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Welcome to Westwood Primary School

The children and staff of Westwood Primary School would like to welcome you and your family to our school. At Westwood Primary School we have a clear vision and determination to ensure all children are in receipt of high quality teaching and learning, make good progress and achieve their true potential.

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Remembrance Assembly 💜 Our whole school came together for a special Remembrance Assembly to reflect, remember and pay our respects. Pupils shared their Literacy outcomes, showcased their learning and understanding of the importance of Remembrance. We then joined together for a respectful two-minute silence to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for others. A lovely opportunity for our school community to come together and reflect. We will remember them. #WeAreWestwood #WestwoodRemembers

Facebook / 15 Nov

🌟 Attendance 🌟 Last week's 100% attendance winners enjoyed their squash and biscuits with Miss Bennison! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Breakfast Club 💜 On Tuesday at Breakfast Club, our theme was Teamwork! The children enjoyed a range of activities, working together and supporting one another. We played the popular game of dominoes, linked to Remembrance, learning how soldiers would often play dominoes to help keep their spirits up. As a team, the children also completed a world map puzzle and worked together to find the hidden objects inside the I Spy tube. It was lovely to see everyone communicating, helping each other and showing great teamwork throughout the session! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Active Learner 💜 A huge well done to one of our amazing Active Learners for his fantastic homework outcomes! It’s wonderful to see such enthusiasm, effort and dedication put into learning beyond the classroom. Your hard work is really paying off, and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. Keep up the good work – we love seeing you shine! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Sporting Success 💜 A team of 10 Key Stage 2 children proudly represented Westwood Primary School at the ALT Inclusive Games on Friday. Taking part in five different sporting activities, our children demonstrated fantastic teamwork, determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the event. Their enthusiasm and commitment were outstanding, and all their hard work paid off as Westwood came 1st! 🥇 What a fantastic achievement! We are incredibly proud of our children for representing our school so brilliantly and showing what it means to be Active Athletes. A huge well done to everyone involved! 💜

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💜 Literacy 💜 Year 3 had an exciting start to their new Literacy unit with a mystery-filled hook lesson! The pupils were challenged to go on their very own adventure to solve the mystery of the missing book. They followed a range of clues hidden around the school, using their detective skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities to piece together the mystery. Each clue revealed another part of the front cover, building excitement and anticipation! The big reveal showed the children that they would be writing their own narrative based on Shackleton’s Adventure, linking beautifully to last half-term’s Geography unit. There was lots of excitement, curiosity and discussion as the children worked together to crack the case. We cannot wait to see what our next adventures bring! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Active Citizen 💜 This Active Citizen took part in Remembrance Sunday with her Rainbows troupe.

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Thursday’s Remembrance Breakfast Club 💜 On Thursday morning, we focused on gratitude and all the things we are thankful for. The children enjoyed decorating plates, celebrating the freedom to play and appreciating the simple pleasures of toys and activities such as LEGO. We also explored matchstick-style games, thinking about how people during wartime often used simple materials, such as matchsticks, to create their own games and entertainment. It was a lovely morning encouraging the children to reflect on the things we sometimes take for granted and appreciate the freedoms and opportunities we have today. 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Friday Breakfast Club – Celebrating Friendship! 💜 On Friday, our Breakfast Club was all about celebrating friendship! The children enjoyed making friendship bracelets and cards for their friends, as well as taking part in a friendly game of Scrabble. Around the breakfast table, we shared lots of lovely conversations about what it means to be a good friend, discussing kindness, caring, sharing and supporting one another. A wonderful morning celebrating the importance of friendship and the special connections we make! 💜

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💜 Year 1 Active Learners! 💜 We have been blown away by the incredible homework outcomes coming in from our Year 1 Active Learners! The Year 1 team absolutely LOVE seeing what the children have been getting up to beyond the classroom. The creativity, enthusiasm and dedication shown towards their wider learning is fantastic! It is wonderful to see children taking their learning further, exploring their interests and sharing their achievements with us. A huge well done to everyone – keep up the amazing work. We can't wait to see what comes in next! 💜

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💜 Always Active! 💜 Remembering Through Art We are so proud to share the beautiful Remembrance artwork created by Mrs Hay. Her thoughtful and meaningful creation provides a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect, remember and pay tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed. Through art, we can express our gratitude, honour the past and ensure that the importance of Remembrance continues to be shared with future generations. A truly special piece of work. Thank you, Mrs Hay! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Wednesday’s Remembrance Breakfast Club 💜 This week, our Breakfast Club took time to reflect on Remembrance Day, with a focus on well-being, creativity and activities linked to wartime life. Around the breakfast table, the children shared ideas about the things we can do to promote our own well-being and looked at ways to support our mental health. The children then took part in a range of creative activities inspired by the past: Watercolour Poppies: Using watercolours, the children created their own poppy pictures. We explored how soldiers and war artists used watercolours to capture scenes of life during wartime. Symbols of Peace: The children used plasticine to create their own symbols of peace. We discussed how plasticine was also used by soldiers to sculpt terrain, maps and battlefields. Kim’s Game: The children enjoyed playing Kim’s Game, a popular memory game that provided a fun challenge and encouraged concentration and observation. It was a lovely opportunity to combine remembrance, creativity and well-being while learning more about life during wartime. 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Always Active – What a Superstar! 💜 A huge congratulations to this superstar who has achieved another Blue Peter Badge! What an incredible achievement and a fantastic example of being an Always Active learner. Your enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to go above and beyond your learning is truly inspiring. You are a wonderful role model to others and we are so proud of you! Keep shining and keep up the amazing work! 💜

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💜 Active Learner 💜 A special shout-out to this fantastic Active Learner who went above and beyond to share her knowledge and understanding of Remembrance with her peers. She proudly brought in some medals from home, sharing their significance and helping others to make meaningful connections with our Remembrance learning. It is wonderful to see children taking the initiative to share their own experiences, knowledge and family connections to enrich the learning of others. What a fantastic example of an Active Learner! Keep up the amazing work! 💜

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💜 A Huge Thank You to Our Year 6 Pupils! 💜 A special thank you to these wonderful Year 6 pupils for helping to welcome our community, parents, carers and loved ones into school for our Remembrance Service on Wednesday afternoon. They carried out their roles with such maturity, confidence and kindness, helping to make everyone feel welcome and ensuring the afternoon was a special and respectful occasion. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school and demonstrated such fantastic leadership and community spirit. Well done, Year 6 – you were absolute superstars! #WestwoodRemembers #WeAreWestwood

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Westwood Remembers 💜 As part of our Westwood Remembers project, we were incredibly proud to invite children who represent our local community through uniformed groups and organisations to pay tribute on Remembrance Day wearing their uniforms. From Brownies, Guides, Rainbows, Scouts and Cubs to Beavers, Cadets, St John Ambulance and other youth organisations, the children looked incredibly smart and represented their groups and our school community with such pride and respect. We are so proud of these amazing young people and everything they do beyond the school gates. Their commitment, dedication and contribution to our local community are truly something to celebrate. A huge well done to each and every one of you. You are fantastic role models and we couldn't be prouder! Westwood Remembers. #WeAreWestwood

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG ACHIEVEMENTS! 💜 100 HOUSE POINTS – BRONZE AWARD These children have already achieved an amazing 100 House Points and have earned their Bronze Award! What a fantastic achievement! To celebrate their hard work and dedication, they enjoyed their special reward – a ‘Cuppa and a Catch Up’ with one of our lovely TAs! They had great fun exploring the staff room, having a little tinkle on the piano, before heading to the meeting room for hot chocolate and biscuits. A lovely way to celebrate their success, recognise their efforts and spend some quality time together. Well done, everyone – keep up the fantastic work!

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Always Active 💜 A huge well done to this superstar for completing her Guides Promise! What a fantastic achievement! It is wonderful to see our pupils embracing opportunities beyond the classroom, developing new skills, building confidence and showing commitment to their wider learning. We love celebrating all the amazing things our pupils achieve outside of school. Keep up the fantastic work – we are so proud of you! 💜

Facebook / 15 Nov

💜 Always Active 💜 A huge well done to this superstar for completing her Brownie Promise and already earning lots of badges! What a fantastic achievement and a wonderful example of commitment, confidence and personal development beyond the classroom. We love celebrating our pupils' achievements outside of school and seeing all the amazing things they get involved in. Keep shining and keep up the fantastic work! We are so proud of you! 💜

Facebook / 14 Nov

🌟 Attendance 🌟 Congratulations Reception on achieving a fantastic 100% attendance this week! Lots of great attendance scores across the school this week - Years 4, 1 & 3 all got to roll the dice on our Attendance-opoly board too for achieving over 98% Can we have more classes achieving this next week? 💜

Facebook / 13 Nov

‼️ Emails ‼️ As you may be aware, there is an issue with Outlook today - therefore we cannot access any of our school email inboxes. If you need to contact us, please phone the school office on 01502 565673

Facebook / 10 Nov

💜 Book Fair 💜 Alice is with us TODAY! £3.50 per book! Children will be visiting with their class during the afternoon. Parents/Carers are welcome to visit the fair from 3:15pm - please use the Year 5/6 door to enter as she will be based in our new Hub! 💜

Facebook / 9 Nov

💜 Westwood Remembers - Breakfast Club Update 💜 We started our Remembrance-themed week at Breakfast Club this morning, with a focus on one of our school values: Kindness Matters. The children enjoyed a special Remembrance-themed breakfast club, taking time to reflect on the importance of kindness, remembering others and showing respect. Throughout the week, we will be exploring Remembrance through the lens of our school values, sharing special activities and moments along the way. Keep an eye out for more updates as the week unfolds! 💜 #WeAreWestwood #RemembranceWeek #KindnessMatters #WestwoodValues

Facebook / 9 Nov

💜 Waveney Gymnastics Festival 💜 What a fantastic morning at the Waveney Gymnastics Festival! Our children had a brilliant time taking part in a range of exciting gymnastics activities, trying new skills, challenging themselves and having lots of fun along the way! A huge thank you to all the coaches for organising such an enjoyable morning and providing the children with so many wonderful opportunities to get involved. A great morning full of smiles, energy and enthusiasm! 💜 #WeAreWestwood

Facebook / 9 Nov

💜 Always Active! 💜 Yesterday, one of our Year 6 pupils proudly took part in the Remembrance Sunday Parade at Pakefield Church alongside their fellow Cubs from 1st Pakefield. During the service, he had the honour of reading a verse aloud to everyone attending. He and his pack leaders were incredibly proud to be part of such a special and meaningful occasion, remembering all those who have served and sacrificed. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school community, and we are very proud of you! A wonderful achievement! 💜 #ProudtobeWestwood #WeAreWestwood

Facebook / 8 Nov

💜 Remembrance Sunday – Westwood Remembers 💜 Today, we remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflicts past and present. We are incredibly proud of how respectful and reflective our children have been throughout this week. They have engaged thoughtfully with their learning and shown great understanding of the importance of remembrance. We encourage you to take a little time to talk with your children about what they have learned and to visit our displays to see their wonderful work and reflections. Remembrance is an important part of our history. We will remember them. Westwood Remembers. #WeAreWestwood

Facebook / 8 Nov

🌟 Active Awards 🌟 Congratulations to this week's Active Award winners! A fantastic week of achievements. We are so proud of you all! ❤️ Active Learners ❤️ 💛 Active Leaders 💛 💙 Active Citizens 💙 💜 Always Active 💜

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💜 Always Active! 💜 A huge well done to this fantastic pupil who continues to work so hard and achieve her swimming certificates! Your dedication, determination and enthusiasm are paying off, and it's wonderful to see your confidence and skills continue to grow. Keep up the amazing work – you should be so proud of yourself! Well done on another fantastic achievement!

Facebook / 8 Nov

💜 Always Active!💜 WOW! A huge congratulations to this fantastic Always Active pupil on achieving both Respectful Player and Player of the Match for his football team! Two brilliant achievements that reflect the effort, sportsmanship and positive attitude you bring to the game. We absolutely love hearing all about your football experiences and following your achievements. You are an absolute superstar and should be so proud of yourself! Keep up the amazing work! 💜

Facebook / 8 Nov

💜 Always Active! 💜 A huge congratulations on achieving your Green Belt with Black Stripe in Karate! Your hard work, dedication and commitment have really paid off. You've shown great determination, continued to develop your skills and grown in confidence throughout your journey. A fantastic achievement and one you should be very proud of. Keep up the brilliant work – we look forward to seeing what you achieve next! Well done! #WeAreWestwood