Year 7 made paper mache of the 8 planets in our Solar System and arranged them in order closest to the sun.

      Year 8 did a Question and Answer session with a pre-recorded interview with the astronaut Tin Peakes.

      Year 9 explored if there is potential for life on other planets. They analysed the structure of plants and animal cells under a microscope, using onions and swabs of the inside of their cheeks.

     Year 9 investigated how plant growth needs the Sun’s energy to photosynthesise. They distinguished the process as an exothermic reaction.

      Year 8 observed how the lack of gravity in space, impacts on body mass and the weakening of bones. 

      Year 9 built a telescope at Forest school.

      Year 7 observed how the Earth’s orbit of the sun

…and axis tilt creates the seasons, months and years. They understood how it can be night and day in different parts of the world.

      Year 10 the Earth is a bit like a bar magnet, with north and south poles that represent opposing magnetic polarities and invisible magnetic field lines encircling the planet between them.

      Year 11 investigated how different metals on Earth affects the colour of flame.

Fun was had by all on the lead up to Easter at New Woodlands School.  Children learnt about the Easter story and Easter symbols.  They also engaged in a number of fun, creative, social interaction and learning activities such as Growth Mind-set Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny art, comprehension about the Easter story, making Easter baskets and chocolate rice crispy cakes to go in them.  Some classes made and decorated their own eggs out of paper Mache.  One class even had an egg and spoon race.  Well done Key Stage 1 & 2 – we hope you enjoyed your Easter fun.

Zephaniah Class had surprise visitors for the Day. The students really enjoyed making new Furry Friends and developing understanding of how important is to care for animals Properly .

Red Nose Day at New Woodlands School 2021 Students learnt about the origins of Red Nose day and why it is important to support it. Students watched educational videos related to Red Nose Day, looked at the development of the Red Nose designs over the years and designed their own Red Noses .

This term the Nest class have been learning through the topic Sow, Grow, Farm. To enhance their learning we visited Hewitt’s Farm in Orpington in which the children were able observe the seasonal produce grown in UK farms, complete a map by using a key, and see first-hand where the journey of their food begins. The children also had the opportunity to pick their own fruit and vegetables to bring back to school and eat as part of planning a healthy, balanced meal. In art lessons, the children have been learning about Yayoi Kusama as part of their contemporary artist study. They chose their own pumpkin from the farm which they brought back to school to use as the base for their final 3D piece. Upon completing and photographing their art, they were allowed to clean their pumpkin and carve it in time for Halloween.

The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2020 was: United Against Bullying. Anti-Bullying Week took place on Monday 16th - Friday 20th November. Odd Socks Day marked the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. Primary children and staff were invited to wear odd socks to school to highlight that we are all unique. In class we watched TV star Andy Day and his band Andy and the Odd Socks perform their amazing charity song: The Kids United. In secondary, the pupils focussed on anti-bullying during their tutor time and PSHE lessons. Whether it is verbal, physical, online or in-person, bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life well in to adulthood. This year, more than ever, we’ve witnessed the positive power that society can have when we come together to tackle a common challenge. Anti-Bullying Week is no different. Bullying has a long lasting effect on those who experience and witness it. But by channelling our collective power, through shared efforts and shared ambitions, we can reduce bullying together. From parents and carers, to teachers and politicians, to children and young people, we all have our part to play in coming together to make a difference. We are all a piece in the puzzle, and together, we are united against bullying.

New Woodlands School (secondary) embraced World Book Day with joy, despite the limitations of the COVID-19 lockdown!

We spent the day discussing our favourite books and sharing recommendations.

All students wrote a ‘sales pitch review’ to promote their favourite books to their peers.

Classes engaged in quiet reading, group reading and even listening to audio literature.

We also spent time looking at New Woodlands Virtual Book Fair where we were able to browse for our next read and to decided what to spend our World Book Day vouchers on. We hope next year to be back to normal so that we can all once again dress up!

School will be open today to pupils and staff - Wednesday 10th February 2021

Dear Parent/Carer 

I hope you are all keeping safe during these difficult and unprecedented times.  Our priority is to keep your children accessing education and safe.  By now all class teachers would have contacted you in relation to your son/daughter and whether they are attending school or accessing remote learning. 

All children at home or in school in KS 1 - 4 will be offered a full curriculum this will either be via Teams (KS 3 & 4) or Purple Mash (KS 1 & 2).  We really need your support in ensuring that whilst your child is participating in home learning they attend on-line live lessons timetabled in KS 3 & 4 or complete work in Purple Mash (KS 1 & 2). Teachers will be contacting you twice a week to support the learning that is taking place at home. 

You can contact teachers via emails below with any concerns or for any extra support your children need. 

KS 3 & 4 

DL – Danny Loughnane – d.loughnane@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

SB – Siobhan Barrett – s.barrett@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

CH – Con Hatzidakis – c.hatzidakis@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

RG – Rebecca Glover – r.glover@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

AN – Angie Nguyen – a.nguyen@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

JG – Jane Gallant – j.gallant@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

LH – Lisa Hutton – l.hutton@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

DF – Daniel Flemming – d.flemming@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

KS 1 & 2 

CM – Claire McSweeney – c.mcsweeney@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

SD – Sophie Downer – s.downer@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

KL – Kira Lye – k.lye@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

GD – Glen Divers – g.divers@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

JP – Janet Parker – j.parker@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

MH – Mark Hollidge – m.holldge@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

LJ – Lance Josephy – l.joseph@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

 
The school office is also open so you can call the school as normal during school working hours.  Please check our website regularly for updates.  On our school website you will also find resources and signposting to support yourself and your children's mental health and well being. 

At present we are updating our whole school Risk Assessment which, as you can imagine, is an ongoing process.  We welcome any suggestions you may have in relation to this document.  Please email me directly – c.warner@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk 

As a further measure to keep your children and our staff safe we are beginning to administer lateral flow tests once a week for staff and phase in testing for KS 3 & 4 students over the next two weeks.  Permission letters for KS 3 & 4 will be available on our website and emailed home to you shortly. 

To minimise further contact staff are now working on a rota and due to your support we have been able to reduce the number of students attending school.  If your circumstances change in relation to addressing the needs and education of your children at home please contact: 

Ms Carlie Warner (KS 1 & 2) - c.warner@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk or Ms Tomlinson-Cole (KS 3 & 4) - k.tomlison-cole@newwoodlands.lewisham.sch.uk to discuss what we can do to support you further 

I want to finish by saying thank you for your continued support during these difficult times.  Please follow the guidance and keep yourselves and your families safe. 

Yours faithfully 

Carlie Warner

Headteacher

Dear Parents

Class teachers made contact with you all yesterday in relation to the plans for school this week. Following the Government announcement yesterday we will now be putting together a plan moving forward and will contact you before the end of the week via letter and school website in relation to the plans for the week beginning 11^th January 2021 up until February half term.

We thank you for your continued support and patience. The school office is open daily for calls if you have any questions. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but am sure you appreciate we are working very hard to get all systems in place in regards to guidances released today.