Attendance Matters

 

Our whole school attendance has been much lower this week due to chicken pox.  Our whole school attendance was 88.4% which is such a shame as we were doing so much better in recent weeks.  Let's see if we can get back to the high percentages again next week when everyone has recovered.  Year 4 were this week's winners with 94.4% and they won an extra playtime - well done!  

The race for the attendance class prize is very tight indeed!   When the stickers were added to the chart, it resulted in a tie between Years 3 & 4.  The winning class will be announced on Wednesday so your attendance on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week is key!  Good luck and remember, you have to be in it to win it!  

Time to Talk Day

Our children had a lovely day on Tuesday doing a variety of tasks around mental wellbeing.  All of the staff were outside for our Daily Mile so they could walk and talk.  Miss Carter has looked closely at what mental health is and how we can look after ourselves.  

BIG Family Breakfast

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to our BIG Family Breakfast - it was wonderful to see so many of you enjoying breakfast together.  The bacon and sausages were expertly cooked by Steve from St John's at Thorpe Edge and Mrs Peacock who couldn't resist coming back to see you all again!  Thank you to Mrs Flaherty, Mrs Denby and Mr Wilkin for organising and setting it all up - you are amazing!

NSPCC Number Day

 

The children looked fabulous in their outfits today!  We had so many fun maths-based activities and games throughout the day and everyone came together in Years 2 to 6 with their chromebooks for a massive TTRockstars session!  There were maths games played in classes and Maths Olympics in Year 3 to 6 - it all got very competitive!  Thank you to Miss Tindall for organising it all. Thank you also for your generous donations as we managed to raise £76.76 for NSPCC Number Day too!

Building Work

Some of you may have noticed that we are having some building work done.  We are converting our old KS1 classrooms into brand new Nursery and Reception classrooms.  We are so excited to have all of our Parkland family in the main building and we will keep sharing updates with you as we go along.

And finally...

Everyone at Parkland wishes you a very happy weekend whatever you decide to do.  The weather looks slightly warmer at 7oC but it does look like we might be getting some rain.  I will be going to see my mother-in-law for her birthday, Mr Watson doesn't know what he is doing and where he is going as it's a surprise, Ms Pascoe is celebrating her son's 6th birthday with a party and Mrs Shirra will be going full energy in a Clubbercise class!  We will see you bright and early on Monday morning where our doors open at 8:40am ready for learning to begin at 8:45am.  We are going to smash our whole school attendance next week - can't wait to see you all soon!

Parkland Pride Awards 

Nursery

Lyla - Be yourself, always

 For trying hard when coming in to school and always doing her best.

Reception

Aria-Rose - Succeed Together

Aria has made some beautiful pictures this week and has shown her friends how they can draw them too, using lots of describing words and support.

Rokarrio - Do What Matters Most

Rokarrio has been using gentle hands to explore Classroom 2. Rokarrio is using resources with support from adults, and we are enjoying seeing the outcomes. Well done Rokarrio!

Year 1

Eve – Show You Care

For a huge improvement in her handwriting. Eve has worked so hard to keep her writing on the line.

MJ – Do What Matters Most

For working extremely hard at following the rules and routines we have at Parkland. We are so proud of you!

Year 2

Tillie-Mae Succeed Together

For always doing the right thing and supporting your friends when you find things difficult.

Tallulah – Do What Matters Most

For trying so hard during our English lessons. Your work has been amazing this week, your confidence is improving.

Year 3

Harper – Show You Care

For showing she cares about her learning, taking pride in her work and always offering help and support to others.

Blayd – Do What Matters Most  

For showing incredible independence and pushing himself to do as much as learning as he can. He is a perfect role model to his friends.

Year 4

Keivah – Be Yourself, Always

For showing amazing effort in English and Maths this week.

Ruby-Lee – Show You Care

For sharing some lovely ideas with the class this week.

Year 5

Jacob D – Do What Matters Most

For focusing on his work this week, remembering to put his hand up and making some excellent contributions to class discussions.

Charlea – Succeed Together

For being a role model in the class, she is a great example of someone who puts this work in and gets the results; she is a real leader!

Year 6

Suzanna – Be Yourself, Always

For always trying your hardest and bringing personality to everything you do!

Anthony – Succeed Together

For doing your jobs so well and helping us to succeed not only as a class but as a school.