East Wickham Primary Academy
Wickham Street, Welling, Kent, DA16 3BP
www.ewp.tkat.org
Infant Department: 020 8854 0698
Junior Department: 020 8854 3637
admin-KS1 @EWP-TKAT.org
admin-KS2 @EWP-TKAT.org
Head Teacher: Mrs S Manzi Head of KS1 and EYFS: Mrs J Whiley Head of KS2: Mrs M Moore School Business Manager: Mrs J Rattenbury
27.2.15
Dear Parents/Carers,
It’s hard to believe that Winter is nearly over and we are heading into Spring. This is a very
short half term and there are many events in the diary to keep us busy, alongside all of our usual learning intentions.
Good news
We had an HMI visit (Her Majesty’s Inspector) just before half term and he was very pleased
with our progress towards a ‘good’ judgement at the next Ofsted and he commented on the
good attitude to learning shown by the children and the impact that our enlivened classroom
environments have on learning. Well done to our staff and children.
Works have begun on the Y5 extension – the old Walkers Cabin and shelter have come down
already and the footings are in for the new classroom.
Recent charitable events have resulted in large donations to various organisations. Our children and families always
respond well and it is important that our children see how they have a role in supporting elements of our society
that may not be as fortunate as themselves.
We have sent £487 to Great Ormond Street Hospital from Jeans for Genes day.
£538 to MacMillan from the coffee morning.
£164 to Save the Children from Christmas Jumper Day. Thank you.
Our Year Six children attended a matinee of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in London this week – ahead of their
version of the show in July 2015. I am proud to say that their behaviour was exemplary and everyone was collected
on time. Again, thank you.
KS2 Michael Morpurgo Quiz Competition Winners
I am pleased to announce that the winners were:
Daniel Choy, Alexandra Munteanu, Khusi Dharel, Ruwaida Shahul-Hameed ,Renata Gurung. These children will
receive a book prize. Well done 
As a school we are very proud of our smart uniform and standards of presentation. From our check on uniform this
week I am happy to report that only 4 children were not in uniform and they were provided with spares to wear that
day. Thank you for supporting us.
East Wickham Primary Academy is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust.
Registered in England: Companies Number 073483231
Registered Offices: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA
Attendance
Please remember we now also offer you the opportunity to email us on attendance@ewp-tkat.org to explain any
absence. So far only two emails have been received!
Attendance is an improving picture and this week I awarded a Year Two class for 100% attendance 
From September 2014 to February Half Term:
R1- 90%
1B- 95%
2G- 95%
3C- 95%
4B- 96%
5A- 97%
6A- 96%
R2- 96%
1G- 96%
2T- 96%
3W- 95%
4N- 97%
5Sl- 96%
6M- 96%
R3- 95%
1R- 95%
2K- 96%
3M- 97%
4P- 95%
5SM- 95%
6T- 96%
Well done to 3M, 4N and 5A – leading the way at 97%  but - who will win the ‘class of the year for attendance’
award and prizes- your class can still do it!
Dates for this half term:
2nd March
5th March
9th March
10th/11th/12th March
13th March
15th March
17th March
18th March
25th March
26th March
27th March
28th March -12th April
13th April
St David’s Day—wear something yellow – discover three facts about him – no ‘fine’
World Book Day – medieval dress celebrating the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta
Nursery Parent Consultation Day (Nursery closed to children)
Open Evenings
Red Nose Day – wear something red – bring £1 for Comic Relief (we are not painting faces as
children still have to work that day!)
Mother’s Day
St Patricks Day - wear something green – discover three facts about him – no ‘fine’
The ‘B’ word - anti bullying show for Y5.
CRIBS Easter Show – Yrs 2/3/4 1.15pm (pls advise class teacher if wish to withdraw your child)
Y4 Easter Show 9.30am and 2pm (pls note date changed from 20th March)
Easter Bonnet Parade KS1 9.15am – (pls join us on the KS1 playground- weather permitting)
EASTER HOLIDAY
INSET – School closed for staff training.
As I write, it’s a beautiful sunny day; I hope we can look forward to a dry Spring. I look forward to meeting up with
you at our forthcoming events.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs S Manzi
Headteacher
East Wickham Primary Academy is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust.
Registered in England: Companies Number 073483231
Registered Offices: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA