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      • Smith's Wood, More Than A School of Character!

        Published 30/06/22

        Recently, 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.

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      • It's a Smith's Wood Ting!

        Published 30/06/22

        Smith'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

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      • Smith's Wood Wild Challenge Gold

        Published 27/06/22

        Congratulations 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!

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      • Pupil of the Week

        Published 24/06/22

        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:

        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

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

        Published 24/06/22

        Our overall attendance this week was 92.4%

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      • Pupil of the Week

        Published 20/06/22

        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:


        Carson - RPM

        Jayda – 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

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      • Weekly Attendance​​​​​​​

        Published 20/06/22

        Our overall attendance this week was 91.2%

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      • Ready. Set. Go!

        Published 17/06/22

        Sun 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

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      • Inspire to Aspire - Career Insights Workshop

        Published 10/06/22

        This 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

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      • Pupil of the Week

        Published 10/06/22

        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:


        Malakai - REB

        Ivy - RHP

        Alex - RPM

        Alicen-Rose – 1ERS

        Jaxon - 1SG

        Freya - 2CP

        Dragos - 2CS

        Riley - 3JC

        Harrison - 3LB

        Maxx - 4BB

        Sabeeka – 4MH

        Jack - 5ES

        Valery - 5NW

        Archie - 6AM

        Tyler - 6RO

        Adam - 6ST

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      • Summer Reading Challenge 2022

        Published 10/06/22

        Staring Saturday the 9th of July, Castle Bromwich Library challenges you to read six books this Summer.  Collect rewards, activity sheets and a medal on completion!

        Visit Castle Bromwich Library to enrol or contact on 0121 747 3708

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      • Smith's Wood Bowls Over the Competition!

        Published 09/06/22

        Wind, rain, sunshine and not a duck in sight, must mean it's the cricket season for Smith's Wood!

        Rounding out the season, Smith's Wood pupils combined devastating batting, precision bowling and cat-like reflexes in the field to drive their way to victory, finishing top of the group and guaranteeing themselves a shot at glory in the showpiece final.

        In the face of fierce competition, Smith's Wood pupils responded with a flurry of wickets and a multitude of boundaries. Pupils were able to use their immeasurable skills and determination to firmly secure a well-deserved silver medal.

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