Parkland Post - Friday 31st January 2025
Welcome to a bumper edition of the Parkland Post and what a week it has been! I am feeling incredibly proud of our pupils this week (even more than I usually do) because we have had a really positive week! Highlights for me are: an increase in attendance, pupil participation in two different events and some brilliant work going on across our academy. I wanted to thank you all for helping to raise our attendance this week. It makes such a difference having everyone in school, in class and working hard each day. Our Early Bird attendance drop was a huge success on Monday morning - keep your eyes peeled for the next one of these to happen.
Attendance Matters
THANK YOU to each and every one of you who came into school every day and on time - because of you, we have managed to raise our whole school attendance to 94.3% which is above the national average! The class with the highest attendance was Year 5 with 98.7% and they won some new stationery. The table below shows attendance for each class:
|
Class |
% |
|
Reception |
80.8 |
|
Year 1 |
95.5 |
|
Year 2 |
95.4 |
|
Year 3 |
95.8 |
|
Year 4 |
96.6 |
|
Year 5 |
98.7 |
|
Year 6 |
96.6 |
The classes who reached 96% or above have earned themselves an extra playtime - well done!
Bikeability
Nursery, Reception, Years 1 and 2 have the opportunity to learn how to cycle safely and know how to look after bikes. They had a brilliant session with Phil, the bike coach. The children listened carefully and soon got their confidence. Our Nursery and Reception followed a circuit and went over ramps. We were so proud of the way they tackled the day! 
Go It at 1 Angel Square
Four of our Year 6 pupils travelled to 1 Angel Square to take part in the regional final of Go It event. They had prepared a video and a presentation to share with other academies all about their product which was the 'Useful 3 in 1' app. The app is a water tracker, it tells you how to incorporate fruit and vegetables into meals and alerts you when to put the bins out (recycle or normal). I would love to have a real version of this app to keep my life in order! Congratulations to Olivia P, Aishah B, Tiana K and Lay-Mae W for their hard work.
Cones Launch Event
Yesterday, ten of our Year 4 pupils visited the University of Bradford for the Cones Book Launch event. They were given lots of tasks to complete from creating a book cover, working together to create a story map, writing a presentation and delivering this to the other schools and adults in the room. They were so impressed with our pupils that they won a £100 Amazon voucher! Well done to Leela H, Jaden O, Naviyah F, Paisley J-B, Gerald J, Isabel K, Amelia A, Lilly O and Indira G - we are so proud of you!
BIG Family Breakfast - Friday 7th February at 8am
Coming Up Next Week:
Monday - Children's Mental Health Week; Year 4 Roman Day
Tuesday - Time To Talk Day Assembly
Friday - BIG Family Breakfast from 8am (please book onto this event on Arbor under School Shop)
And finally...
We hope you have a fabulous weekend whatever you decide to do - the weather looks like it will be cloudy but not rainy which is a relief! Ms Pascoe will be otter spotting, I will be going to see Hamilton at the Alhambra Theatre, Mr Watson will be meeting friends and Mrs Shirra will be having a curry night with friends Let's have another big push on attendance next week and see if we can crack the 96% mark - remember, you have to be in it to win it! Our doors open at 8:40am ready for learning to begin at 8:45am.
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
Hunter - Be Yourself Always
Hunter has been very brave after being ill, and returned to school with a great attitude. He has worked hard with his peers to complete challenges.
Tommy S. - Show You Care
Tommy has worked very hard this week to add full stops to his sentences. Tommy always tries his best, making sure he does his best handwriting for every task.
Year 1
Mayzee – Show You Care
For improving her handwriting. Mayzee has worked super hard to write clear and neat letters!
Lena – Do What Matters Most
For always doing the right thing. She has impressed me with her amazing attitude.
Year 2
Myla – Show You Care
For working so hard during English and Phonics this week! Your writing was amazing!
Raheim – Succeed Together
For always doing the right thing and helping others to make the right choice.
Year 3
Bride – Show You Care
For being such a wonderful, caring member of our class. Bridie is so kind and thoughtful!
Ebony – Do What Matters Most
For her fantastic writing. Ebony has written a beautiful letter.
All of Year 3 – Succeed Together
Thank you for being such a great class!
Year 4
Naviyah – Be Yourself, Always
For showing amazing enthusiasm in lessons and always sharing wonderful ideas.
Kian – Do What Matters Most
For amazing effort in English and Maths this week – Kian kept going even when things were difficult.
Year 5
Lola – Show You Care
For always giving her all to her work and producing some fantastic work. I was so impressed with your Anglo Saxon homework.
Liam – Succeed Together
For always being a team player and helping those around him with anything he can.
Year 6
Evie – Succeed Together
For supporting others in such a kind and friendly way.
Thomas – Be Yourself, Always
For always making the right choice even if it goes against what others want you to do. It shows great character!