Calenders

List of Events/Activities

Travel Smart
Starts: 21-05-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 25-05-2012 at 15:15:00
We are really pleased that more families are making an effort to walk to and from school each day. During the week commencing Monday 21st May we would ask all of our families who do not already walk to school to really try and do so at least one day during the week.
As it is the year of the Olympics why not try “The Quick Walk” that week – pupils walk to school as fast as they can – without breaking into a run or sprint.
Year 1 parents / Carers Phonics Meeting
Starts: 23-05-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 23-05-2012 at 10:30:00
We would like to invite all parents and carers of Year One children to a meeting at 9:00a.m. on Wednesday 23rd May in our hall. During the meeting Mrs Callaghan will be explaining how we teach phonics to our children at Parklands and will be telling you what a lot of the terms used in this teaching mean. We hope that at the end of the meeting you will have gained ideas of ways in which you can help your children. Do come along, you will be made very welcome.
Mrs Callaghan will hope to finish on time but may slightly over run.
Male Helpers in School Day
Starts: 31-05-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 31-05-2012 at 12:00:00
If you would like to help in Parklands on this day have a word with your childs teacher. it will not be necessary for you to have CRB clearance.
Friendship Day
Starts: 01-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 01-06-2012 at 15:15:00
Come dressed in red, white and blue as it is non - uniform day.
Year 2 Trip
Starts: 12-06-2012 at 08:20:00
Ends: 12-06-2012 at 15:15:00
Year 2 are visiting the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The bus will be leaving from school at 8.20am so children will need to be in school earlier that morning.
Green Day
Starts: 14-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 14-06-2012 at 15:15:00
Children are encouraged to come to school on Green Day (Thursday 14th June) wearing something green. On this day we will be having lots of activities to reinforce the teaching that we do at Parklands with regard to caring for our environment.
Tennis Trip
Starts: 14-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 14-06-2012 at 15:15:00
25 year 2 children will be chosen to attend a coaching session at Nottingham Tennis Centre during the morning. In the afternoon they will have the opportunity to watch some of the ATP Challenge tour matches.
There will be no charge for this trip.
Individual Photographs
Starts: 15-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 15-06-2012 at 15:15:00
The School photographer will be in today to take photographs of individual children.There will also be an opportunity for family photographs aswell.
School Disco
Starts: 15-06-2012 at 17:00:00
Ends: 15-06-2012 at 19:45:00
A disco organised by Friends of Parklands will take place in the evening. Times will be advised when known.
Year 1 Trip
Starts: 21-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 21-06-2012 at 15:15:00
Year 1 children will be visiting the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Pre- School visit for Reception Parents
Starts: 21-06-2012 at 19:00:00
Ends: 21-06-2012 at 21:00:00
Parents and carers are invited to meet and talk with the reception staff in the evening.
Parklands' Got Talent Semi-finals
Starts: 22-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 22-06-2012 at 15:15:00
Semi- finals will be held to see which of our children make it to the final.
Drummers United
Starts: 25-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 25-06-2012 at 15:15:00
A group will be working with children from reception, year 1 and 2 during the day.
Y2 to Harrington, Class 2 Reception visiting
Starts: 26-06-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 26-06-2012 at 12:00:00
Children will visit new classes.
Sports Day
Starts: 28-06-2012 at 09:15:00
Ends: 28-06-2012 at 10:30:00
All Parklands children will be taking part in our sports day. There is also the opportunity for some of the parents to take part. Children can come to school in their PE kit for the day if they wish.
Everyone is welcome to come and watch.
Sports Week
Starts: 02-07-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 06-07-2012 at 15:15:00
Children in our Infant School will be taking part in a variety of different sports during this week either at Parklands or in other local schools.
Summer Event
Starts: 06-07-2012 at 18:00:00
Ends: 06-07-2012 at 21:00:00
Friends of Parklands are organising our summer event. Come along and support us if you can.
Parklands Got Talent Final
Starts: 09-07-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 09-07-2012 at 15:15:00
An exciting day , keep practising your routine. Who will win? The final will take place in front of the whole school. Children could recite a poem, sing with or without musical accompaniment, perform magic shows, act etc..
Children visiting new classes
Starts: 10-07-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 10-07-2012 at 12:00:00
Meeting up with new teachers. Class 1 reception visiting.
Talk to Reception Parents re: Year 1
Starts: 10-07-2012 at 14:30:00
Ends: 10-07-2012 at 15:15:00
Parents/ carers are invited to come in and find out more information about Year 1.
Summer Concert Rehearsal
Starts: 12-07-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 12-07-2012 at 15:15:00
Please make sure that your child has their costume in school for the dress rehearsal. There are rehearsals in the morning and afternoon.
Treasure Island
Starts: 13-07-2012 at 09:00:00
Ends: 13-07-2012 at 15:15:00
A theatre company are coming into school to perform for the children.
Year 2 Leavers Evening Celebration
Starts: 13-07-2012 at 19:00:00
Ends: 13-07-2012 at 21:00:00
Come and have a great time with your friends.Time is still to be confirmed. Letter will follow closer to the event.
New Reception children visit.
Starts: 16-07-2012 at 13:00:00
Ends: 16-07-2012 at 15:15:00
A second visit to visit new reception classes.
Summer Concert
Starts: 18-07-2012 at 09:30:00
Ends: 18-07-2012 at 10:30:00
All our children will perform in our Summer concert. The theme this year is the Olympics and being competitive. Please make sure you have your concert program with you.
Summer Concert
Starts: 18-07-2012 at 13:30:00
Ends: 18-07-2012 at 14:30:00
All our children will perform in our Summer concert. The theme this year is the Olympics and being competitive. Please make sure you have your concert program with you.
Summer Concert
Starts: 19-07-2012 at 09:30:00
Ends: 19-07-2012 at 10:30:00
All our children will perform in our Summer concert. The theme this year is the Olympics and being competitive. Please make sure you have your concert program with you.
Summer Concert
Starts: 19-07-2012 at 13:30:00
Ends: 19-07-2012 at 14:30:00
All our children will perform in our Summer concert. The theme this year is the Olympics and being competitive. Please make sure you have your concert program with you.
Leavers Service
Starts: 20-07-2012 at 14:30:00
Ends: 20-07-2012 at 15:15:00
We say goodbye to our Year 2 children and wish them well in their next school.

Important School Dates

School Closes
School closes 01-06-2012 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 11-06-2012 at 09:00:00
INSET Day
School closed all day 29-06-2012 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 20-07-2012 at 15:15:00
INSET Day
School closed all day 03-09-2012 at 09:00:00
INSET Day
School closed all day 04-09-2012 at 09:00:00
School Opens
School opens 05-09-2012 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 26-10-2012 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 05-11-2012 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 21-12-2012 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 07-01-2013 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 15-02-2013 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 25-02-2013 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 28-03-2013 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 15-04-2013 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 03-05-2013 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 07-05-2013 at 08:00:00
School Closes
School closes 24-05-2013 at 15:15:00
School Opens
School opens 03-06-2013 at 09:00:00
School Closes
School closes 23-07-2013 at 15:15:00
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