‘Moving Up’ to Parkfields

Welcome Year 4s starting September 2025

It has been lovely getting to know you and I hope this page will give you some more information about life in your new school.

Starting a new school is an exciting time. We hope to make the journey of moving from your Lower School to Parkfields a great experience.

Message from Mr Purdom - for children starting in September 2025

‘Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.’ – Matilda

Year 5 Teachers

Map and Tour of the school

Year 5 children want to say to you.

Also - Some 'reflections' from two Year 8s - Enjoy!

Useful Information

'Moving Up’ Planner

Year 4s – Complete the ‘Moving Up’ Planner to tell us a little bit about yourself and your plans at Parkfields.
(Click and give it a go!)

Kahoot Quiz - Will open again soon!

What do you know already?
(Click and give it a go!)

Your day will look like this

8.45am	Registration
8.55am	Lesson 1
9.50am	Lesson 2
10.50am	BREAK TIME!
11.10am	Lesson 3
12.10pm	Lesson 4
1.10pm	LUNCH TIME!
2.05pm	Lesson 5
3.05pm	PDT (Personal Development Time)
3.35pm	Home time. (On Friday's - school will finish at 1.55pm.)

Your Year 5 teachers

Mrs Ferris 5 ASH

“If you can dream it, you can do it” Walt Disney

Mr Roberts 5 OAK

“Always remember - your ATTITUDE will affect your progress. If you are positive, and realise you are capable of great things, you are more likely to achieve them! Good luck!"

Mr Siddle 5 CEDAR

"You're off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"

Dr. Seuss.

Mrs Robinson 5 BEECH

“You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” AA Milne

Mr Purdom Head of Year 5

“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”

Yoda

Mrs Flavell

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible!"

Audrey Hepburn.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr Seuss

Lara, Zoe and Siobhra want to take you on a tour of your school.

(Mr P had nothing to do with this video!)

REFLECTIONS FROM LUKE AND NIAMH

Year 5 want to say to you...

"Parkfields is fun!"
Theo 5 Beech

"The teachers are so kind and help you if you feel scared or anxious!"
Eloise 5 Ash

"Don't be nervous. It is smaller than you think and friendlier!"
Ryan 5 Ash

"There's so many sports!!!!"
Alice 5 Cedar

"A happy and joyful place."
Harry 5 Ash

"Always try your best."
Finley 5 Ash

"You will never be alone. You will have your friends and the teachers."
Matilda 5 Beech

"Starting in Year 5 is just the start of an amazing and wonderful adventure!"
Bella 5 Cedar

"it is fun, you will enjoy it. (Most of the time)"
Ollie 5 Ash

"It might look scary but it's fine and not that big!"
Eliott 5 Oak

"The children at Parkfields are very nice no matter how big or small, they will help you along your way."
Deen 5 Beech

"You get used to knowing your way around quickly even though its a big place."
Eden 5 Ash

"You can be a shining star EVERYDAY at Parkfields!"
Faye M-I 5 Churchill

"The Year 5 teachers are very kind and they make sure your happy and help you to reach your goals. Also they make sure they are with you until you know how to do things and until you know your way around the school."
Mia 5 Beech

"It's really fun at Parkfields."
Isaac 5 Ash

"When you first start at Parkfields you will be worried about lots of things. Don't worry you have lots of people to help you including teachers and children!"
Callum 5 Cedar

"Don't worry, just enjoy."
Lauren 5 Oak

"Great chance to make friends."
Chloe 5 Oak

"Parkfields is an amazing school with lots of nice people. There is more work to do though!"
Tiwa 5 Cedar

Things I need for September

Pencil case
Pencil
Eraser
Blue pen, Berol/Biro
30 cm ruler
Whiteboard pen
My PE kit (named)
Dinner money OR packed lunch
Snack of fruit or a biscuit for break