Weekly Attendance
Published 08/07/22
Our overall attendance this week was 92.7%
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Read MoreJust Around the Riverbend with Year 5
Published 08/07/22Last week, Year 5 experienced a challenging trip, canoeing down the River Severn, beginning in Arley and ending in Bewdley. Sophie Gilson, a Year 5 student, stated that her canoe went flying over rocks, which was very dramatic indeed. The resilient pupils of Year 5 persevered to flow past rapids, avoid any disasters and have a thrilling time. ‘I enjoyed it very much and would definitely do it again!’ Reece Mills concluded. To top off an exhilarating day, the students all enjoyed a refreshing ice-cream!
A special thank you to Alessandra from 5ES for her amazing account or the trip!
For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery
Read MoreY2 at the Beach
Published 08/07/22This week, Year 2 had a truly magical visit to the seaside, where we enjoyed an exciting day of fun with sandcastle building, paddling in the sea, enjoying ice creams and even chasing away seagulls. We made memories that will last for years to come. The sandy clothes and shoes were evidence of just how much we enjoyed ourselves. As a Year 2 team we are very proud of how well all the pupils behaved, it was a pleasure to take them on this special trip. I can confidently say that Year 2 really do like to be beside the seaside!
For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery
Read MoreSmith's Wood, More Than A School of Character!
Published 30/06/22Recently, Smith's Wood Primary Academy undertook an external assessment visit from the Association for Character Education to make a judgement on our status as a school of Character. Pleasingly, we were awarded an increased level of Kitemark to Kitemark + which shows our progress since first receiving the accolade in 2017. Assessors reported that this award clearly recognises the high quality of learning, mutually respectful relationships and values-driven personal development programme, which are prevalent in the school’s provision. They also reported that teachers at Smith’s Wood Academy are confident and competent moral educators, as well as teachers of the curriculum. Congratulations to all pupils, staff, parents/carers and Governors at Smith's Wood Primary Academy for this unbelievable achievement.
Read MoreIt's a Smith's Wood Ting!
Published 30/06/22Smith's Wood Primary Academy Drumming Teacher - Mr Wilding (Damon) will be one of the famous faces of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. His band, Friendly Fire, have been selected by the BBC to be the main title theme for all BBC Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. It's a Brum Ting, It's a Mr Wilding Ting, It's also a Smith's Wood Ting! Mr wilding had just returned from playing Glastonbury to carry on his teaching of pupils in school to receive the great news. I'm sure you will join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement with him. Yet, more inspiring links for our pupils here at Smith's Wood.
Click here for a link to Friendly Fire Band's official YouTube page
Read MoreSmith's Wood Wild Challenge Gold
Published 27/06/22Congratulations to all pupils who have attended Outdoor Learning sessions during the last 12 months.
With their help and hard work we have carried out 18 activities in the RSPB's Wildlife Challenge, to earn their Gold Certificate.
Together we have provided homes for wildlife and explored nature in all of our wonderful outdoor areas; the KS1 and 2 campsites, the pond area, the sensory garden and most recently our new school allotment!
Read MorePupil of the Week
Published 24/06/22Each week, we celebrate our ‘Pupils of the Week’ from each year group. Pupils can be recognised for this weekly award for a variety of reasons. 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.
Well done to our ‘Pupil of the Week’ winners this week:
Theo - REB
Evie - RPM
Keeley – 1ERS
Alayla - 1SG
T'zyah - 2CP
Jennifer - 2CS
Lucy - 3JC
Frankie-Lea - 3LB
Rowan - 4BB
Lilly-Anna – 4MH
Shanay - 5ES
Maycee - 5NW
Chloe - 6AM
Tai - 6RO
Read MoreWeekly Attendance
Published 24/06/22Our overall attendance this week was 92.4%
Read MorePupil of the Week
Published 20/06/22Each week, we celebrate our ‘Pupils of the Week’ from each year group. Pupils can be recognised for this weekly award for a variety of reasons. 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.
Well done to our ‘Pupil of the Week’ winners this week:
Carson - RPMJayda – 1ERS
Alannah - 1SG
Bethany - 2CP
Zack - 2CS
Millie-Mae - 3JC
Aarya - 3LB
Olivia - 4BB
Blesing – 4MH
Ruby - 5ES
Zach - 5NW
Brooke - 6AM
Seanna - 6RO
Bobby - 6ST
Read MoreWeekly Attendance
Published 20/06/22Our overall attendance this week was 91.2%
Read MoreReady. Set. Go!
Published 17/06/22Sun hats, suncream and water bottles at the ready! This Sports Day was a hot one!
Sports Day 2022 what a day to remember! For some of our children this was their first Sports Day ever at Smiths Wood Primary Academy. It was a delight to be able to see them enjoy themselves with the fun of sport.
The children participated and competed in several events including 100m sprint, long jump and, the childrens favourite, tug of war! We were extremely excited to be able to invite family and friends to watch and cheer on the children with a middle viewing area.
The children really enjoyed the day, cheering their friends on and being supportive towards each other. We are extremely proud of how all the children showed high levels of friendship, determination and perseverance.
For more pictures from our fantastic sports day, please see our gallery
Read MoreInspire to Aspire - Career Insights Workshop
Published 10/06/22This week saw the start of the first ever Smith’s Wood Aspire to Inspire programme. A programme designed to generate a plethora of interest in a whole host of careers, professions and higher educational avenues. This week, at our ‘career insights’ workshop, Year 6 pupils were able to ‘hot seat’ their way around our assembly hall to ask a variety of questions based upon volunteers skills, career pathway, professional relationships, qualifications, interests as a child and much, much more!
Smith’s Wood would like to thank everyone who was involved in the workshop for their time and commitment, Our aim is for pupils at Smith’s Wood Primary Academy to have an ever-growing knowledge of financial planning, work experience, understanding of further education and the employment opportunities that are available to them.
For more pictures from the workshop, please see our gallery