Despite the rain this week, the children have shone with their learning in so many ways. From fractions to bringing characters to life in Matilda, well done to everyone for their perseverance and hard work. As I'm writing this blog, a Year 5 child has just shown me her amazing writing and voice over - you know who you are - fantastic effort! Amongst many of the additional enrichment highlights (see below), Mrs Orme and I have the pleasure of supporting the choir learning songs ready to perform at Hall for Cornwall later in March at SongFest. This morning too, always a treat, hearing a couple of Year 2 children busy preparing to sing in assembly this afternoon (and for one it's her birthday too)! Friday's Celebration Assembly is always a lovely way to end the week, sharing our Shining Stars from each class, cheering on our 'Best Seats in the House' and of course finding out which year group has won the coveted Golden Rucksack. So yes, despite the gloomier weather, there has been much to celebrate this week. Do read on for just some of the other highlights..

Year 2 Times Table Rock Stars
On Monday, Year 2 'rocked' their times tables with their official launch of Times Tables Rock Stars, an online platform used throughout the school to develop accuracy and fluency in recall of multiplication and division facts. The children learnt to use the 'Garage' function which contains their personal 'heat map'. This tracks their progress enabling children to identify which facts they need to work on next. They are really keen to continue the great start made by practising regularly at home and in our weekly sessions. Later in the year, we will set up tournaments whereby the children can work together to improve their scores. We will keep you posted! We would like to say a special thank you to you for helping the children look and feel the part on Monday - the costumes were amazing and really helped to make the day a special event.

Year 2 Farm and Food Roadshow
In Science and Design Technology, Year 2 are learning about nutrition and what we need for healthy growth. We were delighted to welcome Emma Parkyn from the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association on Thursday. The children had lots of fun learning all about our food and where it comes from. This event really helped the learning come to life. We would like to thank Emma for her fun yet informative visit.
From the Year 2 team

Year 6 Stay and Learn
Today, Year 6 enjoyed a Stay and Learn session in which parents and children worked together during a fantasy fiction writing workshop. They explored real-life prompts to inspire their writing, using everyday objects and experiences as starting points for imaginative and magical ideas. As part of the session, we invited parents to share their feedback.
One parent wrote: "The session was fantastic. It was well led and constructed, taking us through the process of exploring creative writing in dynamic and engaging ways. Thank you for all your hard work Year 6 team, your energy and enthusiasm for learning is infectious!" Thank you to everyone who joined us today. The children showed great creativity and teamwork, and we are very proud of their efforts.
From the Year 6 team

Reception Trip to Eden
What a wonderful school trip Reception had going to the Eden Project! We are so proud of how well all the children behaved and listened carefully to all of the instructions. They had a fantastic time on the ice playing with the equipment. They were able to play on bikes, in cars and pull each other along on sledges. The day linked perfectly to our Winter topic with the children making links between their learning and real-life experiences. Our favourite was being able to walk like a penguin on the ice with one of the children saying that we needed to huddle to keep warm "just like penguins do!" We would like to thank our wonderful volunteers who joined us for the day. Without them, the trip would not have happened.
From the Reception team

EcoCouncil
The Eco Council have been reviewing our Climate Action Plan. They have carried out a questionnaire with their classes and identified areas of strength and next steps. One area highlighted was that our use of paper could still be reduced. The Eco Council are now designing posters to remind everyone (teachers included!) to 'Think before you Print!' We hope to see a reduction in the paper coming out of our photocopiers over the coming weeks.

Reading Ambassadors Buddy Scheme
This week saw the launch of our Reading Ambassadors Buddy Scheme, where some of our older Reading Ambassadors are paired with KS1 children to share reading with an older pupil. Our KS2 Reading Ambassadors recently received training from Miss Johnston on how to support reading fluency, encouraging accuracy, pace and expression, and promoting positive reading habits. It has been wonderful seeing some of our older children working with our younger readers, building confidence and enjoyment.

Year 5 Assembly - Thursday 29th January
We look forward to seeing family members of Year 5 at their assembly next Thursday 29th January. Doors open after morning drop off for refreshments, with a start time of 09:00. To help the morning drop-off routine, any Year 5 families driving are asked to try parking in the staff car park first (double parking is fine).

Caterlink Survey
Caterlink are carrying out their annual pupil survey to assist them in improving their catering service across schools and would value the opportunity to survey our pupils at school. If you wish to take part, please click on this link sent home by email today.

FOWPA - AGM & The Great Wadebridge Primary Academy Quiz
Our AGM is being held next Monday 26th January, 6pm at the Pearl and Trawl - all welcome to attend.
The Great Wadebridge Primary Academy Quiz - Friday 30th Jan, 7pm, Wadebridge Town Hall Get your team together, dust off those thinking caps, and join us for a brilliant evening of quizzing at The Great Wadebridge Primary Academy Quiz. Organised by FOWPA and hosted by everyone's favourite quiz master, Robin Moorcroft, it promises to be a night full of fun, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. There'll be a bar open throughout the evening, prizes for the top teams, and a fantastic raffle featuring beautiful hampers packed with goodies. It's the perfect chance to enjoy a great night with friends and support a wonderful cause. Spaces are limited, so book your table early to avoid missing out. £20 per table - maximum of six people Book your table here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980033460381?aff=oddtdtcreator
Every ticket sold helps support Wadebridge Primary Academy, funding projects and resources that make a real difference to the children.
From FOWPA

House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Choughs. Overall, Choughs are in the lead:
Choughs - 6230
Puffins - 5620
Swans - 5291
Cormorants - 4759

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern