Weekly Attendance
Our overall attendance this week was 93.3%

Our overall attendance this week was 93.3%
What a morning! What a team! What a result! Smith's Wood Primary's finest athletes faced up to the fearsome Panathlon XTend Event this morning. The event provided several opportunities for our gladiators to test their determination, friendship and respect! Despite fearsome competition and a very close result, our valiant warriors managed to secure a gold-medal-winning first place victory!
We could not be more proud of the team and the multitude of school values they were able to demonstrate today, proving once again that we truly are more than a school!
For more pictures from the event, please see our gallery.
Each week, during our Friday Achievement assembly, we celebrate our ‘Pupils of the Week’ from each year group. Pupils are recognised for this weekly award for a variety of reasons and are nominated by their class teacher. 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.
During the assembly, we also celebrate children who have 100% attendance for the week and have been in school every day on time. A lucky dip, of all children who are eligible takes place, and one pupil walks away with £5 to spend on whatever they want, Standards and presentation of a child’s book, chosen at random, are also reviewed and celebrated with the school and the child, whose book has been chosen, has the chance to win a dip out of the basket of goodies, as long as they have used their best handwriting every day, completed their feed forward marking and taken care in the presentation of their date and learning objective. We are extremely proud of all of the efforts of our pupils and the Friday Achievement assembly recognises this pride.
Our weekly winners this week are:
Ariella - REB
Yuvein - RJL
Lillian - RPM
Fatima - 1AP
Beau - 1RW
Niekiha - 2HS
Dream - 2SWS
Leo - 3JC
Abdul - 3NW
Gaby - 4HA
Jack - 4PW
Presley - 4BB
Luca - 5LH
Daniel - 5KG
Jacob - 6ES
Meila-Rae - 6LM
Decari - 6ST
Book Look Winner – Orla - REB
Attendance Hero - Evie-Lou - 6ES
Our overall attendance this week was 93.7%
Today our Year 4 children welcomed their parents into school for a fun‑filled Times Tables Inspire Workshop and what a brilliant morning it was!
Together they:
🎸 Battled it out on TTRockstars
🎨 Relaxed with times‑table mindfulness colouring!
🎲 Played Times Table Snakes & Ladders!
🗺️ Went on a times‑table treasure hunt around the room!
🏅 Took on the bean‑bag challenge to make the biggest times‑table they could!
The room was full of teamwork, laughter and lots of impressive number knowledge. A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us — your enthusiasm made the session extra special.
Well done, Year 4. You rocked your times tables today! 📚✨
For more pictures from the workshop, please see our gallery.
Babbs Mill Junior Parkrun will be starting on Sunday 26th April. Junior ParkRun is free weekly 2km event for ages 4 to 14, taking place at Babbs Mill Local Nature Reserve, Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, B37 6LN.
All are welcome! Meet at 8:45am for 9:00am start. For more details see
Each week, during our Friday Achievement assembly, we celebrate our ‘Pupils of the Week’ from each year group. Pupils are recognised for this weekly award for a variety of reasons and are nominated by their class teacher. 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.
During the assembly, we also celebrate children who have 100% attendance for the week and have been in school every day on time. A lucky dip, of all children who are eligible takes place, and one pupil walks away with £5 to spend on whatever they want, Standards and presentation of a child’s book, chosen at random, are also reviewed and celebrated with the school and the child, whose book has been chosen, has the chance to win a dip out of the basket of goodies, as long as they have used their best handwriting every day, completed their feed forward marking and taken care in the presentation of their date and learning objective. We are extremely proud of all of the efforts of our pupils and the Friday Achievement assembly recognises this pride.
Our weekly winners this week are:
Eleanor - REB
Aurora - RJL
Kyrie-Rose - RPM
Joey - 1AP
Harley-Mai - 1RW
Denerio - 2HS
Kyan - 2SWS
Remeh - 3JC
Frankie - 3NW
Jack - 4HA
Millie - 4PW
Tiwa - 4BB
Robyn - 5LH
Nevaeh - 5KG
T'Zyah - 6ES
Alfred - 6LM
Henry - 6ST
Book Look Winner – Edward - 6ST
Attendance Hero - Luna-Rae - REB
Our overall attendance this week was 96%
Students across the school gathered with excitement this week for the annual House Spelling Bee, a lively competition featuring Bat, Hulk, Super and Spider houses. The event saw pupils from each house take to the stage to spell a challenging range of words, cheered on by classmates as the tension built with every round.
The contest proved to be exceptionally close, with all four houses displaying impressive spelling skills and determination. As the final scores were tallied, only a handful of points separated the teams, keeping the outcome uncertain right to the very end. Judges praised the competitors for their focus, confidence and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
In the end, it was Super House that emerged victorious, narrowly securing first place by just a few points. Bat, Hulk and Spider houses were congratulated for their strong performances, making this one of the closest spelling bees in recent years. The event was widely enjoyed and has already set high expectations for next year’s competition.
For more pictures from the competition, please see our gallery.
Pupils from 3JC enjoyed an unforgettable educational trip this week as they visited the iconic Coventry Cathedral, learning about history, art and the powerful message of peace.
The day began with great excitement as the children travelled to the city centre, eager to explore one of Coventry’s most famous landmarks. On arrival, the class were welcomed by cathedral staff, who explained the unique history of the building, including how the old cathedral was destroyed during the Second World War and how the new cathedral was built alongside it as a symbol of forgiveness and reconciliation.
During a guided tour, pupils explored both the ruins of the old cathedral and the modern cathedral. They were fascinated by the broken walls and learned how the ruins are still used today for remembrance services. Inside the new cathedral, pupils admired the stunning stained-glass windows, the impressive tapestry of Christ, and the beautiful architecture. Many pupils were particularly interested in how light and colour are used to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
The trip linked closely to the class’s learning in history and religious education and brought their classroom topics to life. We are extremely proud of how well the pupils represented the school, demonstrating excellent manners and listening skills.
For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery.
Year 1 pupils and their families enjoyed a step back in time this week during a creative Inspire Workshop that saw children and adults working together to create model Tudor houses. The event was designed to enrich the children’s learning and link closely to their history topic, The Great Fire of London.
The workshop invited parents, carers and family members into school to share a hands‑on learning experience with the children.
Families worked together to design and build their own model Tudor houses using a range of craft materials. Children applied their knowledge by including wooden beams, small windows and overhanging upper floors, while adults supported them in following instructions and developing their ideas. The room was filled with enthusiasm as pupils proudly explained how their houses linked to the events of the Great Fire of London.
The workshop also supported important skills such as teamwork, creativity and fine motor development, while strengthening the partnership between school and home.
Parents and carers commented on how enjoyable it was to learn alongside their children and appreciated the insight into what Year 1 have been studying. Many said the session sparked further conversations about history at home.
For more pictures from the workshop, please see our gallery.
Our Year 4 pupils recently returned from an incredible multi-adventure residential at Redridge Activity Centre, where they truly brought Smith’s Wood Primary Academy’s values to life.
Throughout the visit, pupils demonstrated determination and perseverance as they tackled a range of challenging activities, including climbing, orienteering and water-based tasks. For many, these were completely new experiences, yet they approached each one with resilience and a willingness to keep going, even when things felt difficult.
Respect and friendship were evident in every aspect of the residential. Pupils consistently supported one another—offering encouragement on the climbing wall, working collaboratively during team challenges, and celebrating each other’s successes. The sense of togetherness and inclusion was a real strength of the trip.
We were particularly proud of the responsibility pupils showed during their time away from home. From organising their belongings to following instructions and representing the school impeccably, they demonstrated maturity and independence throughout.
Honesty also played an important role, with pupils reflecting thoughtfully on their experiences, recognising when they found something challenging and celebrating their own personal growth.
This residential was far more than just a trip—it was a powerful opportunity for pupils to develop character, build confidence and deepen relationships, all while embedding the values that sit at the heart of our school.
Staff were immensely proud of how every pupil conducted themselves. They were outstanding ambassadors for Smith’s Wood Primary Academy.
For more pictures from the trip, please see our gallery.