LATEST NEWS

PARENTS' EVENING

A huge thanks to all that were able to attend Wednesday's virtual parents' evening. Over 100 parents were able to log on and speak to their child's class teacher about how their children have settled into school since returning in September. We know our plans were ambitious in asking all parents and carers to attend via zoom and appreciate that for some this was a difficulty.

If you were unable to attend, teachers will contact you if there is an issue that needs to be discussed. However, if you have anything you feel needs addressing, please contact the school office and they'll arrange for a call back with the clas teacher before we finish for half term.

PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE

At this time of the year we like to gather parent and carer views so we know what we are doing well and where we could improve. Please spend 10 minutes of your time by completing the questionnaire on the following link: https://forms.gle/Ym56uuWFmYcPxSUR6

SELF ISOLATING PUPILS

If your child is at home self isolating, in addition to homelearning, we'd like them to join us for assemblies on a Monday and a Friday so that they still feel part of the school community and don't feel like they're missing out. Clicking on the links below below will allow them to access the assemblies.

Monday Achievement Assembly at 10.10am https://zoom.us/j/93935292371?pwd=UmU3Q1VKZXIyQlFXTTh6MzJOcVVOUT09

Friday Achivement Assembly at 10.10am https://zoom.us/j/98045625355?pwd=SW9vVStTNFc4N1NhRDliNWxMY1Z0dz09

HARVEST SERVICE - WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER

We will be holding a short virtual harvest service within school this year and more importantly we require your food donations this year more than ever. All food donations will be sent to Middleton Central Food Bank. They are requesting the following items at the moment:

UHT MILK (1 LITRE) SUGAR, FRUIT JUICE/CORDIAL, TINNED TOMATOES, TINNED POTATOES / PACKET MASH, RICE, PASTA OR NOODLES, PASTA SAUCE / CURRY SAUCE, SOUP TINNED VEGETABLES (ANY) TINNED MEAT OR FISH, TINNED FRUIT, RICE PUDDING / SPONGE PUDDING OR CUSTARD, BREAKFAST CEREAL, JAM OR SPREAD, BISCUITS & SNACKS.

If possible, please send your child in with their food donation on Wednesday 21st October when it will be collected by Middleton Foodbank.

SCHOOL COUNCIL COMPETITION

The school council launched their competition this week to find a name for our new school library. Children can complete the forms handed outo to them this week and the school council will meet to decid on the winner. The winning name will be placed on our new library area and be used for years to come.

LEARNING LOGS

This half term's learning logs are due next week. Your child can bring in their learning log where they'll get the opportunity to share it with the rest of the class. Unfortunately, there will not be the usual showcase event that takes place in the hall.

HOME LEARNING EXERCISE BOOKS

Just as a precautionary measure, we are sending home some blank exercise books that children can work in if they have to self isolate at any point. The work completed in the exercise books can be photographed and uploaded onto Showbie/Tapestry so that the class teacher can comment. These books stay at home and are different to a homework book. They are only for when children are self-isolating.

READING SPONSORSHIP

We love to read at Parkfield and we want to say a huge thanks to everyone that donated towards the sponsored reading/listening event. We made a total of £812 which means we get to spend £1300 on brand new books for the classrooms! This means we've spent over £3500 on new books for the school over the past few months. Thanks so much for all your support.