This Wednesday, Year 3 visited 'All Things Wild' to walk amongst the dinosaurs! We searched through sand for fossils, had a trip on the dino train and walked around the dinosaur field. During our trip, we saw a life size T-Rex and Triceratops and learnt all about the teeth of carnivores and herbivores. The children (and adults!) had a great time and it was amazing to go on such a fun trip!

For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery

Each 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:

Alayla – 1SG

Alfie – 2CS

Lexi – 3JC

Harrison – 3LB

Ruby – 4BW

Mia – 4MH

Kailynn – 5ES

Liam – 5NW

Aleah – 6AM

Rohey – 6RO

Kyle – 6ST

This week, the Year 5 children took part in a Bikeability course. Bikeability is a national cycle training programme supported and funded by the Department for Transport. The course builds the skills and confidence of the children who can already ride, receiving training from qualified and professional instructors. The first day involved an assessment day of riding around the school playground, correcting any bike problems and adjusting the children ready for the road. The following days involved a start and finish an on-road journeys, recognising typical hazards and the rules to follow when riding by/on the road. 

For more pictures from Bikability, please see our gallery

Each 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:

Mohamed – 1ERS

Olivia – 1SG

George – 2CP

Sarah – 2CS

Lucy – 3JC

Alanna – 3LB

Louie-Jay – 4BW

Mason – 4MH

Alessandra – 5ES

Joeliyn – 5NW

Kadey – 6AM

Seanna – 6RO

Gracie-Leigh – 6ST

Four lucky pupils from each house, in year 6, had the chance to win the 100 house point jackpot last night, but could they defeat The Cube? Pupils had to demonstrate skill, nerve and determination by braving The Cube. All children completed a series of deceptively simple tasks while confined to The Cube and in the glare of the spotlight the ultimate Smith's Wood Primary Academy test created unbelievable drama as The Hulk house stole the show as runaway leaders of the entire event.  Congratulations to all pupils who demonstrated immense personal skills as well as a clear application of our school values in what was a thoroughly competitive and entertaining evening.

For more pictures from The Cube challenge, please see our gallery