Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• School Uniform

  Wed 11 Oct 2023

  Can we politely remind you about our school uniform policy - please see details on our uniform page:

  https://www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk/uniform/

  Please note that skirts should be an appropriate length (to the knee).

  Thank you. 

   

• Update: Please read

  Fri 06 Oct 2023

  We have been made aware this morning (from several parents)  of a post that is circulating on Facebook. 

  We have spent the morning investigating this claim and have also been in contact with the police.

  Whilst this is alarming, please appreciate that we have fully investigated this and our children's safety is our absolute priority.

  We can reassure you that no child is ever released at the end of the school day to anyone other than their parent /carer, relative, childminder or any person that is familiar to the child (that the teacher is informed that is collecting).

  Please alert us immediately if you have any concerns about anybody  on our school playground. 

  Thank you for your co-operation and for being so vigilant. 

• Harvest Donations

  Thu 05 Oct 2023

  Harvest

   

  We will be having our annual harvest festival for our pupils on Monday 23rd October.  We are asking for donations for the local food bank please - tins, dried food, non-perishable items please.

  Thank you. 

• Whole school competition!

  Thu 05 Oct 2023

  We are on a mission to do everything we can to keep our children and families safe outside school. This includes parking arrangements around the perimeter of the school grounds. We are receiving an increasing number of concerns reported to us by parents and local residents.

   

  We are running a competition that all children can get involved in.

  Please design a poster on A4 paper to promote safer parking.

  The deadline is Friday 13th October. There will be prizes for the winning posters (age categories) and the leaflets will be copied and distributed across our school community. The entries will be judged by our local PCSO who is also supporting us with these issues.

   

  Please see this website for examples:

  https://www.stjuliansprimary.com/safe-parking-poster-competition/

   

  Thank you for your support.

  

• South Parade Primary School Open Evening

  Wed 04 Oct 2023

  We would like to open our school for an open evening for any prospective parents who are thinking of a school place for next September.

  We appreciate what an important decision this is for you and your child and want to give you an opportunity to see what a fantastic place our school is. 

  This will be held on Thursday 9th November at 5:00pm.

  Please share this date with any friends or family you may know that are in this position.

  Thank you. 

• Parents Evening 24th October

  Wed 04 Oct 2023

  PARENTS EVENING 

  Tuesday 24th October 2:00-7:00pm

  As you are aware we are offering parents evening appointments on Tuesday 24th October. You will have the opportunity to sign up for an appointment through your child's class teacher. 

  To allow time for these appointments, school will close at 2.00pm.

  Please collect children from their classroom door at 2:00pm.

  We will offer for children to stay in the hall to be collected at 3.20pm if they are unable to be collected at 2.00pm. 

   

  Thank you. 

• PSHRE Curriculum

  Wed 04 Oct 2023

  Dear parents / carers,

   

  Please see information on our website about your child's PSHRE curriculum coverage. There's lots of information on the parents section which you may find useful:

  https://www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk/information-for-parents-carers/

   

  We are hosting a PSHRE drop in session for parents/carers on Friday 13th October at 9:00am in Classroom 5. Feel free to pop along for a coffee and a chat. We welcome your contributions.

   

  Alternatively you can email me (Mrs E Fieldhouse) as PSHRE lead in school on efieldhouse@southparade.wakefield.sch.uk 

   

  Thank you. 

• Diary Dates

  Tue 03 Oct 2023

  Dates for your diary

   

  We have made a new tab on the school website dedicated to adding dates for your diary throughout the school calendar year.

  We will continue adding to this and will let you know when we do.

   

  This can be found under the parents section of the website - the first tab is 'diary dates'.

   

  https://www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk/diary-dates/ 

   

  Thank you. 

   

   

• MacMillan Coffee Afternoon

  Mon 02 Oct 2023

  We would like to thank you for your support in raising money for such a worthy cause. We raised £296.11 for Macmillan Cancer Charity. Whether you baked goods, provided cakes or bought some, we are grateful to have raised this amount.

  Thank you. 

• The Big Ambition - have your say

  Mon 02 Oct 2023

  Dame Rachel De Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England has launched  a new campaign to hear directly from children, young people, and parents across the country about what they need to make their lives better.  

   

  She says:

   

  As we approach the General Election, now is a crucial moment to take children and young people’s voices to policymakers, Government, and decision makers, to make sure they are heard.  

   

  That is why I want to hear from every child and young person in England about their schools, communities, family life, and the wider world. I will also be asking what they want for their future, their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.  

   

  This survey is for all children and young people aged 6-18 and for parents/carers who can complete the survey on behalf of children aged 0-5. This will ensure we hear from early years settings. Adults can also assist children who are unable to complete the survey independently.  

   

  The survey can be completed here: 

   

  https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-ambition/

   

  Thank you.