Please see the attached letter regarding reading expectations for the new school year.

Please see the attached update letter for details on the new school year.

This week Year 3 continued their scientific learning by taking a trip to Coombe Abbey. Here they were able to sketch flowers in the Wildflower Meadow before journeying to Top Pool to enjoy a lovely lunch whilst practicing their observation skills on the local wildlife.  

Year 3 were able to build on their fantastic team work skills by playing some team building games before continuing on to the Bird Hide to see some animals in their natural habitat. A great time was had by everyone! 

For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery

A spot of royalty this week for Year 1, as they embarked on a magnificent journey to Tamworth Castle. The children were amazed and taken aback by the castle, where they were able to explore features we had learned about in school, such as; the Barbican, Bailey, portcullis, turrets and arrow loops. They were fully immersed in the experience, dressed for the occasion in royal costume. The children walked around the castle, had time to sketch, explore the flower steps, dance in the bandstand, view a real cannon, enjoy an ice lolly and play medieval games. All children and staff had a wonderful day, enjoying all the activities immensely - what a fantastic day had by all! 

For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery

On the last day of term (Wednesday 21st July) we would like the children to take part in an end of year party. It has unfortunately been another unusual and disrupted academic school year, but as ever, the children of Smith’s Wood Academy have coped brilliantly with the changes and made us all proud with their resilience and attitude to their learning.

The parties will take place in class bubbles as we are maintaining class bubbles for the remainder of the term. Children are welcome to bring in a board game (no electronics) in a named bag to share with their friends during the party. Please note that whilst the children will be supervised please do not send in expensive or precious board games in case of them accidently becoming damaged.

Please can you also send in your child with a sealed plate (or tupperware) of party food for them to enjoy at the party. In previous years we have asked for an item of food to create a class buffet, however we are still keen to minimise sharing between children, and for hygienic purposes will not be allowing children to share items of food. This will also ensure that children who have food allergies will be catered for, as children will only consume the food they have brought in for themselves.

The parties will take place for Nursery during their normal session, and during the afternoon for the rest of the school. Please note that Year 6 will have their own different end of school party and those plans have been communicated directly to Year 6 parents.