Newsletters & Updates
22/5/26
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for the support that you have provided over the last half-term; the children have worked well. Our Year 6 pupils, in particular, showed excellent attitudes during the recent KS2 SATs tests; well done! You have tried your very best!
We wish you an enjoyable and safe half-term break. Teachers have been talking to the children about being safe during the holidays and water safety, in particular. Please take a look at the information that was emailed to parents this week and speak to your children.
Eid Mubarak to all our families who will be celebrating Eid next week; the weather looks wonderful!
UNICEF gold award visit - Monday 22nd June 2026
Please take some time over the holiday to discuss the UNICEF articles with your child. We have a visit from UNICEF on the 22nd of June and we want to show off all of our hard work so that we achieve our gold award!
Primary Maths Mastery Specialist
I am pleased to inform you that the school was successful in a recent assessment by the Maths Hub, an organisation that helps schools and colleges lead improvement in mathematics education in England. Lessons were observed and the Head teacher and the Maths leader, Mrs Tariq, were interviewed.
Mrs Tariq will now go on to become a Primary Maths Mastery Specialist. This is a huge achievement and demonstrates the strength of our Maths leadership and practice. Congratulations, Mrs Tariq and the whole school team!
Friends and Parents of Park Hill
Spring Fair
Huge thanks to the F&PoPH volunteers who worked hard to put together the Spring Fayre. It was busy and a lot of fun! The team are now working on activities for next half term, including the Summer Fayre,
If you would like to get involved in fundraising or simply meet other parents and carers for a social get-together, please feel free to ask for more information at the front office.
Year 4KM Trip to the Hindu Temple
As part of the R.E. curriculum Year 4 visited the Shree Geeta Bhawan Temple. Please read an account of the visit by our children.
Lost property
We advise parents to come into school and check through lost property for any missing items – we currently have a number of coats and sweatshirts with school logo’s which have not been claimed. Please be aware all unclaimed items go to charity at the end of the summer term.
Poetry written by Ozan in 5G
Apologies to Ozan for incorrectly stating that he was in Year 6 – he is in 5G.
I hope you enjoyed reading his poetry.
Wake and Shake Dance
Please join us at 8.45 – 8.50am on Monday and Friday mornings at the front of school.
Key dates for the summer term
Monday 25th May to 29th May: Half term break
Monday 1st June: School reopens for final half term of the academic year.
Friday 5th June: Eid parties
Friday 3rd July: Talent Competition
Tuesday 7th July: Sports day for reception and Key Stage 1 (weather permitting). Parents invited.
Thursday 9th July: Sports day for Key stage 2 (weather permitting). Parents invited.
Wednesday 8th July: Parents’ evening
Friday 17th July: school closes at 3.20pm for the summer holidays
1H’s assembly: Wednesday 1st July at 9am in the main hall
Healthy Living Inspire Workshops
The Year 3 workshop on Tuesday 19th May was postponed at short notice. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this will have caused. A new date will be confirmed soon.
ATTENDANCE
Please could parents ensure children come to school unless there is a good reason not to send them.
Is my child too ill for school? https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
If your child is ill, please call to let school know as soon as possible in the morning.
- Park Hill compulsory-aged pupils’ attendance in school for the year: 94.56% which is below national average.
- Park Hill persistent absence (pupils missing 10% of school for the year): 13% which is below national average.
Sue Hill Attendance Cup
Last week’s winners
5T 97.78%
5G 97.41%
Rec 96.76%
2J 95.19%
3P 93.42%
4KM 93.1%
1H 91.27%
6M 90.6%
Bakalou Cup for the Year
4KM 95.85%
5G 95.42%
6M 95.12%
5T 94.48%
2J 94.25%
3P 93.61%
1H 93.13%
Rec 90.89%
Talk Homework
Please spend some time discussing this UNICEF article with your child:
Park Hill School Term Dates 2025-26
Please make a note of next year’s term dates and ensure that any holidays are booked outside of term time.
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Autumn term 2025 Autumn 1st half term : 3rd Sept – 24th October Half term holiday : 27th October – 31st October Autumn 1st half term : 3rd November to 19th December 1st & 2nd September : Teacher days
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Spring term 2026 Spring term 1st half term: 6th Jan – 13th February Half term holiday: 16th Feb – 20th Feb Spring term 2nd half term: 23rd Feb -27th March Easter break : 30th March - 10th April 5th January : Teacher day
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Summer term 2026 Summer 1st half term : 13th April – 22nd May Half term holiday: 25th May – 29th May Summer 2nd half term: 2nd June - 17th July Thursday 7th May : Election day/Teacher day Monday 20th July : Teacher day |
Attendance:
As you know, the school was inspected during the autumn term and one of the recommendations in the report related to the attendance of our pupils:
‘Some pupils do not attend regularly. As a result, they miss important learning. The school should continue to ensure that clear strategies are in place to help pupils and their families so that attendance improves, and pupils do not miss out on important learning.
PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE to date: 4.9.24 - 16.7.25
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Attendance for year to date |
Attendance% |
Authorised Absence% |
Unauthorised% |
Lates% |
Persistent absence% |
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WHOLE SCHOOL including Reception: |
93.36% |
4.66% |
1.98% |
1.75% |
20.28% |
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Park Hill (Statutory) |
93.69% |
4.42% |
1.89% |
1.82% |
18.47% |
- School attendance is below the national average of 94.9% for state-funded primary schools
Bakalou Attendance Cup
This competition will be decided on the morning of 18th July. Attendance/non-attendance might mean the difference between a class winning or losing the cup!
Talk Homework
Please spend some time discussing this UNICEF article with your child:
Mrs Khan
Head teacher