Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday May 26th 2023 – Summer 5

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With one half term left of the academic year left, time continues to keep marching on. Sports day is on the horizon quite soon once the children return on June 6th, we begin to think about transition and you will all receive your child’s annual report in July. These are some of the many things that happen next half term. Please check the school diary on the website to keep up to date with all of the events taking place right through to the end of term.
You all received a letter about school uniform earlier in the week and some of you have already spoken to me about the difficulties you are experiencing buying certain items of clothing for your child. Thank you for doing this, it really helps the school to understand your situation. Please don’t be surprised if teachers give your child a letter explaining which item of clothing is not in keeping with the school policy. This long standing issue needs addressing and we hope to count on your continuing support with this matter.

Please remember that school reopens on TUESDAY 6th JUNE for the final half term of the year.

 

 

The word of the week is – STIFFRUMP – (18th century) one who sticks obstinately to the same path despite clear evidence it’s the wrong one.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –

Short Poems about Summer

 

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

 

GOODBYE MISS WOOD – At the end of the academic year we say goodbye to Miss Wood. Janette has worked at Parkside for 7 years and has held a number of senior positions in that time. She continues to be an inspirational teacher and colleague and will be sorely missed. I am sure that you will join me in wishing her every success for the future in her new position. Thank you Janette for everything you have done for the children and community here at Parkside you will be missed.

 

 

THE CHILDREN’S LEARNING – I met with Amira, Poppy, Samuel and Zakai on Thursday afternoon to listen all about their learning. I heard about:  a fascinating incident report where a strange creature had broken in to the Key Stage 2 building, a description of a wonderful setting on a tropical island, a letter about a journey a character had taken to reach an unknown destination, a house that was made of jelly, counting numbers up to 10, how to find the size of a missing angle in a shape, using a protractor to measure and estimate an angle, investigating how friction and gravity and how the police keep us safe. Thank you children.

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 23 children from 16 families who came late to school this week on over 33 occasions. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve this summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

 

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine    93.5 % 2.0 kgs     3.000  kgs – N
1 Maple    90.4 % 1.5 kgs     2.050 kgs – n
2 Alder   97.8 % 1.5 kgs     1.150 kgs – Y
2 Willow    96.8 % 1.5 kgs    1.400 kgs  – Y
3 Birch    96.4 % 1.0 kgs    2.00o kgs – N
4 Rowan    95.8 % 1.0 kgs     0.900 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen    99.4 % 1.0 kgs     1.100kgs – N
5 Cedar    92.8 % 2.0kgs     2.000 kgs – Y
6 Cherry     95.3 % 1.5 kgs     1.250 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals     95.0 %  13.0 kgs  13.00 kgs – Y
18 grammes per child

 

 

WINGS – Congratulations to Halil, Lily, Melanie, Jaliyah, Sarah, Blossom, Mikaela and Atai who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE HALF TERM –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKOf5gUoteQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OMHf8WZObQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CoL4820A_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ti0ehWO5QY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA2PjAaxMTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RX3c1ppYXA

 

 

HAVE A LOVELY HALF TERM HOLIDAY AND SEE YOU ALL AGAIN ON TUESDAY 6th JUNE

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 19th May 2023 – Summer 4

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The past couple of weeks have seen the children in Years 2 and 6 sit their SATs papers. They have all worked incredibly hard and got through the tests well. Thank you children. Next Friday is the start of half term and school finishes at the usual time of 3:15pm. The next half term is always full of events so please make sure that you use the diary on the front page of the school website to keep up to date with things. Please make sure that you take note of the message regarding uniform below.

 

UNIFORM – I often write to families about this issue on a regular basis to remind them about the importance of wearing our school uniform. Uniform gives a child a sense of belonging and feeling proud of being a member of the school community and many of you make sure that you set a good example to your child when you do this. Yet there are a number of children who come to school in the wrong uniform. I regularly see children coming to school in trainers, branded shorts, jogging bottoms instead of trousers and branded polo shirts. Not only does this undermine the purpose of having a uniform it sets the wrong example. We try and keep uniform costs to a minimum and the only item we insist on the children wearing is a school jumper or cardigan. If your child is in Year 5 or 6 we expect them to set the example to the younger children. Children will continue to grow and will need new uniform as and when this happens. We can help you with this but we expect you to support the school and send them in to school in the correct uniform. Letters will be sent home to families whose children breach the policy for them to respond in the appropriate way. Let’s all take pride in our school in the most simple way we know and send our children to school feeling proud and looking smart. Thank you.

 

This week’s word of the week – QUIDDLE – to spend all your time attending to trivial things, as a way of avoiding the important ones.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
Poetry Friday: Summer's Song - Whispers from the Ridge

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 24 children from 19  families who came late to school this week on over 44 occasions. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve this summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

 

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine    89.3% 2.0 kgs     2.500 kgs – N
1 Maple    94.3% 1.5 kgs     2.000kgs – N
2 Alder   100% 1.5 kgs     0.950 kgs – Y
2 Willow    95.8% 1.5 kgs    1.750 kgs  – N
3 Birch    98.0% 1.0 kgs     1.750 kgs – N
4 Rowan    93.6% 1.0 kgs     1.750 kgs  – N
4 Aspen    100% 1.0 kgs    1.250  kgs – N
5 Cedar    96.4% 2.0kgs     1.500 kgs – Y
6 Cherry     96.2% 1.5 kgs    1.400 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals     95.8%  13.0 kgs   14.900 kgs – N
20.0 grammes per child

 

 

WINGS – Congratulations to Leo, Samuel, Eden, Harvey, Melanie, Daisy, Petar, Magdiel, Zino, Vinnie, Aayat, Taylah, Eliana, Kwadjo, and Mikaela who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHYgpenY0D8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASyvoPae5dw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDKB_sI_XPY

 

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 5th May 2023 – Summer 3

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What a fantastic time we all had yesterday. We were very fortunate with the weather and it was a real pleasure to see so many families at our coronation event. The children really enjoyed making their crowns, eating ice creams, working as a team during the silly races, dressing up in the photo booths and bursting with energy on the bouncy castles. They sang their hearts out for you all and judging by the way the cake was polished off everyone had a really wonderful time. Events of this nature are important reminders not only of the way they support the children’s learning in a relaxed and exciting manner but also as a way of  bringing us together as a community to celebrate a very important event. My thanks must go to the staff for making it all happen, they were exceptional. We hope that your own coronation events are just as exciting.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 8th MAY FOR THE KING’S CORONATION

 

 

This week’s word of the week is – RAMFEEZLED – from the 18th century: wrung out and exhausted

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
Printable May Day Poems - Printable Word Searches

 

 

PHOTOS FROM THE KING’S CORONATION EVENT –

 

 

 

VISIT FROM THE MAYOR OF HERTSMERE – Councillor John Graham visited the school on Friday afternoon to hear about the wonderful coronation event we held yesterday. He listened to the school council describe how they enjoyed the different events and was impressed by what he discovered. Thank you Mr Mayor for visiting our school and for your very generous donation of £500.

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 17 children from 13 families who came late to school this week on over 19 occasions. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve this summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

 

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine    92.1 % 2.0 kgs    2.050 kgs – N
1 Maple    91.3 % 1.5 kgs    0.750 kgs – Y
2 Alder    95.7 % 1.5 kgs    1.400 kgs – Y
2 Willow    97.1% 1.5 kgs   0.600 kgs – Y
3 Birch   95.9 % 1.0 kgs    1.050 kgs – N
4 Rowan    94.9 % 1.0 kgs    0.550 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen    90.5 % 1.0 kgs    0.300 kgs – Y
5 Cedar    88.0 % 2.0kgs    2.600 kgs – N
6 Cherry     92.8 % 1.5 kgs   1.000kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals     92.8%  13.0 kgs 10.300kgs – Y
17.9 grammes per child

 

 

WINGS – Congratulations to Rebecca-Ivy, Charlie, Tyler, Eldon, Aila, Alexis, Kenzie, Wesley, Lara, Naima, Helana, Leah, Sofia, Mina, Alicja and Alisha  who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

HOT CHOCOLATE – Congratulations to Archie, Harshil, Phillip, Riley, Marvin, David, Layton, Yanis, Brody, Ainoa, Rut, Maks, Petar, Andrew, Rahela, Rut and Sibella who joined Mr Soyka for hot chocolate on Friday afternoon. Thank you children for being such a great example for others to follow.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE CORONATION WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cjfl7bpN44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpHheWDih0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIJI5PtIfto

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL CORONATION WEEKEND !!!

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 28th April 2023 – Summer 2

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With just over a week to go to the King’s coronation, arrangements for next week’s event are in full swing. The children will take part in a range of exciting activities and you are all welcome to join us from 2:20pm on the school field where you will experience the full range of singing and entertainment from all classes. We look forward to seeing you all there. Don’t forget your rug or chair. Please remember that school is closed on MONDAY 1st MAY for the WHOLE SCHOOL and on TUESDAY 2nd MAY for those classes whose teacher is taking industrial action.

https://parkside.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/King-Charles-III-coronation-letter.pdf

 

The word of the week is – CONFELICITY – joy in the happiness of others.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
May Skies Printable Kid's Poem | Woo! Jr. Kids Activities : Children's Publishing

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 18 children from 14 families who came late to school this week on over 26 occasions. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve this summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

 

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine    93.4 % 2.0 kgs     2.0 kgs – Y
1 Maple    90.5 % 1.5 kgs    0.950 kgs – Y
2 Alder    93.3 % 1.5 kgs   1.200 kgs – Y
2 Willow   95.9 % 1.5 kgs   1.100 kgs – Y
3 Birch   96.0 % 1.0 kgs    0.950 kgs – N
4 Rowan   99.2 % 1.0 kgs    0.550 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen   97.4 % 1.0 kgs    0.750 kgs – Y
5 Cedar    97.5 % 2.0kgs   1.900 kgs – N
6 Cherry    96.6 % 1.5 kgs   1.500 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals  95.3 %  13.0 kgs  10.900 kgs – Y
16.6 grammes per child

 

 

WINGS – Congratulations to Habibulla, Alexis, Wesley, Kenzie, Charlie, Tyler, Eldon, Alicja and Rebecca  who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88oVbuez-FU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anS6nvNGWp8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuCM2ZAjjW4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRVlYpDAOEI

 

 

HAVE A LOVELY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! 

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 21st April 2023 – Summer 1

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Welcome back to the start of new term and to all of Muslim families a very happy Eid Mubarak to you all. I hope that you have a wonderful celebration. Preparations are well underway for our forthcoming coronation event  which will be held on the afternoon of May 5th. I sent you all a letter earlier in the week which sets out the details. It promises to be a wonderful occasion and the children are working hard to learn lines to their songs which they will share with you at the event. Please make every effort to attend. Click the link below to read the letter. I have been approached this week by a couple of families about leave of absence. I have to remind you all that the school is not in a position to grant leave of absence during term time. Whilst the school understands and sympathises with your situations it is important that your child comes to school every day. Congratulations to the girls’ football team who gave a good account of themselves at a local schools’ tournament yesterday. They won two matches, drew two and lost three and were knocked out at the semi final stages. Keep going girls and well done! Please continue to support the school in all that we do.

https://parkside.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/King-Charles-III-coronation-letter.pdf

 

 

INDUSTRIAL ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 27th APRIL AND AGAIN ON TUESDAY 2nd MAY. YOU WILL BE INFORMED BY THE OFFICE IF YOUR CHILD’S CLASS IS OPEN OR CLOSED ON THESE DAYS.

 

 

The word of the week is – EVERYWHEN – always.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –

19 Incredible April Poems - aestheticpoems.com

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 17 children from 13 families who came late to school this week on over 30 occasions. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve this summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

 

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine   93.1 % 2.0 kgs    1.450 kgs – Y
1 Maple   94.3 % 1.5 kgs    2.100 kgs – N
2 Alder   97.9 % 1.5 kgs    0.650 kgs – Y
2 Willow  98.6 % 1.5 kgs    1.200 kgs – Y
3 Birch  95.4 % 1.0 kgs     1.300 kgs – N
4 Rowan  91.7 % 1.0 kgs     0.700 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen  96.0 % 1.0 kgs    1.000 kgs – Y
5 Cedar   97.2 % 2.0kgs    1.950 kgs – N
6 Cherry   90.3 % 1.5 kgs   0.800 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals   94.1 %  13.0 kgs   11.150  kgs
grammes per child

HOT CHOCOLATE & WINGS –
Congratulations to Lorik, David, Marvin, Vinnie, Luke, Lyla, Anita and Eimantas who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

Congratulations to David, Amalia, Alicja, Adam, Donia, Sibella, Harley, Georgia and Ella who joined Mr Soyka for hot chocolate on Friday afternoon. Thank you children for being such a great example for others to follow.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC8O038TpTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPwCUZoYA4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL8lIR-JhQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ObVQPBD0Uw

 

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 31st March 2023 – Spring 12

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The clocks going forward an hour last weekend lifted spirits and the longer hours of daylight is always a sign that summer is just around the corner.  We arrive at the end of a relatively short term ready for our annual Easter break with the opportunity to relax and take the foot off the gas for a little while. Year 4 made a trip to the Science Museum yesterday and learnt about a range of different and exciting reasons why things happen. They were great ambassadors for our school and were very well behaved. Year 3’s assembly on Wednesday morning was well attended and so to was the workshop. Thank you to everyone who attended. The ladies and gentlemen who run the WD6 Foodbank made sure that every child went home with an Easter Egg this afternoon. We send our sincere thanks to them and look forward to continuing working with them next term. Please remember that MONDAY 17th APRIL is an INSET DAY and school will be CLOSED to children on this day. Have a happy and peaceful Easter.

 

 

The word of the week is – PAVONISE – to strut around like a peacock.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
April poem, K Pyle poetry, vintage garden poem, black and white graphics, printable garden clip art

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were over 20 children who came late to school this week on over 50 occasions. This is the largest number of registered lates we have had for a very very long time. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. This has to improve in the summer term. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine  95.1 % 2.0 kgs    1.9 kgs – Y
1 Maple  93.3 % 1.5 kgs   1.2 kgs – Y
2 Alder   97.8 % 1.5 kgs   1.5 kgs – Y
2 Willow  87.8 % 1.5 kgs    1.0 kgs – Y
3 Birch  97.8 % 1.0 kgs    1.6  kgs – N
4 Rowan  95.1 % 1.0 kgs     0.55 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen  95.1 % 1.0 kgs     1.35 kgs – N
5 Cedar   93.2 % 2.0kgs    2.6 kgs – N
6 Cherry  93.8 % 1.5 kgs   1.0 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals   94.1 %  13.0 kgs   12.701  kgs
16.8 grammes per child

 

 

WINDSOR HALL PRESCHOOL – The good folk of Windsor Pre School are holding an open morning on Monday 17th April to which you are invited if you have a child of pre school age. Details below.

 

 

TUNES FOR EASTER –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_EbF3tBZc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jptJrL-wZi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oHb98olya8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5FmBml6ZiE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP552Lij2Qo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hlEtPs6Xw

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL EASTER HOLIDAY AND SEE YOU ALL AGAIN ON TUESDAY 18th APRIL

 

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 24th March 2023 – Spring 11

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After a very unusual week of weather and the passing of the spring equinox the clocks go forward this weekend. The extra hour of daylight will bring some much needed cheer. Thank you to the children in our Reception class who gave a very good account of themselves at Wednesday morning’s assembly. Opportunities to speak in public at such a young age is a very important  part of a child’s development. We were all very proud of their efforts. Year 5 and 6 took part in golf taster sessions this week and we look forward to seeing how they develop with this new sport. Year 1 enjoyed a trip to Stansted Mountfitchet Castle on Friday where they developed their learning about castles. They had a wonderful time and learnt a great deal. Congratulations to our swimmers who acquitted themselves very well at last week’s swimming gala. They won a host of medals and made us all very proud. Thank you children.  Next week is the last week of term and school closes at 1:30pm on Friday 31st March, please make a note of this. 

 

 

The word of the week is – CIRCUMBENDIUS –  anything that goes round and round without ever getting to the point.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
My favourite wind poems are very windy indeed! | Poetry Box

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

CHILDREN’S LEARNING – I spent a great deal of time this week in the company of many children and listen to them talk to me about their learning. During the two sessions I had with them they shared with me many interesting things about diary entries, stories about gargoyles, the ancient myth of Beowulf and Grendel, how to add and multiply fractions, comparison between living in the UK and St Lucia, how to build a circuit and how materials act differently when used in a range of different ways. It was enlightening as ever and one of the highlights of the week.

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY 29th MARCH @9:15 am IN THE SCHOOL HALL FOLLOWED BY A READING WORKSHOP

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 19 children from 16 families who were late to school on 29 occasions this week. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine 91.6% 2.0 kgs  1.450 kgs – Y
1 Maple  94.4% 1.5 kgs   1.300 kgs – Y
2 Alder   94.4% 1.5 kgs   0.950 kgs – Y
2 Willow  91.0% 1.5 kgs    1.100 kgs – Y
3 Birch  92.9% 1.0 kgs     1.400 kgs – Y
4 Rowan  92.0% 1.0 kgs     0.700 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen  95.7% 1.0 kgs     0.950 kgs – Y
5 Cedar   95.0% 2.0kgs     2.350 kgs – N
6 Cherry  94.7% 1.5 kgs     1.200 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals    93.6%  13.0 kgs   10.050  kgs
14.41 grammes per child

 

 

PARKSIDE FLYERS AND HOT CHOCOLATE WINNERS – Congratulations to Bobby, River, Anastasia, Eden, Emma, Jack-Lee and Morgan who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

It was great to share a cup of hot chocolate with Saffya, Dharun, Helena, Barney, Savannah, Delilah, David, Holly, Ugo and Deyan on Friday afternoon. They were rewarded with this nice little activity in recognition for all of the hard work they had shown their teachers through the week. Thank you children.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibJQigEnCYc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1v8jmW_sr4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlCCva6rr-s

 

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCK FORWARD ON SUNDAY MORNING!!

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 17th March 2023 – Spring 10

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After a very unsettled week we all enjoyed dressing up in support of Comic Relief today. The children turned out in an array of colours and really got in to the spirit of the event. There are only two weeks left of term and after grinding out the long dark winter nights there is a definite feel of spring in the air. You are all cordially invited to a meeting of the Parents and Friends Association on THURSDAY 23rd MARCH at 3:25pm. The meeting will take place in one of our Key Stage 2 classrooms and we will discuss events for the summer term. Please make every effort to attend. Without your support many of the events the children have enjoyed over the past few years simply won’t happen, so why not come along and find out what the PFA does.
Our class assemblies have been well attended recently and this week’s was no different. I hope that you have found the workshops a valuable experience and please continue to encourage your child to read. Science week culminated in a series of workshops which were very interactive and the children had fun whilst learning about a range of different scientific skills. Thank you to Mrs Samways for organising such a great day. Year 2 also had a very busy week when they paid the baths at Welwyn Garden City a visit. They learnt about the underground system of heating Roman houses and enjoyed dressing up in a chiton and tunics. We hope you had a lovely day children.

 

REMINDER – SCHOOL CLOSES FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAY ON FRIDAY 31st MARCH AT 1:30PM

 

 

The word of the week is – PERTOLERATE – to endure steadfastly to the end.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
Best 30+ Mothers Day Poems & Quotes 2014 | Mothers day poems, Happy mothers day poem, Happy mothers day images

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLE OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR KITCHEN STAFF – I was very heartened to learn that Lindsay and Karen, our two excellent cooks, were reward by Herts Catering this week in recognition of their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly fortunate in having such wonderful staff who run our kitchen. They prepare the children’s food with care and make sure that their every need is catered for. Well done to you both.

 

 

ATTENDANCE – (this week’s attendance has been affected by industrial action)

Year R Pine 92.3%
Year 1 Maple 93.6%
Year 2 Alder 100%
Year 2 Willow 95.2%
Year 3 Birch 86.1%
Year 4 Aspen 90.3%
Year 4 Rowan 98.9%
Year 5 Cedar 93.9%
Year 6 Cherry 94.4%
Total Average: 92.9%

 

 

PUNCTUALITY – Despite the fact there were 2 days of industrial action, there were 34 occasions where 25 children turned up  late to school this week. This is very very concerning.

 

Most of the children who come to school after the gates have closed have poor punctuality and continue to have problems coming to school on time. If for any reason you have trouble in the morning or are experiencing difficulties please speak to either myself or Mrs Mattholie so that we can find ways of supporting you.

 

 

 

HOT CHOCOLATE & WINGS –
Congratulations to Poppy, K’Asia, Christabel, Daisy, Mark, Rahela, Frankie, Elliana, Lara, Alexus, Karen, Lexie-May, Anastasia, Sofia, Alfie, Theo, Mina, Jeremy, River and Poppy who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

Congratulations to Samuel, Hunni-Marie, Reyansh, Leonardo, Emma, Luke, Darcey, Nafe, Desara, Shannon, Lily, Elisha, Aayat, Jack and Harry who joined Mr Soyka for hot chocolate on Friday afternoon. Thank you children for being such a great example for others to follow.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjmnibuGC80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO-Fva9pE80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldxQA9W2474

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND FOR ALL OF OUR MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS AND AUNTIES HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ON SUNDAY.

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 10th March 2023 – Spring 9

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Well it has been another action packed week at Parkside where so much has happened. I met with Prince Edward yesterday at the opening of the new sound stage at the new Sky Studios. It was a wonderful experience but more importantly for the school to be represented at such a prestigious occasion. It was also really encouraging to see so many parents and carers at our class assemblies and reading workshops this week. Please continue to support us in all that we do. We will hold a meeting of the Friends Association before the end of term and I encourage each and every one of you to attend. The Electric Umbrella company came to school on Thursday morning and gave a rousing performance which the whole school enjoyed. The Electric Umbrella  “create amazing live music experiences with learning disabled people. In doing so we help change the way the world looks at them – and others” and they certainly didn’t disappoint, so much so we have invited them back next year too perform once again; something I know we are all looking forward to. Please remember that there is industrial action taking place next week.

 

 

The word of the week is – PARWHOBBLE – to speak continuously so that you never hear the voice of anyone.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –
Spring Pools - Spring Pools Poem by Robert Frost | Poems about stars, Keats poems, Poems

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

ROYAL VISIT TO SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE – It was my privilege to represent the school at the official opening of the new sound stage at Sky Studios Elstree on Thursday afternoon. I met Prince Edward in my official capacity as a member of the Sky Community Board and we spoke about the importance of bringing opportunities for young people to work in television and film as a career but also about the legacy and association Borehamwood and Elstree has with the film and television industry.

 

 

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE IS INDUSTRIAL ACTION SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH & THURSDAY 16th MARCH. YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN NOTIFIED IF YOUR CHILD’S CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON THESE DAYS.

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ATTENDANCE –

Year R 93.3%
Year 1 95.2%
Year 2 99.4%
Year 2 97.4%
Year 3 96.4%
Year 4 92.0%
Year 4 96.9%
Year 5 94.3%
Year 6 89.8%
Total Average: 94.9%

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POCUgBSVENQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCUM6hLkZ1A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHWrmIzgB5A

 

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

 

Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 3rd March 2023 – Spring 8

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I often think that the start of any month is always a time to take stock and look forward to the possibilities that lie ahead and to learn from the ones that have passed. The days are beginning to lengthen and the sun is beginning to shine once more and that has lifted everyone’s spirits again (not that we weren’t happy already!). Our World Book Day passed off incredibly well and as always I was incredibly impressed by the children and staff costumes. Some of you went to great lengths to dress up as your favourite character so thank you. The whole school wrote a story which was shared at a special assembly and the excitement levels were at a high all day. Teacher / Parent – Carer consultations take place next Wednesday and Thursday and we have Year 1 and Year 4 assemblies and workshops for families directly after. Please make every effort to attend and we look forward to seeing many of you next week.

 

 

The word of the week is – VERTUMNAL – spring like or giving a foretaste of spring, as in the early buds in the garden or the swelling of the birdsong.

 

 

POEM OF THE WEEK –

Click to download | Saint david's day, Saint david, Welsh sayings

 

 

THIS WEEK’S EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK –

 

 

WD6 FOOD SUPPORT – The WD6 Food support is open on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS from 3:15pm – 4:30pm. Parkside families can have access from 3:15pm directly after school.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

 

 

ASSEMBLIES – Please make a note of your child’s assemblies time and date and we look forward to welcoming you. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A WORKSHOP ON GUIDED READING DIRECTLY AFTER YOUR CHILD’S ASSEMBLY IN THEIR CLASSROOM.

Please see below for each year groups assembly and workshop date;
Year 4 – Tuesday 7th March
Year 1 – Wednesday 8th March
Year 5 – Tuesday 14th March
Reception – Wednesday 22nd March
Year 3 – Wednesday 29th March

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – There were 20 children from 16 families who were late to school on 25 occasions this week. Many children who come to school late are often from the same families. Please make every effort to be on time for school, the effect it has on your child can have a lasting impact on their rates of progress.

CLASS WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WASTE TARGET  TARGET MET
Y/N
Reception Pine  96.6 % 2.0 kgs    1.700 kgs – Y
1 Maple  92.3 % 1.5 kgs     0.800 kgs – Y
2 Alder 99.3 % 1.5 kgs    1.400 kgs – N
2 Willow 96.6 % 1.5 kgs     1.350 kgs – Y
3 Birch 89.2 % 1.0 kgs     0.500 kgs – Y
4 Rowan 96.0 % 1.0 kgs     0.750 kgs  – Y
4 Aspen 98.4 % 1.0 kgs     0.750 kgs – Y
5 Cedar  97.6 % 2.0kgs     0.800 kgs – Y
6 Cherry 96.6 % 1.5 kgs     0.950 kgs – N
 Weekly Totals  96.3  %  13.0 kgs     9.00kgs
15.625  grammes per child

 

 

PARKSIDE FLYERS AND HOT CHOCOLATE WINNERS – Congratulations to Eden, Amelia – Lily, Alexus, Danny- James, Kaycee, Skyla, Lutfi, Andrii and Theodora who were given their wings this week for soaring high and making great progress. Keep this going children.

 

 

It was great to share a cup of hot chocolate with Ugo, Eimantas, Angela, Johnny, Iulia, Rut, Damian, Nihad and Button on Friday afternoon. They were rewarded with this nice little activity in recognition for all of the hard work they had shown their teachers through the week. Thank you children.

 

 

TUNES FOR THE WEEKEND –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBoWT58CIT0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT9JuLhuW6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ISbeMH8_0

 

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!