Welcome to this week’s bulletin…

A very brief bulletin this week. Firstly, thanks to all for the supportive messages about how we have handled the strike situation. We have tried to be as transparent and communicative about it as we can and the nice feedback has been very welcome!

Next week is the final week at Parkdale for 4 Ash teacher Mrs Bass. Emma has moved to a rural location and is looking to work nearer to that. We wish her and her family every happiness and thank her for her work for the children and families of this community over a number of years. Emma was due to finish at Christmas but has very kindly held on and done an extra half-term until…

One out, one back in! As Mrs Bass leaves us, we bid a warm welcome back to Mrs Stafford. Vicki is back from her maternity leave and will become 4 Ash teacher for the remainder of the year.

News here of the arrival this week of five new table tennis tables, with more to come: https://parkdale-primary.co.uk/new-table-tennis-tables/

There is not much else to report, other than to remind everyone that next Friday (10th) is an INSET Day and school is closed to pupils for a day of staff training. We will be working on developing our skills in teaching PE.