Children star in ‘Flooded’ Production
We are very proud that children from Wickhambrook Primary Academy took part in a Cathedral production of Flooded last weekend, celebrating local history and talent.
The children have been rehearsing for weeks and more than 240 pupils from schools in Suffolk took part in the wonderful production about a historic flood in Bury St Edmunds!
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this fantastic production, well done!
Wickhambrook Primary Academy is celebrating after earning three ‘Outstanding’ grades following an Ofsted inspection.
Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Early Years provision at Wickhambrook all received the highest grade while Education and Behaviour and Attitudes were rated as ‘Good’.
Inspectors said community played a key part in the success of the school while “children get off to a flying start in Early Years”.
Headteacher Rosie Kerr said she was delighted with the report, which was testimony to the hard work of everyone involved.
Rosie said: “We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the school – and this report.
“It really is a reflection of everyone pulling in the same direction, from pupils to staff, leaders, governors, families and our entire school community.
“We were delighted that inspectors paid a strong reference to our community feel and our Early Years provision, as we are very proud of those features within Wickhambrook.”
In the Ofsted report, inspectors noted how the size of the school meant pupils of all ages mixed happily, made friends and benefitted from a buddy system that created “lasting bonds between the oldest and youngest pupils”.
The report said: “Children get off to a flying start in the Early Years. They settle quickly, thanks to strong routines and attentive adults.
“Throughout the school, there are warm relationships between pupils and adults. Attendance is high because pupils are happy to come to school.
“Classrooms are calm and provide an environment conducive to learning. In the core areas of reading, writing and mathematics, many pupils achieve highly.”
An extensive range of “high quality” extra-curricular activities, an ambitious curriculum that places a high priority on vocabulary and literacy and effective training for staff also came in for high praise along with strong pastoral support and effective safeguarding.
Thank you to everyone who made and brought in cakes for our Student Council Bake Sale on Monday.
We raised over £250 from the generous donations at the sale which we will use to buy more play equipment for the children to enjoy – your support is hugely appreciated as always, thank you!
Anti bullying week starts on the 11th of November. As part of this we invite everyone to come to school in odd Socks.
Let’s pull on odd socks to show we’re ALL unique and different, and let’s be kind to each other and respect each other’s individuality.
Children will be wearing something yellow for World Mental Health Day and to raise funds and to show our young people that they are not alone with their mental health.
We will have activities throughout the day to improve mental health such as dancing, music, breathing techniques, mindful colouring and exercise.
We are pleased to welcome the Book Fair into school again.
Children will be taken up to the Book Fair to look during the day, and parents can come into school to purchase books using cashless payment ..
Parents can come into school to purchase Books in the hall on:
Thursday 10th October 3.30-4pm, Friday 11th October 3.30-4pm, Monday 14th October 3.30-4pm