The children have made a fantastic start to the year and have settled back into their learning routines alongside getting to know one another again. A special welcome to anyone who has just joined our school. We look forward to getting to know you more over the year. In today's Celebration Assembly, we celebrated our first Shining Stars awards of the year for making a positive start. We also celebrated our first week of House points and Headteacher Awards (Best Seats in the House). Congratulations to Year 3 for winning this week's Golden Rucksack for keeping their learning environment tidy.

Meet the Teacher Session (Year 1-6) - Next Week
These are an opportunity to meet your child's class teacher, talk to other parents in the class and learn more about the year ahead. Please come along to your child's classroom and ensure your child is with you unless you've arranged other supervision during the session.

Tuesday 15th September 15:30-16:00 Year 1 and Year 2
Wednesday 16th September 15:30-16:00 Year 5 and Year 6
Thursday 17th September 15:30-16:00 Year 3 and Year 4

If you're unable to make the session, the presentation slides will be emailed out to everyone afterwards. Reception families have already received any information during transition events last term. The first parent/teacher consultations will take place on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October. However, if you need to discuss anything regarding your child prior to these, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher.











Home School Agreement and Permissions
The start of the year is a good time to remind parents/carers to ensure all the details we hold are correct. Have your contact details changed (we must have two contacts for your child)? Does your child now walk home from school on their own? Do you give permission for your child's photo to go on social media? All these permissions can be found and updated via your Arbor account. If you need any support updating this information, please see Claire or Caroline in the office; they will be more than happy to help.

Allergies/Health Care Plans
A reminder that we are a nut free school, including any products containing nuts. Should your child have any allergies that we haven't been made aware of already or they require a Health Care Plan (or an updated plan is needed), please contact the school office for further information.

School Meals - Food Allergies and Intolerances
Our school meals are provided by Caterlink. It is essential that if your child is having a school meal, you complete Caterlink's new dietary requirements/food allergies form, if not done so already. If school is aware your child has an allergy but Caterlink's form hasn't been completed, your child will only be allowed the 'safe option' until the form is completed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Message from Mr Smith (SENDCo and Trust Inclusion Lead)
As we start the new year, please reach out to your child's class teacher should you need to discuss any SEND related matters regarding your child. If you need to discuss anything additionally with myself, please come and see me (I'm often outside in the mornings Weds-Fri) or email to make an appointment jsmith@bridgeschools.co.uk

Music Lessons
Music lessons with our external teachers have already started. However, if you are interested in finding out more about music lessons, please contact the office. Our external teachers currently provide brass, woodwind, guitar, piano/keyboard and drums.

Term 1 Curriculum Maps
Term 1 Curriculum Maps will be emailed out on Monday 21st September. These give an overview of what the children will be learning in each year group this term. Our fortnightly Year Group Newsletters will also be emailed from next Friday. Fire Drill For your information, next week, we will be holding our first fire drill of the year. We hold these termly. Later in the year we will be practising our annual lockdown process as in previous years.

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Friday 25th September 08:45-10:00
Everyone is welcome to join us for the Macmillan Coffee Morning hosted by Year 6.

Year 5 & 6 Open Evening at Wadebridge School - Tuesday 29th September 4:00-6:00pm
See the attached flyer from Wadebridge School inviting all current Year 5 & 6 children and their parents/carers to an Open Evening on Tuesday 29th September.

Lost Property
Please take a look at the lost property (from end of last school year) outside the main entrance on the tables. Anything not claimed by next Friday will be donated to either FOWPA or a local clothing bank. FOWPA also welcome donations of any items of school uniform to add to the nearly new uniform stall. Please drop off as usual in the collection basket in the office foyer, thank you.

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Puffins.
Puffins - 325
Swans - 277
Choughs - 254
Cormorants - 203

Wishing you a fantastic weekend.
Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

We are really proud of our Year 6 children having spent time at their new secondary schools this week as part of transition. On Monday, our Year 1 children went to Polzeath Beach whilst Year 2 joined other schools at the Cross Country event - well done to everyone involved. That morning, I also went to the opening of the new Community 3G pitch - an amazing facility for Wadebridge. On Wednesday and Thursday, we welcomed our new children joining Reception for several transition events. They have made a fantastic start to life at school. To round the week off, many of our Year 5 children went on their residential to Footsteps of Discovery, whilst over in Nursery and Reception, the children took part in their sponsored walk..what a week! Thank you to all our wonderful staff for providing these memorable enrichment opportunities.

Year Group News
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.



EYFS Sponsored Walk
Sunshine, bubbles and bright costumes set the tone this morning as the Early Years children completed their sponsored walk, happily transformed into shimmering sea creatures to raise money for the RNLI and the Early Years phase. The warm weather made the whole event feel even more joyful, with little mermaids, crabs and jellyfish proudly making their way around the field, laughing with friends and leaving trails of floating bubbles behind them. We couldn't help but feel incredibly proud of the children's enthusiasm and determination; their sense of fun was infectious, and the morning became a celebration of imagination and Early Years magic! We would like to thank parents and carers for the time spent making the costumes, and we can't wait for you to join us at the Wadebridge Carnival on Saturday 18th July!
From Mrs Yates

Term 3 ECAs Finish for the Term
A reminder that all after school extra-curricular activities end today.

Reports & Class Allocations September 2026 - Thursday 9th July
A reminder that next Thursday, you will be informed of your child's class/teacher for September 2026 via email. As last year, end of year reports will be sent out electronically via an email link to each parent registered on Arbor. The email link will require a password to open your child's report (your child's date of birth). Please ensure your email address and any other contact information is up to date with the school office.

For children in the following year groups, parents will receive an additional report sent out in the same way for:
Year 1 - Phonics Screening Check
Year 2 - Phonics Screening Re-Check
Year 4 - Multiplication Check

If there are any queries or you're having difficulty accessing your child's report, please contact the school office on 01208 814560 or secretary@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk

Transition Morning - Wednesday 15th July
On Wednesday 15th July, children currently in Reception-Year 5 will spend the morning with their new teacher for next academic year. Current Year 6 children will be taking part in their fundraising Dance-a-thon during the day. Our Nursery children moving into Reception, have already taken part in their transition activities this week.

APDRs - Now called 'Learning Plans'
Learning Plans for our SEND pupils are currently being reviewed, with new targets being drafted for children with us in September. Teachers are currently in the process of contacting parents for their comments to input into their child's Learning Plans. Once completed, these will be emailed out by the end of term via a link.
From Mr Smith (SENDCo and Trust Inclusion Lead)

FOWPA Summer Fayre - Thursday 16th July 15:30-17:00
Our Summer Fayre is just around the corner, and we're busy getting everything ready. We would be so grateful for your support in helping us make it a fantastic day for all the children and families.

Bottle Tombola Donations
We're looking for donations of any unopened bottles for our Bottle Tombola. These could include wine, soft drinks, toiletries, sauces, bubble bath, or anything else that comes in a bottle! Please send donations into school with your child any day next week. If donating alcohol, please drop this directly to the school office.

Cake Donations
We'd also love your help by donating homemade or shop-bought cakes for our refreshment stall. If you are able to contribute, please send your cakes into school on Wednesday 15th July or on the morning of Thursday 16th July. If homemade, please provide a list of ingredients for allergy purposes.

Volunteers Needed
If you can spare an hour (or more) to help at the Summer Fayre, we'd love to have you on board. Whether it's helping on a stall, setting up or packing away, every bit of help makes a huge difference. Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity. We couldn't do it without you, and we can't wait to see you at the Summer Fayre!
From FOWPA

School Uniform Consultation
From September, it is expected that the Government will bring in statutory guidance for school uniform, including a limit on the number of compulsory branded items. For primary schools, it is proposed to be a maximum of three branded items, e.g. PE kit, jumpers, ties, book bags, etc. We haven't consulted on our school uniform for many years and so it would seem an appropriate time to consult with parents, especially given the number of optional branded items in our current policy. In the Autumn term, we will be in touch to gather your feedback in reviewing our current uniform policy considering the new DfE guidance. Please be assured if any changes come out of this consultation, they won't be immediate. For now, please follow the current uniform policy (a reminder of which is attached to this email). 

House Points
With just a few weeks left to earn House points, congratulations to this week's winning House, Cormorants. Choughs maintain the overall lead:
Choughs - 14,466
Swans - 13,606
Puffins - 13,535
Cormorants - 12,292

Cornwall Reading Challenge
The 2026 Cornwall Reading Challenge launches in libraries on Saturday 11th July. Last year 8500 children across Cornwall took part. Further information can be found in the letter emailed today. 

Have a great weekend.
With very best wishes,
Chris Wathern

As we come to the end of an unusually hot week, I wanted to say a big thank you to the whole school community (staff, the catering and cleaning teams, pupils and parents) for making the necessary adjustments to ensure children were able to attend school.

Together at the Table
It was lovely seeing so many families this afternoon at our 'Together at the Table' event. Thank you to all our children for their tasty contributions and the staff for supporting them. A special thanks to Miss Folland for organising the event and the traders for selling a selection of food and drink. Apologies about the ice-cream van - it did arrive right at the end of the day having broken down earlier in the day. What a fantastic way to end the week!

School Uniform
With the weather returning to more 'normal' conditions next week, we return to wearing our usual school uniform.

Year 6 Transition to Wadebridge School
Next week, many of our Year 6 children will be spending three days at Wadebridge School as part of their Year 6/7 transition. A reminder that children attending need to go directly to Wadebridge School each morning.


Home Learning Update
Thank you once again for completing the survey about Home Learning. In addition to parental feedback, we have gathered the views from pupils and staff. Please find below some key headlines from the parent survey: Q - Do you think home learning should be optional?
Yes - 70%
No - 30%

Q - How important do you think home learning is to your child's overall learning experience?
Very important - 26%
Important - 28%
Neutral - 30%
Not important - 16%

Q - Overall, do you support home learning?
Yes - 70%
No - 30%

Using all the written feedback gathered from parents, pupils and staff, we will be sharing with everyone in September our new guidance for Home Learning.

In the same survey, we also asked for feedback about some other areas of school life:

The school is a warm, friendly and accessible environment
Strongly agree - 45% (24) 
Agree - 49% (26)
Neutral - 6% (3)
Disagree - 0
Strongly disagree - 0     

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year
Strongly agree - 38% (20)
Agree - 49% (26)
Neutral - 11% (6) 
Disagree -  2% (1) 
Strongly disagree - 0

The school keeps me informed of how my child is getting on
Strongly agree - 23% (12) 
Agree - 55% (29)
Neutral - 21% (11)
Disagree - 2% (1)
Strongly disagree - 0

These responses, and the written feedback received, were wholly positive with some suggestions made about whether the Parent Teacher Consultations (PTCs) could be longer as well as requests for further information throughout the year regarding children's progress. We will be taking this feedback into account ahead of our first round of PTCs next term (around October half term).

Thank you once again for taking the time to share your feedback.

Term 3 Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) end Friday 3rd July
A reminder that next week is the last week of our teacher-led after school extra-curricular activities.

Vacancies - Nursery Teaching Assistant and After School Club Assistant
We are currently advertising for these two positions. Take a look on our Vacancies page for further details.

FOWPA
Would you like to support the school's PTA?
FOWPA is a group of parents and staff who strive to foster a strong school community through hosting several fundraising events throughout the year. We fundraise to pay for school trips, facilities or equipment outside the normal school budget advancing the education of the pupils, helping to make Wadebridge Primary Academy such a wonderful school for our children to learn and play. We also have a fantastic, committed group of parent volunteers who take on projects large and small, all working together as a successful team. We welcome anyone interested in helping and are very open to new ideas - it's a brilliant way to meet other parents and make new friends while supporting our children's education!
From FOWPA

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:
Choughs - 13,991
Swans - 13,011
Puffins - 12,970
Cormorants - 11,635

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

District Athletics Sports Event
Our Year 3-6 pupils proudly represented WPA at the District Athletics Sports Event on Monday 15th June and demonstrated outstanding determination and teamwork throughout. Our pupils competed in a variety of track and field events, showcasing fantastic throwing, jumping, and running skills. Everyone gave their best effort, encouraging one another and displaying exemplary behaviour both on and off the field. We are thrilled to announce that WPA finished 1st overall in our cluster. Congratulations to all of our athletes for their outstanding performances and for being such wonderful ambassadors for WPA. We are extremely proud of your efforts and achievements. Thank you to Mrs Smerdon for organising this opportunity for the children.

Year 6 London Residential
What a fantastic time we had in London last week. We managed to pack in a full couple of days with visits and experiences, including: The Natural History Museum; Science Museum; London Eye and ice-cream to follow; seeing Buckingham Palace; a good couple of hours in a lovely play park; The Lion King; Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios and not forgetting eating out at Pizza Hut and Hard Rock Cafe. A particular highlight was also having an amazing tour of the Houses of Parliament. At the end of the tour, we were greeted for a Q&A by our MP Ben Maguire - what a fantastic surprise!

Pupils who remained in school also enjoyed a busy and rewarding week. They took part in Forest School activities, a DT coaching session, and a Biffa workshop focused on recycling and sustainability. The children approached each activity with enthusiasm and curiosity, developing new skills and knowledge while making the most of the exciting opportunities on offer. We were equally proud of their engagement, teamwork, and positive attitudes throughout the week.

Trips and residentials don't happen by chance of course. I want to thank all staff who volunteer their time beyond the normal school day to make these experiences happen for the children.

Year 4 Porthpean Residential Meeting - Monday 22nd June 15:30 (Hall)
A reminder that current Year 4 parents and children are invited to a meeting next Monday after school in the Hall. We will be sharing lots of important information and be available to answer questions about our upcoming residential to Porthpean in July. 

Year 6 Fundraising
As part of Year 6's preparations for their end of year Prom, they will be taking part in an all day Dance-a-thon to fundraise towards the costs of this memorable celebration. So far we have raised £769 - thank you. Any donation, no matter the size, would be greatly appreciated and will go directly towards supporting the prom and Dance-a-thon activities for the children. If you are wanting to make a donation towards this end of year event, please see our Facebook page or blog emailed home to access the link.

Lost Property
Please take a look at the lost property outside the main entrance. Anything not claimed by next Friday will be donated to either FOWPA or a local clothing bank.

Rainbow Run for Cornwall Hospice Care
Good luck to Isabelle (Class RW) & Riley (Class 5B) who are taking part in the Rainbow Run in Newquay on Saturday 20th June, raising money for Cornwall Hospice Care. If anyone would like support the children by donating to Cornwall Hospice Care, please follow the links emailed home.

House Points
With Sports Week points added to the normal House Points children earn throughout the week, congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:

Choughs - 13,571
Swans - 12,528
Puffins - 12,517
Cormorants - 11,274

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

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

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

Year 2 Assembly
Congratulations to our Year 2 children who performed to a very full hall on Thursday. The children shared their recent learning, ranging from Florence Nightingale to facts about the continents. The children also sang beautifully, ending with a very uplifting performance of Three Little Birds. What a great way to start the day!

Camel Challenge Football
This Wednesday, our Year 5 and 6 boys' football team participated in the Camel Challenge, hosting teams from the surrounding area for an exciting series of matches. The boys played a total of four games, emerging victorious in three and drawing the last. As the competition came to an end, the boys found themselves facing a tense showdown known as the golden goal, where the next goal would determine the winners. Despite their superb effort over the next six minutes, the opposition scored first, leaving our team with a well-deserved silver medal. The boys demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship and teamwork, making us all proud. Special recognition goes to Leo, who made his debut on the team and bagged himself some impressive goals. Congratulations to all the boys on a fantastic performance - you made us all proud.

Today it's the turn of our Year 3 and 4 girls' team taking part in their football festival after school - good luck to them all.
From Mrs Callister

Ten Tors 2026
Three teams of staff from WPA took on the Ten Tors charity walk, tackling a demanding 13 mile route across rugged terrain in what proved to be both an epic and grueling challenge. Despite the tough conditions underfoot, spirits remained high throughout, with teamwork and determination carrying everyone to the finish. We were fortunate to have dry weather, which made a huge difference, and in the end, all involved came away with a real sense of achievement and plenty of enjoyment along the way. Our charity of choice for this year was CoppaFeel. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated raising an incredible £753 so far! From Mrs Smerdon

Miss Blue is Running for 'Bowelbabe'
Miss Blue, one of our Teaching Assistants, is jogging a mile a day in May (31 miles in total) for the cancer research charity, Bowelbabe, set up in memory of Dame Deborah James. If you are able to support Miss Blue in reaching her target of £150 for this charity, please follow the link, thank you: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/natashas-giving-page-4871


House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:

Choughs - 10,674
Puffins - 9954
Swans - 9566
Cormorants - 8590

Attendance
Attendance remains a national priority for schools. Emailed home today you'll find a reminder of some FAQs regarding attendance sent out last term. In addition, we have noticed on a few occasions parents are asking to collect their child early. Just like arriving late, collecting early also has an impact, not only on your child's education but can cause disruption to others. Please bear this in mind when making any appointments towards the end of the school day. Please note we can't authorise early collection for reasons such as wanting to get away early for travel purposes. By working in partnership, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion, we can ensure that your child receives the very best start in life and enjoys every opportunity to thrive here with us.

FOWPA Uniform Sale - Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May
Come along to FOWPA's uniform sale next Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May after school. All branded items (jumpers, ties, sportswear) and yellow checked summer dresses are available for a suggested donation of £1 each (cash or card welcomed). We will also have white shirts, skirts, pinafores, trousers and PE kit available. There is also a limited supply of brand new items too, which are available for a slightly higher donation. If you're able to help us sell items at either of the sales after school, please just turn up - we'd really appreciate it. If anyone has any clean uniform including sportswear to donate, please leave in the FOWPA box in reception. Thank you!
From FOWPA

Good Luck Year 6!
Good luck to our Year 6 children next week as they complete their end of KS2 SATs. We are really proud of what they have already achieved throughout their primary years, both in the subjects that are assessed, and those areas that aren't. Go Year 6!

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

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

Thank You, Farewell and Congratulations to Trina Head
Last Friday, we said a fond farewell to Trina Head. Trina has worked at the school as part of the catering team for 17 years! This week, Trina started her new position at a local Nursery. We wish her all the very best as she begins her new role.

Mrs Graham's Maternity Leave Begins
In assembly today, we wished Mrs Graham all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. We will miss Mrs Graham but we couldn't be happier for her as she starts this wonderful new chapter. As Year 4 parents are already aware, Miss Clift will be teaching Class 4W for the remainder of the academic year.

Hockey Success!
Congratulations to Joseph in Year 6 on his selection to play for the U12 County Hockey Development Squad. What a fantastic achievement - well done, Joseph.

Year 2 Assembly - Thursday 7th May
We look forward to seeing family members of Year 2 at their Assembly next Thursday 7th May. Doors open after morning drop off, with a start time of 9:00am. To help the morning drop-off routine, any Year 2 families driving are asked to try parking in the staff car park first (double parking is fine).

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Meeting - Friday 8th May 2:45pm
A reminder that Year 1 parents are invited into school next Friday to hear about the upcoming Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. The session should take no longer than 20 minutes and you will be able to collect your children straight after.

Ten Tors 2026 - Good Luck!
Good luck to our members of staff taking part in the Bodmin Lions' Ten Tors Challenge this Sunday, raising money for charity. The challenge takes walkers over ten hills and tors of Bodmin Moor, starting and finishing at St Breward Football Club. We hope to share some photos of them in action next week.

Miss Blue is Running for 'Bowelbabe'
Miss Blue, one of our Teaching Assistants, is jogging a mile a day in May (31 miles in total) for the cancer research charity, Bowelbabe, set up in memory of Dame Deborah James. If you are able to support Miss Blue in reaching her target of £150 for this charity, please follow the link, thank you: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/natashas-giving-page-4871

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Choughs. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:
Choughs - 10,346
Puffins - 9652
Swans - 9230
Cormorants - 8265

Wishing you a very relaxing Bank Holiday weekend - see you next Tuesday!

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern

Welcome back!
A very warm welcome back to our final term of the school year. A special welcome to any new children and families who have recently joined us - we hope you are settling in well. There's much to look forward to this term; please keep a regular check on the dates coming up.

Year 2 Trip to Wheal Martyn
On Tuesday, Year 2 went to Wheal Martyn to learn about what working life was like in Cornwall many years ago. We were given a very informative guided tour by volunteers who used to work in the China Clay industry and even at Wheal Martyn itself. It was fascinating to watch the waterwheel power the slurry pump using metal rods - no electricity or fuel needed! We saw photographs and models of what workers wore and the tools they would have used. Some of the workers in the pit were children not much older than us. We also took part in a workshop to find out more about what China Clay is and how important it was for Cornwall. We got to use some of the tools and even dressed up as some of the workers. You can see from the photographs what a great time we had. A special thank you to our parent helpers (without which the trip could not have happened), the staff and volunteers at Wheal Martyn for making our day so special and to Cornwall Heritage Trust who donated £100 to help with transport costs.
From the Year 2 team

Songfest Showcase
Well done to our WPA choir who sang beautifully yesterday for their family members at a special showcase of some of the songs they performed recently at The Hall for Cornwall.

Term 3 ECAs start next week
A reminder that after school ECAs start next week and finish on Friday 3rd July. 

Residential Meetings for Parents/Carers and Children in Years 4, 5 and 6
If your child is attending one of the residentials coming up this term, we would like to invite you and your child to attend a meeting to find out further information in preparation for the trip. If you're unable to make the meeting, we will be emailing out the presentations as well.

Monday 18th May 15:30 (Hall) - Year 6 London
Tuesday 9th June 15:30 (Hall) - Year 5 Footsteps of Discovery
Monday 22nd June 15:30 (Hall) - Year 4 Porthpean

PE Days Reminder
Please note your child's PE day:

Nursery: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (short sessions)
Reception: Friday
Year 1: Monday
Year 2: Thursday
Year 3: Wednesday
Year 4: Friday
Year 5: Tuesday
Year 6: Thursday

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Choughs. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead going into this final term:
Choughs - 9882
Puffins - 9239
Swans - 8840
Cormorants - 7948

Ben Maguire MP Newsletter for Schools in North Cornwall
Please find attached in the email home today, a newsletter from our local MP.

Wishing you a very relaxing weekend.
Best wishes,
Chris Wathern