As part of the Creating Active Schools initiative, 4 Ash took part in an exciting fencing session, exploring the fundamentals of the sport through peer-led activities. Pupils practised basic footwork, attack and defence techniques, and worked on their agility and...
During their Forest School session, the Year 4 children had an exciting opportunity to learn how to safely light fires using specialist tools. Under close supervision, they used fire steels to create sparks, carefully igniting small piles of cotton wool. This hands-on...
We are aware that Reception’s outdoor learning (and play) area is looking a bit jaded of late. It is supposed to look a bit wild and natural, but it could still do with a bit of TLC and maintenance. With staffing shortages as they are, we’ve just...
Today year 4 were learning about saving water and how much we waste! They had an amazing time working out different families water wastage and listening to Leanne explain how we can save water. Our children know about the water cycle and that the water we use has been...
We want to thank you all at home, for all of the times you have supported school by attending events that are run by or supported by our hardworking parents who support the school under the name of Friends of Parkdale. Friends of Parkdale (FOP) organise the discos,...
Sadly, we continue to have significant issues with parking around school. These are damaging important relationships with our neighbours, creating additional work and stress for school staff and, most importantly, putting children’s safety at risk....
