Lingwood Primary Academy Newsletter 4th July 2025

Dear parents and carers, 

What an absolute scorcher! The children have coped well in the heat and did really well in their new classes. I am so glad we have had two full days in their new classes - it was time well spent and there was a lovely buzz in each classroom.

It is understandable that some children are anxious about being in a new class, especially one with younger and older children. I also understand that this can be a worrying time for parents. As I explained at the meeting last week, we are spending all our meeting time planning to make sure this is a success. 

Your feedback is valuable to us. A lot of the discussions I have had with parents have been about lunchtimes and children who are not in the same class as some of their friends. We have decided that children will be eat in the hall with their year group rather than their class and when they have their time in the MUGA this will also be in year groups. 

In September there will be a chance to meet your child’s new teacher and then we will have a proper parents evening before October half-term.

A reminder that it is our summer fete next Friday. I have committed to spending some time in the stocks! 

I am delighted to announce that from September Mrs Smith will be our new SENCO at Lingwood. For the remainder of this term please continue to contact me with any questions regarding SEND. 

Have a lovely weekend.

Mr Jeffery 

Transition News

Reception 

Reception had a very successful two days with Mrs Brighton and Miss Yeomans. They enjoyed exploring the classroom and outdoor provision. In class they all enjoyed being creative colouring their photo frames ready for next year. All of the children listened on the carpet during story time. There were lots of smiles and laughter and we look forward to welcoming them back in September. 

Hares Class - Ms Freezer

What a fantastic first two days we had together in Hares Class!  We started by reading the book, ‘All Are Welcome’ and realised we felt the same about our new class and school too.  Ms Freezer was impressed with our writing, counting and sorting.  In the afternoons we enjoyed creating art together which will be displayed in September – it's going to look beautiful!  I hope you all have a safe and fun summer together and am very much looking forward to the beginning the new year with you all back at Lingwood! 

Fawns Class - Mrs Smith

Fawns class had a brilliant first two days this week. We read the book 'A good place' and discussed the characters and their needs in the story. We also enjoyed playing I-Spy with one of the illustrations in the book. In Maths we looked at 2- and 3-digit numbers and practiced different methods of grouping them to count. In writing we looked at errors in writing and how we would edit and correct them to uplevel our work.  The children (and adults) loved playing new games such as 'Mirror, Mirror' and 'Tomato Ketchup'. 

Otters Class - Mrs Tibble
Otter class had a great 2 transition days this week!   We enjoyed some shade whilst getting to know each other and we cheered one another on during some team building activities. We also created some amazing artwork around the theme of belonging that we can display in the entrance to our classroom! We trialled out some maths lessons so we know what they will be like in September, and we practised our handwriting... our ambition is to have the neatest work in the whole school!.  

Badger Class - Ms Mills

Year 4 have worked exceptionally hard this week finishing off and editing their poetry critical analysis and completing their maths unit on position and direction. They have now begun their new writing topic on report writing and following their presentations on the water cycle in Geography, I think we will again have some brilliant outcomes!  

All the children gave it their all on Sports Day, I was proud of every single one of them. Well done Otters! 

Foxes Class - Mr Dibden

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of Badger Class on Monday and Tuesday! We did some fantastic English and maths work and learned a little about Herekles and Cerberus. In the afternoons, we did team building, some 'All About Me' artwork and created our very own badgers, which will be displayed in the corridor in September. 

Year 6

Year six went to Acle this week for two transition days. They learnt more about the school, the routines and their future classmates. On the days, they studied a range of lessons and even saw a play. I am sure they are all looking forward to high school!  

Achievement Awards

Rabbit Class  -  Ruby, for doing some great independent writing and remembering to use fingers spaces and full stops.   

Squirrel Class – Elsie, for fantastic writing during the transition days. 

Hares Class  –   Amelia, for writing a good acrostic poem in English. 

Fawns Class  –  Talula Gregg, for working hard to draft and redraft her poem in English.  

Otter Class - Stanley – for improved focus and determination in lessons.  

Badger Class - Erin for being a good independent writer this week – well done! 

Fox Class - Alesha for very good independent writing for our fiction unit on moral stories. 

Star Pupil Awards

Rabbit Class - Lucas, for settling so well into Reception and already showing the Lingwood Way in so many ways.  

Squirrel Class – Xander, for always showing the Lingwood values of kindness, ambition and determination. 

Hares Class  – Oscar, for settling in well to year 2 and for working hard to learn and follow the Lingwood Way. 

Fawns Class - Florence, for working hard and striving for excellence in all lessons.

Otter Class – Zamira for being determined in her water safety session at swimming.  

Badger Class – Everleigh for being mature when learning about our bodies as we grow and develop. 

Fox Class – Luca for trying his best to follow the Lingwood rules of being ready, respectful and safe. 

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