TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER AT 9AM - Y6 FAMILY LEARNING - SCHOOL HALL - Year 6 families are welcome to join their child for a maths lesson.

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER AT 9AM - EYFS MEET THE TEACHER - SCHOOL HALL - Families of our Reception children are welcome to join Mrs Taylor to find out some important information about the first year at Parkfield and what you can do to support at home.

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER - Y6 CRUCIAL CREW TRIP A seperate email has been sent with further information about this trip.

TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER AT 9AM - Y5 FAMILY LEARNING - SCHOOL HALL - Year 5 families are welcome to join their child for a maths lesson.

UPDATED WEBSITE
Our updated Parkfield website will be going live over the next few days, and we’re sure you’ll notice some big improvements when you visit. While all the familiar information and links remain, the site has been redesigned to be more responsive, meaning it adapts smoothly whether you’re browsing on a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. A huge thank you to Mr Haughton, who has been working hard behind the scenes to make these changes. We’re confident the new site will make it easier for everyone to find the information they need.

TOYS, TEDDIES AND FIDGETS
We’ve noticed a number of children bringing toys, teddies, and fidgets into school recently. Unfortunately, these items can cause distractions and issues in class, so they are not permitted in school. Please support us by reminding your child to keep them at home. If a fidget is required to support focus in lessons, school will provide one as part of our learning support.

HEALTHY SNACKS
A quick reminder that any snacks brought into school should be healthy choices such as fruit, yoghurts, or other low-sugar options. Children in Key Stage 1 continue to receive free fruit during the day, and those in Key Stage 2 can visit our Tuck Shop at breaktime, where a range of healthy snacks are available from just 20p. Thank you for helping us promote positive eating habits across the school.

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. The image below gives a reminder as to the different levels of fines that can now be issued.

CONSENT - Y5 AND Y6

Y5 and Y6 parents can now use our new Arbor system to consent to their child walking home alone and also brining in a mobile phone into school. More details are on the Arbor app and if you need any help with this, please contact the school office. 

ARBOR - WE NOW HAVE 75% OF OUR PARENTS AND CARERS SIGNED UP!

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.

ROCHDALE 'RARING TO GO' NEWSLETTER

Please click the following link to read the latest magazine from the Raring to Go team at Rochdale. It is full of useful local information for parents and carers around the borough.  https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/rochdale/autumn2025/ 

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.

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.

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!

PARKING OUTSIDE SCHOOL 

A polite reminder to pelase park carefully and considerately outside school at pick up and drop offs. We have received complaints from neighbours regarding dangerous parking and driving. If possible, we encourage parents to park at Aldi/KFC and make the short walk up to school to ease and avoid congestion. 

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.