Welcome to this week’s very chilly Parkland Post – winter has finally arrived!  It has been so much better greeting families in the sunshine rather than last week’s foggy weather.  We have lots of exciting events taking place next week – make sure you refer to the key dates posted on Facebook or in last week’s Parkland Post.  The EYFS and KS1 Nativity dress rehearsal sounded amazing from my office, I can’t wait to watch it for the first time with you all next week on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.

Christmas Choir

Our fabulous Christmas Choir visited St John’s Church this afternoon to sing to our community.  The singing was delightful and brought smiles to many faces.  Thank you to Mrs Steere and Mrs Peacock for accompanying them.  Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for photographs of them in action.

Early Years Stay and Play and Open Evening

Thank you to all of our families which joined us for Stay and Play sessions this week and for new parents who came to look at our provision on Wednesday’s Open Evening for Reception.  It was lovely meeting so many new families and we hope Co-op Academy Parkland will be the academy you choose to begin your child’s education.

Year 3 and 4 Stocking Parent Workshop

Our Year 3 and 4 children had an incredibly creative afternoon with their adults creating Christmas stockings based on their original designs.  There were beads, glitter, sequins as far as the eye could see and it looked so festive!

Skills Builder Home Challenge

It is the final home challenge which focuses on our ‘Aiming High’ skill.  Remember, your child can earn 5 Skills Builder Class Charts points if you share what they have done for the challenge via Facebook Messenger. 

Finally…

We hope you have an enjoyable weekend.  We have one more week left before we break up for the holidays at 3:15pm on Friday 16th December.  Attendance remains important as every day matters when it comes to your child’s education.  I hope you manage to get outside, hopefully the weather will be kind.  Mrs Wierzbianski is planning to get a Christmas tree and decorate it and Ms Pascoe is visiting Father Christmas at Stockeld Park. We will see you all bright and early for another fun-filled week of learning.

Pride Awards!

Reception

Jacob

For working hard and joining in with our nativity dress rehearsal.

Willow

For sharing her fantastic maths knowledge on how to make different numbers. 

Year 1

Isobel

For fantastic design and making of a moving car in DT.

Ava-Leigh

For her success and attitude to learning in phonics. Ava tries so hard with her sounds and we are so proud.

Year 2

Leo

For always being a wonderful role model around school.

Isabel

For her wonderful attitude to learning.

Year 3

Olufela

For settling in so well to Year 3 – we are so lucky to have you!

Ella-Rose

For showing great determination to succeed this week. You have tried hard in everything and really wowed me.

Year 4

Alice

For showing resilience and determination during our assessment week.

Patrick

Working hard and participating in all of his work, even when it’s not his favourite subject.

Year 5

Lily

For developing a mature attitude in her own progress.

Regan

For his infectious love for learning something new.

Year 6

Ffion

For working hard on her maths recently, using her peers for extra support.

Poppy

For being a lovely friend and a calming presence in class.

Be yourself, always

Show you care

Succeed together

Do what matters most