Headteacher’s Newsletter – Friday 20th May – Summer 5

The whole school is alive with excitement about Monday’s trip to watch the Changing of the Guard. Classes have already to start their activities for next week’s “Off the Curriculum Week” and teachers have planned a fantastic series of lessons for the children. It promises to be a great week to round off the half term. Coaches will leave at 9:15am sharp so if you are one of our families who struggle to be on time please make sure that you arrive in good time. Unfortunately if you are late we will leave without you.

We have had a number of incidents recently of parents/carers acting in an aggressive manner with staff. Whilst we will do everything we can to support your child and indeed yourselves, one thing we won’t tolerate is aggressive behaviour. We are a supportive and nurturing school, something I have been told by many families on many occasions and we will continue to fulfil our vision for your child by nurturing and inspiring them. Please remember that aggression only leads to disappointment. If you need to speak to your child’s class teacher for any reason please remember to make appointments through the school office. Thank you for your continued support with this very important issue.

The word of the week is – FANFRELUCHING – jumping aimlessly from one thing to another.

POEM OF THE WEEK –

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

Our Year 4 and 5 football team putting in a great performance to finish second in the league.

Year 6 discovering the importance of maintaining good mental health.

PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR NEXT WEEK’S PLATINUM CELEBRATIONS!!

This week’s learners. They spoke with confidence and shared what they had learned with the school at this morning’s assembly.

VISIT FROM PASTOR ONYEKA – On Wednesday afternoon the children from Year 5 and 6 spent some time in the presence of Pastor Onyeka from a church in South Tottenham. He shared with the children his own personal story and how the importance of respect integrity and honesty can transform a life. The children were enthralled by his journey and took a great deal away from the session.

Listening to Pastor Onyeka’s story

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, PUNCTUALITY & FOOD WASTE – There were 15 children from 13 families who came late to school last week on 18 occasions. Unfortunately it is only a small number of the same families who make up this number, so if you are struggling with your morning routine please contact the school.

As Shakespeare said – ‘ Better three hours too soon than a minute late’

CLASS

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE

WEEKLY WASTE TARGET

TARGET MET
Y/N

Reception Pine

89.3%

1.8 kgs

4.2kgs / N

1 Lime

98.5%

1.5 kgs

3.2kgs / N

1Maple

98.4%

1.6 kgs

3.9 kgs / N

2 Willow

95.6%

1.9 kgs

3.5 kgs / N

3 Birch

96.5%

1.0 kg

2.0 kgs /N

3 Elm

92.6%

1.0 kg

2.0 kgs / N

4 Aspen

93.3%

2.2 kgs

4.15 kgs / N

5 Cedar

96.9%

1.6 kgs

2.9 kgs / N

6 Cherry

91.7%

1.7 kgs

3.25 kgs / N

6 Oak

97.5%

1.4 kgs

2.15 kgs / N

Weekly Totals

95.0%

15.7 kgs

31.25kgs / N

39 grammes per child

PARKSIDE FLYERS – Well done to last week’s Parkside Flyers – and . Your hard work, excellent attitude and progress have helped you to soar. Please continue to work hard through the rest of the year.

THE COURAGE TO SOAR TO GREAT HEIGHTS IS IN ALL OF US