DODGEBALL

Our Dodgeball team travelled with William Read to a competition at Deanes. The team played really well finishing third in their group, narrowly missing out on progressing to the semi-finals. They were incredibly enthusiastic and supportive of each other and to quote Mrs Bird, ‘a pleasure to the take.’ Well done to Jake S, Alfie G, Jake C, Marshall Bonnie B, Ellesse, Bianca, Peaches, Teddy, and Charlie A.

BIKEABILITY

Despite the rain, the next group of Year 6 children started their bikeability course. We really hope this course continues next year, as it is a great way for children to learn to ride safely in the road, before they go to secondary school.

READING CAFÉ

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Reception, Year One and Year Two reading café/book swap this week. Thank you, Mrs Painter, and Mrs Martin, for the never-ending supply of cake.

SPORTS AMBASSADORS

Five of our children have been selected as part of the Deanes School Sports Partnership Youth Board. The main function of the SSP Youth Board is to ensure that young people are consulted, listened to and have a clear voice in decisions made around PE School Sport and physical activity across Castle Point and Rochford.

This year, our Sports Ambassadors Erin, Savannah, Arlo, Daniel, and Archie went with the Sport Ambassadors from other schools for a meeting with Deanes at Cornelius.

HALF TERMLY ATTENDANCE

1/2L 92.3	1K 93.9
2S 96.8	2L 96.2
3A 94.4	3GD 92	3K 95.7
4HW 95.9	4W 92.6	4G 96.5
5D 91.5	5HM 93.7	5BC 94.1
6SA 90.3	6VC 94.4	6C 93.3

 

Congratulations to 2S who had the best attendance for Autumn 2 and won the cup filled with sweets!

2S also had the best attendance for the whole of the Autumn Term and were rewarded with extra playtime.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

What fun we all had wearing our ‘HAPPY’ clothes and enjoying our delicious special slinky lunch.

FOOTBALL

The football team have already been in action this term. The seven-a-side team played a really strong team from Great Baddow. Mr Long said this was their best performance of the season, as they won 4-2. They have now progressed to the last eight in the Essex Jim Smith competition.

It was then back to the league with a game against Canvey Juniors. Despite the rain the team played really well winning 5-0-well done!

AUTUMN 2 STARS

Well done to our stars of the last half term. They have all been presented with a book.

Butterfly Mia C

Nursery Riley M

Reception Jimmy C

Year 1 Eliza H

Year 2 Patrick S

Year 3 Dollie S

Year 4 Albert B

Year 5 Hollie W

Year 6 Teddy U

YOUNG CARERS

At Northwick Park Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all students who are young carers are identified and supported effectively.

If you think your child might be a young carer please contact our Young Carers Operational Lead, Mrs L Cooper by email at LCooper@northwickpark.essex.sch.uk.

Any information given to her will be treated sensitively and no information will be shared without your knowledge.

DIARY DATES

Mon 19th Jan Y3 Maths Café

Mon 19th Jan Y6 Essex County Fire and

Rescue Service - Cyber Safety session.

Tue 20th Jan Y5 Maths Café

Tue 20th Jan Y3 Forest School

Wed 21st Jan Y4 Maths Café

Wed 21st Jan Y5 Forest School

Thur 22nd Jan Dance Festival

Fri 23rd Jan Y1 Penguin Day

Fri 23rd Jan Y2 Australia Day

Fri 23rd Jan YR Teddy Bears picnic on the moon

Mon 26th Jan Attendance and Punctuality Week

Mon 26th Jan Y2 Cricket festival at Cornelius

Mon 26th Jan Y6 Maths Café

Mon 26th Jan Boys football match – selected children at home against WestLeigh

Tue 27th Jan Y3 Forest School

Wed 28th Jan 2:45 Dance Festival performance to parents

Thur 29th Jan 4:30-6:00 Playground project movie night

Thur 29th Jan Girl’s netball at home against Canvey – selected children

Tue 3rd Feb Girl’s football at home against Jotmans – selected children

Wed 4th Feb 2:30 2L Australia Day assembly

Wed 4th Feb Y1 Forest School pm

Wed 4th Feb Tag Rugby finals at Southend

Rugby Football Club

Thur 5th Feb 2S Australia Day assembly

Thur 5th Feb Mixed netball away at Canvey – selected children

Mon 9th Feb Children’s Mental Health week

Mon 9th Feb Mixed netball match at home against Lubbins – selected children

Tue 10th Feb Safer Internet Day

Wed 11th Feb Y6 SATs meeting 9:15 + 6:00

Wed 11th Feb Y1 Forest School pm

Wed 11th Feb Girls netball match away at

South Benfleet – selected children

Thur 12th Feb Sponsored Pancake Tossing

Thur 12th Feb Girl’s football at home against Canvey – selected children

Fri 13th Feb Dress to Express Day

Fri 13th Feb Sponsored pancake tossing

 

Half Term Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February

Easter Break Last day of term Friday 27th March

Monday 30th March to Friday 10thApril

Summer Term starts Tuesday 13th April

 

Training Days

Monday 9th March

Monday 22nd June

Monday 20th July

 

Busy Bears Open 7:15am – 6:00pm

Please book in with Bev Thompson 01268 511863 bthompson@northwickpark.esex.sch.uk