will be sent out in July. Please take a moment to check that your email address on Arbor is up to date to ensure you receive your child's report without delay.

Wear Yellow Day, Friday 12th June A reminder that next Friday we will be holding a MUFTI Day. Pupils are invited to wear something yellow to help raise awareness and support the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We kindly ask for a donation, with a suggested minimum contribution of £2. All funds raised will go towards supporting the charity's vital work.

Tomorrow is an INSET day. We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday 8th June.

Mrs Hillman

A Warm Welcome Back to Year 3!

We hope everyone had a wonderful and sunny half-term break.

We have dived straight back into learning and have been busy practicing for the Polperro Festival. The children are doing an amazing job, and we are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and dedication. A huge thank you for all the props that have been brought in-they are helping to bring our performance to life. The children have been working really hard on learning their lines and projecting their voices confidently for the audience.

We will continue rehearsing during our English lessons over the coming weeks as we prepare for the festival. We are looking forward to sharing all of the children's hard work with you soon!

This term, we have launched our new enquiry question: "What's on Our Doorstep?"

To begin our learning journey, we discussed places we have visited and what we already know about the history of Cornwall. The children shared some fantastic ideas and experiences, leading to some thoughtful discussions about our local area. We also talked about what we would like to find out during this topic. The children came up with some wonderful questions, including learning more about Cornwall's population and how farming has changed over the years. We are excited to explore these ideas further and discover more about the history, geography, and communities that make Cornwall such a special place.

This week in Computing, we started our new topic, Data Handling. We explored the concepts of records, fields, and data through a fun activity based on a game similar to Top Trumps, using monster cards. The children examined the different fields on each card, including speed, strength, appetite, and intelligence. They compared the data in each field and discussed how information can be organised and used to make comparisons. It was a fantastic introduction to data handling, and the children enjoyed developing their understanding through this engaging and interactive activity.

A huge congratulations Esme for being awarded Pupil of the Week! Esme has really shown determination in maths this week, she was finding a concept particularly tricky but I was impressed with the way she didn't give up and persevered, well done Esme!

A big congratulations to Evie for achieving your 99 club badge this week - a fantastic effort. Well done everyone!

Miss Bolton 

Thursday 4th June

Some of this week's learning

We have had a lovely first week back, beginning the last half term of this academic year!

I English this week we have started to explore a new story The Rainbow Fish! The children have really enjoyed learning this story using role play, a story map and by using their oracy skills to sequence the story. We have also made our own rainbow fish using lots of creativity.

In maths this week we have been concentrating on shape! We have continued to sing our 2d and 3d shape songs, which we LOVE in Foundation. The children have been learning to use shapes for purpose and exploring how to rotate shapes!   

Our BIG question this half term is: Where would I bury my treasure?

So, this week the children have been designing flags to go on a ship, making underwater pirate pictures, selling ice cream in our role play area, and exploding shells. In PSHE the children have started their 'changing units of work and this week we drew around one of the children and labelled parts of our bodies!

We have completed lots of other activities too!

We wish you a wonderful INSET day tomorrow and weekend

The Foundation Team 

Year Group Newsletters
To see what learning has been happening in classes, and what's coming up, please take a look at the Year Group Newsletters emailed home today. Copies can also be found on the class pages of our website.

Year 5 Footsteps of Discovery Residential Meeting - Tuesday 9th June 15:30 (Hall)
A reminder that current Year 5 parents and children are invited to a meeting next Tuesday after school in the Hall. We will be sharing lots of important information and be available to answer questions about our upcoming residential to Footsteps of Discovery in July.

Reception Assembly - Thursday 11th June
We look forward to seeing family members of Reception at their assembly next Thursday. Doors open from 08:30, with a start time of 09:00. To help the morning drop-off routine, any Reception families driving are encouraged to park in the staff car park (double parking is fine).



Sports Week (Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th June)
Please see the separate letter emailed home yesterday for information about the different Sports Days taking place during Sports Week.

Summer Fayre - Thursday 16th July (Change of Date)
Please note we have needed to change the date of our Summer Fayre from Friday 17th July to Thursday 16th July. More details to be shared soon.



PE days
A reminder of your child's PE days this half term:
Nursery: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Reception: Thursday
Year 1: Tuesday
Year 2: Thursday
Year 3: Friday
Year 4: Wednesday
Year 5: Thursday
Year 6: Monday

DT Week: Together at the Table - A Community Food Festival - Friday 26th June 1:30-3:30pm
You may have spotted on our calendar that we will be holding a DT Curriculum Week for the children w/b 22nd June. To celebrate the end of DT week, and for the children to share their learning with you, we are delighted to invite all families to 'Together at the Table'. This will be a special community food festival taking place at school on Friday 26th June from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

This exciting event is all about bringing our school and wider community together through the universal language of food. Families will have the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendship and community spirit, whilst sampling their children's cooking, buy some delicious treats from local businesses, and have a chance to spend time together as a school community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're coming to sample something new, meet other families, or simply enjoy a great afternoon out, we would love to see you there.

Further information, including a form to complete indicating if you are able to make it will be emailed home soon. Come hungry, bring your smiles, and join us as we celebrate food, culture and community together.
From Jenna Folland

Thank You, Farewell and Congratulations to Liz Rowe
After an incredible 26 years at our school, Liz has hung up her apron for the last time in our kitchen to begin a new adventure with Amy's Kitchen in Wadebridge. We will all miss Liz and the amazing meals she conjured up with the team. Caterlink have put in place an interim catering manager with a view to a permanent appointment shortly. We wish Liz all the very best as she begins her new role.

Nursery Open Days
Funded and non-funded places are available for all 2, 3 and 4 year olds. If you'd like to visit us on one of our Open Day sessions: Thursday 18th June 1:30-2:30 or Friday 19th June 9:30-10:30 please call the school: (01208) 814560 or email our Nursery Manager (Mrs Divall): adivall@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:
Choughs - 11,894
Puffins - 11,052
Swans - 10,828
Cormorants - 9732

Royal Cornwall Show
Wadebridge Primary Academy were certainly Royal Cornwall Show ready this week. If you're visiting the show, look out for our entries in the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Horticultural Section:
Nursery - A Coral Reef & Explorer Reception - Endangered Animals
Year 1 - Bug Hotels
Year 2 - A Colourful Bird
Year 3 - Under the Sea Explorer
Year 4 - A Tile with Imprints from Nature
Year 5 - A Coral Reef

A reminder that school is closed tomorrow, Friday 5th June, for a Trust-wide staff training day at Brunel School.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

For our final couple of weeks in pre-school, we explored the exciting world of minibeasts!

We have learnt lots of interesting facts about how many legs the insect may have, whether they have wings or not, and what colours or patterns may be on them.

We painted water-colour minibeasts and enjoyed our minibeast garden tuff tray as part of our explore and learn time.

It's been a fun half term learning all about what we can find in a garden, and how we plant seeds and care for them.

The children's young sunflower seedlings have started to be sent home, we would love some photos later in the summer if they flourish into successful sunflowers!

This year pre-school will be entering an art competition at Liskeard show.  Inspired by our recent learning the children have started their 'Spring Time Garden' art to enter into the competition.  

After half term we will be moving on to a new enquiry question, 'How do I stay healthy?'

We will be looking at healthy foods, hygiene and exercise. Perfect timing as we will be practicing for Sports Day when we return too.

More details about Sports Day and other key dates will be available shortly after we return.

On Thursday the children in pre-school got a treat from Miss Edwards when they were able to toast marshmallows over the campfire.  All the children listened well to the instructions to safely hold their marshmallows, and then gave 10 blows to cool them down before eating! Yummy!

We hope everyone has a lovely half-term week and enjoys the planned sunny weather.

We will see you when we return on Monday 1^st June.

The Pre-School Team.

Thursday 21st May- Happy half term 

What an amazing, but quick, half term we have had! 
The children have been progressing so well, and all the adults are extremely proud of them! 

They are definitely ready for a break, and we look forward to welcoming them all back ready for their final half term in Foundation and getting - YEAR 1 READY! WHOOP! 

Year 1 Assembly
This morning Year 1 treated their families to an amazing assembly showcasing some of their recent learning. The children shared their knowledge from science (plants) to the history of the seaside. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it, especially joining the children singing "I do like to be beside the seaside." Well, with this better weather coming up, who knows?!

FOWPA Disco
Thank you to FOWPA for organising the disco yesterday. As well as providing a great event for the children (and staff), it also supported our fundraising efforts. What a lovely way to end the half term.

EYFS Carnival/Sponsored Walk
We would like to thank those of you who attended our Carnival/Sponsored Walk meeting on Tuesday. It was great to see so many faces! For those who were unable to attend, all EYFS parents have been sent an email with the information, including ideas for costumes that can be easily made with your child. We do not expect you to spend money on outfits; you are welcome to collect resources from your child's classroom if needed. If you have any questions, please speak to Mrs Yates or Mrs Divall.
From the EYFS Team

Nursery Open Days
Funded and non-funded places are available for all 2, 3 and 4 year olds. If you'd like to visit us on one of our Open Day sessions: Thursday 18th June 1:30-2:30 or Friday 19th June 9:30-10:30 please call the school: (01208) 814560 or email our Nursery Manager (Mrs Divall): adivall@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk

Class Photos & Year 6 Individual Photos
On Wednesday 3rd June, Tempest Photographers will be taking class photos and individual Year 6 photos. Please ensure your child is wearing their full school uniform that day. For children in Year 4 who have PE on a Wednesday after half term, your child will need to bring in their PE kit to get changed into on this occasion.

School Uniform
As we enter the last half term, please find below a reminder of our uniform policy.

Years 1-6 (all branded items mentioned)
• Burgundy V-neck jumper or cardigan with embroidered school badge (WPA branded)
• Year 6 (after May half term) - can wear their leavers' hoodie if they wish
• White shirt • Grey school trousers, shorts, skirts or pinafores
• Optional Burgundy & gold striped tie (WPA branded)
• Optional Gold & white checked summer dress
• Socks: Plain black, grey or white
• Tights: Plain black or grey
• Shoes: Black school shoes or black trainers of a leather appearance
• Wellington boots for use in school (EYFS and KS1)

Reception
• As above but pale-yellow polo shirt (no tie)

Nursery
• Optional 'Little Bridges' yellow T-shirt and burgundy sweatshirt

PE Kit
• Plain white T-Shirt/Polo shirt or Optional WPA Sports T-Shirt
• Black shorts/skort or black jogging/tracksuit bottoms
• White socks
• Trainers or plimsolls
• School jumper/cardigan or Optional WPA logo training top

Hair accessories and jewellery
• Gold & burgundy hairbands/scrunchies (branded) or plain style only
• Longer hair needs to be tied up during PE or equivalent activities
• Single pierced small stud earrings allowed (need to be covered for PE and swimming)
• Except for watches, we do not allow children to wear any other jewellery

Naming uniform
• Please label all items with your child's name, thank you

PE days after half term
Please note your child's PE days after half term:
Nursery: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Reception: Thursday
Year 1: Tuesday
Year 2: Thursday
Year 3: Friday
Year 4: Wednesday
Year 5: Thursday
Year 6: Monday

Tom Palmer is visiting Wadebridge Library - Tuesday 26th May 11:30am
Wadebridge Library has been selected to host a 'meet the author' session with Tom Palmer, award winning children's author. He has written an amazing selection of books on football, rugby and historical themes aimed at children in KS2. Tom will be reading an extract from his new book, doing an activity with the children and giving away five copies of his new book to the first five families who arrive! 

MHST Wild Wellbeing Sessions
Following on from the success of previous Wild Wellbeing sessions, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), along with the National Trust, are running further Wild Wellbeing sessions over the May half term. These sessions are open to children aged 5-12. Each session will be approximately 2 hours long.

MHST Transition Workshop for Y6 Parents/Carers
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are also running an hour long online session for parents/carers of Year 6 children. The session will cover how to help and support young people with the transition to secondary school. Please note this group is open to parents/carers of children in Year 6 only.

Rainbow Run for Cornwall Hospice Care
Good luck to Isabelle (in Class RW) who is taking part in the Rainbow Run in Newquay on Saturday 20th June, raising money for Cornwall Hospice Care. If anyone would like support Isabelle by donating to Cornwall Hospice Care, please follow this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/joe-and-belle?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead going into the final half term of the year:
Choughs - 11,460
Puffins - 10,619
Swans - 10,314
Cormorants - 9276

We hope you have a wonderful half term break and look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 1st June. A reminder that school will be closed on Friday 5th June for a Trust-wide staff training day at Brunel School. Best wishes,

Chris Wathern