Issue 15 (Friday 21st January 2022)
Issue 15 (Friday 21st January 2022)
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NEWS & INFORMATION
NEWS & INFORMATION
THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU What a week! Thanks to all. I don't think there's anyone that has not been impacted by the absence of colleagues this past few weeks. Thanks to all for stepping up, helping out, completing additional duties and going above and beyond. You're doing an amazing job. Let's see what next week brings.
TESTBASE We have renewed our subscription to Testbase and all teachers should have recieved a reminder email this wekk about how to log on. Test base is great for providing test questions across the whole maths and English curriculum= and as a result has many uses. If you need any help, please let MK know.
ASSEMBLIES We will keep assemblies virtual whilst case numbers are high across the school. I know they're not great. This will be reviewed at the end of next week.
TWITTER Keep up the tweeting! It's great to see so much going on around the school and sharing this with those at home sends a real positive message. It's also great for collating evidence so keep on hashtagging appropriately!
Y4 POSITION ONLINE Louise's position due to maternity leave has now been advertised. If you know any great teachers - please let them know! https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/RO-57103/
REMOTE LEARNING If any of your pupils are isolating, please remember to set work on Showbie for them. Although it's not an expectation, it's been great to see some teachers delivering lessons via zoom to those at home. This is obviously easier for some classes than others.
STAFF CPD, MEETINGS, MONITORING..ETC Spring term has been updated and can be found on the usual link below and here: https://parkfieldprimary-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/mkemp_parkfield_rochdale_sch_uk/EZTDcHecvX5Kud9HcZXVpg0BGDLeDWSBi4K4KvOJKnYA3A?e=bfdzuI
CURRENT ACTIONS
CURRENT ACTIONS
TEACHER DROP INS For the remainder of the term, we would like teachers to drop in on each other's maths lessons. Like previous, it only needs to be a short dropin but with an agreed focus. Please arrange it between yourselves and feedback is to be given on the staff drop in form (link found at the bottom of this bulletin)
MUSIC TEAM TEACH Carolyn Hartley will be organising Music Team Teach sessions over the next few weeks for those that deliver music lessons. The idea is to share good practice and raise standards in music. CH will contact those involved.
NATIONAL COLLEGE You have all been emailed about Fire Safety Training. All staff must complete this before the end of this half term. All staff should have also now completed PREVENT and FIRST AID training.
NEXT WEEK'S MEETINGS
NEXT WEEK'S MEETINGS
STAFF MEETING next week will be looking at Reading in English - led by Gemma W.
FRIDAY FORUM will be looking at Maths books. GP will be leading.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
TEACHING AND LEARNING
CURRICULUM SITE Have a read of the updated curriculum website. It's been updated considerably over the past couple of months. https://curriculum.parkfieldprimary.com/home
RETRIEVAL PRACTICE WEBSITE Some interesting research papers and practical guidance can be found here: https://www.retrievalpractice.org/library
STAFF DEVELOPMENT There is a shortcut on staff desktops so you can easily review the minutes of staff meetings. All flipcharts shown in staff meetings are also saved on the staff drive here: O:\Staff - Meetings\Flipcharts and Resources for Staff Meetings
REMINDERS
REMINDERS
COVID ABSENCES It's clear that the next few months are going to be challenging with the increase in covid cases amongst staff. There are going to be times where cover will be required and I want to thank those that have already covered for colleagues this week. I'm sure that we'll get through this with minimal disruption to children's learning due to the strong team we have at the school and want to thank you all in advance for the next few months.
REMINDER: GEMMA WHALEN In the new year Gemma will be our Y6 teacher and as a result many of her roles will be delegated to either Marc or Jane. Gemma's priority will be Year 6. As a result, we're going to try and implement the following to keep Y6 running as smoothly as possible:
Do not disturb Gemma whilst in class with SEND related issues. See Jane/Marc or email Gemma if it's not urgent.
Gemma will continue as the named DSL but Jane and then Marc will be completing the work for that role. Please go to Gemma as a last resort.
Gemma will not be available for ad-hoc meetings with parents. Any meetings neccessary will be booked for after school.
Gemma will continue with English subject leader management time one morning a week to ensure that the subject continues to be developed effectively.
Be aware that Gemma will be spending her time before school setting up lessons. Unless urgent, speak to Marc or Jane or send an email.
Staff to open KS1/2 door - GW won't be there to open up in the mornings
Monday assemblies will be lead predominantly by MK
WHITE ROSE HUB DIGITAL RESOURCES Please check out these interactive resources that WRH have created https://whiterosemaths.com/digital-tools/ .
NATIONAL COLLEGE Although we will introduce it in a staff meeting, all staff can now access the national college website https://thenationalcollege.co.uk/login
LFD TESTING Please continue to take the tests and submit your results to https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result . Karen Slatford needs to know about any tests that come back as inconclusive.
TWITTER Please keep on tweeting the amazing work you're doing.
COURSE FEEDBACK A reminder for all staff that if you attend a course (even via zoom) please can you complete the online form feeding back on how useful the course was. This is our way at school of tracking the impact of any training attended and also highlights what may need sharing with other staff in the school. The link is below but can also be found as a button near the bottom of every bulletin. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAJYp2DQ8_3IF4CbUroJyoboOayyqBkiFv_BsFl3PWQQmQmA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
LADDERS Putting up a display? Please make sure you’re using ladders and not chairs and tables.
Seen anything of a CONCERN? Please fill in the appropriate form in the staff room and hand in to the office as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Use CPOMS to record anything that is of a concern. However, if you feel it's significant and needs to be dealt with asap, please speak to Jane or Gemma.
If you see someone in school that you don't know - without a pass - please challenge them and ask them who they are!
Make sure you're always wearing a pass!
Remind children that staff have a blue pass and visitors have a sticker.
Keep completing these online forms to feedback on courses, trips, visits and drop ins. This includes visits to other schools, collaborative groups…etc. It helps us keep an impact on any CPD that takes place.
Mrs Whalen (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Miss Steele (Deputy DSL)
If they're not available please see Mr Kemp.
✅ Review, review and review learning throughout a lesson. Keep referring back to LI and SC and how well they’re doing.
✅ Can’t think of something to write when feeding back?? Remember: QUESTION-ACTION-CHALLENGE
✅ Now Try…Explain why…are two great sentence starters (particularly for Maths) when feeding back.
✅ Plan time for pupils to respond to feedback – make sure you demonstrate this .
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