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November 2021

  • Letter for parents and carers from the Director of Public Health on the Omicron variant of Covid-19

    Published 30/11/21

    Please find attached a letter from the Director of Public Health.

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  • Pupil of the Week

    Published 29/11/21

    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

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  • Weekly Attendance​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 29/11/21

    Our overall attendance last week was 93.1%

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  • Safety First with Bikeability, having a wheelie good time!

    Published 26/11/21

    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

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  • Children in Need at Smith's Wood

    Published 26/11/21

    Last week, we joined with many others around the UK to participate in the fundraising programme, together we can change young lives.  

     

    We got together for a week of fun and fundraising and took part in fundraising activities, such as a non-uniform day, merchandise sales and sponsored team challenges!

    We raised a phenomenal £1205.44! 

    A huge thank you for all of your help which will make a huge difference to many children's lives! 

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  • Pupil of the Week

    Published 19/11/21

    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

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  • Weekly Attendance​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 19/11/21

    Our overall attendance this week was 93.4%

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  • Year 6 Take on The Cube

    Published 19/11/21

    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

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  • HMS Smith's Wood Cruises to Gold!

    Published 12/11/21

    Last night saw the return to competitive action for Smith's Wood Y6 pupils in the North Solihull Indoor Rowing Championship. A long-standing tradition was upheld as the Smith's Wood girls team put in a dominant display of athleticism and perseverance to secure a well-deserved first place victory. When the going got tough, Smith's Wood kept on rowing! After some last minute changes to the boys lineup, determination shone through and personal bests were shattered as they narrowly missed out on a podium finish securing a hard-fought 4th place.

    All pupils showed an abundance of school values and stunning sportsmanship throughout the emotionally charged competition.

    We are immensely proud of both teams for their commitment to practice (through many a cold morning on the rowing machines) and their outstanding accomplishments.

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  • Pupil of the Week

    Published 12/11/21

    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:

    Kaylonni – 1ERS

    Kez'roi – 1SG

    Angela – 2CP

    Gabriel – 2CS

    Poppy – 3JC

    Amelia – 3LB

    Aamira – 4BW

    Bobbie – 4MH

    Darren – 5ES

    Lacie – 5NW

    Megan – 6AM

    Leowni – 6RO

    LAS – 6ST

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  • Christmas Events

    Published 12/11/21

    Please see the attached letter regarding proposed Christmas events at Smith's Wood

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  • Golden Shelf Winners

    Published 12/11/21

    Each half-term, a winner is chosen from each class for a golden shelf pass! This means that they are allowed to choose any golden book to take home and read. This half-term, teachers chose children who put in a lot of effort with their reading at home and these were the lucky winners! 

    RHP - Betty

    1ERS - Calum

    3JC - Riley

    3LB - Isabelle

    4BW - Thomas

    4MH - Kaycee

    5ES - Samuel

    5NW - Zach

    6RO - Jaxon

    6ST - Gracie-Leigh

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