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!!