Looking Back
Welcome to the Parkdale Historical Archive page
On this page, we will be gradually collating a historical archive of documents and articles from the long history of the school.
We will add to this over the coming months as we try to build up an interestnig and valuable record and resource.
Our archivist is Mrs Carolyn Hallam. If you have any content you would like to share, please feel free to email her.
Archive Blog
Plant a Tree for the Jubilee
Mr Chell and 4 volunteers have planted a tree as part of the Platinum Jubilee Queen's Canopy campaign. The tree is a Weeping Silver pear Tree, chosen for it’s platinum silver coloured leaves. It has been planted along the Cliff Road side of the playground....
1991 Aerial View
Here's a bird's eye view of the school in 1991, before redvelopment. You can see how we've grown from this!
Staff Photo 1987
This staff photo is from 1987 and includes Headteacher Mr Edwards - the first thing to note is just how few staff there were compared to now!
Archive Gallery
We are currently building this archive. Look out for more content arriving!
old parkdale
The old wooden buildings, date unknown
xmas 1968
Christmas 1968
summer fair 78q
Summer Fair 1978 – our very own Mrs Hallam is crowned Queen of Hearts by head Mr Bates.
staff photo early70s
staff photo early70s
playground pic 2
A collage of photos from the 70s. IN one you can see Mrs Smioth teahving PE with an infant class.