REMINDERS from previous Newsletters

READING BOOKS

You may have noticed this past few weeks that KS2 children are bringing books home to read that aren't reading scheme books. This is part of our 'love to read' initiative where we want children to have the opportunity to read a wider range of books at an age appropriate level. Staff have been working tirelessly to label up thousands of books across the school with an ATOS readability level. This tells the children the difficulty of a book. The online quizzes children have been completing in school over the past few months give a result that indicates the range of levels they should be reading at (i.e. 2.5 - 3.8). We will send out further information in future but wanted to share with you this exciting update.

Y6 ST ANNE'S STUDENTS

For those Y6 pupils that are attending St. Anne's please be aware that the school have set up a transition website with lots of useful information: http://transition.stannesacademy.org.uk

SCHOOL MEAL PATTERNS

Please be advised that your child must have a meal pattern that stays the same each week. If you need to change it please give the office a weeks notice. This helps to ensure our kitchen have the correct numbers of meals prepared.

Y5 ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL

Regretably, we have had to cancel the Y5 trip to Robinwood. We looked at postponing the trip until a date coronavirus restrictions were likely to be relaxed and allow residential trips but Robinwood unfortunately aren't able to fit us in. We are currently exploring alternative options where the Y5's will be able to take part in outdoor and adventurous activities later in the summer term or in the Autumn when the children are in Y6. We have booked and are expecting the Y6 residential trip to Blackpool to take place in June 2022. Any monies already paid towards Robinwood will be refunded.

Y6 BLACKPOOL TRIP

Fortunately, we have been able to alter the dates of the Blackpool Residential to the 23rd - 25th June when coronavirus restrictions, if lifted as planned, will mean the trip can go ahead. We do hope the trip will go ahead and we will send more information soon with further details about the cost and itineary.

SPONSOR OUR WONDERFUL PARKFIELDER - RAISING FUNDS FOR SPRINGHILL HOSPICE

At Parkfield, we want or pupils to be kind and one of our Year 3's has set herself the challenge of cycling a total of 100 miles throughout March. In the process she is hoping to raise as much money as possible for Springhill Hospice. If you'd like more information and would like to donate please visit the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/romigully?utm_source=sms&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=romigully&utm_campaign=pfp-sms&utm_term=1fe206a46b8f4062b94aab67b11a45f6

PARKFIELD CHARACTER FOCUS - ENCOURAGING

This half term, the Parkfield character focus is going to be on being 'encouraging'. We will discuss what it is to be a positive and encouraging Parkfielder and how they can support others in the school community. Classroom activities will be planned so that the pupils are given plenty of opportunities to encourage one another with their learning and develop this important life characteristic.

PARENTS EVENING

We have decided to move Parents Evening to Wednesday 28th April between 3.30 and 7pm. This is much later than our usual parents evening but we feel by this date we'll be able to give you accurate assessment information and personalised targets for your child.

PARKFIELD SCHOOL LOTTERY

If you'd like the opportunity to win £25,000 each week and support the school you can do so by joining the school lottery. There is a winner from our school each week that wins a smaller prize but there is always the chance of winning the national prize of £25,000. More details and how to join can be found here: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/parkfield-primary-school

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

• Monday Assembly - 10:10am - link available on Showbie / Tapestry

• Friday Achievement Assembly - 10:10am on Showbie / Tapestry