Parent Workshops and Events
Working in collaboration with parents is very important to us and continues to be a high priority. We know that when a parent has a shared understanding about their child’s school then this will usually further support and enhance their child’s learning during their time in primary school.
Throughout the year, we host a number of parent sessions and workshops, both run by school staff and external agencies. Please keep an eye on our regular newsletters for information about upcoming parent session dates.
Below are examples of some previous parent sessions we have offered.
Year 2 Maths Workshop
Year 2 held a parents Maths workshop looking at number bonds. The parents experienced some of the work their children have been doing in class and felt more able to support their learning at home as a result.
Year 5 Maths Workshop
Year 5 held a parents Maths workshop linked to problem solving and reasoning. This was a wonderful event which allowed adults to experience some of the maths challenges the children come across in year 5.
Reception Parent Session - Suffolk Wildlife Focus Session
Reception parents had the chance to come into school and see some of the wonderful work going on in Reception.
Year 2 Parent Session - Art and Music
Year 2 held a parent session showcasing some of their watercolour artwork and their weaving work. They also performed two songs that they have been learning during their music lessons. Great job year 2!
Year 1 Parent Session - DT and Poetry
Year 1 held a parent session showcasing the range of puppets the children had designed and constructed which linked to a nursery rhyme. This was a brilliant session and a wonderful way to share the children's DT learning with their parents.
SATS Workshops for Parents - Year 6
On 28th Feburary we held 2 workshops for parents regarding this years SATS tests for Year 6 pupils. If you would like further information about this session please contact Mrs Lewis, Mrs King or Miss Parris or view our SATS page here.
RSE & Health Education Parent Workshops
On 7th & 8th February, our Citizen Team hosted our latest RSE and Health Education parent workshop. This was a great opportunity to be up-to-date with how we teach RSHE and Personal Development in our school. Please contact Mrs Clarke or Miss Parris if you would like some information about the session.
Year 5 Space and Physics Parent Workshop
On Tuesday 17th January 2023, Year 5 held a parent workshop for children and their adults to meet David Gwynn and his colleagues to talk all things Space and physics! A range of equipment and information had been brought in and set up so that everyone could explore topics such as light, gravity and more. Mr Gwynn and his colleagues were blown away with the conversations the children were able to have and the clear interest they showed, along with their parents too of course! Many thanks to all who came and showed how we all can be life long learners. If you would like more information about this workshop, please contact Mrs Hassan-Clark (Upper KS2 Leader) and she will support your further.
Year 3 Parent Reading Workshop
The English team and the Year Three staff held a Reading Workshop for Year Three parents/carers. The workshop focused on phonics, reading for pleasure and how to support your child with reading in KS2. We looked at book talk as a method to focus on comprehension skills at home and then the children and adults had time to give this a go.
Year 1 and Year 2- Reading for Pleasure
Year 1 and 2 staff held two Reading for Pleasure parent workshops to help promote and showcase lots of ways to encourage children to read for pleasure outside of school. If you would like some information about how we promote Reading for Pleasure in our school, please contact Miss Norman (Reading for Pleasure Leader) and she will help you further.
MHST - Mental Health and Behaviour Workshop
We held a Mental Health and Behaviour workshop for parents run by the Suffolk Mental Health Team. It was a brilliant session with lots of valuable advice and support given by the Mental Health Team. If you would like more information about this workshop, or any other aspect of mental health support, please contact Mrs Easter (Pastoral Leader and Mental Health First Aider) and she will support your further.
Year 5 Maths Calculation Session
Year 5 held a parent workshop demostrating how the Year 5 children tackle and solve a range of calculation challenges. Please contact Mrs Clarke or Mrs Hassan-Clark (Year 5 Teachers) if you would like some information about the session.
Reception Maths Playbag Launch
Reception held a mathematics playblag parent session sharing the 30 mathematics playbags available for parents to borrow and use at home with their child. For more information about our maths playbags, please contact Mrs Aggreh (EYFS Leader) and she will help you further.
Year 4 Mathematics Problem Solving Workshops
Year 4 held Mathematics problem solving workshops where parents joined their children to work on a selection of Mathematics problems. Please contact Mr Midmore or Miss Hacon (Year 4 Teachers) if you would like some information about the session.
Community Firework Event
We had a fantastic Community Firework Event at school on Friday 4th November. Everybody enjoyed fairground rides, sparklers, food options and , of course, a brilliant firework display.
Nursery 'Funky Fingers' Playbag Launch
Nursery held a parent workshop focusing on how to enhance the children's fine and gross motor skills. Please contact Mrs Plummer (Nursery Teacher) if you would like some information about the 'Funky Fingers' session.
Year 6 Parent Session - Drama and Performing Arts
Year 6 parents joined the Year 6 children for a drama and performing arts event.
Reception Playbag Launch
Reception held a parent workshop focusing on how parents can support their child at home with literacy and phonics based activities. If you have any questions about our Playbags please contact the school office and ask to speak with Mrs Aggreh (EYFS Leader) and she will help you further.
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MHST- Mental Health and Anxiety Workshop
We held a Mental Health and Anxiety workshop for parents run by the Suffolk Mental Health Team. Great to see over 50 parents in school wanting to know more about how to support their child's Mental Health. If you would like more information about this workshop, or any aspect of mental health support that the school offers, please contact Mrs Easter (Pastoral Leader and Mental Health First Aider) and she will support your further.
Phonics Workshops For Parents
Over the first two weeks of the Autumn term we held a series of Phonics Workshops to introduce parents to our new phonics programme, Little Wandle letters and sounds revised. It was a brilliant turnout and we had over 135 parents attend one of the four sessions! Please click on the link below for more helpful information discussed at the training sessions. If you have any questions about Little Wandle, or would like to find out more information, please contact Mrs Whyte (Phonics Leader) and she will support you further.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
