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 money/stubbs. Please pop...Read More
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 (no Cher though – she was too...Read More
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!!Read More
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 make Grovestock a success.Read More
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 as...Read More
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’Read More
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 a message or speak to one of...Read More
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 good to hear that already the theme is causing...Read More
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 children for the enthusiasm shown towards this festival...Read More
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.Read More
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 ice cream / ice lolly. Whether you are a member of...Read More
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 so we...Read More
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. If you can...Read More
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)Read More
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.Read More
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 resident parents/carers who are very successful professional artists in their own right....Read More
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 Wednesday am in a labelled tin Thank you!Read More
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 happy folk chomping on...Read More
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 list could be endless. As always we can’t run the stall with out...Read More
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’. www.fmy.org.uk/parentingRead More
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 Friday’ next week.Read More
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 newsRead More
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 enjoy, ‘Fab’ Fabs, ‘Fun’ Funny Feet, ‘Corny’ Cornettos,...Read More
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 quote...Read More
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 you for your wonderful...Read More
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.Read More
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 raiser. Read More
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. Read More
Nom, nom, nom. Thank you to all who came to the Speed Quiz last night. We had a great evening! Superb entertainment from Alan Leach – thanks again Alan. Fantastic grub from the Seacatcher, a fab well stocked bar (well done Mark with your fine choices) and a great atmosphere. We will announce the amount...Read More
SPEED QUIZ There are just two more opportunities to buy tickets for the speed quiz on Friday. (After school outside Class 4). As well as a fun-packed evening, the £10 entry fee includes fish & chips and a free drink from our selection of Belgian lager, speciality English ales, red and white wine, Prosecco, gin,...Read More
PTA Planning Meeting We have rearranged this for Wednesday 16th March, 7pm at the Gillygate (Thank you once again Brian and Suzi for hosting). All welcome Read More
Bag2School Thank you for all of your donations. We collected 130kg in all and we raised in the region of £52. The next collection is on Wednesday 20th July so lets hope the Spring sunshine continues and the Winter clothes can be something of a distant memory! Read More
Quizz, Quaff and Scoff – Fish and chips from the Seacatcher (Clarence St) A bar (one free drink), a high tech quiz using hand held devices (no pen or paper, no cheating). Plus an after party at the Gillygate Pub!! £10 the lotRead More
Bags2school – Last drop off is tomorrow (Thursday) by 9am at the front foyer. Thank you for your contributions so far. The pile is growing but there is potential for much more to match previous collections.Read More
Fish and Chips!!! These will be served at our Speed Quiz night as well as a free drink and oodles of Speed Quiz Fun – all for £10. We would really, really appreciate it if you could buy your tickets asap or ask for them to be put aside so that we have an idea...Read More
Bags 2 School The collection is on Thursday am from the foyer (10th March). This is the last call for any filled bags. Roll them in, burpee them in, bus them in, chauffeur them in, jog them in, send them by pigeon or throw them over the wall. However they arrive, they will be very...Read More
There will be no time for whispering in ears at our PTA Speed Quiz – Fingers on the Buzzers at the ready! Tickets now on sale every day at 3.15pmRead More
Speed quiz – Why is this a bargain? Tickets are now on sale every day after school outside of class 4 Imagine how much the following night out in York would cost: A drink = £5 +++ A sit down fish and chip supper £7 ++ Two hours of state...Read More
Bags to School FINAL COLLECTION IS ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!! The Bags2school company are collecting bags this Thursday (10th March). Thank you to all who have brought in items and delivered bags to the front foyer. We need much more if possible. Just a thought… If every child brought in just 1kg...Read More
Roll up, Roll up – Speed Quiz Tickets are now available Imagine how much the following night out in York would cost: A drink =£5 +++ A sit d0wn fish and chip supper £7 ++ Two hours of state of the art quiz entertainment using hand held devices £15++ Hob nobbing with the drummer from Shed 7 (Alan Leach) £?????????...Read More
A Quick Reminder about COOL MILK. Park Grove is involved in this scheme. It is a great way for you to ensure your child(ren) who don’t get free milk any more to continue to receive milk mid morning. As we know, for children it is a great source of protein, calcium and liquid nourishment. Unfortunately...Read More
Meeting tonight Unfortunately due to work commitments, the committee are rearranging the PTA meeting scheduled for Tuesday 1st March. We will announce a new date very soon via our Face Book Site or on the PTA blog. Read More
Speed Quiz Speed Quiz Tickets go on sale very soon. If you want to order some tickets then do contact the PTA committee – Janet Jacobi is always at school drop off/pick up at Class 3 or you can message the PTA on here or Face Book. Remember £10 for a fab night out of...Read More
Guess what we have been collating this afternoon? These will be sent out this week so any filled bags are hugely appreciated. Please drop them off in the front foyer. You can use black bags/carrier bags too. The instructions are on the packet along with the final collection date (10th March). This is a...Read More
Archies April 2016 Do you have pre teen/almost teen/ ‘in the midst of the teens’ children (or even a combination)? These courses are wonderful and are run by Family Matters in York. A bargain – totally free!Read More
Thank-you to everyone for your support. We raised £98.30 at the Valentine cake stall. Some of the children’s faces were a picture and they were clearly ‘love struck’ at the choice on offer.Read More
Speed Quiz Fundraiser – Friday March 18th at 7pm. Join us for this fantastic evening of Speed Quizzing with Alan Leach who has literally just drummed his way through a hugely successful Shed Seven Tour. At our Speed Quiz, he will be ‘drumming up’ a fun night of ‘fast finger’ madness where teams will endeavour...Read More
It is the PTA’s Valentine Cake stall this Wednesday 10th February. As always we would LOVE to have any Valentine inspired cake/bake/cupcake donations. Please drop them off at the staffroom on Wednesday am. It is also Parent’s Evening and so the more bakes, the more we can sell over the evening. We hope to see...Read More
Do you want to get to know first hand about what is happening in the PTA. Something very exciting/new/original and absolutely awesome is in the planning stages!! We have another planning meeting next week (Wednesday 3rd February – 7pm at the Gillygate Pub). Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings, so do bob down.Read More
If you or the children received a gift or still have some sweets/chocolates/biscuits left over from Christmas which you know you won’t use, then do consider donating them to the PTA . We will happily store them for the Summer Fair. Items can be given to a committee member or if you leave them at the office, we have...Read More
Another Bags2school collection will take place on 10th March. We would appreciate as always any items you are willing to donate. Bags will be given out in February once they arrive. If you have items you want to get rid of sooner rather than later, then let us know and we will happily store them...Read More
Our Valentine’s Cake stall will be on Wednesday 10th February outside of Class 3 at 3.15pm. Donations will be hugely apprecaited especially as any excess bakes can be sold at parent’s evening.(3.45pm to 6.15pm). Here’s to a ‘LOVE – LY’ cake stall.Read More
The PTA committee have been busy sourcing and squirrelling away cut price Christmas Crackers ready for the school Christmas Dinner December 2016. As you can see it is quite a task and quite a mountain. This is only some of the collection!!!! As you can imagine, we have had lots of funny looks too raiding...Read More
“The Twelve Tasks Pre Christmas” The PTA has had another successful term with lots of events and fundraising. We want to thank everyone for your contributions, support and help. Here is a summary of the PTA activity this term of which would not have happened without the above support. On The First Task Pre Christmas…………………....Read More
Thank you very much to everyone who provided cakes for the Christmas Cake stall and to everyone who persevered in the queue, as always the queue was fast moving We raised £120.75 in all which was a tasty profitRead More
We are looking forward to a cake stall extravaganza tomorrow after school! – all cakes 50p. We hope to see to see you all there and /or join us for free festive drinks and nibbles thereafter.Read More
Christmas Cake/Bun/Bake/Biscuit sale this week on Wednesday 16th December. Please bring all cakes to the staffroom that am – the more the better as we are sure it will be a busy one. Free festive drinks on offer too. (Remember to mark your name on your tin).Read More
The Christmas Fair made a profit of £750. This is less than last year, although there was no entrance fee this time, and there is plenty of wine in stock for the next event. Thank you to all those who donated items and helped on the night, and whose support ensures that community events like...Read More
Bags2School The final Bags2 school Call/Cull – the collection is on Wednesday this week (by 9am in the foyer) and we have a good healthy pile to send off. Thank you to all who have delivered bags. Lets have one final push this week to ‘fatten up’ the pile. Who knows, we may be able...Read More
Thank you to everyone for a lovely evening at the Christmas Fair. It was great to see so many people supporting the school and it was a very festive relaxed atmosphere. We will announce how much was raised very soon. Thank you very much to all who donated items and helped.Read More
Here are some photos of the School Council hard at it preparing items for their Stall at the Christmas Fair. Thank you for the sweet donations (do keep them rolling in), the donations enabled the children to make some important decisions and plan their stall. PTA committee members have visited the School Council meetings over...Read More
This sequence of photos fully depicts our lovely Park Grove School. The Christmas tree erection was a major event tonight. Members of the PTA committee helped, along with staff from all areas of the school, plus the folk who delivered it and it was overseen by members of School Council. Park Grove is one happy...Read More
Dear parents/carers We checked the PTA cupboard this am and the volunteer sheet outside of class 3 and unfortunately it was a Mrs Hubbard moment. We desperately need bottles, sweets, prizes and chocolates for the fair. By donating, this will keep PTA costs down and keep waists all trim before the food and drink onslaught!!...Read More
Calling all parents/carers, come and join us at the bar on Friday night at the Xmas Fair. There is so much fine liquid on offer, you could well be ‘mulling over the wine choices’. The children have lots on offer for them too, the crafts are free as is the choir performance. Magic show tickets...Read More
A plea from School Council…we are holding a sweet stall at the School Fair, please could you consider donating any sweets for our stall. Please give sweets to class teachers (to give to school council) or place inside the bucket outside class 3. Just 1 small packet of sweets from each family will make a...Read More
Tickets are on sale every day at 3.15pm after school (outside class 4). Entrance to the Christmas Fair is free but if you want to grab half an hour’s worth of professional magical entertainment then why not buy a show ticket at only £1 each. The Christmas Magic shows are at 6.15pm, 7pm and 8pm...Read More
Here are members of the PTA Committee presenting a book to every child in reception. The PTA pay for and present a personally labelled and signed book to each child to welcome them as a new starter to Park Grove School. The children were very sweet and excited to receive their books and their faces...Read More
There will be a “bag2school” bag distributed via your child(ren) over the next day. The back of the bag fully explains the scheme and how it works. This has raised much needed PTA funds over the past few years and is a great way for everyone to contribute items. Don’t forget that: The bags are...Read More
Don’t forget that it is our planning meeting on Thursday. 7pm at the Gillygate Pub We are already planning the Summer Fair which hopefully will be an ‘extravaganza event’ this year. If you want to know more, then come to the meeting. You will be as excited as we are about it – honestlyRead More
It is the Parent Forum meeting in the morning. 9am in the board room. Do come along if you can as it is a great platform to meet other parents, discuss any ideas and to find out what is happening at Park Grove.Read More
Important Dates Friday 4th December – The Christmas Fair – The evening will be called THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS – more magical details soon. If you want to be involved in the planning of future events then this is open to everyone and your input is very much appreciated. Our meetings are always a good...Read More
Thank you once again for all of your support this half term. Combining the Halloween disco and the cake stall profits, that is a GRAND PROFIT OF £885.53 within a week!! Exciting dates/events for your diary: Friday 4th December – The Christmas Fair – The evening will be called THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS – more...Read More
The Park Grove new starters are on Page 18 of today’s Press. Don’t forget to buy your copy. Please tell other parents/carers from classes 1 and 2 if you see any. You could even invite them to keep an eye on our PTA blog too as we always keep it up to date with any...Read More
£134 was made tonight at the Halloween cake stall. That was a staggering 268 cakes/bakes sold and only a pumpkin was left at the end (and no glass slipper). It was certainly a ball though!! Thank you very much for your wonderful donations and patient queuing. Next stop is the Christmas Fair on Friday 4th...Read More
We hope that everyone had a great time at the Halloween Disco last Friday evening. The event made a profit of £751.53, which, as always, will be used to enhance the children’s education and their experiences at school. (For a list of projects funded by the PTA in 2014/15 please see the accounts summary on...Read More
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