The Bake-Off was great fun and a tremendous success. We were honoured to have the actual three Judges from TV to judge for us! Many thanks to all who baked amazing cakes for us; all very yummy but also cleverly around the theme of animals and nature. FOWPA raised £183 from this event.
It was followed by a rather soggy but wonderfully supported Firework Display, organised by Year 5: a very successful community event.

Friday 15th November is PYJAMA DAY for Children in Need

Children can wear their pyjamas to school and bring donations for Children in Need

PS Please note that in the absence of newsletters, do look at the latest news on the News Section of the school website. It is currently labelled Newsletters.


            

There are so many exciting events planned for this Half Term! We look forward to sampling the cakes for the BAKE OFF AND CAKE SALE ON MONDAY 4th.
Bring your cakes to the School Hall when you drop your children off on Monday morning. The best cakes win prizes and will be on sale in the Hall from 2:30pm. Return to school for the FIREWORK DISPLAY ON MONDAY 4th AT 5:00pm.
Don't forget to make your appointment to see your child's teacher on the 13th or 14th November.
Then it seems as though Christmas will be upon us. Dates for your diaries:
10th, 11th, 12th December Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas Play
10th December 6:00pm Carol Service for Year 3 and Year 4 in Egloshayle Church
12th December 6:00pm Carol Service for Year 5 and Year 6 in Egloshayle Church
13th December Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch
16th December KS1 Cinema Trip
17th December KS2 Cinema Trip
20th December Last Day of Term
And in all the excitement, we do not forget others. Thank you for the generous donations for the Wadebridge Food Bank.

     HARVEST FESTIVALS

We look forward to inviting parents to join the children in celebrating harvest and giving thanks for all the good things we enjoy. We will also remember those who do not have as much as we have.
Key Stage One will have their special assembly on Tuesday 14th October at 8:45 in the School Hall, followed by Key Stage Two's assembly on Wednesday 16th October at 8:45. We will try to fit you all in! Jacqui White will bring the Food Bank Van to school and collect all the kind donations brought in by the children.

Please do look at the Calendar tab on the website to see other important events coming up.
       

At Wadebridge Primary Academy we aim to keep ourselves fit and healthy and also help the environment at the same time. This week saw national Walk to School Day, and many of us made an effort to walk as much as possible instead of driving. Why not make this an aim for every day of the year? I know it is not possible for many of us, like myself, who live too far away from the school, but whenever we can in our lives, let's walk, cycle or scoot!

Another way to keep healthy is to think about healthy eating habits. We will be sending to all parents a Food Questionnaire, produced by Cornwall Healthy Schools. Kindly complete and return to the School Office. This will help the School Council and staff to update a Whole School Food Policy, which we will put on this website. School Council and the Sugar Smart Team in Year 5 have asked all the children not to bring snacks of crisps, sweets, chocolate coated products, cakes, biscuits or cereal bars. KS1 have free fruit provided by the government, so do not need to bring snacks at all. KS2 should bring fruit, vegetables or nuts and seeds if they want a snack mid-morning. The Sugar Smart Team in Year 5 gave an excellent presentation in assembly on avoiding sugar and salt in out diets and why. So, keep healthy and have fun!

Every day and every lesson counts at our school. Attendance is very important; getting in a good habit of punctual and regular attendance will help your children in their future world of work.

Congratulations to 3B for the highest attendance of any class so far this term. They achieved 98.3%, closely followed by 4W with 98.1%.

We have been thrilled to take part as a school in BikeLights 2019 and FIRE and Stem projects. The photo shows you the inspirational intergenerational drumming workshop year 5 pupils enjoyed with the Chatter that Matters Group at Concern Wadebridge.

Here is further information from Laura Martin:

BikeLights 2019 and the wider FIRE & STEAM arts & heritage project from Wadebridge Creative Hub, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, FEAST and local partners, celebrates the unique railway heritage of Wadebridge & Bodmin, which boasted one of the earliest steam railways in the UK linking the two towns from 1834 until 1978. A host of schools & community engagements - including today’s intergenerational, railway-themed drumming workshop with the Chatter that Matters Group at Concern Wadebridge - form a key aspect of the project’s themed creative community activities. Twin inclusive illuminated bicycle-based ‘BikeLights’ events, in Wadebridge on Saturday 12 October and Bodmin on Sunday 13 October 2019, will incorporate schools and artist builds, including a creation by Year 5 pupils working with artist Reg Payn. The ‘Coasters Camel’ cycle-based ‘steam locomotive’ will follow in the footsteps of the first ‘Camel’ engine, journeying along the old line from Wadebridge to Bodmin, as well as participating in each processive event. The wider ongoing project offers further exciting heritage visits, creative activities and engagements for schools and community groups, while also creating new public assets to help share this unique heritage with wider audiences working with a range of partners.

http://wadebridgecreativehub.co.uk

We have had a wonderful start to the new school year, and it has been good to meet so many of you. I have been impressed by the children’s friendly and helpful behaviour; our Shining Star certificates were given out today for being a good friend and settling in well.

The Year One children painted landscapes for the story "We're Going on a Bear Hunt".

The Year 6 pupils are being given extra responsibilities around the school. Excellent speeches were given to the whole school by Year 6 children wishing to be voted by the other children in their House to become Team Captains.  We are pleased to congratulate:

Ella and Kristian as Puffin Team Captains
Izzie and Maddie as Swan Team Captains
Isla and Eddie as Chough Team Captains

Friday 20th September Jeans for Genes Day. Children can wear jeans on Friday 20th for a contribution of 50p to make a difference for children affected by genetic disorders.

WELCOME TO THE NEW TERM AND NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

I hope you and your families had a wonderful summer, but are now all ready to enjoy the new school year. It is an exciting time for all the children as they move into new classes, and we extend a special welcome to all the children joining us for the first time.

As your new Acting Headteacher, I am also joining you for the first time. I am greatly looking forward to getting to know all of you. After enjoying twenty years as Headteacher of St Cleer Primary School, I was thinking about retirement, but was delighted when Bridge Schools asked me to lead Wadebridge School until a more permanent Headteacher could be found. I am still full of energy and enthusiasm, and am delighted to be able to continue my life’s work with children: leading schools to offer the very best education for every child in our care.

During my visits at the end of last term, I have been impressed by the committed staff and friendly children at Wadebridge, and am determined to do my very best for the school in my time with you. I have a passion for children’s education in the widest possible sense: education of the whole child, both in terms of providing academic excellence and, equally importantly, enabling mental and physical wellbeing. Every child has the right to be able to fulfil their full potential in life.

I hope to meet as many of you as possible. I will always be around the school at the beginning and end of each day to meet you informally, but don’t hesitate to contact the school office if you would like an appointment to meet me. I aim to be as accessible and open as possible. I believe communication with you as parents is key.

Best wishes
Catherine Stoate
Acting Headteacher

Dear Parents,

We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete our Summer 2019 parent questionnaire. We have collated the information, you have kindly provided and can now share the results with you. Your comments and suggestions help to support the school and Trust in their continued effort to improve and develop areas within current systems to enrich parental communications and reach out to wider audiences. Here are just a few of your comments, so thank you once again for your valuable contribution.
Tamsin Preston
Headteacher