Dear Parents/Carers,
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we celebrated our musical talents as we were a host school for the Local Authority Primary Music Festival, bringing together 200 talented pupils from schools within the local community. The event was a true celebration of music, as the young performers showcased their incredible vocal skills and stage presence, with their harmonious voices and spirited performances delivering an unforgettable experience for staff and pupils alike. From vibrant group numbers to beautiful solo performances, all schools demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and teamwork, making the event a resounding success. The energy and enthusiasm of the performers was contagious, leaving everyone in awe of the power of music to bring people together.
Well done to all the pupils in our Parsloes Choir!
As part of our PSHE curriculum offer, this week, we were joined by Penny Taberman, our Local Authority Accident Prevention Officer, who delivered an important road safety assembly. She spoke to the children about staying alert near roads, using crossings correctly, and making safe choices when walking or cycling. The pupils listened carefully and took part in discussions about how to keep themselves and others safe.
Penny’s visit reinforced key road safety messages, including the importance of wearing bright clothing in low light, avoiding distractions near roads and always stopping, looking and listening before crossing. A big thank you to Penny for sharing her expertise and helping our pupils become more aware of how to stay safe on their journeys.
Thank you to everyone who came along this week to find out more about how to support your child’s attention and listening skills. Our Speech and Language therapist worked with parents on some simple activities to develop these important skills which will help pupils be able to focus on their learning.
Red Nose Day is a fund raising event organised by Comic Relief. As part of our charitable work at Parsloes we are pleased to inform you that we have raised over £200 today for Comic Relief via our donation buckets. Your donations will support good causes both in the UK and globally.
Every week, we learn about a different musician in school, from different time periods, cultures and styles of music. This week we have been listening to the music of Pharrell Williams. Next week we will be listening to music of Nina Simone (Jazz) including Feeling Good.
Please remember if you need any uniform for your child that is second hand but in good condition please come along to the main office and we will support you.
Easter 2- Food for the Soul Flyer
Daggers Trust Half term Holiday Camp
Jim Peters Stadium – Football Training for Boys & Girls
Please take a look below to find out what your children have been learning!
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Karen Deville
Head of School
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Please note: If your child is absent you must inform the school on the morning of the absence. Please do this via the ParentMail app or by phoning the school office on 020 8270 4925.
We aim for the best education for your children at Parsloes Primary School. Full Attendance and Punctuality are essential for your child to make the maximum progress.
To reach the school target pupils must not have any more than 6 days off per academic year. If you need to make appointments for your child, please aim to make them out of school hours or during school holidays. Thank you.
Children with 100% attendance each term will receive a certificate and enter a prize draw for our termly tea party with the Head Teacher.
| Attendance during one school year | Equals this number of days absent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 19 days | ||
| 80% | 38 days | ||
| 70% | 57 days | ||
| Outstanding 100% |
Good 96% – 99% |
Requires Improvement 91%-95% |
Inadequate (PA) Below 90% |
If you have a concern about a child, please see a member of our safeguarding team.
In an emergency call 999.
Overall attendance this week for Years 1-6 is 95.17%
Best class attendance this week – ARP with 100%
Best class punctuality this week – Centipede, Oak, Beech, Owl, woodpecker, Rabbit & Badger Classes with no lates
| Class | Attendance % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EYFS | |||
| Rabbit | 89.57 | ||
| Badger | 99.03 | ||
| Hedgehog | 90.28 | ||
| ARP | 100.00 | ||
| Years 1, 2 & 3 | |||
| Bumblebee | 89.86 | ||
| Ladybird | 84.62 | ||
| Centipede | 99.18 | ||
| Grasshopper | 98.29 | ||
| Elm | 98.35 | ||
| Oak | 97.94 | ||
| Year 4, 5 & 6 | |||
| Beech | 99.07 | ||
| Maple | 93.78 | ||
| Sycamore | 95.17 | ||
| Owl | 97.70 | ||
| Robin | 93.49 | ||
| Kingfisher | 94.18 | ||
| Woodpecker | 94.44 | ||