Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 10th February 2023 – Spring 6

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The cold weather has returned once again but that hasn’t deterred the children from having a fantastic week. Schools across the country have celebrated Children’s Mental Health week and if you follow the school on our social media platforms you will have seen just how active they have been. Mr Wanless and Mrs Knowles have created an excellent display in the hall of the children’s work, so next time you are in the building why not pop in to the hall to look at the work? Year 2 celebrated their learning at a wonderful assembly on Wednesday morning where we learnt about the different properties of material, the life of sharks and how to be in a band! It was so lovely to see so many family members present and we hope that you enjoyed your workshop too. Our sports team have been in action again this week. The cricket team are through to the next round of their competition and the girls’ team took part in a local competition at Watford FC’s indoor training facility during the week and acquitted themselves very well.  Have a lovely half term and see you all again on MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY.

 

 

The word of the week is – BAYARD – one who shuts their eyes to reality and had all the confidence of ignorance.

 

 

POEM FOR HALF TERM –

Read Me A Story: February | Poetry for kids, Kids poems, Nursery rhymes poems

 

 

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

 

 

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK PHOTOS & ARTWORK –

 

 

SHARING THE CHILDREN’S WORK – I met with Alexis, Roman, Taylor, Louie, Lorita and Aliysha, on  Thursday afternoon to look through their books and discuss their learning. They spoke confidently about the following and it was a pleasure to hear all about: expanded methods of long multiplication, how to tell the time, the 4 times table, how to double a number, the importance of symmetry, persuasive speech writing, an independently written story, magnetic materials and what life is like in St Lucia.

Thank you children

 

 

GOODBYE MRS LAUGHTON – We say good bye to Mrs Laughton today and thank her for the many years of service she has given to the children of Parkside. During her time at the school Mrs Laughton has led a number of subjects and taught all the way through Nursery to Year 2. We wish her well in her new role.

 

 

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 23 children from 18 families who were late to school on 26 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  93.2 % 2.0 kgs    2.2 kgs – N
1 Maple  96.0 % 1.5 kgs    2.0 kgs – N
2 Alder 97.8 % 1.5 kgs     0.950 kgs – Y
2 Willow 99.5 % 1.5 kgs     1.00 kgs – Y
3 Birch 94.0 % 1.0 kgs      1.200 kgs – N
4 Rowan 99.4 % 1.0 kgs     1.3oo kgs  – N
4 Aspen 99.3 % 1.0 kgs    1.200 kgs – N
5 Cedar 95.7 % 2.0kgs     2.100 kgs – N
6 Cherry 99.1 % 1.5 kgs     1.050 kgs – Y
 Weekly Totals   96.8 %  13.0 kgs    13.0 kgs – Y
17.6 grammes per child
BEHAVIOUR AND ROUTINES IMPROVING FAMILY LIFE – Routines: behaviour management strategy | Raising Children Network
Mrs Mattholie writes – Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour or perhaps want some friendly advice how to get into a better routine and the best out of family life? If so, you’re not alone and we’re here to help – Jade and Claire from the Family Support Team will be at Parkside offering a warm and friendly welcome on Monday, 20 February 2023 with support and advice to our parents and carers. Please drop by there’s no need to book, the session starts at 9.15am in the Base, next to the office.
PARKSIDE FLYERS AND HOT CHOCOLATE WINNERS – Congratulations to Skyla, Elisa, Delilah, Lexie, Jeremy and Frankie and Rayan 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 Zala, Jaliyah, Annabelle, Jeremy, Habibulla, Stefan, Abdi, Harry, 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 HALF TERM –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpi7r7TTxGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpsDE6KCY9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEnKZCrvPFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-LRbGnOW2I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkaKwXddT_I

 

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL HALF TERM BREAK AND SEE YOU ALL ON MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY