Parkland Post - Friday 24th January 2025
Welcome to this week's Parkland Post - it has been a flurry of activity! We welcomed some visitors to our academy who were impressed this week at the things that our children have been up to. We dropped into the Year 4 violin session and loved to see the whole class working together practising their pizzicato (plucking) skills to a song called 'Tribal Dance'. As someone who played violin at primary school, it reminded me of how much I enjoyed playing an instrument and learning new songs each week. We will be inviting parents into school later in the term for a violin performance - keep watching for a date.
Attendance Matters
Over the last two weeks, attendance has been a tale of two halves. Last week, whole school attendance was 95.3% which very nearly hit our target of 96%. There were 5 classes who did reach the target of 96% and all received an extra playtime.
We are so proud of these pupils, who have shown a huge improvement in their attendance so far this year and all have attendance of at least 95%.
Layla-Faye B (Year 3)
Arthur MacFarlane (Year 1)
Kaci, Charlie and Ellie (Year 3, 4 & 6)
Tommy W (Reception)
Ellis W (Year 4)
Arya-Grace Verity (Year 2)
Kayleigh C (Year 2)
As a result these pupils have the best chance of making the best progress! Well done to pupils and parent/carers. Keep up the good work!
This week, our whole school attendance is only 91.9% which is a huge drop since last week. Our winners this week are Year 2 with 95.2% and they got to have a spin on our Attendance Wheel.
Next week, let's hit our whole school target of 96% and have our best week ever! On Monday, we are going to do an Early Bird prize drop. Every child who is in school and on time will be able to have a dip in our Attendance Prize box - remember, you have to be in it to win it!
Behaviour Policy Review
On Friday 31st January, we would like to invite you to consult you on our improved Behaviour Policy. We will be holding this after the Celebration Assembly and will be doing it as a coffee morning so you can have a look at the policy, have the chance to ask any questions you might have and have a cuppa and some cake with us.
Coming up next week:
- Monday - Early Bird prize drop - Be in on time for a dip in the attendance prize box!
- Tuesday - Nursery, Reception and Year 1 Balance Bike Day; Year 6 trip to Bradford Cathedral to meet Tom Palmer (author) and and our final KS1 Family Maths Event at 2:15pm
- Wednesday - Chinese New Year lunch and Go It trip to 1 Angel Square in Manchester for a group of Year 6 pupils.
- Thursday - Book Launch event for 10 of our Year 4 pupils.
- Friday - Celebration Assembly and Coffee Morning with a focus on our new Behaviour Policy.
5-a-side football tournament
On Wednesday, some of our Year 4 and 5 pupils attended a football tournament at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe. They all had a fantastic time and were each awarded a gold medal as the points were collated and they won on goal difference. We are so proud of you all and would like to thank the pupils at Priesthorpe for running the event. Special mention needs to go out to Mr Barnes and Mrs Lygo for accompanying the pupils to the event and also to Mrs Newsome from Co-op Academy Priesthorpe for organising and running everything!
YACAD Wrap Around Care from school finish -6pm
And finally...
We hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you decide to do. The wind is meant to die down and it should be quite sunny but rather chilly so you'll need to wrap up warm. I am going to walk Jet and visit Otley market on Sunday, Ms Pascoe will be having a relaxed and pamper weekend, Mr Watson will be going bowling with friends and Mrs Shirra will be watching The Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe at the theatre.
Parkland Pride Awards
Nursery
Megan - Be Yourself, Always
For always being eager to learn and join in during our carpet sessions. She's been keen to share her experiences.
Reception
Jaxon Miller - Succeed Together
Jaxon makes all of his friends, and the adults smile, as he greets them with smiles and a wave. Jaxon says his peers' names and waves during the register, making sure everyone is safe.
Tommy W - Do What Matters Most
Tommy has been using the zones of regulation to help him regulate his feelings. Tommy recognises now when he is angry, and will select an appropriate colour monster, squishy, or draw to help him find the calm green zone again.
Year 1
Erin – Succeed Together
For being a kind friend to everyone and working hard to achieve her very best with tasks. We are so proud!
Nihad – Succeed Together
For always choosing to do the right thing. Nihad’s behaviour this week has been excellent! We are so proud!
Year 2
Jagoda – Show You Care
For amazing contributions in all our lessons this week. I have loved seeing your confidence grow.
Raheim – Succeed Together
For fantastic effort during Maths. You kept trying even when the task became difficult! What an amazing role model you are!
Year 3
Arlo – Show You Care
For his attitude and always striving to improve, well done!
Harper – Do What Matters Most
For showing excellent focus and giving everything in all subjects well done.
Year 4
Rodney – Be Yourself, Always
For showing amazing effort with his school work this week. Especially in English, where he wrote a super setting description.
Isla – Do What Matters Most
For always showing amazing listening skills. Isla is always making the right choices and giving 100%.
Year 5
Lily Golden – Be Yourself, Always
For always being proud to take part in class discussions and getting involved in everything, she is making some huge projects.
Jordan – Succeed Together
For showing an excellent attitude this week and working excellently with his table group. He has produced some fantastic English work as well!
Year 6
Layla-Mae – Succeed Together
Your dedication and effort towards the “Go IT” competition. No matter the outcome, you have worked as an exemplary team.
Tiana – Succeed Together
Your dedication and effort towards the “Go IT” competition. No matter the outcome, you have worked as an exemplary team.
Aishah – Succeed Together
Your dedication and effort towards the “Go IT” competition. No matter the outcome, you have worked as an exemplary team.
Olivia – Succeed Together
Your dedication and effort towards the “Go IT” competition. No matter the outcome, you have worked as an exemplary team.