Year 2 Assembly
Congratulations to our Year 2 children who performed to a very full hall on Thursday. The children shared their recent learning, ranging from Florence Nightingale to facts about the continents. The children also sang beautifully, ending with a very uplifting performance of Three Little Birds. What a great way to start the day!

Camel Challenge Football
This Wednesday, our Year 5 and 6 boys' football team participated in the Camel Challenge, hosting teams from the surrounding area for an exciting series of matches. The boys played a total of four games, emerging victorious in three and drawing the last. As the competition came to an end, the boys found themselves facing a tense showdown known as the golden goal, where the next goal would determine the winners. Despite their superb effort over the next six minutes, the opposition scored first, leaving our team with a well-deserved silver medal. The boys demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship and teamwork, making us all proud. Special recognition goes to Leo, who made his debut on the team and bagged himself some impressive goals. Congratulations to all the boys on a fantastic performance - you made us all proud.

Today it's the turn of our Year 3 and 4 girls' team taking part in their football festival after school - good luck to them all.
From Mrs Callister

Ten Tors 2026
Three teams of staff from WPA took on the Ten Tors charity walk, tackling a demanding 13 mile route across rugged terrain in what proved to be both an epic and grueling challenge. Despite the tough conditions underfoot, spirits remained high throughout, with teamwork and determination carrying everyone to the finish. We were fortunate to have dry weather, which made a huge difference, and in the end, all involved came away with a real sense of achievement and plenty of enjoyment along the way. Our charity of choice for this year was CoppaFeel. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated raising an incredible £753 so far! From Mrs Smerdon

Miss Blue is Running for 'Bowelbabe'
Miss Blue, one of our Teaching Assistants, is jogging a mile a day in May (31 miles in total) for the cancer research charity, Bowelbabe, set up in memory of Dame Deborah James. If you are able to support Miss Blue in reaching her target of £150 for this charity, please follow the link, thank you: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/natashas-giving-page-4871


House Points
Congratulations to this week's winners, Swans. Overall, Choughs maintain the lead:

Choughs - 10,674
Puffins - 9954
Swans - 9566
Cormorants - 8590

Attendance
Attendance remains a national priority for schools. Emailed home today you'll find a reminder of some FAQs regarding attendance sent out last term. In addition, we have noticed on a few occasions parents are asking to collect their child early. Just like arriving late, collecting early also has an impact, not only on your child's education but can cause disruption to others. Please bear this in mind when making any appointments towards the end of the school day. Please note we can't authorise early collection for reasons such as wanting to get away early for travel purposes. By working in partnership, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion, we can ensure that your child receives the very best start in life and enjoys every opportunity to thrive here with us.

FOWPA Uniform Sale - Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May
Come along to FOWPA's uniform sale next Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May after school. All branded items (jumpers, ties, sportswear) and yellow checked summer dresses are available for a suggested donation of £1 each (cash or card welcomed). We will also have white shirts, skirts, pinafores, trousers and PE kit available. There is also a limited supply of brand new items too, which are available for a slightly higher donation. If you're able to help us sell items at either of the sales after school, please just turn up - we'd really appreciate it. If anyone has any clean uniform including sportswear to donate, please leave in the FOWPA box in reception. Thank you!
From FOWPA

Good Luck Year 6!
Good luck to our Year 6 children next week as they complete their end of KS2 SATs. We are really proud of what they have already achieved throughout their primary years, both in the subjects that are assessed, and those areas that aren't. Go Year 6!

Best wishes,
Chris Wathern