We have been learning about how plants can survivie in cold places and designing our own. Can you remember how plants are adapted to living in the arctic?Read More
We’ve had great fun completing a general knowledge quiz this week. I’d like you to see if you can pose some general knowledge quiz questions for your classmates. Why not blog a tricky question with a choice of four possible answers then see who will be able to answer correctly? Good luck Class 8!Read More
…but it hasn’t stopped us from exploring outside. We were delighted to see that the shoots we’d spotted in the wildlife area last week have grown. We think they’re daffodils! We were so busy making badges this week but we stopped to listen to a bird. It had a beautiful sound. We couldn’t see it...Read More
We have been really enjoying working on our paper mâché igloos. It has taken lots of layers of newspaper and PVA glue but now we are starting to paint them white and add the ice block details. They are looking fabulous!Read More
Class 6 had a fun and rather different from usual afternoon today! The Year 3 children went to Class 5 and spent the afternoon with students from York University as part of the Children’s University project. The Year 3 children started to learn about transport and the history of trains. All of the children were...Read More
I wanted to say a huge well done to all of you for your contributions to our class assembly. You had such loud voices and it is a good job as we needed to sing ‘Let it go’ 3 times! You explained to the audience about what we have already learnt in our ‘Winter Wonderland’...Read More
Our new class book ‘There’s a Viking in my bed’ by Jeremy Strong is keeping us all thoroughly entertained. What have been your favourite parts of the story so far and why?Read More
We’ve completed a multiple choice general knowledge quiz this afternoon. Can you blog a general knowledge question with four multiple choice answers so we can have fun trying to answer them? Make sure you choose a subject that you’re really interested in (and that you know the correct answer yourself!).Read More
William v Jake 11-5 11-7 Jacob v Lucy 11-6 11-7 Ben v Robby 11-7 11-5 Louie v Oleg 11-3 11-5 The semi final draw will be held in Mr Mastrelli’s classroom , this Friday. Who will be the winner?!Read More
Agenda Register Money from fair (£225) Playground equipment Dinner bands Suggestion boxes Any Other Business Minutes To start, Mollie read the register.With the money from the fair (£225) for all classes, we want to buy 4 iPad ‘s. The iPad’s we have now we used for taking pictures (for class 4) and maths work and science work.We...Read More
Core Values. It is really important that we know our core values. The core values are fun,creativity,individuality,inclusion,inspiration and excellence. We need to look out for people on the buddy bench. We also need to make sure that infants are behaving so juniors need to set a good example. AOB. People are kicking balls at windows...Read More
Here is this weeks newsletter. Thanks to the mummies who stayed to ‘play’ today, we hope you had fun! Mrs Martin apologises for her croaky voice 🙂 weekly newsletter 16th JanRead More
We have been so busy this week! There has been so much super work going on, which is wonderful to see. Why not tell everybody at home about your favourite bit of this week? Mine was seeing the fantastic props that the Reception children had worked together to make to re-tell the story of Old...Read More
Yesterday the Curiosity Club investigated fantastic fingerprints with a simple investigation. They wanted to check whether everyone’s fingerprints in the club are different. Reuben and Olivia will now explain what the children did: We discuss whether everyone has different fingerprints. We got our equipment which was… Coco powder , self raising flower , sellotape , ink...Read More
If you find the sum of 64 and 14, then multiply that answer by 10, what is the final answer? Work out the answer and blog its location in either Class 5 or 6!Read More
If you find the sum of 64 and 14, then multiply that answer by 10, what is the final answer? Work out the answer and blog its location in either Class 5 or 6!Read More
This week in our PHSE lesson we looked at the story of Helen Keller. When she was two she was very ill and this illness left her blind and deaf. Instead of giving up Helen tried hard to do things that other people did despite finding them challenging. Can you think of something that you...Read More
The first flurries of snow made our topic seem really real this week. It has been so cold this week but it didn’t dampen our spirits in the forest and , despite our fingers feeling icy, we managed to do some beautiful twig weaving to decorate the outdoor classroom. Mr Stoner is going to hang...Read More
The extreme reading competition photos are up opposite the PTA notice board. What a great mix of photos involving Parents, Teachers, Staff, Governors and Children. Try and catch a peek this week, there are some great entries.Read More
Today’s KS2 assembly was about what it means to be British. We talked about what people here in Britain itself think it means and where different people come from. We also looked at the values that British people uphold: Tolerance, rule of law, respect, democracy and liberty. It is pretty tricky to pinpoint what ‘Britishness’ is!...Read More
We started learning about programming yesterday in our computing lesson. We worked with a partner, taking it in turns to be the controller and the robot. We learnt that the robots need to have very precise instructions. What were your favourite parts of the lesson?Read More
The children worked very hard earlier this week to write a polar bear report. In the report the children included a lot of facts about polar bears and explained how they have adapted to survive in their harsh and cold habitat. The children all worked brilliantly and we had huge discussions about the polar bears. Miss Plews.Read More
We started our new topic on Vikings and Anglo-Saxons today and thought about what we already knew and what questions we’d like to find out the answers to. What are the questions you’d like to research this term?Read More
This week you all took part in a carousel of different fitness activities in P.E. Which activities did you enjoy? What would you like to improve on next week?Read More
Tuesday Katarina v Ben B 0-11 William v Euan 11-1 Lucy v Oliver 11-5 Tom C v Elliot 11-1 Kyle v Lucia 11-0 Jacob v George 11-0 Wednesday Indie v Louie 6-11 Martha v Jake 3-11 Chelsea v Dan 11-5 Tomas v Isobel...Read More
Matches to be played on Monday 12th January (First to two sets) Reuben v Oleg Joe v Lucy Jacob v Harry Louie v Will G Matches to be played on Tuesday 13th January (First to two sets) Tom C v Ben B Kyle v Jake Tomas v Cameron/Robby Chelsea v Alex/MarcusRead More
Here it is, the first newsletter of 2015! We have had a great first week back, and settled quickly back into our routine. Well done everyone weekly newsletter 9.1.15Read More
We have had a very busy first week back! It has been lovely to see everyone settle back into the school routine so quickly and we are really looking forward to having a brilliant term with you. Newsletter 9.1.15Read More
I am an odd number. I am a multiple of 11. I am the product of 9 and 11. I am the sum of 66 and 33. What number am I? Find the answer in Class 5 or Class 6 and blog its location!Read More
I am an odd number. I am a multiple of 11. I am the product of 9 and 11. I am the sum of 66 and 33. What number am I? Find the answer in Class 5 or Class 6 and blog its location!Read More
The latest budding Year 4 scientists at Park Grove started working towards their Super Star science award this afternoon! The first investigation that the children carried out was called ‘Tumbling Toast’. Alexander and Ellen will explain what the Curiosity Clubbers had to do: We had to find out if toast really does always land butter-side down if...Read More
We started our new topic on Vikings and Anglo-Saxons this week and thought about what we already knew and what questions we’d like to find out the answers to. What are the questions you’d like to research this term?Read More
Happy New Year! Our first meeting of the year will be on Wednesday 14th January at 9am in the boardroom. Please come with your suggestion boxes as we discussed last term. Mr MastrelliRead More
Don’t forget to get your entries in on Monday for the extreme reading competition!! Your challenge is to have your photograph taken in the most interesting, weird or wonderful place. The catch is….you have to be reading a book at the time e.g. up a tree (adult supervision for all of the dare devil reading...Read More
Class 6 started their new science unit about forces this afternoon. The children set up a whole-class investigation, testing how fast a plastic tub would travel along different surfaces. Class 6 are experts at making their investigations fair. We were all quite excited when we started to carry out the investigation! However, we had poor...Read More
It is fantastic to have you all back at school and what a fun packed half term we have ahead of us. We have now started our Winter Wonderland topic and we will be learning about animals, materials, fantasy worlds and more. I hope you will all enjoy our new topic! Miss Plews.Read More
It has been so lovely to see you this week. You are full of life and stories about your break. What lucky boys and girls you are! We’ve heard all about your gifts and exciting activities. Travelling Ted has had a fantastic time with Tofunmi’s family! But most of all…you’ve wowed us with your superb attitude....Read More
It was great to see you all again after the holidays and to see all the energy and enthusiasm you have for the new term. As we were making our 2015 resolutions, what would you like to do this year? What are you most looking forward to?Read More
The most recent Bags 2 School collection (December 2014) raised £88. Many thanks to all who contributed. They have reduced the payment amounts slightly due to various world affairs affecting the textile market, hopefully this will change again soon.The next collection for this term will be announced shortly so lets hope we can shed the winter...Read More
Happy New Year! The PTA committee have been busy over the holidays sourcing cut price Christmas Crackers to put in storage for Christmas Dinner 2015. We have a good quality selection. Here’s to another successful PTA year at Park Grove!Read More
Agenda Register Christmas fair Spending our money Core values AOB Minutes Register Christmas fair. We raised £215 and we agreed that if we made over £100, we would buy netball kits for the netball team. Nestle really liked the letter Bo and Alexander did and they might give us more sweets next time. All the...Read More
Today you all presented your Egyptian research projects to the class. What did you do well? What would have helped make your presentation even better?Read More
Welcome back. We hope you had a lovely break. This week we will be talking about New Year resolutions. Have you made any? What are they? Why not ask your parents if they have any? Mine is to drink more water! You can help me by reminding me at school! Mrs HearsonRead More
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a fantastic holiday and that Santa brought you lots of presents! We are looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday! Miss Bilton, Mrs Rathmell and Miss Bird.Read More
Wishing everyone in Class 6 a very happy 2015! I hope that you are all ready to come back to school after an enjoyable holiday. See you all on Tuesday, Miss Land.Read More
I’ve really enjoyed teaching you this term, Class 5, and am looking forward to the next one. I hope you all have a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas holiday! Mr BainesRead More
……merry little Christmas! It was lovely to spend this week with you. The excitement is swelling and you are all ready and deserving of a holiday. The assembly was great today and you sat beautifully. It was really nice to hear those songs again from our nativity and you definitely have the best voices. Well...Read More
Please remember that Total Energy Club for Year 1/2 children starts on Wednesday 7th January. I hope all of you who have joined this club are very excited!Read More
You’ve all worked incredibly hard this term so please have a lovely holiday with your families and friends! Remember that you’ll be needing your PE kits on Mondays in the New Year. Enjoy Christmas, With Best Wishes from Mr Mastrelli and Mrs Old.Read More
Have you all decided which toy you are going to bring in tomorrow? It will be an exciting day and there will be a wonderful assembly too! Miss Plews.Read More
We were treated to some violin playing in class this week – it was fantastic. If you play an instrument please bring it in and share some music with us.Read More
The last day of term looms! The children are encouraged to wear something Christmassy tomorrow, we bet they will look wonderful. The Parent Orchestra is also performing for the first time tomorrow morning in the school assembly. It has been an extremely busy term for the PTA and thus parents are still involved in events...Read More
Don’t forget it is the cake stall today We hope to see you at the stall after school to sample the delights! There were some wonderful looking creations arriving this morning. Thank you very much!Read More
Today we have been looking at Christingles and what each part represents. We discussed that this is what Christians believe but that other religions believe different things and have different celebrations. Read More
Christmas dinner tomorrow! There will be a hugggggggggggggge delivery from the PTA in the morning taking the crackers down to the canteen/hall.Read More
Thank you to all who came to the board room this morning to help with wrapping. Santa was delighted with all of the neatly wrapped presents and delivered them safely to all of the classrooms. He said that the children were delighted by their books. We must admit, there was a fine quality selection of books that...Read More
We had a brilliant time in our P.E. lesson today (made all the more special by a visit from a certain rotund, white-bearded, red-suited inhabitant of the North Pole)! What did you enjoy most about our Zumba session, Class 7?Read More
We were very lucky to be given a Zumba lesson in P.E. today by Mrs Chambers. Was this your first time doing Zumba? (It was for me!) What were your favourite moves? A big thank you to Mrs Chambers for a very fun lesson!Read More
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