On Thursday, Miss Bowers created a high energy fitness circuit with a focus on cardio.
The impact of physical education on young people’s mental health has been widely researched and has produced some profound findings. We know that physical activity reduces mental fatigue, increases motivation, lowers our risk of depression and enables children to express themselves through movement.
As well as this, it gives children the opportunity to work with others, understand how their strengths can impact a team and empower them to make decisions with confidence and the work we at Parkside do for our children is a proud moment for me as PE lead.
I believe Parkside is blazing a trail in providing opportunities for young people to take part in physical education and offer a well-rounded, holistic approach to mental health. By offering children the chance to take part in PE, take part in competitive sports both in and out of school we are providing them with sustainable and healthy skills that they can continue to use for years after their education.
Moki Health Bands: The children are continuing to become more active and have entered the top 15% of Moki Schools.
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This week I have arranged different activities for children from year 1 to year 6.
Including lunchtime tournaments for school football week for KS2 and blind football for year 4. Children designed football shirts for a in school competition and the PE ambassadors chose winners.
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It has been another fantastic week at Parkside as we get closer to our half-term break.
Next week is an extremely busy week, with the main focus being Mental Health Week 2024, this year the theme is ‘My Voice Matters’ Also it is National Schools’ Football week and I know Miss Bowers has a lot of football sessions/matches planned for each class. Finally, next week sees the start of class assemblies returning with 2 Willow. Being the first class to showcase their wonderful learning.
Reception Friday 26th April
Year 1 Friday 22nd March
Year 2 Friday 8th February
Year 3 Friday 15th March
Year 4 Friday 16th February
Year 5 Friday 1st March
Year 6 Friday 8th March
Times Table Rockstars:
It was great to see all the children in KS2 excited about their latest battle. During assembly this morning 6 Cherry was presented with the Battle of the Bands trophy as they finished top of all the classes.
We look forward to the battles happening next week which opens tomorrow (Saturday 3 rd February
2024) at 8:00am and will finish on Friday 9 th February 2024 at 9:00am.
Year 5 vs Year 6
Year 3 vs Year 4
Good luck everyone
I also must thank Miss Moon, Mrs Knowles and Miss Bowers for their efforts in creating a superb TT Rockstars display located in the Hall. We will be able to track battles and the fastest players across the school and in each class from Year 1 – Year 6.
PE AMBASSADORS:
Congratulations to Amira, Hunni, Georgey and Barney who are my first ever Parkside PE Ambassadors. Their role will be to support me in the observing and improving of PE across the school. They will join me for learning walks, they will speak to children regrading their lessons and they will ensure all our equipment is fit for purpose as well as offer suggestions as to what we can do to improve PE.
Girls commitment to Football:
This week members of our Girls’ football team – Christabel, Hunni, Amira, and Alexus shared a presentation with me all about how we can improve the provision of football for girls Their arguments were very persuasive and I do understand the need to provide more opportunities for them. Therefore, with the support of Miss Bowers, we will now run a lunch time training session for our girls after half term every Friday and I have also entered the girls into a whole day tournament on the 27 th February 2024 which will be held at Watford FC’s training ground – The Dome!
Girls, thank you for your dedication and effort to create and share this presentation in your own time, we are a school that takes equal opportunities very seriously and we hope you will see the benefits of your hard work on football for girls at Parkside.
29th January – 2nd February 2024
Thank you to everyone who shared their learning during Friday’s assembly, it was great to listen to examples of work from a range of curriculum subjects. I have also attached other photos from this week to showcase children’s learning.
High Flyers and Hot Chocolate
Congratulations to everyone who were awarded their wings and received Hot Chocolate this week for being true ambassadors of the school’s vision and mission.
Thank you, children, for being such a great example for others to follow.
Moki Health and Fitness
This week a big congratulations to 4 Aspen who achieved the highest AVERAGE of steps this week with a great score of 7,885.
Attendance: Congratulations to Year 2 Willow who had the best attendance this week. Overall it was a much better week with the average of the week for the school being 94.5%. Let’s finish this half
Reception Pine: 93.1%
Year 1 Maple: 97.9%
Year 2 Willow: 98.6%
Year 3 Birch: 93%
Year 3 Elm: 90.5%
Year 4 Aspen: 94.8%
Year 5 Ash: 96%
Year 5 Cedar: 93%
Year 6 Cherry: 91.7%
Song of the Weekend: Extraordinary by Natalie Williams
Whether it’s being a musician, an athlete, an accountant, a teacher, a shop keeper or a stay-at-home parent. The people that give it that little bit extra will always stand out! So, let’s teach our children and the future generations to think BIG, be CONFIDENT and be EXTRAORDINARY in whatever they want to achieve!
Have a lovely weekend.
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Myself (Mr Wanless) and Mr Honour were so proud of the U11 boys football team who represented Parkside in today’s regional tournament at Watford FC’s training ground – The Dome.
The attitude and commitment of everyone was outstanding, they battled so hard and never gave up in any of the games they played throughout the morning.
Overall, the boys finished 3rd in their group, having won 3, lost 2 and drawn 2 but they must remember that those two games they lost the scores were only 2-1 and 1-0, so keep your heads up boys we still have lots more fixtures to take part in!
Captain’s thoughts by Barney McKoy – On Tuesday, we travelled to Watford’s training ground with confidence of winning. We played 7 games overall, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 2. At times, it was tough but we kept going into every game with passion and confidence. I thought all of us played well and gave everything as a team, who are new to playing with each other. We eventually finished 3rd in our group which I think was really unlucky but on the whole I am so proud of my team and it means a lot to be captain of this team in my final year at Parkside.
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 will take place from 5–11 February 2024. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be able to say – and believe – “My Voice Matters”.
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The displays around the KS1 building are really taking shape with some tremendous work being showcased in Art and DT.
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From time to time children will need to leave school before the end of the school day.
In order for us to release your child we ask that you provide documentation to the school office to verify all appointments. Thank you.
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Hertsmere Schools Partnership (DSPL6) is offering a 30-minute session with our SEND School Family Workers to answer questions and to offer support and signposting for parents/carers of children with additional needs.
A reminder to all parents about children using social apps without social maturity.
Again, the school is having to respond to unkind online behaviour whilst your child is at home requiring staff to address this behaviour and impact to another. Many reported incidents are of children using WhatApp with a recommended age rating of 16+. We ask for your support in taking an active interest in your child’s online behaviour, monitor them and encourage behaviour that influences kindness and stronger friendships.
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