Issue 24 - Friday 7th March 2025
Issue 24 - Friday 7th March 2025
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Headteacher's Welcome
Headteacher's Welcome
Dear Parkfield Families,
We've had a fantastic week at Parkfield, filled with exciting events that wouldn’t have been possible without your support. A huge thank you to all our families who joined in— your involvement makes such a difference!
On Tuesday, our Year 1 Family Learning Event was a great success. Mrs. Hartley led a brilliant phonics session, demonstrating how we teach phonics in school and providing valuable insights into the upcoming Phonics Screening Check.
On Thursday, our Year 3 class assembly wowed the whole school and their families. The children did a fantastic job showcasing their learning from across the term, and we couldn’t be prouder of their confidence and enthusiasm.
A big well done to our year 5 & 6 Cross Country runners who took part in the final competition at Elmwood on Thursday. We had some excellent finishing positions on a very tough course. Mrs Banks was super proud!!
Finally, World Book Day was a joy to celebrate! Our Parkfielders looked amazing in their book-themed costumes, bringing their favorite stories to life. The day was filled with a love of reading, and it was wonderful to see the children so excited to share their favorite books.
Thank you again for your continued support. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Kemp
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY 21ST MARCH 2025 - RED NOSE DAY Children can come to school in non-uniform or wearing something red in exchange of a small donation to this wonderful charity. This year, the event will focus on supporting those in need during the current living crisis, focusing on issues like lack of food and homelessness.
TUESDAY 25TH MARCH - Y6 FAMILY LEARNING - 9AM - Join your child for a SPAG lesson
THURSDAY 27TH MARCH - Y4 CLASS ASSEMBLY - 9AM - Families are invited to join us in the school hall whilst the Y4 class showcase their learning from the past term.
FRIDAY 28th MARCH - FORFEIT DAY - Bring in an Easter Egg in exchange for non-uniform. The Eggs will be used in the Easter Bingo event.
FRIDAY 28TH MARCH - EASTER BINGO - 6 - 9PM - More information will follow about how to get your tickets to this very popular annual event. However, we will need some support on the night to ensure everything runs smoothly. Please contcat the school office if you're able to help.
TUESDAY 1ST APRIL - 2-3PM - PARKFIELD'S GOT TALENT
FRIDAY 4TH APRIL - EASTER SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS AND MARTYR CHURCH - 11AM - 12PM Year 5 will be leading the service. All families welcome.
LATEST NEWS
LATEST NEWS
PARKFIELD'S GOT TALENT
Auditions took place earlier this week with a record-breaking 60 children auditioning - what fantastic talent we have at Parkfield! If your child has been successful in getting through to the finals please help them rehearse in the run up to the main event taking place later this term.
ATTENDANCE
All 7 classes have met our 96% target this week. We actually had a whole school attendance rate of 98.1% which is a wonderful achievement. Thanks so much for your support.
SCHOOL DINNER PRICE INCREASE
We would like to inform you that, after the Easter holidays, the price of school dinners will increase to £2.85 per day, reflecting a 10% rise. This adjustment is necessary due to rising costs in areas such as food prices and staffing.
Despite this increase, we remain committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils, ensuring they receive a healthy and balanced lunch each day.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS
We have lots of competitions booked over the next few months so please check the newsletter each week to see whether your child's club is on or not.
Monday 10th March - Year 3/4 Multi Sports (This club is full - If you would like your child to be added to the waiting list please let Mrs Banks know)
Tuesday 11th March - Year 5/6 Football CANCELLED DUE TO RUGBY TOURNAMENT
Wednesday 12th March - Dance Club (This club is full - If you would like your child to be added to the waiting list please let Mrs Banks know)
Thursday 13th March - Year 5/6 Cross Country
REMINDERS
REMINDERS
TOYS, TEDDIES AND FIDGETS
A number of children have started to bring in toys, teddies and fidgets in from home. These are not allowed in school and cause numerous issues and distractions for children. Please remind children to keep these at home. If your child requires a fidget to help them with their attention in class, school will provide them with one.
HOMEWORK
A reminder that children in Y1-6 have various homework activities each week.
Reading - please read a minimum of 3 times per week.
Numberbots (Y1-2) and Timestables Rock Stars (Y3-6)
Emile - Spellings
Mathletics - maths activities linked to the curriculum
All links can be found on the school website homepage and logins are in your child's personal organiser.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS - PLEASE APPLY
Are you entitled to Free School meals? If you're not sure 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.
CLASS DOJO
Would you like to see how well your child is doing at school? We award Dojo points for pupils that go 'above and beyond' in the classroom and these can be seen by parents if you download the app. We have over 80% of our families signed up already! If you click this link to set up a parent account we will then approve it. This acess will provide you with the opportunity to see how many Dojo points your child has earnt and what for. Please note that we are only using the app for Dojo points, not messages or photos, therefore you do not need any of the subscription options you might be offered.
Latest Class Updates
SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
Mr Kemp is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) supported by Mrs Clawson and Mrs Smith (Deputy DSL). If you have any concerns about the needs or welfare of a pupil, please don't hesitate to contact the school. We all share a responsibility to our pupils safety and wellbeing.
As a school our promise is: We will listen, we will support and we will take action.
More information can be found on the school website here: https://www.parkfieldprimary.com/website/safeguarding-and-child-protection.html
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY
As you are all aware, school attendance and punctuality is one of Parkfields priorities and I have been thrilled with the support that parents have been giving with regards to improving their children’s attendance.
Our school target is 96% this year and we need your continued support to ensure that we meet this mark.
ATTENDANCE - HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
ATTENDANCE - HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
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.
Persistent Absence
Persistent Absence
Persistent absence is defined by the Government as attendance below 90%. This equates to 19 days or more of absence a year or 100+ lessons missed. If a child’s attendance drops below 90% this could lead to them becoming a safeguarding concern. This could also result in the authority taking legal action against parents, resulting in a fine or court appearance. Over the next few weeks I will be making contact by letter with the families of children whose attendance is below 90% to invite you into school for a discussion about how we can support you to improve your child’s attendance.
Thank you so much to all the families who have been working hard to ensure children’s attendance and punctuality is high. Establishing early good habits really will make a positive difference to their lives. The link between attendance and achievement cannot be over stated. Your child will achieve better if they are in school every day. Only in very exceptional circumstances should a child be absent from school. Please ring the school office no later than 8.30am to report an absence.
Punctuality
Punctuality
Please get your child to school on time. Poor punctuality can lead to your child…
Feeling embarrassed in front of their friends
Missing the beginning of vital lessons making them fall behind
Missing important instructions for the rest of the school day
At Parkfield children are to line up before school and doors open at 8.45am. They close at shortly after.
If you arrive after the doors are closed you will have to come through the school office.
Arrivals after 9.30am are classed as an unauthorised absence for the morning session.
HEALTH and SAFETY
HEALTH and SAFETY
STAY SAFE EARLY BIRDS - REMINDER
If your child is attending Early Birds, please walk down the path and through the KS1 yard - it may take a few more seconds but it's much safer than walking through the busy car park. If the hall door is ever closed, simply ring the bell for assistance.
Dogs are not permitted in the school playground.
If driving, park further away from the school and walk to reduce congestion and the possibility of any serious accidents.
Unfortunately, Parents and Carers are not allowed to drop off and pick up from the school car park at any time.
Children are not allowed on the play equipment before and after school. Please keep them off.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
5 WAYS TO WELLBEING
At Parkfield we promote the 5 ways to Wellbeing which can help children and adults to achieve a more positive lifestyle.
#THRIVE offer a local service for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing health and wellbeing issues such as feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things. #Thrive can also provide advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young person. You can find out more information about the service by clicking here: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/thrive
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