Attendance Matters

This week, there were 3 classes who received an extra playtime as their attendance was over 96% so well done to Years 3, 4 and 5!  There is such a buzz in the hall on a Friday when we are announcing which class has won the award for the week.  Another new award we gave out this half term was 'Most Improved Attendance Award' - we are so proud of these children because it will make such a difference with their learning.

Class Attendance Reward

We announced the winner of the Class Attendance Award in assembly this morning and to say it was a close run thing is an understatement!  We took into account attendance and number of lates and it meant that Year 3 just pipped Year 4 as the winners!  Year 3 had an afternoon doing Aerial Hoop with YACAD (Yorkshire Academy of Creative Arts and Dance) and that had a snacks and sweets station to feast on!  We will let you know what next half term's class attendance treat will be once we return after the holidays and remember, you have to be in it to win it! We want to say a huge thank you to the staff at YACAD for running the session this afternoon - Jess, Ceri and Jenny are quite simply amazing!!

EYFS New Build update

The new Nursery and Reception space in what used to be our KS1 classrooms is well underway!  The construction team have been busy working away at creating what will be a welcoming and purposeful learning environment.  We will keep you updated with photographs over the next couple of weeks.  

 

YACAD - Aerial and Silks Classes 

Uniform

Please make sure that your children have the correct uniform as we start the next half term.  There have been a lot of children wearing multiple earrings, necklaces and bracelets.  Please be aware that it is one pair of studded earrings and a watch are the only items of jewellery that should be worn and acrylic nails or nail varnish are also not to be worn.  Please refer to our uniform requirements here:

https://www.parkland.coopacademies.co.uk/page/?title=Uniform&pid=186

And finally...

We would like to thank all of our school community for supporting us this half term, we love welcoming you into our academy for the various events and we will have many more planned for next half term. I'm hoping the temperatures over the half term break will get a bit warmer so everyone can get out and about.  I am going to be spending my week with my daughter and making sure that Jet gets lots of walks otherwise he will start to sulk!  Mrs Shirra is going to be doing lots of exercise classes and enjoying days out with her family.  Ms Pascoe is going to London with her family and will be doing lots of exciting things whilst she is there and Mr Watson will be going to London to see his friends from his hometown.  Whatever you decide to do, we hope you have a wonderful time.  We return bright and early on Monday 24th February where our doors will open at 8:40am ready for learning to begin at 8:45am.   

Parkland Pride Awards 

Nursery

Jeremy - Be yourself, Always

 For having a fantastic week at Nursery. He has tried hard to join in with everything and had fun showing his adults around the class at stay & play!

Reception

Eden - Show You Care  

For creating a fantastic snail land outside, and sharing the experience with her friends. Eden cared for the snails, adding 'one more' each time.

Hunter - Be Yourself Always

For persevering and never giving up. Hunter has worked hard to do his challenges independently and look after others. 

Year 1

Broady – Show You Care

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

Faith– Succeed Together

For improving her behaviour for learning. Faith is staying focused on her learning and avoiding distractions.

Year 2

Amelia - Succeed Together

For always showing amazing effort in all your learning. You always work so hard.

Jacob – Show You Care

For trying so hard with your Maths. You remember all of the symbols and use them all of the time – Well done!

Year 3

Nikki - Succeed Together

For being such a wonderful support for her friends when they are finding things hard and being a role model for her table, talk partner and class.

Lara - Do What Matters Most

For always doing the right thing, setting the standard for behaviour and challenging herself to always be independent.

Year 4

Olivia - Do What Matters Most  

For showing amazing enthusiasm and determination with her school work this week.

Gerald - Be Yourself, Always

 For always putting 100% effort in everyday - Gerald always shows up to school ready to learn and try his best.

Year 5

Lily G – Do What Matters Most

For putting in so much effort in Maths. Lily has really made leaps in her progress and has done really well in our recent Maths tests!

Fabien – Succeed Together

For making great progress this week, particular in Science and History. Fabien is always coming up with Creative and interesting points and great inquisitive questions.

Year 6

Kiara – Be Yourself, Always

For always making the right choices ever! Staff have noticed and it makes us very proud.

Patrick – Be Yourself, Always

For your fantastic effort and determination in Maths. You are showing real character.