Year 3 & Year 4 Bee Musical Production
A bee-lated congratulations to all our wonderful performers in Year 3 and 4. There was a real buzz, and the audience were treated to a great show (can’t think of any more bee links)! Well done Year 3 and 4!
Staffing Update – Mrs Janet Keat (Class 4B Teacher)
After teaching at Wadebridge Primary Academy for 8 years, Mrs Keat has decided to leave the school at the end of the spring term. As well as teaching multiple classes in her time, Mrs Keat’s passion for art both at our school and across the Trust has had and will have a lasting impact. In leading art across the Trust, she has provided CPD, shared her subject knowledge, creative approach, and skill in teaching the subject matter. At WPA, this passion culminated in the development of a new art studio, which has supported the development of art so positively across the school. We would like to wish her all the best for the future.
Wadebridge School Science Fair
Last Friday, our Year 6 children attended a Science Fair at the secondary school, where they took part in a variety of exciting experiments led by Year 9 students as part of Science Week celebrations. They witnessed a volcanic eruption, created elephant's toothpaste, and competed to build the strongest structure capable of supporting weight. Thank you to Wadebridge School for hosting us.
Girls' Football Festival
On Wednesday, we hosted the Year 3 and 4 Girls' Football Festival. It was a great opportunity for players to come and have a go at football and enjoy representing their schools. We had 6 schools attend and all were very closely matched in the matches played. The girls from our school played with great effort, enthusiasm and scored some great goals. At the end of the festival all the participants received medals from Cornwall Schools FA. It was also commented on by the referee how the girls were the most respectful they had ever come across at an event. This was very pleasing to hear with our girls always saying well done to the opposition and thanking the referees.
From Mr Langton
Alternative Sports Day
On Thursday, some of our children were lucky enough to take part in the Bridge Schools Alternative Sports Day at Looe Primary. The children participated in: fencing, football golf, segways, archery, ultimate frisbee and dodgeball. This was a non-competitive event but awards were given to the schools showing the values of sportsmanship, support to others and effort. From the 14 schools attending, Wadebridge received the runners up shield. It was a great day and the children thoroughly enjoyed trying a range of sports.
From Mr Langton and Mrs Smerdon
Term 3 Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)
You should have received your child’s allocation for ECAs starting next term from Monday 28th April. Don’t forget you can also sign up to one of our highly recommended external providers by booking directly with them. Check your email for further details.
Bridge Kids Breakfast and After School Club Booking System
After Easter, we will be introducing a new booking and payment system for Bridge Kids via the Arbor app. A booking guide was sent out earlier this week. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
FOWPA
Thank you to our fantastic FOWPA parents for running the raffle, the nearly new uniform and disco this week. We are so grateful for your support. Please see below for a message from Kristina Glibbery:
FOWPA, your PTA group, would like to say thank you to all of the support we’ve received fundraising for the school recently!
• The ASDA Cashpot raised a total of £222
• Our raffle at the Y3/4 play raised an amazing £256
• The Secondhand Uniform Sale raised £87
• Our Spring Disco raised an incredible £211 and the children had a brilliant time!
These events are run by a friendly, dedicated group of parents/carers, who volunteer their time and skills, but eventually move on as their children move to secondary. We are looking for more volunteers to ensure that we can continue with these events and fundraising for the school. If you have any interest in volunteering one or more hours a month for our primary school, please contact fowpa@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk for more information. We have lots of exciting events planned for the summer term and could really use your support!
Thank you
Kristina Glibbery, FOWPA Chair
Year Group Newsletters
To see what else has been happening in classes these last two weeks, please take a look at the Year Group Newsletters on the class pages of our website.
Wishing you a restful and enjoyable break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 22nd April.
With very best wishes,
Chris Wathern
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Welcome to Wadebridge Primary Academy’s website. We do hope that you find everything that you are looking for, but if you have any questions, please send us an email (secretary@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk) or give us a call (01208 814560).
Our school is based in North Cornwall and borders some of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches, along with the Camel Trail. We are one of the largest primary schools in Cornwall with 16 classes of children organised into a two form entry school, from Nursery (2,3 and 4 year olds) through to Year 6 and we are proud to be a member of the Bridge Schools Multi Academy Trust. We have a large team of dedicated staff who are passionate about delivering exciting learning opportunities and experiences for children across the school.
Our aspiration is for all pupils to learn, thrive and excel. At Wadebridge Primary Academy, our curriculum is designed with knowledge at its heart to ensure that children develop a strong vocabulary base and extensive understanding of the world. We appreciate that a knowledge-rich curriculum does not simply mean memorising disconnected facts. Pupils develop relationships with knowledge so that they can put their knowledge to work in powerful, meaningful ways.
Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to develop understanding by connecting new knowledge with existing knowledge in order to develop fluency and the ability to apply their knowledge as skills. We aim to deliver a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum which empowers pupils to achieve their full potential and make informed and responsible decisions throughout their lives. Our curriculum is enhanced by visitors, educational visits, residential trips, hands on experiences, WOW days, links to the local community and purposeful outcomes.
We have a well- resourced and organised school with many additional spaces to learn and play. For example, we have an Art Studio, A Rainbow Room (a calm, reflective space) and break out rooms for interventions to take place. We have a large school hall and stage area, where we gather regularly as a school for assemblies, celebrations and performances. At the back of our school hall is our on-site kitchen where delicious meals are cooked and shared daily.
One of the most special parts of our school is our well stocked two-story Library. We are proud to have a ‘Gold’ Library Membership with Cornwall Council which means we are able to maintain a high quality collection of books to excite and enthuse our learners. Children visit on a weekly basis to choose a book of interest to take home and share with their family.
The children tell us that the outdoor areas of our school are some of the most exciting places to be! We have a large sports field which includes a fire pit, a bike track and a polytunnel. Each Key Stage has a play area, which includes climbing frames, a climbing wall, basketball and football courts.
In addition to a varied and exciting school life, we offer wrap around care with our on-site club Bridge Kids. Children are able to join our breakfast and after school facilities from 7.30am-6pm. This provision is also available during some of the school holidays.
We are incredible lucky to also be supported by ‘Friends of Wadebridge Primary’ (also known as FOWPA). They are a well organised group of parents, grandparents and friends who help to organise additional community activities which raise money to provide some of the ‘extras’ our children enjoy including end of term treats, theatre visits, additional school trips and additional resources to use at playtimes.
We hope you enjoy looking around our school website and for more information, you can find us on Facebook too.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Mr Chris Wathern, Headteacher.
Headteacher:
Mr Chris Wathern
Gonvena Hill
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 6BL
01208 814560
secretary@wadebridgeprimary.co.uk
https://www.wadebridgeprimary.co.uk
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