LATEST NEWS

HEALTHY SNACKS & PACKED LUNCHES

A reminder that pupils are allowed to bring a healthy snack into school at breaktime (No chocolate/crisps please). The tuck shop is also available in Key Stage 2 where pupils can purchase a healthy snack for 20p per item.

Please note that sweets and chocolate bars are not allowed in school packed lunches. At Parkfield we promote healthy eating and don't want pupils regularly eating unhealthy junk food at school.

PUPIL ABSENCES

Following a safeguarding review we will no longer be offering the option of leaving an answerphone message or email to report your child’s absence. If you need to report your child’s absence please ring the school from 8.15am when the office is open to take calls. Please ensure you ring and speak to a member of staff daily when reporting your child’s absence.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Thanks to the many families that ordered the Christmas Cards or wrapping paper from IQ cards. They're due to be delivered to school early December.

TWITTER

In response to requests for more tweets, staff are doing their best to showcase the wonderful work taking place each day across the school.

KS2 ROTAWEB CHANGE

Earlier in the week our School Councillors announced the results of a recent vote where our Parkfielders had to decide whether they wanted to keep the current large rotaweb or replace it with a new piece of large climbing equipment. They voted for the climbing equipment and as a result the rotaweb has been removed and we are currently contacting companies for quotes for the new equipment. There will certainly be some fundraising over the next few months required but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Thanks school conucillors for organising and the positive impact you're having on the school!

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Thanks to those that have already sent in money for raffle tickets. All monies raised will go towards subsidising the whole school visiting the pantomime and also pay for playground equipment and resources to enhance the children's experience during break and dinner times.

If you would like to donate a prize to the eagerly anticipated Parkfield Christmas Raffle please contact the school office and let us know. Any help is appreciated and all monies raised will be spent on the children.

Y6 BREAKFAST CLUB

Will continue to be free to all Y6 pupils and runs every day from 8.15 - 8.45am. It's great to see so many of our Y6 pupils turn up each day.

Y6 CLASS ASSEMBLY

Advanced notice that our Y6 families are welcome to join us on Friday 3rd December at 9am in the school hall for the first class assembly of the year.

TERM TIME HOLIDAYS

A reminder that any holiday during term time are likely to result in a fine being issued as detailed in our attendance policy. All term time holidays are classed as an unauthorised absence unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you feel there are exceptional circumstances for the holiday, please let us know in writing as soon as possible. Fines are issued by the local authority when 5 consecutive days (10 sessions) have been missed. Currently, a £60 fine is issued to each parent/carer with parental responsiblity for each child. For example, 2 siblings and both parents going on holiday could result in a fine totalling £240 .

OUT OF SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS

If your child achieves something out of school that you're proud of - please let us know by emailing office@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk. Particularly if they've demonstrated the Parkfield qualities of being Positive, Ambitious, Resilient or Kind. This may include winning a trophy, competing in an event, raising money for charity or even completing a really long bike ride! We're creating a display to celebrate the achievements of all our Parkfielders.