Month: November 2021
Face Coverings Required from Tuesday 30th Nov 21 – All Students & Staff
29 Nov 2021
29 November 2021
Dear Parents
The Government has announced the reintroduction of face coverings in communal areas in schools for children in years 7 and above. This will come into effect from Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Further information regarding this announcement can be found here.
In light of this, we will be requiring all students, unless exempt, to wear face coverings when in communal areas, including when moving between lessons. At this stage, this advice does not mean that students will be required to wear face coverings in lessons. We will update you if guidance changes.
We have also been asked to offer testing on return from the Christmas break. We will write to you later in the week in relation to this and the distribution of home testing kits. I would like to remind you that weekly testing is very important to keep cases in school low, we will be providing kits again to students later in the week, however, you can order your own easily also from the link here. We also ask that you continue to record test results both on the government site and on our own tracker form. All children should be in school as normal, schools remain open as normal.
Please do not contact school with further questions in relation to these areas at this time, we will write to you again as guidance is updated and share this with you.
Yours sincerely
S Bowhay
Headteacher
Building Brilliant Vocabulary
29 Nov 2021
Can you spell each word ? Do you understand what each word means ? Are you able to use each word in a sentence?
Y11 Parents’ Evening Tuesday 14th December 2021 – Book Appointments Now!
29 Nov 2021
Please use the link below to book your appointments
https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
Questions you may wish to ask at parents’ evenings
Jot down a list of questions and/or observations (not too many, though) on each subject in advance so you’re your appointments are focused and make the most of the limited time.
Some useful questions might be:
- Is my child’s progress in line with the teacher’s expectations?
- Has he or she done anything particularly well, or badly?
- What can he or she do to improve?
- Are they attending the extra revision sessions after school?
- How can I help as a parent?
- How can you help as his or her teacher?
- How much time should my child’s homework for this subject take?
- How much time should my child be revising for?
- What do his or her grades tell us about possible performance in important future exams?
- Does he or she contribute in lessons?
- How does my child get along with the other pupils in the class and the teachers?
Make a note on the night of the teachers’ answers – after a couple of hours whisking from one subject to another, it can be easy to forget or muddle the comments.
…And more questions
Most teachers have a wealth of knowledge and experience, so ask for their guidance and suggestions on how you can help your child to do their best in the subject. If a teacher says something you don’t understand, ask for clarification. Parents are not expected to know all about a subject or a method of teaching.
Constructive criticism
Good teaching means identifying areas for improvement, so don’t be offended if you hear criticism of your child. This should always be constructive and designed to help them to achieve their potential in the subject. If your child is with you, try not to sound disappointed or negative – or tell your child off! Take the advice of the teacher as a positive step towards better marks in the future. Remember that it’s rarely helpful to compare your child’s performance to other members of the class, set or year group – what’s important is that they are achieving in line with their own capabilities, not those of others.
Year 9 Review Meetings (re-arranged) – 2.05pm closure Wednesday 24th November 2021
15 Nov 2021
Due to the school closure a couple of weeks ago the year 9 reviews have been rearranged to Weds 24th November. This will mean that the school will close at the end of period 4 to allow these appointments to take place
Year 9 Review Meetings – Wednesday 24th November
The review meetings are an opportunity for parents to come into the academy to meet with their child’s tutor to discuss progress and to talk about targets for the year ahead. Students are expected to attend these meetings.
When will the review meetings take place?
School will finish at 2.05pm on Wednesday 24th November so that staff can meet with parents. The meetings
usually last around 10-15 minutes.
How do I book a review meeting with my child’s tutor?
Your child’s tutor will contact you to arrange a convenient appointment time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the academy
DNA UK TOUR 2021
8 Nov 2021
In its 3rd year of touring, the hugely popular production of Dennis Kelly’s fantastic text DNA visited Park Vale Academy on Thursday 4th November. The performance was FANTASTIC and both teachers and students left inspired.
Word of the Week – 22nd November 2021
5 Nov 2021
Year 10 Review Meetings – 2.05pm closure Tuesday 7th December 2021
1 Nov 2021
Year 10 reviews have been arranged for Tuesday 7th December 2021. This will mean that the school will close at the end of period 4 [2.05pm] to allow these appointments to take place
Year 10 Review Meetings – Tuesday 7th December
The review meetings are an opportunity for parents to come into the academy to meet with their child’s tutor to discuss progress and to talk about targets for the year ahead. Students are expected to attend these meetings.
When will the review meetings take place?
School will finish at 2.05pm on Tuesday 7th December so that staff can meet with parents. The meeting
usually last around 10-15 minutes.
How do I book a review meeting with my child’s tutor?
Your child’s tutor will contact you to arrange a convenient appointment time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the academy
Behaviour & Attitudes Survey
1 Nov 2021
Behaviour and attitudes towards physical activity survey
All students are being asked to complete a survey on their behaviour and attitudes towards physical activity as part of some research Sheffield Hallam University are conducting. The link for the survey will be sent to students via Class Charts announcements tomorrow , Thursday 11th November, and needs to be completed before Thursday 18th November 2021. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and is completed online. There is a document on Class Charts and the school website for parents/carers to access should you require more information on the survey. If you would like your child to not participate in the research study please inform them not to access the link when set on Class Charts tomorrow. Many thanks, Mrs Harford-Smyth.
