Head's Blog

Super Singing

It has been another busy week – a group of Year 5’s went to St Martin’s Church in Liskeard with pupils from every school in the Bridge Trust. They were brilliant! They had composed their own piece highlighting the very current issue of Climate Change, and they practised and then performed their composition in front of all of the other school representatives. They also joined in singing the choruses of all of the other pieces. I heard from several people how well behaved they were and how beautiful their singing was. We are very proud indeed and they will be performing to the whole school next week in Assembly.

Year 6 also went to ‘The Tide Centre’ to go climbing this week. Both Year 6 teachers said that their teamwork and their encouragement of each other was really gratifying to see and that they worked very hard to challenge themselves outside of their boundaries. Do go and visit if you can – it will be well worth it.

Smartness and uniform has been strong again this week; do please keep this up. Please also remember to wear school shoes and to tie hair that is collar length or longer up. Any questions, do come and see me or let me know via email – I’m always happy to help. The pupils look great and their smartness is also rubbing off into their classwork – long may this last.

Parking and drop off seems to ease when the road that leads to the school is clear – thank you very much for not parking on that road in the morning. Thank you too to all of the walkers – there are many of you and you do a great job of sticking to the field or the path.

Pupils can at times be difficult to see and there have been a couple of incidents this week where cars have not stopped at the crossing; if you drive to school, please do stop where possible as we do not want any accidents. I have seen lots of bright coats, but sometimes they are dark so please keep an eye out and keep them safe!

I wish you all a lovely weekend; It is due to be almost dry and fingers crossed that the rain stays away for a bit longer.

Ms Whitlock

A Whirlwind week!

It has been another whirlwind week (literally; thank you, Storm Brendan) but one where I have met many more children and have learned so much.

Thank you so very much for the huge effort that has clearly been made with Uniform – pupils are, on the whole, looking very smart with hair tied back and shirts tucked in. It is much appreciated – please keep it up!

The School Council met this week for the first time in a while. Council Members were extremely prompt and very keen to get projects going and to make positive changes to school life. They had two main themes this week; choosing a charity for the school to support this year and looking at how to help the school eat more healthily at breaktime. The most important thing to remember, the School Council thought, was that if you only eat less healthy things occasionally, then you don’t need to avoid them all of the time. So, we decided to keep birthday treats (phew) but to focus on break time snacks and working towards making sure that lunchboxes are well rounded and nutritious. We will keep you updated!

I am working on short term measures to hopefully improve the drop off and parking situation, but with immediate effect, please remember that the drop off lane means drop off. Please do not park your car in this lane. We will be monitoring this as much as we can and are also looking to try and ease the congestion caused due to cars parking on the exit road. Please bear with me – I share your frustration and anything that I can do, I will.

Again, please do let me know, either by email, popping in or making an appointment if there is anything on your mind; I want to hear from you.

In the meantime; I hope that you have a lovely weekend. Fingers crossed that it’s a dry one…

A photo of the school council hard at work will follow next week – along with some ideas for healthy snacks suggested by the School Council themselves.

Ms R Whitlock.

Hello and Welcome!

Head’s Blog

Hello and Welcome to 2020! It has been a very busy but extremely rewarding first week at Wadebridge Primary School. I have been delighted to have been able to meet so many of you parents and, of course, start to get to know the pupils and the staff.

Whilst I cannot claim to know every name, I have certainly got to grips with almost all staff (not just the teachers!) and quite a few pupils. I have been lucky enough to have seen all pupils in assemblies and to hear them sing. Wadebridge Primary has AMAZING singers (when they put their minds to it…) and I am really looking forward to taking a group to sing at the Wadebridge Festival of Music and Speech later in the term.

Pupils at the school are full of ideas and initiatives that they are bursting to share and I whilst I have not yet put anything into place (I am using the old adage ‘ more haste, less speed’…), the School Council is starting their meetings next week and I know that they are looking to focus on some key aspects of the school this year. I was also lucky enough to be invited to the first FOWPA meeting of the term, which was held last night. What a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers! They are a real credit to the school and are a very evident valuable resource. Whilst they are a fairly large committee, they are always on the look out for new volunteers so please do get in touch if you would like to join them.

As I said at the FOWPA meeting, my job involves many things, but key to all of them is communication. Please do either pop in and see me; catch me in the mornings or the afternoons when I am outside or write me an email. I welcome ANY communication and I will do all in my power to ensure that any issue is sorted and any highlight celebrated (I have already got a gist of the parking situation; I won’t lie…).

To start the term off, however, I and all the teachers and adults in school are having a push on uniform and general appearance. Please do ensure that hair that sits on or below a collar is tied back (both boys and girls); that only burgundy or yellow/gold hairbands and bows are worn in school and that pupils are wearing Full School Uniform. Any queries or questions about this, please do ask.

Thank you so very much for your warm and enthusiastic welcome. I am delighted to be here leading the school and am looking forward to getting stuck in to making the school an even more vibrant, exciting place to Learn, Thrive and Excel.

Ms R Whitlock.

Happy Christmas!

This will probably be my last Blog as Head Teacher of WPA. I have really loved being with you all this term. This is an exceptional school with wonderful children, talented staff and very committed parents, carers and local community. The new head teacher, Rebecca Whitlock, will be very happy here.
The photo shows the highly successful and enjoyable Christmas Fair. Thank you, FOWPA and all of you, for your hard work and support. We will know this week how much was raised for the school.
SWANS TEAM TO WEAR CHOICE OF CLOTHES ON THE LAST DAY OF TERM
Remember that the last day of term is Friday 20th.
KS1 finish at 1:10pm and KS2 finish at 1:30pm.
Swans earned the highest number of Team Points, so the Swans House are allowed to wear their own choice of clothes on Friday as their reward.
Now it only remains for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas!

Christmas Fayre is coming!

Don't forget that it is the Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 11th December 2.30-4.30! Please remember your raffle tickets, and send cakes and Tombola donations to reception.

The photo shows our School Choir on their visit to Windmill Court Care Home in St Minver. The gentleman in the picture was enjoying his 87th birthday with the children. The Choir entertained all the residents with their Christmas songs.

Christmas Spirit at WPA!

Christmas is in the air at WPA! The sounds of Christmas songs, carols, nativity play rehearsals echo around corridors and classrooms and the excited anticipation of the children builds each day. The School Council decorated this stunning tree in the entrance hall.
Join us in the festivities!

Christmas Fayre Wednesday 11th December 2:30pm-4:30pm
Please support!
FOWPA would welcome donations for the Tombola, for example, Chocolates, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Bubble Bath, Toys, Sweets.
There will be some Elves at the school gates and school office on Thursday and Friday this week to collect your offerings!

Christmas Carol Services 6:00pm Tuesday 10th (Y3/Y4) and Thursday 12th (Y5/Y6) at Egloshale Church
Please join us for a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. A letter went out today to KS2 with a reply slip so that you can confirm your attendance.

Chatter Matters

It was a privilege to take fourteen of our Year 5 pupils to the Chatter Matters afternoon at the John Betjeman Centre. The young people engaged in activities with the older generation. Memories were shared while playing "I Spy" using old photographs.
Maddy wrote,
"I really enjoyed this experience. I sat next to a lovely lady called Jan, and we talked about our hobbies and lives in general. I would love to do it again."
Dulcie said,
"I loved it so much because we got to have a chat and know the older people much better. I loved talking with the elderly people."
This link with the Memory Café and Chatter Matters is so valuable for both the children and the older people. We must continue and develop this important link.

School Governors needed

Would you like to find out about becoming a School Governor?

Becoming a School Governor is an important and valuable way in which to support our school.
Find out more by going to Information/Forms on this website.

https://www.wadebridgeprimary.co.uk/Information/Forms

Wadebridge Primary Academy is a happy, purposeful place in which children can learn in a safe and supportive environment. We have fun and also think about others.

Look at the fun we had wearing pyjamas to support Children in Need!

Cakes Galore- and Pyjamas next!

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.

Lots happening at WPA!

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.