Attendance Really Does Matter - Please help with this!

I'm normally quite a positive person when it comes to our improvements with attendance but I'm writing to you all today to ask for your help.  Attendance has taken a really big dip this week which means that some children are missing out on vital learning.  I know other schools in the local area have had a two week May holiday but we were back ready to launch the new half term on Monday.  It is really important that you get your children into school so they can have a consistent approach to their education.  

So, with that in mind, I am asking for your help next week.  I would like us all to have a big push on attendance next week as our whole school figure was only 88.2% this week which is incredibly disappointing.  We have launched the new half term attendance class reward and every time your child completes a full week and is on time, they will have a raffle ticket entered into our prize draw to win a £50 Just Eat gift card.  Remember, you have to be in it to win it!

Key Dates 

Event	Date and time	Location
10th June	Whole School Yarn Project	School
11th June	Poetry Slam Competition	TBC
18th June	Y5 and 6 Cricket Tournament	Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
19th June	Clean Air Day Event (pupils attending are to be confirmed)	City Hall
20th June	Co-op Poetry Festival for Years 5 and 6	School
23rd June	Years 2 and 4 Trip	Manor Heath Jungle Experience
24th June	Year 5 STEM Fest Trip	Life Centre, Bradford
25th June	Nursery Sports Day 9am-12pm	School Field
27th June	Reception and KS1 Sports Day 9-11am	School Field
27th June	KS2 (Years 3-6) Sports Day 1:30-3pm	School Field
30th June- 4th July	Careers Week	In school all week
2nd July	Transition Day	In new classes
4th July	Year 6 trip to London	Parliament and London Eye
7th July	Year 6 Dress Rehearsal 1:30pm	School
8th July	Year 6 End of Year Performances at 2pm and 5:30pm	Main Hall
11th July	Y1 trip to Filey	Filey
17th July	PTA Summer Fair	Playground/Hall
18th July	End of Year Celebration Assembly and Y6 Leavers’ Assembly	9am Main Hall
18th July	Break up for summer holidays	School

 

Nursery and Reception Trip to Harlow Carr

On Tuesday, our children in Nursery and Reception had a fantastic time at Harlow Carr Gardens near Harrogate.  They explored the gardens, woods and treehouse.  They were looking at colours, shapes and textures and went on a sensory walk.  They also had a fun time looking out for birds, insects, food and the 3 Bears in the woods.  Thank you to all of our staff for making sure this was such an enjoyable trip!

Transition Day - 2nd July

It is our whole school Transition Day on the 2nd July.  Children will come to school at the normal time, have the register taken and will then go to their new class to meet their teacher.  Details of the staff for each class will be shared with you all nearer the time.  

And finally...

I hope you have a super weekend, whatever you decide to do.  The weather looks to be rainy again tomorrow and then back to some sunny weather on Sunday.  I am going to have my hair done and can't wait for a bit of pampering, Ms Pascoe is having a chilled weekend at home, Mr Watson is going to a 30th birthday party and Mrs Shirra is going out for lunch with her sister.  We will see you all bright and early on Monday morning when our doors will open at 8:40am ready for learning to begin at 8:45am.

Parkland Pride Awards 

Nursery

Whole Class - Succeed together

 For their brilliant behaviour and joining in so well on our trip to Harlow Carr.

Reception

Jaxon - Do what matters most

Demonstrated excellent listening skills during our class trip to Harlow Carr, they followed instructions, kept themselves and others safe, and shared their observations with adults and peers. They were careful around the different plants, and showed such enthusiasm for learning outdoors!

La’Mya - Be yourself, always

Has been inspiring everyone to do their best, she has tried to make sure that everyone is included in play and also, that their feelings and ideas are heard. La'Mya has been doing lots of family role-play and asks her friends to join in as different members of her Reception family. 

Year 1 

Lexi - Do what Matters most

For focusing on staying in the green zone. She has been such a friendly, warm person in the class.

Broady - Show you care

For trying his hardest to focus on learning and improving his handwriting.

Year 2 

Myla– Be yourself, always

For fantastic effort throughout year 2. You have always demonstrated lovely manners and a positive attitude in all your learning

Hudson – Succeed together

For a fantastic start to handwriting in class. You have shown resilience and effort and produced some lovely work.

 

Year 3 

Freddie – Be yourself, always 

For being such a fantastic personality to have in class. I am so proud of how you now approach learning!  

Harrison – Be yourself, always

Always showing independence and curiosity across our curriculum. Your contributions are so valuable. 

 

Year 4 

Ellis - Do what matters most

For a wonderful first week back. You have shown amazing effort and listening skills.

Louise -  Show you care

For a  wonderful start to the first week back. You have put so much care into your work this week.

Year 5 

Rubina - Show you care

For always giving her work 100% and never letting herself get distracted. She has been making amazing progress.

Ellie - Be yourself, always

Producing some excellent work and always letting her personality shine through in her writing

Year 6

Leila - Be yourself, always 

Supporting others in such a kind and caring way whilst knowing everyone feels confident.

Summer - Do what matters most

Your continued effort and enthusiasm for reading. I love listening to you read and you have made so much progress.