Parkland Post – 10th February 2023

Welcome to the final Parkland Post for this half term. This week has been Children’s Mental Health Week and our children have taken part in a variety of different activities with the purpose of making mental health and wellbeing something we talk about and feel happy and comfortable sharing with others – the acknowledgement that it is okay not to be okay and that there are people in school and at home who can help with that. Perhaps you would like to do some mindful colouring this week during the half term or get out into nature which are both great ways to press the reset button and clear your head.

Attendance

It is the first half term where we have awarded a £50 meal gift voucher as part of our attendance raffle. A ticket is put into the draw every time your child has 97% attendance over a half term – you have to be in it to win it!

Please make sure that your child is in school every day and on time so they don’t miss valuable learning time. Our doors open at 8:40am and learning begins at 8:45am.

Children’s Mental Health Week

We had our Dress to Express Day in school today and everyone looked AMAZING – we thought you would like to see some photos of their funky outfits!

Skills Builder Home Challenge

This week’s challenge is a good one and focuses on this half term’s skill ‘Speaking’. Remember to send photos or videos or your child taking part in the challenge to our Messenger page and they will receive 5 Skills Builder points on Class Charts.

Half term and return date

Next week is our half term holiday, we return to school on Monday the 20th February – our doors are open at 8:40am to get everybody ready for learning to begin at 8:45am.

And finally…

We hope you all have a fabulous half term week and enjoy the break. Next half term, look out for details about events in school such as Stay and Play, Family Workshops, World Book Day, Family Breakfasts to name a few. If anyone is interested in setting up and being part of a PTA so we can begin having discos in school, please get in touch with the office.

Pride Awards!

Reception

Elissia

For trying her best to be a good talk partner at carpet times.

Matthew

For his excellent effort in phonics, particularly with his letter formation.

Year 1

Willow

For her fantastic writing on how to make a bird feeder.

Bonnie-Louise

For trying hard to independently write sentences.

Year 2

Charlie-Joe

For his positive attitude to learning and improving his handwriting.

Ruby

For always being a good friend and making the right choices

Year 3

Leo

For always showing he cares for his classmates and for working super hard in English.

Peyton

For being a helpful member of the class and a fantastic hardworker.

Year 4

Alice

For paying extra attention to detail whilst editing her diary entry.

Amelia

For going the extra mile to be kind and respectful towards her classmates.

Year 5

Lillian

For excellent behaviour, always on task and helping others to succeed.

Callum

For excellent maths work and always being on task.

Year 6

Leyton

For being an absolute superstar in class at all times.

Harvey

For Working collaboratively during maths sessions to achieve a deeper understanding.

Be yourself, always

Show you care

Succeed together

Do what matters most

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