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Grove Fest!!
Friday 15th July from 5.30pm is Grove Fest (Park Grove Summer Fair). There will be loads of fun activities and everyone is invited!! We hope you all enjoy a great evening!
Posted On 15 Jul 2022
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Happy Summer Holiday’s!!!
We wish you all a wonderful Summer, stay safe and have fun!! We break up on Friday 22nd July at 12.00pm and we will see the children back in school all refreshed on Tuesday 6th September!!
Posted On 12 Jul 2022
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Scarborough Trip!!
Next Week on Tuesday the 21st June the whole school will be going on a trip to Scarborough!! We hope everyone has a fantastic time!!
Posted On 14 Jun 2022
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Happy Bank Holiday!!
We hope you all have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend, let’s hope the weather is great! We will see the children back in school on Tuesday 3rd May.
Posted On 29 Apr 2022
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Happy Easter!!!
We just want to remind you that we break up on Friday (8th April) at the slightly earlier time of 2.30pm. We wish you all a wonderful Easter Holiday. Relax, have fun and stay safe. We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday the 25th April.
Posted On 05 Apr 2022
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Red Nose Day!!
Red Nose Day is on Friday the 18th March!! We would love to see the children dressed in red for this great cause.
Posted On 11 Mar 2022
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Training Day on Friday!
There is a Training Day this Friday the 11th March, the school will be closed for pupils. We hope the children enjoy their day off and we will see them back in School on Monday the 14th March.
Posted On 08 Mar 2022
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World Book Day 2022
World Book Day takes place on Thursday 3rd March and we hope you’ll join us as we come together to encourage every child in school to be a reader and love books. To celebrate World Book Day, we will have plenty of fun activities taking place throughout the day including: •...
Posted On 02 Mar 2022
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Cake Sale for Amelie
Park Grove School Council Hold a Cake Sale to raise money for Amelie. A little girl, Amelie, from one of our Ebor schools needed our help and School Council decided to hold a cake sale to raise money for her treatment. Eight-year-old Amelie Round, of class 3G at Tockwith...
Posted On 04 Feb 2022
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Christmas Holidays early finish!
Just to remind everyone that we break up at 12pm this Friday 17th December for the Christmas Holidays !! We hope that you all have a fantastic Christmas time and look forward to seeing you all again when the school re-opens on Tuesday 4th January.
Posted On 14 Dec 2021
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Christmas dates
We know how busy Christmas time gets so we thought it would be useful if we put together a list of key dates to help! Christmas dates for parents.docx
Posted On 01 Dec 2021
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Final Ofsted Report!!
Our final Ofsted report has been sent to all of our parents on Parent Hub today. We are delighted with our inspection result and would like to thank you all for your contributions and comments. Your children were amazing during the inspection and we are so very...
Posted On 19 Nov 2021
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Training Day Friday 19th November
Just to remind you all that Friday 19th November is a Training Day. The children will not be coming into school on this day and we hope they enjoy the extra long weekend!
Posted On 12 Nov 2021
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Dark Grove amazing funds raised!
We would like to thank the PTA everyone who attended ‘Dark Grove’. We made a staggering £1374.17!!! Which will go towards funding experiences and resources for the children. Well done everyone!!!
Posted On 05 Nov 2021
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Children in Need!
On Thursday 18th November, we are going to raise money for Children in Need. Children are allowed to wear pyjamas/pudsey wear/spotty clothing to school. Your child can bring £1 or pay via Parent Pay. We look forward to seeing your child in lovely pyjamas that they curl up in bed...
Posted On 05 Nov 2021
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Happy Half Term!!
We just wanted to wish you all a happy half term!! Have fun, stay safe and have a well deserved rest!!
Posted On 22 Oct 2021
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Open afternoon!
We are holding an open afternoon for perspective new parents for the Reception year 2022. The open afternoon will be held in the school hall on Thursday 4th November at 1:30pm-3pm. We will share important information about our school and you will be given a tour of school by...
Posted On 22 Oct 2021
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Walk in the local area
As part of our Geography work, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will be going for a walk in the local area looking at features and buildings of interest. This guided walk will take place on Tuesday 12th October. We hope the children have fun and learn a lot!
Posted On 08 Oct 2021
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to Ofsted last week. We appreciate all of your support and comment. You can read Miss Sawyer’s update letter here.
Posted On 04 Oct 2021
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted have confirmed that they are coming to visit Park Grove on 30th September and 1st October. Please see the attached letter from Ofsted, which also contains a link to a parent survey. We would be grateful if this could be completed by 11am on 30th September. Letter to...
Posted On 29 Sep 2021
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Visiting Author for Year 1 & 2!
Year 1 and 2 pupils have some exciting workshops coming up soon in school, on the 29th September and the 7th October. These workshops will be run by Jenna Drury who has written a book which can be purchased for £5.00 and signed by the author!
Posted On 21 Sep 2021
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Forest school help!
We are very lucky at Park Grove to have so much outside space. We would like to develop our wildlife and pond area, which is also used for Forest Schools. We know there are many parents who are keen gardeners or who would like to get more involved in supporting school, so we’d...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021
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Welcome back
Welcome back! We hope you all had a relaxing summer. Please see the attached letter with updates now that Covid rules have eased. Welcome back – September 2021
Posted On 16 Sep 2021
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Laura Drake (Teacher)
Hello, I am Laura Drake. I joined the Park Grove team in January 2020. I have been very fortunate to have spent time in every class across the whole school! I have lived in York all of my life and even chose to stay here for University! I am looking forward to exploring our local...
Posted On 14 Sep 2021
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Happy Summer!!!
Everyone at Park Grove would like to wish you all a lovely Summer Holiday!!! Have fun and stay safe! See you all back on Tuesday 7th September.
Posted On 23 Jul 2021
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Early finish for Summer!!!
Just to remind everyone that we break up early next Friday (23rd July) at 12pm for the Summer Holidays!! Good luck to all our Year 6 pupils, we will miss you and hope you settle into your new schools. We hope you all have a wonderful Summer, stay safe and have a well...
Posted On 16 Jul 2021
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Training Day – Friday!
Just to remind everyone that next Friday 9th July is a Training Day. The school will be closed on this day for all pupils.
Posted On 02 Jul 2021
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Sunscreen & Hats for break times!!
Just a little reminder as the weather is getting hot and the sun is shining, please send your child to school with a sun hat and apply sunscreen to them.
Posted On 18 Jun 2021
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Fun Run total!
We have raised a total of £5,881.40 through our sponsored fun run! Thank you to all the children and parents for raising £4,131.40 and to our PTA for contributing £1,000. A special thanks to The John Lally International Foundation for donating £750.
Posted On 09 Jun 2021
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Welcome back!
We hope you all had an enjoyable half term! We’re delighted to welcome all children back to school again today, refreshed after their break.
Posted On 07 Jun 2021
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Training Day 28th May
Just a little reminder that we have a training day on Friday 28th May. We break up for half term on Thursday 27th May and return to school on Monday 7th June.
Posted On 07 May 2021
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Bank Holiday & Fun Run!
Just a couple of reminders that on Monday the 3rd May it is a Bank Holiday so school is closed and on Tuesday 4th May we are having our exciting Fun Run day!! This is our special fund raising event for 2021, in the style of a Whacky Races Fun Run with obstacles and...
Posted On 30 Apr 2021
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Big Pedal
Thank you to everyone who took part in Big Pedal by walking, scooting or cycling to school! We had so many children take part in this event and the bike sheds were full of bikes and scooters hoping to be chosen for the golden lock! The five lucky golden ticket...
Posted On 23 Apr 2021
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New telephone number
We have a new school telephone number: 01904 806 500. Please use this new number when contacting the school.
Posted On 25 Mar 2021
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Early Finish for Easter!
Just to remind you that we break up early this Friday 26th March at 2.30pm. We hope you all have a wonderful Easter Holiday!!
Posted On 23 Mar 2021
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Red Nose Day Friday 19th March
On Friday 19th March, pupils will be invited to dress up as their favourite superhero or come dressed in red to raise money for Comic Relief.
Posted On 16 Mar 2021
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Census Day 2021
Census day falls on the 21st March. If you are struggling to complete yours, please see the attached flyer – just click on the link! Census 2021 support in York is here (1)
Posted On 12 Mar 2021
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Welcome Back!!!
We are so pleased to be welcoming all children back to Park Grove on Monday!! It will be wonderful for the children to see their friends and have some sort of normality again!!
Posted On 02 Mar 2021
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Remote Learning – Tips for Parents/Carers!
Please click on the link to access tips for parents/carers regarding Remote Learning. Remote learning_tips parents_carers
Posted On 02 Feb 2021
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Merry Christmas from all of Park Grove!
We just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! Have fun, relax and we will see the children back in school on Monday 4th January.
Posted On 18 Dec 2020
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Break up Friday lunch time!
Just to remind you all that we have a early finish and break up on Friday lunchtime at 12pm. We wish you all a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break. Stay safe and we will look forward to welcoming all the children back on Monday 4th January.
Posted On 15 Dec 2020
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Christmas Clothes Tuesday!
Don’t forget to come in Party/Christmas clothes on Tuesday 15th December! We are looking forward to seeing all the children looking festive!
Posted On 11 Dec 2020
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York Flu Drop-in Clinic
YORK DROP-IN FLU CLINIC There will be a drop-in flu immunisations clinic for children (reception-year 7) who have did not receive their nasal spray flu vaccine in school this term in the York area. Please find the details of the drop-in clinic below: The York DROP-IN clinic at...
Posted On 04 Dec 2020
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Christmas Tree!!
Park Grove Christmas Tree is up and looking wonderful!!! A massive thank you to everyone who helped decorate it.
Posted On 01 Dec 2020
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Training Day – Friday
Just to remind you all that there is a Teacher Training Day next Friday the 27th November. No children will be in School on this day.
Posted On 20 Nov 2020
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Children in Need – Total
A BIG thank you for all the kind donations to Children in Need 2020. Park Grove have raised a grand total of £253.00 for this great cause!
Posted On 20 Nov 2020
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Flu Immunisations Tuesday 17th November
Just to remind you that the nasal influenza vaccination is being offered to all children at Park Grove on Tuesday 17th November.
Posted On 13 Nov 2020
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Park Grove Video
Take a tour around Park Grove Primary Academy. Listen to the children, staff and parents share what makes our school special to them. Watch our video
Posted On 13 Nov 2020
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Filming in School!!!
We have been filming in school today. Watch this space for our Park Grove video… coming soon!
Posted On 06 Nov 2020
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Children in Need
Children in Need takes place on 14th November. See how Park Grove are supporting this amazing charity. Children In Need
Posted On 04 Nov 2020
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Halloween Fun from the PTA!
This year’s Halloween fun is a little different! Due to the current circumstances, the PTA can’t run their popular Halloween disco. Instead they wanted to encourage you to help create your own pumpkin trail. To replace trick or treating the idea is to colour in your own pumpkin...
Posted On 23 Oct 2020
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Baby News!
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Mrs Martin is having a baby, due in March 2021!! Congratulations to Mrs Martin and her family.
Posted On 20 Oct 2020
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Half Term!!!
We break up on Friday 23rd October at the normal time for half term. We hope you all have a lovely rest and stay safe. Enjoy the week off! All of Park Grove staff look forward to seeing all the children again on Monday 2nd November.
Posted On 16 Oct 2020
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Walk to School Week
The Jack Archer Walk to School Week will take place all this week between Monday 5th October and Friday 9th October 2020. We would like to encourage as many children to walk, cycle or scoot to school during this week. Active travel to school is the perfect...
Posted On 06 Oct 2020
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Parent update
Now that we are a few weeks into the term, we wanted to give you an update on how everything is going. Update for parents – September 2020
Posted On 28 Sep 2020
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Baby news!
We have some exciting baby news from Park Grove! Baby news September 2020
Posted On 28 Sep 2020
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Happy Summer!!!
We want to wish all our Year 6 Leavers all the very best for their future, it is so sad that we have not had chance to say good properly 🙁 We hope you all have a wonderful summer break, relax, have fun, stay safe and we can’t wait to see you all in September. We...
Posted On 17 Jul 2020
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We ran around the world!!!
We ran around the world! We have now completed our challenge – and children and staff at our 24 schools have ‘ran around the world’. During the 31 days of May we walked, ran, cycled or wheeled over 44,000km, which allowed us to ‘travel’ across our planet. All the details of our...
Posted On 03 Jun 2020
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Returning to Park Grove latest as at 26.05.2020
Dear parents/carers of Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 children, We wrote to you recently to tell you that we hoped to begin a staggered opening of the school to your children, starting 1st June. We also explained that this was only a possibility and might not happen. You will have...
Posted On 01 Jun 2020
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Latest Update – 11th May 2020
Latest update – 11 May 2020 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday 10 May, we now know that a conditional plan for education will see Reception, Year One and Year Six pupils begin a phased return to school from Monday 1 June; with Year 10 and Year 12...
Posted On 11 May 2020
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Keep up to date with our Run Around the World!
We are regularly updating our charity run website page here (https://www.eboracademytrust.co.uk/join-us-in-our-run-around-the-world/) After a busy first weekend, between all our efforts we have travelled over 3,000 kilometres. Keep coming back to this website to find out our...
Posted On 04 May 2020
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Run Around the World with us in May!
Join us in our Run Around the World Park Grove is joining with all 24 schools across Ebor Academy Trust in a challenge to Run Around the World! If all of the 6,000 pupils, plus 500 others – your family or staff – take part and run, walk, cycle or wheel 200 metres per day during...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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FSM Scams
Please beware ICT Service Desk from School Business Services has posted a new article. Keywords: COVID-19, online security, spam emails Beware of coronavirus email scams Families who receive Free School Meals have been targeted by a coronavirus email scam asking them to pass over...
Posted On 02 Apr 2020
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Useful Information for Parents
Please see attached link… York contact Information for Coronavirus
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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Emergency Closure
Emergency closure From Monday 23 March, only children of key workers and vulnerable children will remain in school. Otherwise, this school will remain closed until further notice, in line with government instruction. For more information, which is updated regularly, please visit...
Posted On 19 Mar 2020
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COVID-19
Link to stay up to date on Covid-19: https://www.eboracademytrust.co.uk/coronavirus-latest/ The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has been described as “the worst public health crisis in a generation.” This page has been set up to give parents and carers information on how...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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Training Day Next Friday
Just to remind you all that school will be closed next Friday the 6th March for a Training Day. We will see the children back at Park Grove on Monday the 9th March. Enjoy the long weekend break!
Posted On 25 Feb 2020
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Welcome Back!!
We hope you all had an enjoyable half term and a well deserved break. We welcome all the children back to Park Grove, all refreshed and ready to learn!
Posted On 25 Feb 2020
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Parents’ Evening
Please remember to use your Bloomz tonight to choose your child’s parents’ evening slot for Tuesday 11th February or Wednesday 12th February.
Posted On 04 Feb 2020
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School Council Minutes 14.01.20
14th January 2020 Mrs Hearson thanked everyone for helping at the Christmas fair Mrs Hearson asked the school council if they would like to coordinate sport relief in their classes and they all agreed they would. All children are going to speak to their classes and choose...
Posted On 22 Jan 2020
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Coming soon…. EYFS/KS1 sewing afternoon!
On Thursday 6th February EYFS & KS1 children will be having a sewing afternoon. Parents are very welcome to come along to support their child creating an animal finger puppet.
Posted On 21 Jan 2020
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Young Voices Choir
All the children, parents and teachers who attended the Young Voices performance yesterday in Sheffield have said what an amazing time they have had!! They are all very tired today but we are glad you all enjoyed it.
Posted On 14 Jan 2020
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Happy New Year!
A warm welcome back to all the children. We hope you all had a relaxing break and are feeling refreshed for the Spring Term. Please keep an eye on our website for all our latest news and copies of letters which are sent to you via Parenthub. If you have not already downloaded...
Posted On 06 Jan 2020
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Merry Christmas From Ebor Schools!
See if you can spot Park Grove on this Christmas video from the Ebor schools!
Posted On 18 Dec 2019
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Early Finish next Friday!
Just to remind everyone that we break up early next Friday 20th December at 12pm. Please collect your children and all their belongings at 12pm. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break and see you back at Park Grove on Monday 6th January 2020.
Posted On 10 Dec 2019
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Nativity Success!
The Key Stage 1 performance of ‘Hey Ewe’ was a wonderful success today, let’s hope it is tomorrow too! We are also looking forward to the Early Years Christmas Concert next Thursday 19th December at 9.15am. There are many festive activities...
Posted On 10 Dec 2019
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Park Grove Christmas Fair
Please come to our Christmas Fair Friday 6th December 6pm-8:30pm. Father Christmas may even be paying us a visit!
Posted On 05 Dec 2019
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School Council Minutes 19.11.19
Tuesday 19th November Agenda Children in Need counting money School council Christmas Stall Next meeting Minutes Cake stall 6th december Henry, Drew, Imogen, Dessi will tomorrow lunchtime write letter to bring in sweets. discussing about what to spend the children in need...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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School Council Minutes 04.11.19
Monday 4th November Agenda Welcome Poppies Whole School Behavior Target Children in Need Minutes 4th November, by Henry Jacobi. 10 am – 10.25am Poppy sales going well Mrs Hearson gave out sashes Children all going to check target is on display in classes Children made...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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School Council Minutes 23.10.19
Wednesday 23rd October Agenda Welcome Assignment of roles Poppies Children in Need Whole School Behavior Target Minutes 23rd October, by Henry Jacobi Welcome and introductions Assign roles – Tilly Chair, Henry minute taker, Matthew register Selling poppies: Imogen and...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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Park Grove Christmas Tree!
COME AND HELP DECORATE THE PARK GROVE CHRISTMAS TREE THURSDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2019 3.20PM We would like to invite you to help us decorate the Park Grove Christmas tree on Thursday 28th November 2019, at pick up time. If you would like to donate a decoration, you can come along and...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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Park Grove School Council would like to invite you to the Christmas Fair. The fair will take place on the 6th December. There will be a sweet stall. We would appreciate it if you would send in sweets and chocolates before Wednesday 4th. NO NUTS please! All the money that...
Posted On 21 Nov 2019
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Tech Taster Day
On Wednesday this week, our IT Champions have been invited by York St John University to take part in an exciting Tech Taster Day. The children will learn all about what we can do with technology, such as AR/3D printing and game design basics. This is exciting information which...
Posted On 19 Nov 2019
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Staff Training Day – Friday 12th November
Please do not bring your children to school on Friday this week. It is a staff training day. We will look forward to seeing the children again on Monday! Thank you!
Posted On 12 Nov 2019
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Children in Need Pyjamas Day – Thursday
The children can come to school in their pyjamas on Thursday this week. Please donate £1 per child. This can be paid to the school teacher or into the office. Thank you!
Posted On 12 Nov 2019
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Open Day for Prospective Parents – Tuesday 19th November
Please note another open day for prospective parents has been organised. We would love to see you on Tuesday 19th November at 1:30!
Posted On 03 Nov 2019
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New Tasty Winter Menu
Please see our new school lunch menu starting Monday 4th November. It is full of healthy tasty warming winter food! You can find it under the ‘Our School’ tab on our website.
Posted On 03 Nov 2019
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Half Term – Friday
Just to remind everyone that we break up for half term this Friday the 25th October at normal time.
Posted On 22 Oct 2019
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Harvest Festival Success!!
Today EYFS & KS1 attended the Harvest Festival at St. Thomas’ church. The children sang their hearts out and thoroughly enjoyed themselves! A big thank you for all the volunteers who helped and all the kind donations received.
Posted On 22 Oct 2019
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Street Party!
Street Party!!! (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) Our EYFS and KS1 children are hosting a street party to celebrate our ‘Streetwise’ topic and you are invited to join us for light refreshments! It will take place on Thursday 17th October at 3pm. It is an opportunity for you to enjoy...
Posted On 16 Oct 2019
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Harvest Festival
EYFS and KS1 Harvest Festival celebration will be on Tuesday 22nd October at St. Thomas’ church. The children will walk to the church, sing songs and give thanks for all the food they have.
Posted On 08 Oct 2019
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Halloween disco and cake stall
The PTA have arranged a spooky fun filled disco on Friday 18th October. EYFS and KS1 will be at 6pm to 7pm and Ks2 will be 7.15pm to 8.30pm. There will also be a Halloween cake stall on Wednesday 23rd October at 3.15pm outside class 3.
Posted On 08 Oct 2019
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Hot off the Press…..Virtual Reality Headsets!!!
Please use the attached link to see our Virtual Reality Headsets that have made it into the Evening Press!! https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/17935959.virtual-reality-comes-park-grove-primary-academy-york/
Posted On 01 Oct 2019
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Macmillan Coffee Morning Success!
Thank you so much to all who contributed to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday. A good time was had by all and the children loved coming to the hall to choose a cake! Thank you again to our amazing PTA for you your efforts on and around the day to make it such a...
Posted On 30 Sep 2019
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Macmillan Coffee Morning 27th September 2019
We are all very excited for our coffee morning tomorrow! Please join us for tea and coffee and lots of cake! If possible please bring a made or bought bake and remember…nut free!! 🙂
Posted On 26 Sep 2019
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Welcome Back!!
A big welcome back to everyone!! We hope you all had an enjoyable and restful Summer break. All the new reception children seem to have settled in well and we wish all the Year 6 pupil’s a great time at High Adventure next week!
Posted On 06 Sep 2019
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Early finish for the Summer this Friday
Please collect your children at 12 o’clock on Friday (19th July). We hope the children have a wonderful Summer holiday!
Posted On 15 Jul 2019
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Key Stage 1 Sports Day
Key Stage 1 sports day is Thursday 27th June from 9:15-11:30.
Posted On 20 Jun 2019
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Key Stage 2 Sports Day
Sports day for Key Stage 2 is this coming Monday 24th June. Year 3/4 starts at 9:15 and concludes 10:30, Year 5/6 starts 10:45 and concludes 12pm.
Posted On 20 Jun 2019
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Friday 28th June – Staff Training Day
Just a reminder that children cannot come into school on Friday the 28th June as it is a staff training day!
Posted On 20 Jun 2019
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- How expensive is childcare and what help is available?The government says changing the ratio of adults to children in nurseries could help cut childcare costs.
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