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

• The Big Ambition survey

  Tue 21 Nov 2023

  Reminder opportunity to complete survey: 

   

  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. 

• Professional Footballer Visit!

  Mon 20 Nov 2023

  As part of our Primary Futures, year 5 and 6 pupils really enjoyed their visit from Zak Dearnley, a professional football player. 

  

• Congratulations!

  Mon 13 Nov 2023

  Congratulations to Mrs E Marsden (Class 3) who welcomed her baby boy into the world yesterday. We wish her well on her maternity leave. 

   

  

• Freya's Garden - an update

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  Freya's Garden – an update

   

   

  Following the devastating, untimely and tragic death of our lovely Freya in April, we decided as a school (and with full cooperation from Freya’s family) to honour Freya’s memory by creating a special space that all our pupils will have access to.  

   

  Freya was passionate about nature, wildlife and gardening. Therefore we feel that it is wholly appropriate to dedicate our already wonderful pond area, to make it even better, and for everyone to use.

   

  The space will be called ‘Freya’s Garden’.

   

  Thanks to your kind and generous donations (we raised £1,500) we are now able to move forward with the project. We have also had a kind donation from a parent offering to donate signage for the area. We will be carrying out this project in conjunction with Froglife. Darren from the charity came to school again yesterday for a follow up visit and we are now putting the wheels in motion to make this happen.

  As he said previously, we need to ensure the least disruption to amphibians, so we have decided to start the project on Thursday 18^th January.

   

  The project will include: 

   

  • Cleaning out the pond and planting of some ‘newt friendly’ aquatics.
  • Creation of a hibernaculum in the woodland area
  • Construction and installation of bat and bird boxes (with the involvement of our children)
  • Creation of a wildflower area 
  • Creation of an open compost heap for ground maintenance arisings. This provides great habitat and foraging opportunities for a whole range of wildlife.
  • Seating areas to create an outdoor classroom environment

   

  Darren will not be able to make this happen on his own, therefore we are asking for a team of volunteers please on 18^th January.

  We need a team of approximately 12 adults.

  This will include clearing the pond and the immediate surrounding area so we need people willing to get stuck in, including some who are willing to get into the pond with chest waders on.

  As well as people power , we also need the following please:

  • Chest waders
  • Spades and shovels
  • Loppers
  • Secateurs
  • Wire brush
  • Jet washer

   

  We would love to gather some community spirit for our project to happen.
  Anything you can offer would be gratefully received – baking for the workers, people willing do tea and coffee runs, any other suggestions welcome.

  Dry weather would also be a bonus!

   

  Please email me on efieldhouse@southparade.wakefield.sch.uk if you can offer any support in any way.

   

  Thank you. 

• Children In Need Friday 17th November

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  We will be supporting Children In Need on Friday 17th November.

  Please wear something spotty or some of the merchandise for a £1 suggested donation.

  Thank you.

  https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

• Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal

  Mon 06 Nov 2023

  Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal

  We have poppies available for children from tomorrow during break times. Any donation is welcome for these poppies.

  We also have a range of other poppy related items.

  As a guide we are suggesting:

  Slap bands: £1

  Wrist bands: 50p

  Poppy keyring: 50p

  Button tag: 20p

  We have limited number of items so it will be first come first served. 

  Thank you for your support.