The Lost Toys Big Christmas Adventure! Towner Art Gallery...6t h P A RE NT CO NS ULT A T I O NS I nf ant s f rom 3. 15pm Juni ors f rom 3. 30pm 7t h Y ear 4 P i rat es’ Day - come

Dear Parents/Carers,

The Lost Toys Big Christmas Adventure! Towner Art Gallery

The Towner welcomes a brand-new musical about three toys who have been created in The North Pole Christmas Factory. A doll, an Emotibot (a robot with a lever to change his emotions) and a superhero fall out of Father Christmas’s sleigh and land in Eastbourne. The show follows their journey to reach their children before they wake on Christmas morning, stopping at several familiar local landmarks on the way. The show features live music and original songs by Tony                   award-winning composer, Sarah Travis. We were lucky enough to                 

have a special visitor this week in assembly who invited the children of Parkland to design                               some costumes for the characters. We were delighted by their efforts and these will be on                               show at The Towner if you would like to pop in and admire them.    

HOMEWORK Last week we launched our new homework policy and have been thrilled by the enthusiasm of the children and the work that they have been producing. What superstars! A few parents have mentioned that accessing the online maths on ipads has proved bothersome, so please see the information below from our ICT technician:

Please find below our Achievers of the Fortnight. A HUGE well done to them all!

Stars of the Fortnight

Year R Isobel M (Inkpen)

Tillie (Kerr)

Year 1 Owen S (Mini Grey)

Ethan S (Donaldson)

Year 2 Lewis (Blyton)

Jake (Morpurgo)

Year 3 Ana (Dahl)

Dexter (Rowling)

Year 4 Olivia (Dr Seuss)

Matthew (Dr Seuss)

Brady (Agard)

Chloe (Agard)

Year 5 Caden Lewis)

Archie (Lewis)

Blake (Zephaniah)

Daniel (Zephaniah)

Year 6 Amelia E(Potter)

Hayden L (Rosen)

Dojo Winners of the Fortnight

Year R Amelia (Inkpen)

Lucas G (Kerr)

Year 1 Beth (Mini Grey)

Matthew (Donaldson)

Year 2 Jayden (Blyton)

Bridie (Morpurgo)

Year 3 Erin (Dahl)

Lilia (Rowling)

Year 4 Millie (Dr Seuss)

Levi (Dr Seuss)

Samuel (Agard)

Brady (Agard)

Year 5 Joe (Lewis)

Jaya (Lewis) Matthew (Zephaniah)

Amelia (Zephaniah)

Year 6 Zak A

Charisma J

Readers of the Fortnight

Year R 25 Reads: Abigail, Jayden,Alfie, Millie,

Mia, Lilliana.

50 Reads: Zachary, Zara, Ben, Brody,

Joshua.

Year 1 25 Reads: Alyssa

50 Reads: Mollie, Carol

Year 2 25 reads: Jesse, Tommy, Amy, Lacey

Riley, Rosie

50 reads:Zahraa, Lilly, Phoenix , Aiden

Bridie, Jason, Liam

Year 3 25 reads: Sophia, Madeline,

Lottie,Riley, Kai, Amelia, Annabelle

Year 4 25 reads: Summer M, Raphael,

Samuel, Chloe, Lennox, Alfie, Gaby,

Albert, Gabby, Summer, Kayla

50 reads:Owen P, Harley-Jay, Scott

Georgia, Finley

Year 5 25 reads: Nameera, Kacie-Leigh, Donte,

Raimi, Blake, Oscar, Jack

50 reads: Phoenix, Caden, Joe, Isabel

Year 6 25 reads: Grace, Immy, Keegan, Ostin,

Katie, Isobel, Liam, Rory, Leon, Myah,

Rosie, Joe

50 reads:David, Seby, Amelia E, Nomi

YEAR 4 LEARNING

In Geography, Year 4 have been learning about the water cycle. We made our own water cycle within a

plastic bag. We could see the water evaporating, condensing and precipitating. It was very interesting!

FABULOUS FINISH - PIRATE DAY

On Friday the 7th of December Year 4 are having a Pirate Day. Your child

can come to school dressed as a pirate on this day and parents are welcome

to come in from 2:30pm onwards to have a look at some of the amazing

work we have completed throughout the term.

YEAR 6 VISIT FROM AN EVACUEE

Last week , Year 6 were privileged to have a visit from a real World War II evacuee (Mrs.

Smith's mum). She told us many stories about when she was evacuated to Wiltshire and

the adventures she had on the farm whilst she was there. She made us all laugh when she

told us about hiding in a hollowed out tree and throwing pieces of bark at passers by and

playing in the nearby stream. On a more serious note, she also told us about the sound of the German

planes and how she had spent many nights in the Morrison Shelter with her mother and two brothers (it

was very cramped). We thoroughly enjoyed listening to her many experiences.

YEAR 1 LEARNING

Our topic is ‘Special Delivery’, as a part of our topic we have been learning about the history of

communication, including posting letters. We have been learning about how the first stamp

invented by Rowland Hill changed the postal system. Take a look at our pictures of the Penny Black

stamp.

PARKLAND PLANTING

The Parkland Federation won a bid to plant 105

trees and this week we invited families to come

and help us plant them. It was thoroughly enjoyed

by all! So far we have planted half and can’t wait

to see how they grow.

Our children have been learning about the

importance of trees and the part that they play in

our environment. We can’t wait to see them

grow!

PARENTPAY

As you are all aware, we are now a cashless school. If your child attends After

School Club or Breakfast Club please ensure your ParentPay account is always

topped up otherwise your child’s place in the club may not be secure. We still

require your booking forms in advance and will not accept over the phone

bookings.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PANTOMIME TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE TEAM

A huge round of applause goes to our Pantomime Technology Challenge Team who did an amazing

job of representing Parkland at a competition made up of 18 local schools. They were tasked with

creating a vehicle for Cinderella to get to The Ball in time and a multi purpose tool to help get her

chores done. What fabulous teamwork! We are very proud of you all!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL STAR ATTENDERS:

Week Commencing 12th November 2018

Infants: INKPEN - 98.7%

Juniors: POTTER - 98.6%

Week Commencing 19th November 2018

Infants: INKPEN - 100%

Juniors: POTTER- 100%

Please be aware the new target for attendance is ABOVE 97% for all pupils. Many of our

children recently received GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE attendance awards in celebration

assembly for outstanding attendance last year. Your child’s attendance information is sent to East Sussex County Council regularly.

FEDERATION PARENT CONSULTATIONS - 5TH AND 6TH DECEMBER 2018

If your child is in Year 2 and you would like to pop up and see Parkland

Junior School with them, please feel welcome to do so on 5th or 6th

December when the school will be open until 6.30pm. Although classrooms will not be accessible

due to consultations, do come and browse the hall and corridors.

PARKLAND DISCO DIVAS

A huge thank you to our wonderful FOPs

team for organising our discos today. What

a fabulously fun way to raise funds for our

schools! The children had an amazing time

and danced their socks off.

INSET DAY REMINDERS!

Please be aware of the inset days for the rest of the academic year as follows:

❖❖ Thursday 3rd January 2019

❖❖ Friday 4th January 2019

❖❖ Friday 5th April 2019

JOINT CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3rd

4th

5th

PARENT CONSULTATIONS Infants from 3.15pm Juniors from 3.30pm

6th

PARENT CONSULTATIONS Infants from 3.15pm Juniors from 3.30pm

7th Year 4 Pirates’ Day - come dressed as a pirate - Y4 Parents welcome from 2.30pm

10th 11th

12th YEAR 5 CHRISTMAS

PERFORMANCE 9.30AM

CHRISTMAS DINNER DAY

13th

Year 6 - World War II Day

YEAR 2 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE 9.30AM

Governors’ Development Day - LGB at 2.00pm -

Junior School

14th YEAR 1 CHRISTMAS

PERFORMANCE 9.30AM

Y6 - Weights &

Measures and Y6 Reviews

17th

18th YEAR R CHRISTMAS

PERFORMANCE 9.30AM

19th LAST DAY OF TERM

CHRISTMAS BREAK 20TH DECEMBER - 6TH JANUARY 2019

First day back: Monday, 7th January 2019