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A special Visitor came 

A special visitor came to chat with the children.
Posted On 11 Dec 2016
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Tomobla fun. 

Two amazing tombolas (children’s and adults). Thank you for all of your donations which helped to make the tombolas a great success.
Posted On 11 Dec 2016
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Amazing gift stalls

Lovely stalls with a fine array of gifts.
Posted On 10 Dec 2016
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Well done School Council

An amazing sweet stall – well done school council and to Mrs Steel and Mr Mastrelli. A fantastic selection thanks to all of the generous donations.
Posted On 10 Dec 2016
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Busy little elves 

Busy little elves today sorting sweets for the School Council stall. They have made some lovely sweetie stocking fillers.
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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How Many Christmas Songs Can You Spot? 

How many Christmas Songs can you spot? The Christmas Fair is very nearly upon us and unlike ‘Last Christmas’, this fair is bigger and better and will make you ‘Wish It could be Christmas Every Day’ . Tickets and information are available daily 3.20pm after...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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Volunteer slots! 

Here are the sign up sheets. There are nstill some slots desperately needing to be filled. We either have to shut the site down for that half hour (not very practical esp if there is a queue) or the person already there may feel obliged to do 1hr instead. If you can’t...
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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Any DJs?

Are there any DJ parent/carers at Park Grove (with experience) that could do a stint on Friday night to share the load? Please let us know if you do?
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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Top Tips

Some Top Tips The Christmas Fair is on Friday. We won’t raise a good amount without lots of help/contributions. Here are some top tips on how everyone can contribute with it hardly costing a penny:  Rummage around for any unwanted presents for the tombolas Look for any...
Posted On 05 Dec 2016
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Oh Christmas Tree

Thank you Park Grove for providing this festive event so that the children could help to decorate the Christmas tree. It is always a lovely atmosphere.
Posted On 03 Dec 2016
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Thank you….. but…

Thank you for all of the tombola prizes, and sweets and to the volunteers signing up on the sheet for the Christmas Fair. We still need more so do keep it all a trickling in. Just half an hour of your time helps the event to run smoothly and prevents others having to give 1hr...
Posted On 01 Dec 2016
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How to avoid a nightmare before Christmas?

How to Avoid a Nightmare Before Christmas? The Park Grove Christmas Fair plans are going well and this year, it also features – The exciting Nightmare Before Christmas Disco (which we DO NOT want you to avoid of course). There are five of us on the PTA committee. Like...
Posted On 29 Nov 2016
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Christmas Fair

Check out our Christmas Fair poster for all of the details and activities on offer. For the children: Santa, a Christmas disco, child focused stalls and activities. For the adults: stalls, bar and refreshments. What’s not to like?  We need though: adult and...
Posted On 23 Nov 2016
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Planning meeting and tombola

We have a Christmas Fair planning meeting at the Gillygate pub tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7pm. Everyone welcome! Thank you for all of the items you have donated (via the red bucket by class 3). We still desperately need quality adult and children’s tombola prizes, plus...
Posted On 21 Nov 2016
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Children in Need

Don’t forget it is the Children in Need fund raiser tomorrow and children are invited to wear spotty items suggestions: clothes, accessories and or face paints. Donations welcome on the day.
Posted On 17 Nov 2016
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Christmas Fair – The Nightmare Before Christmas!

The Nightmare Before Christmas – Friday 9th December The Christmas Fair is in a few weeks time with the title “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – There will be something for everyone to include: A Frighteningly Amazing Christmas Disco. Food, Bar, Stalls,...
Posted On 16 Nov 2016
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£100.80 raised

Bag2school Thank you once again for your bags donations. We raised £100.80 last week. This is always a great fundraiser and the next two collections are on: Friday March 31st 2017 Wednesday July 19th 2017 Press Esc or click anywhere to return to Mail.
Posted On 16 Nov 2016
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Off to see Peake….off peak

What an amazing experience!
Posted On 06 Nov 2016
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Remember, Remember

Thank you for all of the bag2school bags which have been ‘trick’ling in and ‘treating’ to us to a great stock pile. The final collection is on TUESDAY next week so Remember, remember to fill and deliver your bags to the front foyer.  All instructions...
Posted On 04 Nov 2016
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Bags of Bags

Thank you for bringing in your bags for the Bag2School collection. We are creating a good pile in the cupboard. The collection is next Tuesday so plenty of time to deliver. PLEASE do check the bag though for what they accept. NO BRIC a BRAC pleeeeeease!
Posted On 02 Nov 2016
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New Starters 

The Press have published photos of Park Grove’s reception children (New starters) today. Copies will still be on sale in shops tomorrow so it’s not too late.
Posted On 21 Oct 2016
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Frightfully good cakes! 

Thank you to everyone for your frightfully good bakes and for visiting the cake stall. Amount raised to be announced soon.
Posted On 19 Oct 2016
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Halloween Cake Stall

Wednesday at 3.15pm. Please bring any bakes to the staff room on Wednesday am at drop off. 
Posted On 17 Oct 2016
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AGM – Tomorrow at 7pm

PTA AGM tomorrow at the Gillygate pub 7pm. Come and Meet, Mingle and Munch.
Posted On 17 Oct 2016
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AGM (Annual General Meeting)

PTA AGM (Annual General Meeting) The AGM is on Tuesday the 18th October at the Gillygate Pub @ 7pm.  Staff, Parents, Carers, Governors, Chickens and of course the children too are all part of the PTA by default. Everyone is welcome! Come and find out what is happening and...
Posted On 13 Oct 2016
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Ice cream sale

Ice cream sale tomorrow. Everything 50p!!
Posted On 13 Oct 2016
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A Free Local Course for Parents/Carers

tofp-primary-years-haxby-nov-2016-no-slip Check out this course! It is completely free, local and full of top tips for parents.  
Posted On 09 Oct 2016
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£366.67

£366.67 a fantastic amount raised! Well done to Mrs Martin for organising this lovely community event. Thank you once again to all who supported it. Don’t forget to pick up any cake tins from the staff room. The next fundraiser is the Halloween cake stall.
Posted On 06 Oct 2016
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Macmillan Fundraiser

Thank you for the wonderful support this morning at the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee morning. We have plenty of goodies left on offer, so after school we will run a cake stall (instead of ice creams). This will be out side of class 3. Cakes will be free but the donation...
Posted On 30 Sep 2016
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Magical, Minecraft, Macmillan Muffins. 

We have christened these as ‘Magical, Minecraft, Macmillan Muffins. They are sparkling away ready for a glittering Macmillan fundraiser in the hall tomorrow am (9 til 10.30am).
Posted On 29 Sep 2016
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Halloween

Halloween – it’s on the way. Watch this space for the Halloween Disco and Cake Stall dates which will be announced very sooooooooooon.
Posted On 22 Sep 2016
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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 

We hope you can pop in next Friday to support this fantastic fundraiser. Members of the PTA committee will be helping out so do come and say hello or ask if you have any PTA related questions.
Posted On 22 Sep 2016
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New Starter Books

We recently enjoyed visiting class 1 to hand out the new starter books. Every child in reception received their own personally named book funded by the PTA. There was a lovely selection of books distributed and we discovered that Jo Sawyer had a particular soft spot for Tiddler...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016
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Ice Creams 

Freezy Fridays are back throughout September and we have a great selection of ice creams on offer. The stall will be in the amphitheatre (or outside of Class 3 if wet).  Hope to see you there.  The PTA
Posted On 15 Sep 2016
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Freezy Fridays 

Freezy Fridays are back by popular demand throughout September. Come and celebrate the first week back at school by coming down for an ice cream. The stall will be by the field in the amphitheater. Top quality brands of ice creams and lollies for £1.  Hope to see you there. 
Posted On 07 Sep 2016
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Happy Holidays

Have a great holiday and thank you for all of your support! We have had a record fund raising year. We haven’t been paid to date yet but believe that bags2school raised £120 last week. 
Posted On 23 Jul 2016
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A Fine Foyer

This wonderful picture created at Grovestock is now proudly displayed in the foyer. Do pop down and have a look. Thank you once again to everyone who helped to create this.
Posted On 20 Jul 2016
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Bags of bags 

Thank you! Another fine pile this am and it certainly got us flexing our muscles with the weight.
Posted On 20 Jul 2016
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And finally…

Bags2school final call The collection is first thing tomorrow 9am. Thank you for your bags so far, there is plenty of room for more. Please bring bags down to the outside foyer. Please NO second hand items (books, jigsaws, toys) – ONLY wearable items are accepted. Ice...
Posted On 19 Jul 2016
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Bags2school

Bags2school – this Wednesday!! Please No Bric A Brac!
Posted On 18 Jul 2016
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Tomorrow (Tuesday)

Don’t forget the post Grovestock sesh for all at the Gillygate tomorrow night. 7pm. If a scorcher, look for us outside
Posted On 18 Jul 2016
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‘GravyStock’

Gravystock – On Tuesday 19th July at 7pm, Come on down to the Gillygate for a post Grovestock drink. Everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate. Why Gravystock? (Well ‘Gravystock’ is just about the only obvious word we haven’t used in our...
Posted On 14 Jul 2016
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Teenagers? Do you have one already? Soon? or a Pre teen acting like a teen?

Teenage Years Huntington Sept 2016 Many parents find adolescence the most demanding time in their relationship with their child.  There are many new challenges to face and it’s often hard to know what to do for the best. Family Matters York are running a (free) 5-week...
Posted On 14 Jul 2016
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Old Stock after Grovestock 

Old stock’ and Grovestock Let the old times roll. If it doesn’t fit, or the feet have outgrown the glass slippers, then let us take any ‘old stock’ off your hands (and feet) . Yep, it is Bags2School again. They are all being distributed this week and the...
Posted On 11 Jul 2016
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Unclaimed Raffle Prizes 

Unclaimed raffle prizes are. We will be around after school for collection (by class 4) A Crowther – Treetopnets at Lightwater Valley Fiona Mackay – Phillip Anthony Photography Gill Moorby – York Sport Village Phil Jones – Creepy Crawlies Phil Jones...
Posted On 11 Jul 2016
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Just when you think it can’t get any better! 

Heather Findlay’s group – just when it couldn’t get any better, they then sent Grovestock onto a whole new level. Divine music, truly beautiful and such artistic musicians.
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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A Park Grove Family Affair!

Keeping it in the family! York Turnpike Trust – Jo Sawyer’s uncle! Thank you to Al Hamilton who covered 3 bands with fab bass guitar and double bass skills! This group was top notch rock and roll!​​​ ​
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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Chris (Helme) and Chris (Farrell) ‘Christening’ the stage with their fine set!

Chris Helme and Chris Farrell! Wow, what a performance – truly awesome.​​​ ​
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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The Arts Barge Ensemble ‘Bargestra’. They floated our boat!! 

Bargestra (Arts Barge) were just amazing! All those saxophones and even a sousaphone (big white thing at the back). This set certainly floated my boat!​​
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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Laughing Stock! 

Followed by ‘Laughing Stock’ who had their mosh pit of Park Grove children moshing away on percussion. Brilliant!!​​
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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The Sun Shone After The Rain

Rebecca Robbins accompanied by the parent ensemble. We definitely saw ‘The sun shine after the rain’ after this set
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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Thank you!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed in so many ways to yesterday’s Grovestock event. There was a great community atmosphere in the run up to the event with donations and offers of help etc. It was great on Friday when lots of volunteers rocked up and helped with...
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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Amazing Art Work 

Absolutely amazing, beautiful community art work directed by Stephen Lee Hodgkins at Grovestock. This is such a lovely piece of work – so personal to Park Grove. Thank you so much Stephen!
Posted On 10 Jul 2016
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Grovestock – nearly there

Grovestock is a rocking and a rolling tomorrow come rain or shine. (If rain some activities will move in doors). Everything is all ready to go – thank you so much for your donations and help to date.  See you there!
Posted On 08 Jul 2016
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Doodle Poll – How to volunteer for Grovestock …. via home

Not on the school run? However, you are keen to sign up on the volunteer list. Here is the perfect answer….. via doodle poll (please follow the link below) http://doodle.com/poll/imkipcuxmykzamzz Grovestock is shaping up to be the most amazing day for our children and the...
Posted On 06 Jul 2016
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The neighbours can’t fathom it!

More Teddy Tombola prep! The neighbours are now seriously starting to ask questions – hilarious!
Posted On 06 Jul 2016
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Another great raffle prize

Here is yet another fantastic raffle prize on offer and has to be worth around £35. The perfect date night out! Thank you Kennedy’s.
Posted On 06 Jul 2016
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Stock Taking for Groves Stock

We have conducted a stock taking session this am for Grovestock. We DESPERATELY need the following top 10 actions this week. The sooner, the better as it stops us purchasing extra items and cancelling stalls. 1. Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers, volunteers (the sheet is outside...
Posted On 05 Jul 2016
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Grovestock Grub

There will be a cake stall at Grovestock. Any cake donations will be hugely appreciated. Whole cakes and buns/biscuits etc are very welcome. Please bring any cakes to the staff room on Friday or straight to the stall on Saturday (in a named tin). Thank you (in anticipation). Feel...
Posted On 04 Jul 2016
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Our Next Meeting

Our next Grovestock planning meeting is on Tuesday (5th July). Every one welcome! The more heads we can put together, the better. 7pm at the Gillygate pub.
Posted On 01 Jul 2016
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Teddies galore 

Here is the Teddy hospital! Every teddy you donate for the teddy tombola is lovingly checked, cleaned and tagged. Thank you for every single teddy/tombola and sweet donation to date. Please keep them coming in, we have a four hour event to fill!
Posted On 30 Jun 2016
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Not just a Gig but GIG..ANTIC

Grovestock – Not just a Gig but “Gig-antic” (Saturday 9th July 1-5pm)  Our plans for Grovestock are growing by the day with a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes to get Grovestock off the ground and it just seems to keep getting better! Why come?...
Posted On 30 Jun 2016
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Winter wonderland 

Another great raffle prize worth winning! This has got to be worth at least £32? Thank you to Yorkshire Winter Wonderland for such a generous donation.
Posted On 30 Jun 2016
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3 Fine Raffle Prizes 

Here are just three of the Raffle prizes which are on offer. Family tickets to Dig, Barley Hall or the Richard the 3rd Museum. Something worth winning and saving for when ‘schools out’
Posted On 28 Jun 2016
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Snaffle the Raffle 

Your child(ren) have all been issued with three books of raffle tickets if they could try their best to sell them to family and friends. The raffle is a superb fundraiser for our Summer Fair. There will be a box outside of Class 4 and Class 6 to return unwanted tickets and...
Posted On 27 Jun 2016
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Exciting news

Just check out the line up of artists for Grovestock! (Check out Youtube). Look at those ticket prices – a snip compared to if you watched said artists performing elsewhere. Please share this page. We need to get this fine community event out there. Share, share and share...
Posted On 24 Jun 2016
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Cookies and Dream!

It is Freezy Friday again tomorrow! As always we try and add new lines whenever we can. Hopefully tomorrow these beauties will also be on offer! Yum – Cookies and Dream Cornettos!!
Posted On 23 Jun 2016
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School Council and The PTA Committee Meeting. 

Members of the PTA committee went to the School Council meeting this morning to plan/discuss Grovestock with the Council members. What a fine group of student representatives. As always they were extremely keen to listen and made some super suggestions as to how they can help...
Posted On 23 Jun 2016
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A hop, skip and leap?

We have another PTA planning meeting tomorrow night at the Gillygate Pub (Tuesday 21st -7pm).  Brian Furey has some fine drinks on offer and it is always a good social event. Why not take a hop, a skip and a leap over to our Grovestock meeting if you can. We will be all ears...
Posted On 20 Jun 2016
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More Groovy Grovers

Here is another ‘ice lolly fest’ picture with the ‘Groovy Grovers’
Posted On 15 Jun 2016
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Groovy Greeks and Grovers 

Members of the PTA committee surprised KS2 children with an impromptu delivery of ice lollies during their post ‘Groovy Greeks’ theatre trip picnic. As you can see, all ices were greatly received by these ‘Groovy Grovers’
Posted On 15 Jun 2016
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Can you help? 

Help!! We desperately need raffle prizes for our summer raffle which is always a great fund raiser. Do you work at a place that could donate a prize (or any smaller tombola prizes?) We always promote who has given raffle prizes in our raffle advertisements/literature. Do post us...
Posted On 13 Jun 2016
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Screaming for an ice cream? 

It’s back on again tomorrow come rain or shine! 
Posted On 09 Jun 2016
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Can You Help?

We Need Your Help! Operation Summer Fair – Grovestock Our Summer Fair – Grovestock which is a Festival theme is on Saturday 9th July 1 – 5pm. Thank you so much to all of the parents/carers and children for the enthusiasm shown towards this festival event. It is...
Posted On 06 Jun 2016
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We Need Your Help!

How can you help with PTA fundraising this side of Half Term/June? Operation Summer Fair – Grovestock After half term the heat will be on for our ‘Grovestock’ Summer Fair on Saturday 9th July 1 – 5pm. Thank you so much to all of the parents/carers and...
Posted On 26 May 2016
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An Ice Cream Dream

We hope you all managed to come down and grab an ice cream today after school. It was a lovely atmosphere out there. Well done once again to all at Park Grove for getting a ‘Good’ Ofsted result.
Posted On 26 May 2016
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The Ice Creams Are On Us! Free, Free, Free.

Our exciting Ofsted Celebration Ice Cream Fest is in less than 24hrs time (Thursday at 3.15pm). To make the event go ‘smoothly’ then we have ‘whipped up’ a cunning plan to ‘melt away’ any problems. Everyone is invited to come down and choose an...
Posted On 25 May 2016
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Spring Cake Stall

Thank you to all who supported the cake stall. We made a profit of £104.69. We didn’t seem to have as much stock this time but still managed to make a good profit. We really do appreciate that people are busy, however, some of our regular bakers will be leaving in July and...
Posted On 25 May 2016
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Free Icecream

To celebrate the successful outcome of the recent Ofsted visit and report, the PTA Committee are organising a huge end of half term Ice cream Fest on the school field (Thursday 26th May at 3.15pm). Do pop down (even if you can’t stay) and grab a FREE ice cream or ice lolly....
Posted On 24 May 2016
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Spring Cake Stall Tomorrow.

Spring Cake Stall tomorrow! 3.15pm outside class 3. Cake Donations of any kind will be hugely appreciated. (Please bring to the staff room in the am)
Posted On 24 May 2016
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Cake Stall – Children’s designs? 

Don’t forget it is the spring cake stall this Wednesday. Perhaps the children could pen some ideas and designs over the weekend?
Posted On 21 May 2016
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Ice Cream Weather? 

It looks like great ice cream weather for today. (Fingers and toes crossed). Walk on over to the amphitheatre at 3.15pm for another ‘Fab’ selection.
Posted On 20 May 2016
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Summer Fair – Grovestock

We are extremely excited to announce that the Summer Fair this year is……..Grovestock On Saturday 9th July – 1pm until 5pm  Grovestock is a Family Festival Themed Summer Fair showcasing a fine array of bands/groups – some of which are our very own...
Posted On 19 May 2016
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Do you know that….?

It is the Spring Cake Stall next week on: Wednesday 25th May. We are often asked if shop bought cakes are ok – yes please, they are perfectly fine – absolutely any cakes/buns/biscuits/bakes are very much appreciated. Please bring any items to the staff room on the...
Posted On 18 May 2016
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Freezy Friday

Freezy Friday There will be another Ice cream stall in the amphitheatre this Friday after school. If it is raining, the stall will be where the cake stall is held. Thank you to all who attended last week, it was a lovely atmosphere out there with lots of excited children and...
Posted On 18 May 2016
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SPRING CAKE STALL

SPRING CAKE STALL! Wednesday 25th May. Let’s hope you can ‘Spring’ upon us some more of your fine cake designs for the stall. Examples could be – Bunnies , Flowers, chickens, lady birds, hedgehogs, butterflies, ice creams/sun shine and lambs – the...
Posted On 16 May 2016
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Family Matters – A Great Resource For Local Parents

Family Matters in York have a wonderful website with lots of info especially with regards to their Parenting Courses from Tots to Teens, dads courses, seperated parents and anger management. Do check it out. The most recent course is ‘How to Drug Proof Your Kids’....
Posted On 13 May 2016
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It is Back

It was great to be back up and running today despite the typical British weather (no rain though). Thank you to all who came down and visited the stall. We hope you liked the selection on offer. Chocolate Intense seemed to get the vote this week. Another ‘Freezy...
Posted On 13 May 2016
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Well Done Park Grove

Well done Park Grove School for achieving the well deserved ‘GOOD’ rating in the Ofsted inspection. A special well done to the Head, Leadership team, Governors and Staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve this. Fantastic news
Posted On 13 May 2016
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Freezy Friday – Ice Cream Alert!

FREEZY FRIDAYS – Brrrrrr THE PTA POP UP ICECREAM PARLOUR IS BACK Due to popular demand, the PTA will be selling ice creams again starting tomorrow (Freezy Friday the 13th) in the amphitheatre. This is a great fund raiser and a ‘cool’ social event. So if you...
Posted On 12 May 2016
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Planning Meeting 

Our next Planning meeting is on Tuesday 17th May – 7pm at the Gillygate. 
Posted On 11 May 2016
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Children’s University

Well done to all of the children from Park Grove who recently graduated at the Children’s University event.  
Posted On 13 Apr 2016
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Do You Have Teenagers? – A Free Course

Archies April 2016 …..then this course could be for you. The courses are very supportive and an excellent resource.
Posted On 12 Apr 2016
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Children do not come with instructions – A superb course

TOfP Primary Years Tang Hall no slip This is a very rewarding course and great for any parent/carer with children in Primary School.  
Posted On 12 Apr 2016
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Ofsted news – How can you help?

A big welcome back from the PTA! We hope you all had a good Easter. We have all had emails, letters etc today from Park Grove about the imminent Ofsted visit tommorrow. For the staff, it must feel a bit like hitting the ground 60mph running and we wish them all the best!! This...
Posted On 11 Apr 2016
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£599.55

Thank you for your support this term. We raised a whopping £426.05 at the Speed Quiz. This was a great night of entertainment and Alan Leach has kindly offered to do the same again next year so watch this space.   We raised £121.50 at the Easter cake stall yesterday. Thank...
Posted On 23 Mar 2016
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Cake Stall. Cake Stall, Cake Stall Alert!!

Cake Stall. Cake Stall, Cake Stall Alert!! Don’t forget it is tomorrow – donations hugely appreciated. Home made or shop bought – they will get sold.
Posted On 22 Mar 2016
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Cake slips 

Here are the Easter Cake Stall reminder slips that went out in bags today. Hopefully you won’t have to dig quite as deep as we did in order to retrieve said ‘screwed up’ message. Do ask if you have any questions and bunny paws all crossed for a great fund...
Posted On 21 Mar 2016
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We Need To Get Cracking?

Easter Cake Stall – this Wednesday at 3.15pm. Another ‘cracking’ fundraiser. Cake/Bake Donations of any kind are hugely appreciated (including shop bought). Please bring them to the staff room on Wednesday am. 
Posted On 20 Mar 2016
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