Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 1st December 2023

• December 1, 2023

Headteachers Update


We can start to celebrate the festive period as classrooms have been decorated and advent has begun!  All year groups are beginning to prepare for their Christmas performances - it has been wonderful to hear and see the children's excitement.


This week has been assessment week and all staff have praised the children's positive attitudes - trying their best.  This information will allow teachers to adapt the planned learning to ensure all children are being challenged and making progress.


Please keep an eye on the diary dates for our upcoming events - Christmas Jumper Day and our Christmas lunch is next Wednesday 6th December. 


Thank you for your continuing support.


Miss Laycock


Dates for the diary 

  • 6th December - Christmas Jumper Day
  • 6th December - Christmas lunch
  • 12th December 9.15am - Nursery/Reception Nativity - further information to follow
  • 13th December 9.15am - KS1 Christmas Song Performance - further information to follow
  • 13th December 1.30 - 2.30pm - Singing Club visiting Burlingham Care Home
  • 13th December - Launchpad visiting the Pantomime
  • 15th December 1.30pm - Rock Steady Concert
  • 20th December 9.15am - Year 3 and 4/Launchpad Christmas Song Performance - further information to follow
  • 20th December 2.30pm - Year 5 and 6/Launchpad Christmas Song Performance - further information to follow
  • 21st December to 3rd January - Christmas Holidays
  • Spring Term begins 4th January - School open
                                           

Year Group News

 Nursery

We have been learning about other sources of light, including electricity and fire. Our book of the week is ‘A Dark, Dark Tale’, which starts out as a spooky story but has a funny twist at the end! We’ve been reading books in the dark by torch light, then talking about how the dark makes us feel. In maths we are building recognition of numerals 1, 2 and 3, carefully selecting the right number of items to match the numeral. In phonics we are having fun with a range of games to help with segmenting words into their separate sounds

Reception

This week Reception have been celebrating, National Tree week. We read the story, Leaf Man and went on another Autumn walk and discussed the trees we saw as well as the different types of leaves we found. We have labelled the parts of a tree and discussed why trees are so important to us. In maths the children used egg boxes to explore the composition of various numbers. We chose a number card at random and then added that number of items to the egg box. We then had to shake the box to see where the items landed and discussed the results. Finally, we have been busy practicing our Nativity play and are excited to share it with you!


Year 1

This week year 1 enjoyed a visit from Lorna from Lingwood Church. She told about how Christians prepare for Christmas in the church including the Advent wreath, nativity scene, Christingle and their Toys and Tins appeal for people in need. We have also been finishing off our instruction writing in English and continuing our Dance unit in PE.


Year 2   

This week in our DT lesson, we made jam jar salads. We learned about healthy eating and processed food. We practised the claw, ribboning and bridging technique when cutting vegetables for our salads. We have also been practising our Christmas songs ready for our show and are getting very excited about performing in front of you all.


Year 3

Year 3 have written some amazing historical stories and have worked exceptionally hard on using speech correctly. They have also become more and more fluent with their 4 and 8 x tables. In music, year 3 have started to learn their Christmas songs (which are on Google Classroom if you would like to listen to them) and Christmas poem. Well done year 3!


Year 4

This week Year 4 they have started to look at a new core text called 'The girl who stole an elephant' - they have all enjoyed this story and are becoming hooked!  They have continued to write their adventure stories, thinking about the content and structure of their work.  In Science, they have learnt more about gases, liquids and solids - demonstrating how these molecules are different!  Well done Year 4, you are working really hard!


Year 5

Year 5 have had another great week and I am so proud of how much progress they have made this term. Well done Badgers, keep it up!  We enjoyed a very creative design and technology lesson! As part of Road Safety Week, we have been learning how to 'Be safe, be seen'. As a result, we have created our own road safety belts which are both fluorescent and reflective.


Year 6

Year 6 this week have started to look at sonnets and were very engaged with how these are written and the language used.  In Science they have continued to look at the circulatory system and how this can be effected by other organs and external influences. They have also undertaken mock SATs this week and shown great focus.  A very positive week in Year 6!


Launchpad

This week Launchpad have been using their puppets to create a new playscript. They have designed and created their own scenery too. We will be performing them next week during our English sessions. In Topic, we have been learning about the different Victorian jobs for children. Well done Launchpad!


Achievement Awards

Rabbit Class - Bobby for being a kind and caring friend to others. Well done!!


Squirrel Class – Alfie for his instruction writing.


Hares Class – Charlie Brooke for always getting to the challenge in maths and working hard to understand each new area of maths that we have been learning about.


Fawns Class – Finlay for listening well and developing your chopping skills in DT.

               

Otter Class – Erin for her fantastic times tables work this week - keep it up!


Badger Class – Bailey for working hard with his maths and being focused on his work.


Fox Class – L


Launchpad – Mason W for amazing effort and attitude this week especially in English.


Star Pupil Awards


Rabbit Class - Poppy for working so hard at home to learn your nativity play lines. Keep up the good work!


Squirrel Class – Brody for being helpful and kind to others.


Hares Class – Austin for having such a great attitude towards his learning. He is always ready and has shown great listening skills.


Fawns Class -  Ramona for being a good team player in cricket, helping and encouraging your peers.


Otter Class – Freddie for listening well and being a good friend to all.


Badger Class – Hollie for trying her best with her learning and being enthusiastic with it


Fox Class –


Launchpad – Skylar for being a really helpful member of the class by helping your friends during English.


Congratulations to you all - we are very proud of you!


Attendance Update
 This week's whole school attendance 94.5%



Our whole school attendance this week was 94.6%. In first place is Year 3 with 97.2% and in second place is Year 5 with 95.9% and in third place is Year 4 with 95.6 %. Children at the end of term with 100% attendance will be awarded with a certificate. This will reset at the beginning of every half term


Remember that every day counts!


Christmas Jumper Day

Wednesday 6th December 2023


On Wednesday 6th December we will be supporting Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day campaign and we are asking for a £1 donation.

We look forward to seeing your Christmas-tacular jumpers!

Thankyou for your support

A reminder - Coats!


As the weather has turned colder, a reminder to all parents to ensure their child is coming to school wearing a coat.  This will enable them to access break and lunchtime safely - especially with our unpredictable weather!

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 4th April 2025

By ashley.coley • April 4, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, What a lovely way to end the term with. The children had a great service at the church. They sang beautifully, walked sensibly to and from the church, and the readers did a great job. We were also fortunate to hear the bands from Rock Steady in the afternoon. It is important to be able to offer opportunities like this to our children and we will be sending some information out after Easter about the chance to learn an instrument. Next term, we are having a big push on school uniform. School uniform helps us have a sense of identity and belonging and I am a firm believer in taking pride in your appearance in school (even when I am dressed as a penguin). Once standards start to slip with uniform, it is a battle to get them back up. Also, by allowing one child to wear a hoodie, for example, opens this up for every other child to ask why they can’t do the same. Our big push for the first few weeks of term will be shoes, the correct PE kits (not hoodies) and proper school shorts and trousers. On our website it says children must have proper school shoes, but after speaking to children, parents and staff, I have decided to allow plain black trainers. For more information, please see the link below and if you are unsure or if you have any questions please contact your class teacher of Mrs Tubby. Uniform at Lingwood Primary I hope you and your families have a brilliant Easter break. A reminder the first day of term is Tuesday 22nd April. Regards, Mr Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 31st March 2025

By ashley.coley • March 31, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, I hope you had a lovely week. We are nearly at the end of the Spring Term but still have a busy few days to go. On Friday we are heading to St Peter’s Church in the morning for our celebration service. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help. Your child’s class teacher will let you know if we need you to help walk down. As much as we would like to have everyone there, please don’t turn up at the church as there is not room. We are keen to have share what happened at Lingwood on social media and have brought the Lingwood Primary Academy Facebook page back to life. Please click on this ling to follow us. (1) ‪#‎lingwoodprimary‬ – Explore | Facebook FOLPA met last Tuesday. I am pleased to let you know about some important dates: We have two non-uniform days in the summer term. Children can bring in £1 or tombola donations. Dates will be 16th May and 26th June. This is to raise money for our summer fete which be held on 11th July at 3.30pm. There is a quiz on 16th May at the Village Hall. Once again, our attendance is above the national average for Primary schools. A big well done to year 5 and Nursey for 100%. Have a great week.

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 24th March 2025

By ashley.coley • March 25, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, It has been quite a week at Lingwood. We celebrated and raised money for Comic Relief on Friday including lots of exercises in assembly. The year sixes have been on their residential trip for three days. I am writing this having just experienced kayaking in March. Thank goodness for the sunshine. On Wednesday, we filmed our promotional video of the school. Once we have checked it through we will put this on our website. Many of you have been asking how Mrs Laycock is. It was lovely to see her visit the school on Wednesday. Please see an update from Dr Tim Coulson (CEO Unity SP). Mrs Laycock has successfully had surgery and has recovered well. She is now moving onto the next phase of her treatment plan. Once she has fully recovered from this, she is looking forward to returning. It has been agreed that Mr Jeffery will continue as interim Headteacher until her return. Please see this week’s attendance below. Well done to year 3 again for getting 100%! Have a lovely week. Mr Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 17th March 2025

By ashley.coley • March 17, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents, It was great to see such a good turnout for parents evening last week. If you didn’t manage to come your child’s class teacher will be in touch because we think it is important you know how they are getting on. Mrs Brighton is running the London Marathon on Sunday 27th April and raising money for Neuroendocrine Cancer UK in memory of her mum. To help with the fundraising we will be holding a CAKE SALE! When: Wednesday 2nd April Where: School playground Time: From 3.25pm All items will be 50p If you are able to donate any baked goods, homemade or shop bought (and importantly nut free!) then please drop these off on the morning of the cake sale. If you would like to sponsor Mrs Brighton directly, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephanie-brighton-run-for-mum?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Thank you for your support :-) I have had a few eagle-eyed parents who have pointed at that it said underneath my newsletter that children return to school after the Easter holiday on Monday 21st April. This is a mistake and is in fact Easter Monday. Children and staff return on Tuesday 22nd April. Another reminder to please not use the staff car park but to use the one at the Village Hall. A solid week with attendance. Well-done to year 3 for 100% attendance. Have a lovely week ahead. Mr Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 10th March 2025

By ashley.coley • March 10, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, Firstly, I would like to apologise that you received last week’s newsletter so late. We are having a few IT issues, but I am hopeful they have been resolved. It has been lovely to see the sun shining and the children continue to enjoy using the play equipment at lunch. It was also wonderful to see the effort put into World Book Day costumes. Last week I met three wonderful members of FOLPA (Friends of Lingwood Primary Academy). FOLPA is our PTA, and they help raise much needed and appreciated money for our school. This includes holding discos, non-uniform days and fetes. They are keen for more parents to join and help out. They are keen to stress that any help is welcome, and by signing up, you are not signing your life away! The next meeting is on 25th March at 7.15pm at the village hall. We are having a big push on reading at Lingwood this term. We are asking to children to read at home. Please support your child and the school by signing their reading logs and even better by listening to them read. We expect all children to be reading at home at least three times a week. Our weekly attendance is a cracking is 97.2% with the highest attending class being year 1 with a whopping 99.3%. Have a great weekend Mr Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 3rd March 2025

By ashley.coley • March 4, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, I hope you all had a wonderful half-term break. The children have come back to school with brilliant attitudes to learning. It is always great to see their enthusiasm for school when I open the gate in the mornings. We have had out write up from our attendance review. Here is part of the summary written by someone from the DfE: Overall, Lingwood has developed excellent, relationship-based practice, tight daily follow up processes and good monitoring and tracking processes in place in a short period of time. There is strong leadership and significant change in a short period of time since the school moved across to USP. This is a real team effort. Currently our school attendance stands at 95.3% and our current overall winners are Year 3 with 96.3%. One of the actions was to clear up what time the register is taken. The school gate will continue to open at 8.30am. The register will be taken at 8.40am. Please can I remind you not to use the car park at the front of school. We are fortunate to have access to the Village Hall car park. Have a lovely week. Ben Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 14th February 2025

By ashley.coley • February 14, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents / carers, As we head towards half-term, I wanted to say a big thank you for all your support over these past few weeks. I have thoroughly enjoyed working at this lovely school. I must admit having a broken wrist has been challenging, and I have seen a little too much of trains and Premier Inns, but it hasn’t stopped me feeling very much at home at Lingwood. I will continue to lead the school until Miss Laycock is well enough to return. It’s good to see that class dojo is being used with parents now but as I explained last week we are not currently using it for contact between home and school. Please contact staff through office@lingwoodprimary.org.uk. As I mentioned in a previous message, we are working on ensuring there is consistency in what both staff and children do. You will be sent a document that we are calling the ‘Lingwood Way’. Please have a look at our expectations for the school day. Attendance hit a record high last week with our weekly school attendance hitting an impressive 97%. Well-done to everyone for this fantastic achievement. Have a wonderful half-term break with your amazing children and we will see you back at school on Monday 24th February. Regards, Ben Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 10th February 2025

By ashley.coley • February 9, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents / carers, It has been really useful speaking to children, staff and parents about how we can improve our behaviour systems and communication at our lovely school. I believe it is so important to praise, recognise and reward excellent effort and behaviour. At Lingwood, we award ‘dojos’ when a child has worked hard and/or demonstrated one of the values of the school. We would like parents to see this recognition and therefore we need you to be set up on class dojo. Today, your child should have come home with a login sheet with simple instructions on how to set this up. If you have not received this, please speak to the class teacher or Mrs Tubby. We are resetting children’s dojo scores at half term. When they earn 100 dojos, they will receive a silver badge to wear on their school jumper. This will be celebrated and awarded on a Friday assembly. If a child reaches 200 dojos they will be given a gold badge. Some schools use class dojo to communicate between the teacher and parents. For now, we are not going to use this facility. To speak to the teacher, please do one of the following: Catch them at the start or end of the day for a quick chat. This can’t be a long conversation because the teacher will need to have eyes on the rest of the class. Ring Mrs Tubby in the office on 01638 to arrange a meeting Email the office ( office@lingwoodprimary.org.uk ) and your email will be forwarded to the teacher We will continue to send out our weekly newsletter on a Monday with an update from me and your class teacher as I know this is appreciated. However, this week, we will send the final newsletter for the half term out Friday. Regards, Ben Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 3rd February 2025

By ashley.coley • February 2, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, We seem to have had four seasons of weather in one week at Lingwood, but our children are hardy souls and don’t seem to be bothered by a bit of wind or rain. We had our first school council meeting of 2025 on Tuesday. It is always good to hear from our pupils. They were particularly keen to get some more equipment to use outside and had interesting ideas about our reward systems. As a staff, we have been working on having tight routines, so children are able to be ‘ready, respectful and safe’. We are striving for consistency and our focus for next week is the start and end of the day. Except for our Nursery pupils, children will be dismissed at the end of the day when they are sat down at their desk or on their carpet space. The teacher will call them up one at a time. Please be patient next week as this may take a bit of time to get right. In the winter months, the grassy areas around our paths and playgrounds become muddy and slippery. Please try and keep to the paved and concreted areas for your own safety. Please can you take a few minutes to complete the SEND survey for Norfolk County Council as this will give you a voice in SEND provision in Norfolk. Please follow this link. SEND survey 2025 - Norfolk County Council - Citizen Space Have a great week Regards,  Ben Jeffery Interim Headteacher Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 27th January 2025

By ashley.coley • January 27, 2025
Headteacher's Update Dear parents and carers, Another week flies by. The children have behaved brilliantly at break and lunch. We have given the children more equipment to use at break and lunchtimes and they have loved it. I have been particularly impressed with how they have put it way and taken responsibility for this.  We have an attendance review in a couple of weeks and have been speaking to the children about the importance of being in school. For the second week running Rabbit Class have won the attendance cup with a superb 99% - well done Rabbits. Have a nice week. Have a good week. Regards, Ben Jeffery Interim Headteacher
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