REMINDERS from previous Newsletters

ADDITIONAL PE LESSONS

During lockdown, we are going to increase the amount of PE that children are taught whilst in school. At Parkfield, we strongly believe that sport and being physically active helps children's physical and mental wellbeing. We know that with the cancellation of out of school clubs and grassroots sports these opportunities are going to be significantly reduced for many and hope that the additional exercise they get at school will help. The extra lessons will not require PE kit to be worn on additional days as they're going to be timetabled flexibly dependant on the wonderful British weather. PE kit is still to be worn on the usual days for children in Y1-6.

FACE MASKS

Staff are now wearing face coverings in all communal areas within the school to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is because schools across the country are finding that transmission of the virus is high amongst staff. We ask for your support by continuing to wear face coverings on the school grounds and not coming to the school office unless absolutely neccessary.

HOME LEARNING FOR SELF ISOLATING PUPILS

If your child is at home self isolating work is being set via our online system 'Showbie' so that they can complete work in line with what their peers will be learning in the classroom. Teachers are able to comment and feedback on work that is submitted. For more information please visit the home learning section of the website - https://curriculum.parkfieldprimary.com/home-learning

PUPIL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We've been asked to share the following link with families that are worried about their child's mental health and wellbeing due to the coronavirus. The website found here gives some great advice on how you can support your child at this difficult time: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/coronavirus/support-for-parents-families-and-young-people/frequently-asked-questions/

LEARNING LOGS

Learning Logs, linked to this term's learning, have been sent out this week and include a numbe fo tasks that pupils can work on whilst at home. The tasks complement work being set in class and can be sent back on the final week of this term.

ROTARY CLUB SHOE BOX DONATIONS £1

For those families that would like to support the Rotary club with their annual shoebox appeal please send £1 in a labelled envelope into school and we'll send a shoebox home with your child. These can then be returned and then passed back to Rotary club where they send them to those children in need across the UK and Eastern Europe. They can be filled with items such as: toiletries, toys, socks, gloves, scarves.

BROADBENTS

Please be aware that Broadbents, our official uniform supplier, is closed during lockdown but are offering free deliveries. Contact them via email, telephone or facebook.

MIDDLETON FOODBANK

Middleton Foodbank are asking for donations of toys for children in our community. The toys must be new and can be left at the school office where they will be collected from. thank you on their behalf. SCHOOL OFFICE ACCESS

To keep staff safe in the current climate it is vital that parents and carers only come to the school office if it is essential. Money and letters can be placed in school bags which will then be collected by class teachers and messages can be taken via the phone or email. If you do have to enter the premises a facemask must be worn.

A reminder that school starts at 8.45 promptly and classroom doors are open until 9am each morning. Late arrivals after this time must enter via the main entrance.

BIRTHDAY TREATS REMINDER

Unfortunately, children are not be able to bring in any sweets/cake to share with their classmates for their birthday. As an alternative, we would be extremely grateful if they want to donate a book to their class library. Thanks to the many that have already donated something this year.

CORONAVIRUS INFO https://newsletters.parkfieldprimary.com/covid-19-information

A reminder that if anyone in your household displays symptoms of coronavirus, the whole household must self isolate and not come into school until that person has been tested and recieved a negative result. At school, self-isolation will not be classed as an absence and work will be provided for those that are at home. If you are unsure, please contact school.

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.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM https://curriculum.parkfieldprimary.com/home

If you would like to know what your child is learning this half term please visit our curriculum website. The site provides you with all the information you need to support your child at home. Parkfield staff have worked incredibly hard over the past few months to complete as it includes comprehensive information about what each class is learning each term across every subject. Our long term plans pages (https://curriculum.parkfieldprimary.com/long-term-plans) have links to each classes half termly curriculum overview. We do hope you find the information useful.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP

A reminder that to help reduce congestion we are asking:

• Parents and children to stand in allocated areas

• Only one parent/carer to enter the school grounds, where possible

• Those that are happy for their child to walk onto the school site and wait on their own may do so (likely to be Y6 and 5 children)

PROSPECTIVE PARENT

Prospective parents can now apply for their child to join us in September 2021 by clicking here: http://rochdale.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/primary-admissions/Pages/apply-for-a-primary-school-place.aspx The application deadline is January 15th 2021.

PROSPECTIVE PARENTS - VIRTUAL OPEN DAY

If you are or know of any prospective parents for September 2021 please share the following link with them: https://www.parkfieldprimary.com/website/admissions.html

HEALTHY SNACKS FOR KS2 CHILDREN

A reminder that children are welcome to bring in healthy snacks for morning break because we currently have no tuck shop up and running. Children in KS1 receive free fruit and milk. There is also no toast available for KS1 and KS2 on a Friday.

PE LESSONS

Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their full outdoor PE kit.

• • • Monday: Year 3 and 4

    • Tuesday: Year 5 and 6

    • Thursday: Year 1 and 2

Please note: Reception do not require an outdoor PE kit. More information can be found here: https://www.parkfieldprimary.com/website/uniform.html

SCHOOL PLACES AVAILABLE

For anyone who might be interested: Our school is almost full but we have a few spare places in Y4. Contact the school office for more details. There is a process with Rochdale LA to follow, but we can help.