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
On Tuesday, the whole of Key Stage 2 were treated to a thrilling Table Tennis Ladder League final between William Gibson and Jake Coulby-Ackroyd. In a high quality and very close encounter, William won in three sets 11-5, 9-11, 11-6. There were so many twists and turns and the crowd were absolutely enthralled with the...Read More
Fantastic acting from all of the groups today. I was proud of my group in particular acting out the whole of Romeo and Juliet in 10 minutes using original lines and with only two hours rehearsal time. Everyone rose to the challenge. Read More
What an incredible day we’ve had; we’ve been shipwrecked on an island filled with strange creatures and a powerful enchanter! Thank you so much to my ‘The Tempest’ group – you were, without exception, absolutely fantastic. What did you enjoy most about our Shakespeare Day?Read More
Hello Everyone! WOW!….where to start?! Firstly, we’re back (we were never gone really though!) ;-). We have been quiet but still mighty. Class 1, have been working so hard, many new and exciting things have been happening. We have been putting lots of energy into our learning and growing… and hope to bring you...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 25th NOVEMBER 2013 PRESENT Ben Brannigan, Bethan Parkinson, Ellen Jones, Elliot Jones, Fletcher Pendry, Holly Allison, Jacob McCullough, Katerina Savokic, Katie Clark, Manon Hollingworth, Mani Cobb, Moya Coughlan,...Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Monday 25th November 2013 Time: 9am – 9:30am This meeting will be another informal catch-up, so no agenda will be required.Read More
what a wonderful and smiley time we had watching the children decorate the school christmas tree today and well done to gary for getting the tree up! It was great to watch the excitement, and mayhem, as the children fought for best position to hang their baubles… though as you may notice from the attached...Read More
Mrs Steel and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing George’s performance in Richard III last weekend and it led us both to wonder what your talents outside of school might be? I’m not sure that many of you know this, but I play the trombone and Mrs Steel is fantastic at sewing!Read More
Ms Campbell and I really enjoyed watching George perform at the theatre. We were very proud and amazed by his talent. What other talents do we have in Class 9?Read More
We have all really enjoyed our first lesson using Scratch in ICT. I think there are some budding programmers in Class 6! Let me know if you get chance to log-on at home and tell me what you create! – Miss Land. Read More
Well done with your Exciting Writing this week. We really enjoyed reading your stories about the toy that came to life. All of you are getting much better at putting in punctuation, connectives and interesting adjectives. Reading lots of stories is a great way of getting ideas for your own stories. What is your favourite...Read More
We had a super time yesterday. We made little garlands or ‘Autumn wands’ with the twigs and leaves we found in the Wildlife Area. We didn’t see any squirrels or frogs this time but we did look very carefully as we went about our business. It was a beautiful afternoon, damp but bright and crisp...Read More
We had a super time yesterday. We made little garlands or ‘Autumn wands’ with the twigs and leaves we found in the Wildlife Area. We didn’t see any squirrels or frogs this time but we did look very carefully as we went about our business. It was a beautiful afternoon, damp but bright and crisp and...Read More
Thank you so much for all the adult homework so far. We’ve had a great time sharing your memories with the class. Some of the toys you’ve described have brought back very vivid memories to adults in school and generated much discussion. We’d forgotten about the ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ dolls! We’ve put the homework, collected and...Read More
Just a quick reminder that all Class 5 set homework tasks from MyMaths must be completed by Friday 29th November. What has been your favourite homework activity from it so far?Read More
This afternoon in Class 5 we found out how people around the world celebrate Christmas. What facts can you remember from the country you researched?!Read More
Here is this week’s Countdown challenge! 25,100,8,9,5,4 Target: 453 Entries need to be in by Thursday 28th November to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Best of luck guys!Read More
We will be making a pictogram of this data later in the week. Can you help your child blog how they travel to school? I come by car, Thanks Mrs HornerRead More
Here is a list of suggested websites of games to play at home, copies have gone home in book bags tonight: Internet games • A few activities to try at home with your child. • Phonics Play- Phase 2 and 3 games- Reception Phase 5- Year 1 and recap phase 3 games. http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ • Maths...Read More
Week beginning Monday 25th November Please see attached sheet for internet games to play at home to support your child’s learning. English In English we will be continuing to talk about ‘Superheroes ‘. The children will be improving their designs of their own superhero and thinking about and writing about how their superhero moves e.g....Read More
Week beginning Monday 25th November Please see attached sheet for internet games to play at home to support your child’s learning. English In English we will be continuing to talk about ‘Superheroes ‘. The children will be improving their designs of their own superhero and thinking about and writing about how their superhero moves e.g....Read More
Well Class 3, I have just trimmed your ‘Illuminated’ York buildings and they are beautiful! I would have any one of them on my wall at home. Well done. I’ll put them on a display so all the school can see what good little artists you all are. Mrs Shelton.Read More
English In English we are going to plan our own story set in another culture in addition to thinking of a repeating line that we can use to create a pattern within our writing. When we have planned this we will use the plans to begin writing our story. Please have a think at home...Read More
We have been doing lots of work on electricity and making our own circuits. Can you remember how electricity is generated and how it gets to our homes and schools? Can you find objects and appliances at home which use electricity or batteries?Read More
There are jobs to help with in preparation for the Christmas Fair. If you could spare some time between 9-11am on Weds 27th Nov that would be fantastic, thanks.Read More
I want to thank all of the children of Park Grove for their excellent behaviour last week during our Ofsted inspection. The inspectors commented that the children were a credit to our school and to their families. We have been working on manners this term and it was wonderful to know that children had been...Read More
Printable version: c7Homework12.doc Thank you all for your hard work and sensible behaviour during the inspections. Project Thank you to everyone who brought in homework. We started to look at it today but there is so much fantastic work we will have to continue looking at it next week. Reading Keep up the...Read More
Week beginning Monday 25th November English In English we will be continuing our work on ‘Superheroes’. You’ve been on a special mission and we’ve talked about adventures, perhaps you could talk some more at home. What would you take, where would you go? You could ask an adult to be scribe and write for you....Read More
English In English we are going to plan our own story set in another culture in addition to thinking of a repeating line that we can use to create a pattern within our writing. When we have planned this we will use the plans to begin writing our story. Please have a think at home...Read More
Class 6, how are you getting along with your Shakespeare homework? What ideas have you come up with? We have already seen a colourful duck (very original) so I am looking forward to seeing what the rest of you have made/written/drawn/baked/painted! – Miss Land.Read More
Have you seen our fantastic ‘superhero’ capes? Come and have a look! The robots have have been replaced by ‘Batman’, ‘Iron Man’, ‘Super Girl’ and ‘Butterfly Girl’. We’ve been having such fun! Watch out for the homework tomorrow. There’s even a special homework sheet for adults to complete! Class 1 teamRead More
Some of you have already brought in your wonderful Macbeth Art projects and I’m so excited to see them all! What have YOU chosen to do for your project?Read More
I wanted to say a huge thank you to the parents for your support this week. I have had so many emails, letters and comments from parents wishing us well and letting us know you are behind us. I have to tell you that it makes a massive difference and can turn a difficult day...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 19th NOVEMBER 2013 PRESENT Ben Brannigan, Bethan Parkinson, Ellen Jones, Fletcher Pendry, Holly Allison, Jacob McCullough, Katie Clark, Manon Hollingworth, Miss Tilbury, Olivia Bryan, Rylie...Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Wednesday 6th November 2013 Time: 9am – 9:30am 1. Register of attendees. 2. Apologies. 3. Christmas fair. 4. Children in Need 5. Poppy Appeal 6. Suggestion Boxes 7. Any other business.Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Tuesday 19th November 2013 Time: 12 noon – 12:30 pm This meeting will be an informal catch-up, so no agenda is required.Read More
PARK GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Location: The Boardroom Date: Monday 11th November 2013 Time: 9am – 9:30am 1. Register of attendees. 2. Apologies 3. Handing folders out 4. Badges – give them out 5. Update on books 6. Update on the Christmas fair 7. Core value reminder 8. Any other businessRead More
We are looking forward to welcoming our special visitors tomorrow. Whatever happens, I know that we will pull together to do the best that we can. Good luck everybody!!Read More
Just a quick reminder that Basketball Club starts this week for Y4s after school on Wednesday from 3.30-4.15. I still have three places in this club available so if you are interested please let me know a.s.a.p. Mr MastrelliRead More
Table Tennis Club for Y3 started this afternoon after school. I was really impressed with everyone’s enthusiasm and shot making. I look forward to our next session on Monday 25th November! Did you all enjoy it?Read More
Good evening Class 6! The “night owl” is still at work. Which Shakespeare phrases did you like best today? You had me “in stitches” with some of your ideas! You did really well researching what the phrases meant but it was “too much of a good thing” and the lesson had to end! It’s “high...Read More
A couple of Ahh Bless! / heart bursting with pride moments last week. First, the reports of excellent behaviour by KS1 on their trip to Castle Museum and by KS2 in their Shakespeare Workshops. Then, have you seen the school song lyrics on Class 8’s blog?!! And then the child who wrote to the tooth fairy...Read More
Printable c7 Homework 11 Project – LAST WEEK Our next project is based in one word, Shakespeare. This is a particularly flexible homework that you can present in any way you like. In the past, children have presented homework by: writing a report, making a poster, making cards, making games, baking cakes, making a video,...Read More
English In English we will continue to look at stories from other cultures and stories that have patterns within the language. We are going to be focusing on a story called ‘Jamela’s Dress’ and Jamela doesn’t make a very good choice. We will use drama to explore Jamela’s decisions and think about using adjectives to...Read More
I thought you all did a wonderful job in science when we were learning about simple series circuits. You were able to light the bulbs very quickly and then tell me which circuits would and wouldn’t work! A fabulous job 🙂 Miss PlewsRead More
English In English we will continue to look at stories from other cultures and stories that have patterns within the language. We are going to be focusing on a story called ‘Jamela’s Dress’ and Jamela doesn’t make a very good choice. We will use drama to explore Jamela’s decisions and think about using adjectives to...Read More
Wow what a fantastic set of semi final matches we were treated to today! Here were the final results: Will G beat Jacob 11-6, 11-6 Jake beat Oleg 14-12, 11-9 Congratulations to William and Jake, who have both made it through to the grand final in front of everyone in KS2, which will be held on Tuesday 26th November...Read More
Congratulations to Mr Mastrelli for guiding the school football team to their first league win. I understand it was a hard fought and well deserved victory. From Mr CurrieRead More
Our school choir showed their considerable talent during our Key Stage 2 Good Work Assembly this morning and were absolutely brilliant! They have only had one rehearsal so far, but tackled ‘Stars Hide Your Fires’ (a song about the play Macbeth) really confidently. Well done choir – I’m already looking forward to our next rehearsal!Read More
Week beginning Monday 18th November English In English we will be talking about ‘Superheroes ‘. The children will be designing their own superhero and writing information all about it. Superheroes are a firm favourite in our class at the moment and we want to respond to the children’s interests as much as we can! We...Read More
Week beginning Monday 18th November English In English we will be talking about ‘Superheroes ‘. The children will be designing their own superhero and writing information all about it. Superheroes are a firm favourite in our class at the moment and we want to respond to the children’s interests as much as we can! We...Read More
Park Grove School Football Team report v Fishergate (H) at Park Grove School on Thursday 14th November 2013 Park Grove’s second football league fixture took place yesterday at home against Fishergate Primary School. In front of a packed and vociferous crowd and in fading light, the match got off to a brisk start when unfortunately a...Read More
There were some fabulous Ladder League quarter final matches played today. These were the results: Oleg beat Lydia 5-11, 11-8, 12-10 Jacob beat Louie 11-9, 11-5 Will G beat Robby 11-9, 11-4 Jake beat Aidan 11-5, 11-6 As Huw said in his round up, the Lydia v Oleg clash was a particularly exciting game and...Read More
In class 2 next week we will also be looking at Superheroes. In preparation, can you blog your favourite superhero (adults too)! Many thanks Mrs HornerRead More
Thanks to those who attended last night’s meeting. It has been decided to organise some morning sessions to prepare for the Christmas Fair on 6 Dec. If you can spare a little time to wrap, make posters, sort prizes, every little helps! Please come to the boardroom after drop off on any of the following...Read More
The Christmas Fair is even bigger and better this year. at least 24 stalls, with shopping in the gym, foyer and main KS1 atrium. Santa will be upstairs in his grotto and we have a new competition called the Boozy Barrow. A wheelbarrow filled with goodies for one lucky winner (barrow not included!)! Plus all...Read More
Janet Jacobi has organised a Bag2School collection for January. More details will follow soon but in the meantime, if you are having a pre-Christmas clear out, please keep old clothes, linens, blankets, shows, bags, towels, etc. even rags as long as they are clean. We are paid by weight of the collection!Read More
It was great to pop into class 1 today and see them all hard at work making robots. Some children had even brought in robots that they had made at home. How exciting!Read More
Week beginning Monday 18th November English In English we will be talking about ‘Superheroes’. We are continuing to think about toys but these seem to be a firm favourite in our class at the moment and we want to respond to your interests as much as we can! We will be reading stories about superheroes....Read More
We’ve had such fun this week. The robots are taking over the classroom (or at least the window sills!) Some great skills have been used to attach boxes and tubes together. Children have been really busy in other areas of the class, building terrific models in the construction area and doing some super bead threading...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 11th NOVEMBER 2013 PRESENT Ben Brannigan, Bethan Parkinson, Ellen Jones, Elliott Jones, Fletcher Pendry, Holly Allison, Jacob McCullough, Katarina Savkovic, Katie Clark, Mani Cobb, Manon Hollingsworth, Miss Sawyer,...Read More
It has been great to talk to so many parents over the last few nights at Parents Evening! Class 2 work so hard and it was lovely to share so much excellent work!Read More
The PTA would be most grateful if you could donate items such as bottles, chocolates, raffle prizes etc for the Christmas Fair. Please put them in the red bucket under the PTA noticeboard (opposite Class 3). Thank you!Read More
What a fantastic visit to the Castle Museum yesterday for Key Stage One! Lots of museum staff commented on the fabulous behaviour of our children. I really enjoyed my time with Mrs Horner’s group.Read More
Hope you enjoyed our fantastic visit to the Castle Museum today. You worked really hard in the workshop to sort all the toys. Can you remember the categories we used for sorting? Which part of the museum was your favourite?Read More
Class 6, I enjoyed your Much Ado About Nothing adverb lesson today. You know I love adverbs that tell us HOW something happened, I hope you are starting to as well! How could you describe the verb in each of these boring (yawn) sentences using an -ly adverb? 1. Beatrice barked at Benedick. 2....Read More
PARK GROVE SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 6th NOVEMBER 2013 Chair: William and Bethan Vice-chair: Travis Treasurer: Ben Secretary: Holly Chief-bloggers: Toby, Olivia and Mani Special Project Managers: Katie and Fletcher PRESENT Ben Brannigan, Bethan Parkinson, Ellen Jones, Elliott Jones, Fletcher Pendry, Holly Allison, Jacob McCullough, Katarina Savkovic, Katie Clark, Mani Cobb, Manon Hollingworth, Miss Sawyer,...Read More
Thanks to all who came and especially those who helped. Everyone looked like they were having a good time and there were some great costumes too…Read More
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