On Tuesday 7th May 2024, Daisy S, Zakaria, Phillip and Amelia took part in 2024 HFL EDUCATION YEAR 4 MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE, this was the first year in which Year 4 children could take part in and we are very proud of the 4 children who represented Parkside.

The competition is designed to be fun and it definitely challenged our team in many ways. Not least in the mathematical focus, but also in working ‘well’ as a team and agreeing answers within the time limit set. Collaborative working in mathematics (and in life) is a crucial skill. The competition challenges how well teams can work together.

Alongside practising strategies to solve mathematical questions and problems, it is also helpful to consider how to be a great team.

A massive thank you to Miss Moon for supporting the children during the live zoom event.

Congratulations to Year 5 Cedar for winning the attendance award this week – 100% !

The Average attendance for the week was:96.2%

Reception Pine : 96.4%

Year 1 Maple: 94.1%

Year 2 Willow: 94.0%

Year 3 Birch: 96.0%

Year 3 Elm: 94.5%

Year 4 Aspen: 96.8%

Year 5 Ash: 98.5%

Year 5 Cedar: 100%

Year 6 Cherry: 97.2%

 

During music, 5 Cedar were transported to the carnivals of Brazil!

We have been focusing on the rhythms of Samba music and practising each section of the piece of music in unison. The drums needed to keep a steady beat so the rest of the sections could join in and create a carnival atmosphere! Didn’t we do well?

Congratulations to Mohamed, Iustin, Ainoa, Lexie-May, Roxana, Eden and Riley who were all awarded with hot chocolate this week.

Lovely to hear about all the great work and positive behaviour. Keep up the good work.

The children in Early Years have been enjoying Bikeability on Thursdays where they are learning how to use balance bikes to build their confidence in riding a bicycle for the future.

Learning on a balance bike helps develop their independence and develops gross motor skills as well as spatial awareness. This helps improve balance and grows confidence.