We’ve been given a very special task this week as we’ve been asked by Readathon to review a sample chapter from the book ‘The Last Wild’ by Piers Torday. We’ve all had a great time being professional reviewers and have been keen to express exactly how we felt about the chapter. Have any of you...Read More
I am delighted to announce that after much deliberation, we have decided to name our class goat…Bertha! Although our real Oxfam goat will not be living in our classroom, we have a mascot to remind us of her.Read More
Hi guys, Our first school council meeting of this term is on Monday 13th January at 9am in the boardroom. Bring your ideas for what playground equipment you think we should spend the Xmas fair money on. Please can you bring your folder, badge and hat to this meeting as well. Mr MastrelliRead More
It’s back after a few weeks relaxing! Here is your first Countdown of 2014! 100,75,50,25,6,4 Target: 725 Please find as many different ways as you can. You have until Monday 13th January to submit your answers to be in with a chance of winning a special prize. Best of luck!Read More
Thank you for a lovely day I really enjoyed looking at all the thermometers with you. Can you find any thermometers, temperature gauges or thermostats at home?Read More
Happy New Year Class 5! I hope you have all had a lovely holiday break and are raring to start the new term. Tomorrow we will be starting to look at New Year Resolutions. What is your resolution?Read More
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I spent Christmas morning here in York with my husband and two girls. They were very excited but managed to stay in bed until 7am. After we open presents and discovered what Santa had brought we drove up to Northumberland to visit my Mum, who had a...Read More
English This week we are looking at non-fiction texts and will be learning about the different features of these types of books. Find a non-fiction book at home. Can you find the contents page? Does your book have a glossary? Which order is it written in? Use the index to find out about something from...Read More
We do hope you are having a marvellous holiday. Mrs Jolly and I are meeting up this week. We’re very excited about our new topic next term. You could be thinking about ‘Winter’ and what it means to you and your family. My boys are having a lovely time at home but Toby would like...Read More
All the class 2 team would like to wish you all a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We have had a very busy couple of weeks, with the classroom becoming something of a winter and Christmas craft workshop. There has been a lot of singing, writing of cards and gift tags, and even a bit...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 and why not start thinking of a name for our goat?! Enjoy Christmas, With Best Wishes from Ms Campbell and Miss SlaterRead More
A Big Thank You to the Parent Teacher Association Dear Parent Teacher Association Members, The School Council would like to thank you for all your hard work in making the Christmas Fair such a big success. We really appreciate everything that you did on the day and the preparation beforehand, and your very kind...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 17th DECEMBER 2013 PRESENT Ben, Bethan, Ellen, Elliot, Holly, Jacob, Katerina, Katie, Miss Sawyer, Mr Mastrelli, Olivia, Rylie, Shamim, Toby, Travis and William. APOLOGIES Miss Tilbury, Mani, Moya,...Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Tuesday 17th December 2013 Time: 12.00am-12.20am 1. Christmas fair update. 2. Thanks from Mr Mastrelli. 3. Letter to the PTA. 4. Letter to parents. 5. Letter to Mr Stoner. 6. AOB.Read More
Well done everyone for a fantastic Tudor themed party today! I was so impressed with your costumes, table tennis skills, space hopping talents and of course your fabulous singing and dancing! [slideshow_deploy id=’358′] What were your highlights? Read More
Thanks for a fantastic Tudor themed party today, everyone! Your costumes were amazing, your space hopper skills second to none and your Tudor conga line was spectacular! Here are the lyrics to our revised Twelve Days of Christmas should any of you want to impress your families over Christmas… The Twelve Days of Tudor Christmas...Read More
English In English we are going to follow some instructions to make a star decoration. We have learnt a lot about instructions and the children now understand very clearly the need for clear and direct instructions when making or creating something from scratch. Can you write a set of instructions for cooking your favourite meal...Read More
A big ‘hello’ to the Curiosity Club members! We met at lunch time today to talk about our new club (for year 4’s) that is starting in January. The Club will carry out science-based investigations and try to answer questions that we would like to know the answer to! Do any of the Curiosity Club...Read More
This first Christmas is so important for our class 1 children (along with reception in class 2) because it is your first in school. This is such a beautiful time! We had Miss Sawyer, along with some others teachers (and whole school in general) pull together for a grown up and lovely Christmas dinner last...Read More
Classes 5 and 6 had a wonderful science lesson today! We learnt all about the heart – what it does and how it works! We even got to to handle three lamb’s hearts and watch one being dissected! Thank-you to Mr Grainger for coming in to teach us! – Miss Land.Read More
A couple of weeks ago we blogged about sewing with Mrs Shelton. Well, thanks to some hardwork (and Mrs Stones glue gun talents!) our Calenders are all but finished! They look amazzzzzzing! See for yourself…. dont be shy! Class 1Read More
This morning Class 5 and Class 6 were treated to a very special science lesson all about the heart taught by Mr Grainger (Sam’s Dad). What did you enjoy most about this morning?Read More
Homework in printable form: c7 Homework 15 Highlights Next Week: The KS2 party is on Wednesday with a tudor/Shakespeare theme. Dress up. Please bring a small amount of party food in. Auditions for the Year 3/4 play will take place on Friday. You only need to audition if you want a large acting part or...Read More
We held our breath as a moment in history happened on Wednesday during our topic lesson! We were all very excited to have witnessed such a fascinating date and time! Does anyone know when the next consecutive date will occur? Will we witness it? – Miss Land.Read More
Class 6 what a lovely afternoon we had yesterday writing our own Christmas carols! We must blog them when we have finished writing them next week! I still have the tune in my head! A very well done to you all! – Miss Land.Read More
Enjoy a rest this weekend, you’ve earned it. We have a lovely week planned for you next week including our Christmas party. Don’t forget to bring party clothes in a bag and we will get changed ready for an afternoon of fun. We’ve worked hard this week on some surprises to take home and share...Read More
This is our last Class 5 Countdown blog of 2013! Let’s see if we can end the year with a successful countdown answer… 25, 6, 4, 9, 75, 3 Target: 331 You have until Wednesday 1st January 2014 to complete it! Best of luck guys! Mr MastrelliRead More
Hi guys, Our final school council meeting of the term is on Tuesday 17th December at 12pm in the boardroom. Please bring your suggestion boxes. Mr MastrelliRead More
I mentioned yesterday that we were looking forward to our first performance. It was amazing, well done! Hope today went with a swing too. Ms LambRead More
In preparation for the upcoming tournament, the Table Tennis Committee have produced a fabulous little clip explaining all about it! Please show your support by watching the video clip below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeo5X9YAQLA As Moya said, tell your friends…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 DECEMBER 2013 PRESENT Ben, Bethan, Ellen, Elliot, Fletcher, Holly, Jacob, Katerina, Katie, Manon, Mani, Miss Sawyer, Moya, Mr Mastrelli, Olivia, Rylie, Shamim, Toby and William. APOLOGIES Miss...Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Thursday 5th December 2013 Time: 9:10 am – 9:30 am 1. Apologies. 2. Register of attendees. 3. Reminder about the Christmas Fair. 4. Bringing in items for the Christmas Fair (candy floss, popcorn, sweets and candy canes). 5. What to do at the...Read More
We had a very successful fire drill this morning…(the best one yet!) The children were quiet and sensible and I was very proud of them. We will keep practising regularly so that we are always able to keep everybody safe.Read More
We have some very tired children in our class with coughs and sneezes and little red noses but it’s not affecting our attitude one bit. We’re really looking forward to our first ‘real’ performance tonight. Our dress rehearsal went really well and we sang beautifully and remembered the actions to match the songs. Although we’re...Read More
After reading part of ‘My Friend Walter’ by Michael Morpurgo we contemplated what we would do if we had a magic cloak that made us invisible. What other magic powers would you like to have for the day?Read More
Hi all, I hope you get a fantastic night sleep as it is our big dress rehearsal tomorrow which will be performed to the whole school! Keep practising those lines and sing the songs everywhere and anywhere, in the bath, in bed, at the shops, keep practising 🙂 Miss PlewsRead More
English In English we are going to have a go at writing our own instruction text for making a gingerbread reindeer. We made the gingerbread reindeer last week but I wonder if we can remember how we did this? Can you write a list of the main features we always need to use when writing...Read More
Governors had a great time at the Xmas Fair. Loads of stalls (including our own, this year), music, drink and good company. Money raised on our Tombola and Play Your Cards Right will be spent on something for the children/school. Decision to be made next week and result blogged. Thank you to the PTA for organising another terrific...Read More
I had a great visit to Class 6 this week! Thank you to Bo and Alexander for writing to me and inviting me. Many thanks also to Louie, Kian and Joshua who all read to me. Can’t wait to read the next lot of books about x-bots / micro-kids / inventions! Miss Tilbury – Class 6...Read More
Homework for this Week c7 Homework 14 Project Picture a scene Make an image of a scene from any Shakespeare play. I’m looking for a really careful piece of work. Perhaps taken from the witches from Macbeth or the balcony in Romeo and Juliet. It could be a scene from a play we have not...Read More
Many thanks to all who came to the fair on Friday and helped raise a fantastic amount of money – final profit to be posted on Monday. A huge thanks to all who helped in the weeks leading up to the fair as well as on the night. These events are much easier to organise...Read More
This week I’d like you to let me know what books you would recommend as Christmas gifts? They don’t have to be books about Christmas, just ones that you think others your age might enjoy… My personal book recommendation for this time of year has to be ‘The More the Merrier’ by Anne Fine –...Read More
English In English we are going to have a go at writing our own instruction text for making a gingerbread reindeer. We made the gingerbread reindeer last week but I wonder if we can remember how we did this? Can you write a list of the main features we always need to use when writing...Read More
Thank you to the PTA for a fantastic Christmas fair last night. The food, the stalls, the atmosphere, the music, the prizes… It was all brilliant! I particularly liked the School Council stall… But maybe I’m just biased!?! Well done everybody! We will certainly miss Deb, Immie and Hazel…. And of course Mandy’s delicious pulled...Read More
Homework Class 2 – Week beginning 9th December 2013 Maths In maths this week we will be looking at halving and doubling numbers in Year 1 and finding ‘one less’ or ‘one more’ than a given number in Reception. Both groups of children will be using function machines as a way of investigating what is...Read More
Well done to the bronze team, our first weekly winners of the new Class 2 marble challenge! It was very close, though, and we may have new winners next week. Children, can you explain to someone at home what you can do to win marbles? We had a very busy day again in Class 2,...Read More
I think you will all agree with me when I say how spectacular the Shakespeare Homework Projects are in Class 5! (see below). Well done guys! [slideshow_deploy id=’327′]Read More
In English we are still thinking about Christmas. Thank you for all your ‘Christmassy’ stories. We’ve really enjoyed sharing them. Next week we will be reading ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’. We will be sending home some more phonic and handwriting practise in your new book. Keep reading at home too please! Why not have a...Read More
Class 2, it was so nice to see you all today and to be working with you again. Kites, number bridges and ‘bossy’ words were just some of the topics we dealt with today. We also learned a new class song today in which we make a pattern. We start with ‘Clap your hands and…’...Read More
When you are blogging please don’t put you surnames just in case some one you don’t know sees it. Please don’t be alarmed or scared just try and remember just your first name or if your in school council your first name and then ( school counci.l) This if for your own safety! If you...Read More
Look carefully at these questions. Can you find the answers? I think of a number. I multiply it by 2, add 50 and my answer is 74. What was my number? I think of a number. I add 16, subtract 30 and my answer is 36. What was my number? I think of a number. ...Read More
There are only 15 places left for the Table Tennis Tournament! If you are interested in entering the tournament, please make sure you sign up on the sheet outside Class 5 by Friday lunchtime! Mr MastrelliRead More
This week we have all been baking. We made buns and put icing and chocolate button on the top! This is in preparation for our work on instruction texts where we will be writing instructions for baking cakes. The children did a fantastic job, all remembering to wash their hands and taking turns with mixing...Read More
This week we have been investigating the pond! We talked about what might be living in the pond and the children thoroughly enjoyed making patterns with the water and sticks! Ms Lamb was observing what the children were interested in and this will help with further planning, Thanks Mrs Horner P.S. please blog ideas of...Read More
We are really looking forward to seeing you all at the Christmas fair on Friday! Look out for the School Council stall and thank you for all your donations!Read More
http://www.rigb.org/insideout/anatomy/casing_the_joint/joints_explorer.html If you enjoyed testing the human skeleton in science today, the link to the website is above. Enjoy testing how far he can move! – Miss Land.Read More
Lots of jobs were completed this morning in preparation for the fair. If ayone can help set up on Friday after 1pm that would be great. Here is the Boozy Barrow so far. See the finished prize on Friday at the Christmas Fair. You can buy tickets in advance after school this week or at...Read More
There are lots of jobs that need to be done in the run-up to the fair. It will all get done more quickly if lots of people help out, even if it is just for half an hour. If you can’t help on Tuesday can you help set up the fair from 1pm on Friday?Read More
Lots of governors have been visiting their classes in the last couple of weeks. The children have really enjoyed meeting and getting to know their class governor. Thank you especially to Judith from class 4 for sewing all afternoon with 29 children. They were all delighted with the toys they made. Mrs HearsonRead More
Printable version: c7 Homework 13 Project Picture a scene Make an image of a scene from any Shakespeare play. I’m looking for a really careful piece of work. Perhaps taken from the witches from Macbeth or the balcony in Romeo and Juliet. It could be a scene from a play we have not looked at in...Read More
In English we are continuing to talk about toys but beginning to think about Christmas. We’ll be reading a story about a Christmas bear. Do you have any ‘Christmassy’ stories at home? You can bring them in to share (named please) and we can read them over the next couple of weeks. We will be...Read More
I am really looking forward to decorating our Class Christmas tree over the next week. Please remember to bring in 1 bauble so you can put it on the tree. Have a lovely weekend, Miss Plews.Read More
English In English we are going to look at existing instruction texts and discuss if these are fiction or non-fiction. We will also have a look at the features within instructions and the type of language used to make instructions clear. Towards the end of the week we will have a go at reading and...Read More
Here are the highlights of our thrilling Ladder League final. Did you enjoy the final?! [vsw id=”ERaxO8FDQv0″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]Read More
We had a fantastic morning in our toy workshops learning about toys from the past and playing some traditional games. In the afternoon we all made a soft toy. We have some amazing sweing skills in class 4. Thank you to all the parents (and big sisters) who came to help. It was...Read More
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