This week

Welcome to this week’s Parkland Post. What a blustery week of weather we have had – our times on the Daily Mile were so much faster as we had the wind helping us along! 

Next Parent forum

We will focus on the MIND Action Plan whilst sharing a cuppa and some cake.  We hope to see as many of you as possible there.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you are able to get out into the fresh air – maybe go to the park or have a walk somewhere in our local area.  Whatever you decide to do, we hope you enjoy it.  We will see you bright and early on Monday morning for another week filled with learning!

Skills Builder Home Task
This weekend, we would like you to practise the skill of Listening (and talking) by taking some time to talk with someone in your family.  Tell them about your week at school – what you enjoyed, anything you have learnt or anything that you might want to find out more about.

Year 5 and 6 Reading Club
Our Reading Club had grown this week!  More and more children are joining our group as we read ‘When Life Gives You Mangoes’ by Kereen Getten which is a story about a girl called Clara who loves to eat mangoes but who is struggling to remember anything about the previous summer.  As we read through the book, there have been clues as to why she might not have been able to remember and it is becoming quite gripping!

Viking Day in Year 3/4

The children in Year 3/4 have had a very exciting experience this week, a Viking day!

Each class had a full day of learning about the lives of the Vikings, their clothes, their homes and even learned about how the Vikings fought their battles.

Parent Forum Dates

Thank you to those parents that attended our previous forum, it is important that we get your input and ideas for school.

If you can make the next one please join us for tea and cake and a good chat! Here are the dates for the rest of the year.

January 27th– rescheduled to February 10th

March 4th

May 5th

Time To Talk

Yesterday, we took part in Time to Talk Day in association with MIND.  Our staff were treated to breakfast and were able to sit and have a chat with each other (something which we don’t normally have time to do).  Staff then joined our pupils on their walk around the playground at morning break talking with each other about all sorts of things.  Each class took part in a circle time to discuss things that they were interested in as well as talking about issues going on in the world around them.

Pride Awards

Nursery

Beaux

For demonstrating her fantastic maths skills using the Numicon this week.

Hugo

For showing a love for learning when celebrating Chinese New Year.

Reception

Malik

For his amazing maths knowledge about different ways to make four and five. 

Bonnie

For always being ready to learn in phonics. Well done Bonnie!

Year 1

Poppie

Be yourself always: for always joining in with our class discussions and being a pleasure to teach.

Kysen

For showing improvement on his presentation and care over his work.

Year 2

Ellie

Being a fantastic friend to her classmates and treating everyone with respect.

Jacob S

Growing in confidence and being able to speak in front of a group.

Year 3/4A

The whole class

  For their amazing enthusiasm, participation and effort they put in for Viking day!

Year 3/4NW

The whole class

For their amazing enthusiasm, participation and effort they put in for Viking day!

Year 5

Grace

Always doing her best and really shining in maths through her dedication and hard work.

Connor

Pushing himself in all areas of his learning and for always having something to share.

Year 6

Emily

Amazing effort with her maths this week, solving quotations involving fractions and persevering.

Ava

Having a lovely smile and cheery attitude all day in school this week.

Parkland Panthers- Pupils who shone in their PE sessions this week

Year 2 – Alfie and Charlea

Year 3/4– Amelia and Tommy Lee

Year 5 – Ffion and Stephen

Year 6 – Finn and Ruby

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

Succeed together