Thank you to everyone for attending our annual bring and buy event and contributing to our non uniform day. We raised a mammoth £410 for the school fund and £334.34 for the Children in Need appeal!

We are recruiting for a new Headteacher. Please see our advert below :

Parkhead Community Primary School
NOR: 370 Head

Required from 1st September 2010.
Due to the promotion of our current Headteacher, the Governors, parents and staff are now able
to offer an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead teaching and learning in our happy and
inclusive school. The school has an established and exceptional team that shares a passion for
building for the future. The governors are seeking to appoint someone with the commitment to
build on the excellent reputation of the school, taking it forward in a continuing partnership with
the whole school community.
We are looking for an experienced senior manager or a Headteacher who is:
• An excellent communicator and one who can continuously lead and develop staff and pupils
• Has proven leadership, curriculum and management skills
• Committed to providing an inclusive and stimulating curriculum in an extremely supportive
environment
• Able to generate and implement new initiatives in partnership with staff, the community and the
governing body
• Is approachable, supportive and creative and able to inspire and motivate pupils, parents and staff
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion for all pupils and a belief in ‘Every Child Matters’
• Has a high expectation of themselves, their staff and others and a desire to continue to raise our
high standards and develop the school further
• Values and promotes not only academic success but also physical, social and emotional
well-being
• Will further develop the school’s extended services and involvement in the wider community
• Is able to respond positively and effectively to challenge and change
What we offer:
• A well respected and popular school
• Highly motivated, dedicated and committed staff and governing body
• Positive and happy children who enjoy school
• A caring, thriving environment with excellent facilities
• Support and involvement of parents and the wider community
• A great place to work and learn.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Application forms are available from Mrs M Wilson, Parkhead Community Primary School, Park
Lane, Winlaton, Tyne & Wear NE21 6LT, Tel: (0191) 433 5618 or email
mandywilson@gateshead.gov.uk
Closing date: 12 Noon, 7 May 2010.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application forms are available in audio, Braille and large print. Free internet access is available in all Gateshead libraries.

We are currently advertising for a KS2 teacher to work 2 days per week. Please see our advert below.

Job Title KS2 Teacher
Group Learning & Children
Location Parkhead Community Primary School

Working Option Part time 4 Sessions (2 days per week)
Job Status Permanent
Description Required from September 2010

The Governors of Parkhead Primary school invite applications from established teachers, to apply for the post of KS2 Teacher. We are looking for someone who is a proactive and talented class Teacher focussed on driving progress and results. You will have a high expectation of children’s achievements, a sense of fun and a real love of teaching. You will enjoy working in our school if you want to succeed and learn in an environment that is focussed on continuous improvement at all levels.
What we offer:
We are a thriving well respected and popular Primary School with 370 pupils on roll.
Highly motivated, dedicated and committed staff and governing body
Positive and happy children who enjoy school
A caring, child centred environment with excellent facilities
Support and involvement of parents and the wider community
A great place to work and learn!

Our school has a strong ICT vision and all our systems are computerised. You must be confident using ICT and be prepared to adopt and promote a paperless environment.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Contact To apply please Telephone Mandy Wilson 0191 4335618 or
email mandywilson@gateshead.gov.uk for an application pack or visit our website for an application form and further information. www.Parkheadprimary.org
Closing Date 7th May 2010

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 took part in sessions to learn all about gas safety last week. As there are a lot of gas works in the local area at the moment the companies came into school and ran an assembly for children to learn about gas safety.

We raised over £500 in total for children in need and the school fund at our bring and buy sale. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event!

During the holidays we ran several clubs and activities for children at Parkhead.

Please find attached our timetable of holiday clubs this week. All children are welcome to attend. Remember all Parkhead families and children are welcome to come along to our fun day on Friday 31st July. There will be inflatables, bouncy castle, ice cream van, face painting, refreshments, the school shop and activities on the school field!
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Our school hall was packed with parents who came to see each year groups' digital video project live on the big screen!

Many of our Parkhead families joined us for.....

The final swimming session at Prudhoe Waterworld takes place....
Click on the link here for all clubs summer timetable...
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Children of all ages enjoyed activities during May Half term at our holiday club. There was circus skills, action and adventure, High School Musical performing arts workshop, rugby, arts and crafts, football and multisport. We have been running holiday clubs since February and they have been very successful. Children have experienced cookery, magic, mad science, karate, film making and many other activities. If you have any suggestions for what activities you would like to see us run in the Summer Holidays please email us on parkheadcommunityprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk or call us on 0191 4335618.
Please note Parkhead will be hosting Gateshead council 'Active Kids' scheme at our school for 5 - 14 year olds during the week commencing 17th August. If you would like to register interest for a place please call us on the number above. Click on the link below to see some of our photographs.

Children from Year 4 , 5 and 6 enjoyed an outdoor activity week at Whithaugh Park in the Easter holidays. All 53 children and 11 teachers had a brilliant time. Activities included canoeing, raft building, high ropes, gorge walk and many other adventure activities.

We are currently recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.
Please click on the link below to find out more information. If you wish to apply for this post please download an application form and email it to parkheadcommunityprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk

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We currently have a vacancy for an Administration Assistant. If you would like to obtain further information please contact Mandy Wilson , School Business Manager at Parkhead or read the advert below.

Please click on the link to see the advert.
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You can also click on the link here to download an application form.

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In March our School Council were given the opportunity to visit the Mayor at Gateshead Civic Centre. We were able to watch a council meeting and pick up some tips for our own meetings! Please let us know if you enjoy watching our photostory!

Ben and Lara have fun in the sensory room!

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Our School Council recently visited Ready Steady Grow Children's Centre Nursery. Thank you to Christine Hope who took the time to show us around and tell us all about the nursery. We would be happy to tell you more about our visit...if you would like more information please ask your school councillors or Miss Martindale.

At Parkhead we pride ourselves in helping children to learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. To support this we take part in a wide range of sporting events and competitions look out on this website for postings celebrating our success and continued enthusiasm in this area.

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