Newsletter | 12th December
Dear Families,
What a busy week! We have had three Christmas concerts, a musical instrument performance, the Rocksteady show to parents and movie night (as well as many other things I’m sure I have forgotten to write). During these events, the children really showed the best of Lingwood Primary Academy and did themselves proud.
It is also pleasing to see so many positive messages and photos shared over Class Dojo – if you are not already, please do sign up. If you are not sure how to, speak with your child’s class teacher as we are more than happy to help.
As we enter the final week, we will still be on the usual teaching timetable and lessons right up to the final day so it is important to remember to attend school every day as we approach the end of term because every day counts.
Thanks,
Lawrence Dibden
Interim deputy headteacher
Dates for the diary
- Wednesday 17th December – Christmas Dinner
- Friday 19th December – break up for Christmas holidays
- Tuesday 6th January 2026 – children return to school
Year group news
Nursery
This week in Nursery we have been reading You Choose Fairy Tales. The children have been thinking about who they would like to go on adventures with and how they would travel. In maths we have been looking at patterns and using peg boards to make stripes and zig zags. We were so proud of all the children for performing so brilliantly in our Christmas show on Wednesday, they really were little stars!
Reception Rabbits
This week we’ve continued the festive theme in Rabbits class by focusing on the nativity story, building a story map and learning the meaning of some unfamiliar words linked to the story. In maths we have focused on measuring the weight of objects, while in phonics we began using the letter sounds j, w, and z to read and spell words. Lastly we’d like to say another big well done to all the children for their fantastic singing and performances in our nativity!
Hares
Hares Class have had a wonderful week started by their joint effort in the Nativity – all the teachers were super proud of each and every one of them! We have continued our learning on structures in D&T and learnt how to make specific joins such as slots, flanges, hinges and feet. We will apply this learning next week when we make a Christmas Tree tower. Please send in as much junk modelling materials as possible with your child so we are ready to build!
Fawns
Wow, what a week! We have had a lovely week of Nativities, Christmas concerts and musical shows. We are all so proud of how well the children have grown in confidence over the past few weeks preparing for them all – well done Fawns! In maths this week we have continued to work hard on our multiplication skills and in history we have been recapping our learning on the history of flight.
Otters
Otters were amazing during their Christmas performance this week singing the 12 days of Christmas: their hard work paid off! We have also been working hard in our writing lessons and have begun writing our own third person adventure stories and are excited to see how they develop.
Badgers
Badgers have been hard at work practising for their performance and they did an amazing job! I was so proud of each and every one of them! They have been continuing to write their stories in English and they are taking real care to punctuate their speech. In history, they have enjoyed learning about Greek myths, especially the story of King Midas. Well done Badgers and keep up the hard work!
Foxes
Fox class were real role-models to the school this week during the Christmas concert. In maths, they are continuing fractions and in English have finished their explanatory text. They also started their new DT unit of gears and pulleys.
Achievement Awards
Rabbit Class – Ruben for working hard through the week during our carpet time sessions.
Hares Class – Chester for making progress in his phonics and creating longer sentences.
Fawns Class – Isabelle for your hard work with your times tables this week.
Otter Class – Brody for his efforts in his maths lessons.
Badger Class – Tallulah for her fantastic improvement in her writing this week!
Fox Class – Jessica S for huge improvements in her fraction work in maths.
Star of the Week Awards
Rabbit Class – Ember for a great week where she’s consistently listened well and been respectful.
Hares Class – Adona for always being beautifully behaved and becoming quietly confident – you are wonderful!
Fawns Class – Mia for her confidence in all learning this week. It has been lovely to see you shine!
Otter Class – Sami for her effort and engagement in all her lessons this week.
Badger Class – Freddie for going above and beyond to write his story in English! It’s been a delight to read Freddie!
Fox Class – Freya for being a great partner to work with and being focused in class.
Congratulations to you all – we are very proud of you for showing kindness, determination and ambition.
Attendance Update
This week’s whole school attendance is 93.9%.
- In first place is Fawns with 96.8%
- In second place is Otters with 96.2%
- In third place is Rabbits with 96%.
Please note, class teachers will be communicating with any parents of children whose attendance drops below 95% to offer additional support.
Well done to all the children arriving at school on time, ready to learn lets see if we can again increase our attendance next week! A reminder that the school gates will continue to be open from 8.30 am and closed at 8.40am. Registration is at 8.40 am and school finishes at 3.25 pm.
Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know.
Remember that every day counts and we are in every day next week!
Christmas concerts
It was an amazing week for children performing to the school from a nativity to singing with sign language. Thank you to the staff and children for all your hard work in making them as memorable as they were.
Music lessons at Lingwood
This week we were treated to a performance by some children who have had private music lessons in school. If you would like to have lessons then please see the information below.
