Welcome letters
To view the Headteacher welcome letter for this academic year and....
Parents
September 7, 2009
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July 30, 2009
Winning house visit - Whickham Thorns
July 20, 2009
After school clubs starting September 2009
Please find attached the latest information about clubs starting in September 2009.
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Summer Clubs
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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Year 6 enjoy a pizza at Ryton on their last day!
July 16, 2009
Foundation Stage graduate today!
This year's nursery graduates have been practising their ceremony this morning in preparation for this afternoon's graduation. Today is their last day at school!
Fun in foundation stage!
June 17, 2009
Film night at Parkhead.......
Our school hall was packed with parents who came to see each year groups' digital video project live on the big screen!
June 5, 2009
Easter Coffee morning
Many of our Parkhead families joined us for.....
June 2, 2009
Summer - breakfast and after school program - book a place now!
The final swimming session at Prudhoe Waterworld takes place....
Click on the link here for all clubs summer timetable...
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May Holiday Club
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.
April 30, 2009
Easter Residential in Scotland
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.
January 26, 2009
Holiday Activities
We are trialling activities for all children at Parkhead School this February half term. There is a variety of sessions on offer such as ‘Learning to be a magician’, 'American Sports' 'Junior First Aid ' a variety of sports sessions and much more! Sessions can be booked by half day, full day or any combination over the week and is open to all ages. Please click on the link below for more information and the full timetable for the week.
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January 20, 2009
Spring Term - After school clubs
Please find the list of after school clubs for Spring Term. Click on the link to see the timetable and letter sent to parents last week. To book a place either email , phone or pop in to school.
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School Admissions - have your say!
The Council is inviting parents and parental groups who have a relevant interest to contribute to a new consultation process on the school admission arrangements in Gateshead from September 2010 for statutory school age children. Please click on the link below for more information on how to get involved.
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Y1 Reading Programme
Would you like your child to have a love of reading?
Would you like your child to be heard read every day?
Would you like your child to improve their reading skills?
Click on the link below to find out more...................
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January 8, 2009
Breakfast Club every day at Parkhead.....
We are now operating a breakfast club, every morning of the week, free of charge.
Monday , Tuesday and Thursday Breakfast club starts at 8am. Wednesday and Friday start at 7.45am.
The breakfast club operates in our KS2 hall and is open to all children attending Parkhead.
All children will get provided with toast and juice at 8.45am after their activity session.
To reserve a place for your child, please download the form on the link below and drop it into the school office.
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November 7, 2008
School Lunch Menu
Please remember that all schools now meet the Nutrient based standards.This will mean that menus will have to meet the minimum targets for nutrients including iron, zinc, calcium and intake of fat, salt and sugar. Consequently it is possible for your child to get their ‘5 a day’ fruit and vegetable intake from one school meal!
Please click on the link below to see our current menu:
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September 18, 2008
Do you want your child to transfer to our school?
Uniform Order Form
September 17, 2008
Have your details changed?
September 15, 2008
Lost Property
How do I pay for school dinners?
Head Teacher welcome back letter
Autumn After School Club Programme Letter
July 14, 2008
Update on Strike Action 16th and 17th July 2008
Term Dates 2008 - 2009
June 23, 2008
School Holidays 2009 / 2010
April 29, 2008
Primary Times Winner!
February 3, 2008
Bike IT
September 7, 2007
The School Calendar
If you would like to know what's happening this year then just click below on the 2 links to the calendar.