On Friday we had a visit from one of our local Police Community Support Officers. What did you enjoy most about the visit and what did you find out that you didn’t already know?Read More
Park Grove’s third football league fixture took place on a sunny Tuesday afternoon away at Osbaldwick Primary School. In front of a well supported and vocal crowd, the match got off to a slow start with the sticky conditions negating the opportunities for fast flowing football. Against the run of play midway through the first...Read More
Here are the upcoming School Football Team fixtures for this half term so far: Thursday 13th March – Knavesmire (A) Tuesday 18th March – Fishergate (A) Thursday 20th March – Osbaldwick (H) Monday 24th March – Dunnington (A)Read More
I hope you’ve all been practicing table tennis throughout the holidays! If any of you guys were lucky enough to get in to Table Tennis club on a Friday, remember it starts this week at 12:30! Moya (Class9)Read More
We have had a fabulous day. We started the day with a parade in the hall. Following that we did some reading with class 9, some prolem solving in maths based on Jack and the beanstalk, then this afternoon we made World Book Day plates and wrote in character about who we were. The...Read More
We’re very much looking forward to seeing you all in your world book day costumes tomorrow! Just a reminder: we have lots of places for stay and play this week and next, so if any parents or family would like to come to visit us in Class 2, you are more than welcome!Read More
Good evening Class 5! Here is the latest Countdown calculation to test your brain this evening! 75,5,7,3,2,3 Target: 700 Please remember to blog your answers by Monday 10th March to be with a chance of winning a prize! Well done to Sophia who was the winner of the Week 8 calculation!Read More
I am really looking forward to World Book Day on Thursday! I can’t wait to see what you will be dressed up as; I hope you have your costume ready 🙂 Miss Plews.Read More
I was very lucky to spend an hour with Class One today… We had lots of fun! The best part was that they made me a pancake with my favourite topping (lemon and golden syrup) yum yum!!! What’s your favourite pancake topping?Read More
Have you all got your costumes ready? We can’t wait to see all the different book characters. I have roped my Mother in Law into doing some sewing to help me with my costume – she’s at it right now! Myself, Ms Savoia and Mrs Chambers are coming as a three, based on a traditional...Read More
Good afternoon Class 5. Got a few minutes spare this weekend? Why not try the latest edition of Countdown?! 25, 8, 7, 9, 5, 3 Target: 138 Answers must be blogged by Wednesday 12th March at the latest to be in with a shout of winning a prize! Well done to Betsy who won last week’s prize!Read More
The children have really enjoyed playing in the class cafe this week (a big thank you is due to Mrs Rathmell and Miss Wilson for all their hard work in setting it up!). It has been fantatic to see everyone working together to prepare meals and serve some very hungry customers. We have been busy...Read More
Our first week back has flown by!! The children have had a great week doing all sorts of activities. I popped into Class 4 yesterday only to discover they were having a Fairtrade Fair! There is never a dull moment at Park Grove!Read More
English We will be looking at the vocabulary used in traditional tales this week and reviewing a range of stories. If you have any traditional tales or alternative versions at home please bring them in to share and add to our display (named please). Maths In Maths this week we will begin by looking back...Read More
Next Monday we will be looking at how important it is to have a good breakfast. What do you have for breakfast? Is it the same thing every day? What about the rest of your family? Do they have different things from you? May be you could write a list of different food and drink...Read More
Hi guys, Our next school council meeting is on Wednesday 5th March at 9am in the boardroom. Please can you bring your folder, badge and hat to this meeting as well. Do not forget! Mr MastrelliRead More
Before Half Term we had a visit from one of our local Police Community Support Officers. What did you enjoy most about the visit and what did you find out that you didn’t already know?Read More
I am so very impressed by the writing you’ve produced for the Radio 2 500 Words Competition! Can you write a brief synopsis of your entry to let others know what your story was about? We’ll also be making a book of your stories so that you’ll be able to read each others’ writing.Read More
Reception children from Class 1 and 2 had a very busy time in the outdoor classroom yesterday. We were using a large ball to play throw and catch and also as target practise to get the ball in the tyres or crates. Lots of children spent a long time ‘painting’ with water and large paintbrushes. They were having...Read More
We had a marvellous time yesterday. There were so many new things to see in the wildlife area. Lots of new shoots popping up. The snowdrops are still looking super and they are now accompanied by some very pretty purple crocuses. There is one daffodil in full bloom and is smells amazing! Quite afew children...Read More
English We will begin a unit on traditional tales this week. We will look at the tale of The Three Little Pigs from different points of view. We will also write a short dialogue between the wolf and one of the pigs. What is your favourite traditional tale? Why not ask the question to your...Read More
Good evening Class 5. Apologies for the slightly later than advertised Countdown blog… Here is the latest installment: 25,4,1,9,7,8 Target: 317 Answers must be blogged by Wednesday 26th February at the latest to be in with a shout of winning a prize! Best of luck! Mr MastrelliRead More
I hope you all had a lovely break and I’m looking forward to seeing you all ‘bright and breezy’ tomorrow. I went to visit all the children from my previous school (in Qatar, in the Middle East) this week. It was great to see them again but I wasn’t sad about saying goodbye this time...Read More
I hope you have all had a wonderful half term holiday! Please get ready for an exciting half term ahead looking at the new topic of food. We will be designing our own fruit salad, tasting our favourite fruits, learning about fairtrade and thinking about where our food comes from. See you on Monday! Miss...Read More
English We will begin a unit on traditional tales this week. We will look at the tale of The Three Little Pigs from different points of view. We will also write a short dialogue between the wolf and one of the pigs. What is your favourite traditional tale? Why not ask the question to your...Read More
Hello Class 6! I hope you have all had a great holiday! Just to remind you that you will need your swimming things with you on Monday as it is our first lesson in the afternoon at Yearsley Pool. See you all on Monday, – Miss Land. Read More
We hope you are having a lovely hoilday. We’ ve been in to school to make sure everthing is ready for the start of term. We have lots of exciting things planned and the classroom looks really different, ready to begin our next learning journey. This term we’re thinking about food, a topic which is...Read More
Many thanks to Suzi, Helen and Jane for organising the cake stall and to all of you for baking and buying. All the money raised goes towards PTA funds to spend on all the children in the school.Read More
I thought I would make my first blog post to introduce myself to you all. My name is Ian Wilson and I have recently joined the school governors. I am really interested in mathematics, science and computing and currently work as a tutor at York St John University where I support people who want to...Read More
This was it…The one everyone had been waiting for. Weeks of sleepless nights had been caused by this great monstrosity and today was the day the two table tennis knock-out tournament finalists duelled to see who the table tennis crown belonged to once and for all! But before we begin lets have a brief overview...Read More
Printable version: C7 Homework 21 Project Fabulous maps everyone! We had ones marked with extra information, all sorts of colour coding and even one that was upside down (for a very good reason). 500 words I hope that everyone will enter the 500 words competition for story writing from the BBC. Ideas from the class are...Read More
Im lucky enough to be the link governor for class 2 and had a great visit on Tuesday which was Enrichment Day. Mr Baines took all of us on a “Monkey Hunt” – we had to pack our ruck sacks, get on a plane, fly to a rainforest – and none of us were scared!...Read More
We will be working on stories to enter the Radio 2 writing competition. Have a look at the details here. What ideas have you got so far? What is your story going to be about?Read More
PARK GROVE SCHOOL COUNCIL Chair: William and Bethan Vice-chair: Travis Treasurer: Ben Secretary: Holly Chief-bloggers: Toby, Olivia and Mani Special Project Managers: Katie and Fletcher MEETING MINUTES 5th FEBRUARY 2014 PRESENT Ben, Bethan, Ellen, Elliott, Fletcher, Holly, Jacob, Katarina, Katie, Mani, Manon, Miss Sawyer, Miss Tilbury, Mr Mastrelli, Olivia, Rylie, Shamim, Toby, Travis and William....Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Wednesday 5th February 2014 Time: 9am – 9:50am 1. Apologies. 2. Register of attendees. 3. Ordering of playground equipment. 4. Appointing a new governor. 5. Confidential. 6. Any other business. Read More
On Monday we crossed frozen rivers, stumbled through snow-covered forests and tiptoed through ice caves to find… A polar bear! The children were taken on a musical polar bear hunt by Mr and Mrs Jacobi, discovering all about other types of bear along the way. The children loved joining in with the songs and giving...Read More
It’s finally here! The moment everyone has been waiting for – The Table Tennis Tournament Final! After so many twists and turns, Lydia and Jake will contest the 2014 Final. Who do you think is going to win?Read More
This was it. The pressure was rising. Two excellent players by the name of Jake and Jacob strode with immense power towards the table. All they had ever wanted relied on this game. Win; go through to the final. Lose; a dream larger than all dreams will be shattered into tiny pieces. That’s right. Thursday...Read More
On Thursday 6th February, at break time, Lydia and Holly played a nerve-racking semi-final in the gym. The play for serve was awarded to Holly and the game was in play! Although this game was the first one, it certainly didn’t disappoint. After the first few minutes, that were spent by the crowd biting...Read More
This week we will be writing our own riddles about polar animals. This riddle is not about an animal, but something else to do with winter. Can you work out what the riddle is about? The first correct answer will win a prize! When children build me they have lots of fun, but I melt...Read More
Please bring your hats,badges and profiles in.If you’ve lost your badge, hat or profile then look for it please. Many thanks Manon Hollingworth(School Council).Read More
English We will be writing poems about the jungle and looking at how using different vocabulary can add interest e.g. instead of writing ‘said’ we could use ‘whispered’ or screeched’. We will also be looking carefully at punctuation within poems and how we can edit and improve our work. Maths This week in Maths...Read More
You are to make a row of three 2D shapes. Clues: • The first and the second shapes have a total of 11 sides. • The second and third shapes have a total of 14 sides. • The first and the last shape have a total of 15 sides. Which shapes are being described? Can...Read More
What a fabulous week it has been! The highlight for me was the magnificent Dragonology assembly performed by Class 8!!! I’ve been giggling all week just thinking about it! Toby’s accent, Caleb’s hair, Leo’s loud voice!!! The list goes on… Well done Team Campbell !Read More
The Curiosity Club had a frothy time this afternoon, creating a foam fountain in the classroom! I will let some of the members tell you what they did…! – Miss Land.Read More
We started this week with some delightful musical treats. 收件人 主题 Xicheng Li (pronounced ‘See Chung’) came in to school with her beautiful Gourd flute. It is made from a gourd and bamboo and it made an amazing sound. We sang our Chinese New Year song to her and she thought it was charming. We hope...Read More
Remember! The Semi-Final matches are on Thursday the 6th in the gym at break time!!! The winners of these game will go into the final! Good luck!!! Moya (Class 9)Read More
Here is the last Countdown calculation for this half term! Answers need to be blogged by Friday 7th February to be with a chance of winning a prize. 50,25,4,8,1,2 Target: 221 I will give a special prize to the child who finds the most ways to get to the target number successfully. Best of...Read More
Well done Dragonologists! We’re feeling so very proud of you all; you performed wonderfully this morning, were incredibly enthusiastic and showed off some magnificent costumes and accents! Miss Slater and I have had a great deal of fun with our Dragons project and it was great to be able to share the super writing you’ve...Read More
Another fun filled week! The children have been finding out about Eskimos this week and telling stories about life in the Arctic. They have made lots of different creations with the Giant Clixi and worked together to build some BIG models. In Maths we have been learning about subtraction and this will continue next week....Read More
English This week in English we are going to start looking at poems related to our topic of ‘Rainforests’. We will perform different poems thinking about clear voices and adding actions to make the performance interesting. We are going to think of our own rhyming words and interesting words relating to our theme. Can you...Read More
Hello everyone! The Curiosity Club attempted to blow up lunch bags this week – relying on the gas created from a chemical reaction within the bag! It was very frustrating as the bags we had were a little too big. We tried to adapt the equipment that we had but to little success. The last...Read More
As described by several members of Class 6, we had “the best maths lesson ever” today! You all worked really hard to record your results and use trial and error to solve the leapfrog logic puzzle! If you would like to continue with the leapfrog challenge by increasing the number of frogs on each side,...Read More
We have spent the last two days learning about Chinese New Year and thinking about how it is the same or different to our own celebrations. We made lanterns, tasted Chinese food and found out all about red envelopes. I think my favourite moments were performing a dragon dance together with the fantastic dragons you...Read More
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