Last night, Smith's Wood hosted our first Cube house competition. Year 5 bravely stepped up to the plate taking on the arduous set of challenges laid before them. In true Smith's Wood style, all competitors showed super-human levels of determination and friendship. The Cube proved to be a formidable opponent for year 5, but each team kept the spirit and resilience of the game alive through to the very end, with everyone having a fantastic night. Well done to all teams that competed.

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Eco-minded pupils across Key Stage 2 were given the opportunity to go to Solihull School to listen to the remarkable life stories of conservationist Dame Jane Goodall. Jane shared with the children her 'Reasons for Hope' and why she believes that it is up to each one of us to decide what kind of difference we want to make in saving our planet, through our daily actions. Not only was it fantastic to capture Jane's passion and spirit up close, but it was a wonderful opportunity for pupils from across the borough to experience something special together! Jane is a world-leading light in showing us what can be done to protect our planet and I'm sure it was an experience that the children will never forget!

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Smith's Wood Primary Academy honours Remembrance Day with Solemn Ceremony In a touching tribute today, students at Smith's Wood Primary Academy gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day, expressing gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans.

Led by dedicated teachers and staff, the ceremony began with a moment of silence, creating a respectful atmosphere for reflection.

In a moving gesture, the Last Post echoed through the school grounds, marking a moment of profound contemplation.

Members of the school's SWAG group, proudly donning their school spirit, took centre stage as they laid poppies at the flagpole, where the Union Jack waved proudly. This symbolic act emphasised the unity and gratitude felt by the Smith's Wood Primary Academy community.

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Our overall attendance this week was 92%

Each week, during our Friday Achievement assembly, we celebrate our ‘Pupils of the Week’ from each year group. Pupils are recognised for this weekly award for a variety of reasons and are nominated by their class teacher. They may have excelled in a particular subject through the week; may have shown one, or more, of the school values in abundance, or they may have impressed their teacher, or other staff members with a huge amount of effort. Whatever they are nominated for, they are recognised in the whole school achievement assembly, receive a certificate to take home and get to wear one of our prestigious black and gold t-shirts. 
During the assembly, we also celebrate children who have 100% attendance for the week and have been in school every day on time. A lucky dip, of all children who are eligible takes place, and one pupil walks away with £5 to spend on whatever they want, Standards and presentation of a child’s book, chosen at random, are also reviewed and celebrated with the school and the child, whose book has been chosen, has the chance to win a dip out of the basket of goodies, as long as they have used their best handwriting every day, completed their feed forward marking and taken care in the presentation of their date and learning objective. We are extremely proud of all of the efforts of our pupils and the Friday Achievement assembly recognises this pride. 

Our weekly winners this week are:

Macy - 1RW

Gabby - 1SG

Kyra-Lee- 2CS

Aden- 2HS

Sidra - 3MC

Kacie - 3NW

Lacey- 4BB

Jacob - 4JC

Mharosh - 5KG

Siennah - 5LH

Thomas - 6ES

Elliot - 6LB

Blesing - 6ST

Attendance Winner - Adrian - 1SG

Book Look Winner - Lilly-Anna - 6LB