WEDNESDAY 10TH, THURSDAY 11TH, FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER - EYFS FAMILY LUNCH - 11.45 - 12.15PM - Families are invited to join their child whilst they eat dinner for the first time in the school dinner hall. If you haven't already booked on, please choose one of the dates and contact the school office to book on. 

MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER - Please note that this is a week later than originally planned due to a staff absence. Y6 Breakfast Booster Club begins. The club is free and allows our Y6 pupils to come to school have breakfast and take part in activities that will better prepare them for the Y6 SATS.

TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER AT 9AM - Y1 FAMILY LEARNING - SCHOOL HALL - Year 1 families are welcome to join their child for a maths lesson. The focus will be on our online system: Mathletics.

ARBOR

Firstly, we'd like to thank you for you perseverence and patience with our new system - Arbor. The vast majority of parents and guardians have had no trouble logging in and using the app / website but there have been a few teething issues which we were expecting because it is a new. However, if you need any support with logging in, booking clubs and making payments, please contact the school office and Miss Pritchard and Mrs Cummings will be happy to help.

PUNCTUALITY

Thank you for your support with punctuality this week. It has been fantastic to see the vast majority of pupils on the playground by 8.45am, lined up and ready to start their learning. A prompt start to the day means no valuable learning time is missed and helps reduce any anxiety that some children may feel if they arrive late to class.

Just a reminder that classroom doors close shortly after 8.45am. If you do arrive late, please enter school through the main office so that your child can be signed in safely.

ATTENDANCE - A REMINDER ABOUT SCHOOL FINES FOR UNAUTHORISED ABSENCES

Please note that, in line with the school policy, fines will be issued to families that go on a term time holiday where children miss 5 consecutive full days. Currently the fine is £160 per child per parent which equates to a £640 fine for a two parent family with two children. This is reduced to £320 if paid within 21days. If you are going on holiday due to exceptional circumstances, please speak to the headteacher as a fine may not have to be issued. More information an be found on our attendance policy found here.

SITE SECURITY

Following recent events in the locality and the circulation of various social media posts, we understand that some parents may feel concerned  and anxious and have asked questions about our school site security. Please be assured that safeguarding all pupils remains our number one priority.

At Parkfield, we have a wide range of systems, policies, and procedures in place to keep children as safe as possible during the school day. These include secure entry points, staff vigilance, and robust safeguarding practices. Our security and safety measures are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective, and we take advice from both the local authority and the police when updating our approach.

As part of our procedures, the school has an effective lockdown (invacuation) policy which has been in place for many years. This ensures that, in the unlikely event of a situation arising that requires pupils and staff to remain safely inside, we are fully prepared and practised in keeping everyone secure.

We want to reassure parents that your child’s safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities to maintain a safe and secure school environment.

NAMES IN CLOTHES

A reminder to please add your child's name to their school uniform and PE kit. We have a large number of items that go missing and if they have your child's name on them they will find their way back!

DATES FOR THE DIARY

We like to be prepared and give parents as much notice as possible and as a result we have updated our school calendar for 2025-2026. Please visit the calendar to see the wide range of events we have planned for next year.

NEW FENCING

You will notice a new fence that has been built around the rear of the school. This fence will allow our pupils in EYFS, Year 1 and the Cherry Tree Room to safely access continous provision. It also allows resources and equipment to remain set up over the week. Please can pupils and their families from KS2 walk through this area to the main KS2 yard when dropping off and picking up.

SCHOOL BUILDING WORKS

In addition to the fence, it has been a busy summer at Parkfield with lots of building work taking place - mainly repairs and upgrades following the flood that happened in the summer term. This includes: a new library area, three new kitchen areas, freshly painted KS2 areas, new doors and a sensory room in our Cherry Tree room. 

PE TIMETABLE FOR SEPTEMBER   (Y4 Swimming starts in October due to works being carried out at Middleton Arena)

The days Parkfielders are to come to school in their PE kits from September can be seen below:

• Monday: Year 3 and Year 4

• Tuesday: Reception, Year 5 and Year 6

• Wednesday: Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4

• Thursday: Reception, Year 1, Year 2

• Friday: Year 1, Year 5 and Year 6

PE KITS

A reminder that, children can wear either a white or royal blue t-shirt for their PE kit. The t-shirts don't have to include the school badge but these are available from Broadbents, Middleton. 

WATER BOTTLES

Children will need to bring their own water bottles with them in September. These can be taken home and cleaned each day. 

KS2 LOCKERS

Children have to get their coats and packed lunches into their lockers and as a result children can only bring small school bags to school because the KS2 lockers are only small. We recommend that children in Y3, 4, 5 and 6 only need drawstring type bag for school.

EASY FUNDRAISING - PLEASE SIGN UP, SPEND MONEY AND RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL!

We want to let you know about a way you can support the school using an online platform called easyfundraising. It helps schools, causes and charities in the UK raise donations for FREE by simply shopping online.

They have partnered with over 7,000 brands including John Lewis & Partners, Argos, Iceland, Amazon, eBay and M&S who will give you and the school a donation every time you shop with them at no extra cost.

The brand pays easyfundraising a percentage of what the shopper spends and easyfundraising turn that into the donation that goes to the school

Over 190,000 causes and charities are using this at the moment and £56 million has been raised so far, so it really does work!

To sign up and help Parkfield raise money, please click here:  Easyfundraising  for Parkfield 

FREE SCHOOL MEALS, FREE HOLIDAY CLUBS AND FOOD VOUCHERS

Did you know that if you are entitled to free school meals you also get access to free holiday clubs and food vouchers during the holidays? To apply or if you're not sure if you are eligible, please  read the information and apply using the link here. School receives additional funding for those pupils that are entitled for free school meals and this much needed funding helps better support all Parkfielders. Even if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 or they're on packed lunch - please still apply. In addition, if there has been a change in your family circumstances (i.e. recently become unemployed) you may also be entitled to apply for Free School Meals.