Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 18th July

Dear parents and carers, 

We made it! It has been a good year at Lingwood, and I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the school. 

The sun shone at our summer fete last Friday. Events like this are only such a success when you have a group of parents who spend hours of their own time before, during and after the event. Thank you so so much to the members of FOLPA for your amazing efforts all year round. We raised a whopping £1317. 

We want all of our children to have a lovely holiday and are not setting homework. We do however expect children to read over the holidays. Miss Long recently sent a letter out about a reading challenge, and I have sent a letter out this week about the importance of reading over the six-week break. It would also be a good idea for your child to go on Timestable Rockstars to keep their maths ticking over nicely. 

We have had a few children turning up to school in incorrect uniform including wearing coloured trainers. Please can you make sure your child has the correct uniform for September. 

Staff will return to school on Monday 1st September for two PD days and children will return on Wednesday 3rd September. Please see below dates for the rest of the academic year. We are still in the process of moving over to a new communication system called Arbor. You will receive an update before the sort of term. 

Good luck to our year sixes and to anyone else who is leaving. Have a wonderful summer with your children and see you in September. 

Have a lovely summer. Stay safe.

Mr Jeffery and the Lingwood Team

Year Group News

Nursery

This week in Bishy’s class we have continued reading the book ‘The Worrysaurus’, linking this to conversations about how the older children are feeling ahead of going into Reception next year – and everyone said how excited they are! We have been choosing some of our favourite games for carpet time sessions, as well as favourite toys to add to our construction area and new home corner. We are really pleased with how well the class has done this year and looking forward to the next stage of their school journey. 

Reception 

This week we have enjoyed the story ‘There’s a Snake in my School’ by David Walliams. The children had lots of fun writing to Mr Jeffery asking if they can have pets at school. In maths we have been recapping number bonds to 10. We have also really loved going through all the poems we have learnt this year and choosing our favourites. We are so proud of how well all the children have done this year and can’t wait to see them continue to blossom in year one.  

Year 1

This week the children have really enjoyed recapping our learning from this year.  In Maths, we have been practising telling the time to the hour and half hour and comparing lengths of time.  In English we have been focusing on spelling Common Exception Words and reading The Twits by Roald Dahl.  We have loved hearing about Mr and Mrs Twit’s ghastly antics!  
It has been a fantastic year this year.  The children have done us proud!  I can’t wait to hear how you are all getting on in year 2.  Keep up the hard work! 

Year 2 

This week Year 2 have been busy writing poems on what they are excited for in Year 3. We have also challenged ourselves to solve reasoning and problem-solving questions in maths. In science the children put their knowledge to the test in a quiz covering everything they have learned this term. We are proud of all the children and their hard work this year. We wish them all the best for Year 3! 

Year 3
Well done Fawns for a brilliant end to Year 3. This week we have finished writing our instructions on how to be a ‘Lingwood Pupil,’ and in maths we have worked hard on 3-digit column addition and subtraction problems. The effort I have seen in class and the presentation in books has been incredible. Well done again for all your hard work this year, I have enjoyed getting to know each of you and I can’t wait to hear all about your achievements in your new classes.     

Year 4

Lots of change, but what an incredible end to the year Otters and I could not be prouder. You were an exceptional delight to take to Ranworth Broad, we had lots of fun on the boat, dyke dipping and making wild art. In swimming, the children enjoyed playing with the large floats and sinkers - lots of laughs and smiles. You truly deserved your end of term treats, your progress and achievements since February have been remarkable. Take that ambition and determination into next year! I can’t wait to hear about your next chapters, have a lovely summer! 

Year 5

An incredible end to Year 5! On Monday, we went to Acle High School as part of transition. They enjoyed being part of a STEM Day and meeting the teachers and some Year 9 students, who helped us navigate our way around. I can’t wait to hear about all of your achievements as you move into Year 6. Have the best summer! 

Year 6

What an end to the year! On Monday, the class took part in Crucial Crew where they learnt about emergency services and how to stay safe. This Thursday, the school held a leaving assembly for the class as they said goodbye to Lingwood and moved onto their new adventure in high school. They can leave with their heads held high and their hearts proud. 

Achievement Awards

Star of the Year Awards

Rabbit Class  -  Grayson, for always trying his best and being a kind and thoughtful member of our class throughout the whole year.   

Squirrel Class – Xander, for being an exemplary pupil.  He always works hard and is a great role model to others.

Hares Class  – Grace, for always being kind and considerate. She always tries her best in everything she does. 

Fawns Class  – Summer for working consistently hard all year and miking amazing progress. Well Done.  

Otter Class - Travis for always working hard in class. You are a great role model to others and showing the Lingwood values.  

Badger Class - Freddie for always going above and beyond to excel in everything you do. You are an asset to Lingwood and consistently show the Lingwood Way. 

Fox Class - Ben, for always being polite and considerate. He works hard, tries his best and is always following the Lingwood Way. 

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

A massive well done to children who received 100% attendance awards, progress attendance awards, silver and gold stars!

A big well done to Hollie and Ben for being our head pupils this year, we are so pleased to announce that taking their roles will be Freddie and Amelie.

Very well deserved well done.