Parkside Primary News Week ending: Friday 7th November 2025

Parent Support Workshop

The Mental Health Support Team are coming in to school again on Wednesday 19th November at 9.15am to run a parent workshop about the importance of routines for children. If you would like to book a place, please do so at the following link: https://www.parkside.eriding.net/parent-workshop

Lest we forget

It is Remembrance Day on November 11th, a day to remember the sacrifice of those who have served in conflicts. We will be commemorating this important day in school in assemblies and during history lessons. Our Community Champions will also be going to the Cenotaph for the town's Remembrance Service alongside residents from Windsor Court Care Home. We still have poppies available at the office if you would like one with a donation to the Royal British Legion.

Parent Consultation Evenings & Survey

Thank you to everyone who has been able to attend the parent consultation evenings this week and before half term.

Just a reminder that you are invited to complete a parent survey. If you did not complete a paper version on the evening, you can complete one online at your convenience by clicking below.

Christmas Tickets

Dates of the Christmas performances and carol singing can be found in the calendar at the bottom of the newsletter. Further details including how to order tickets will be sent out next week.

Flu Vaccinations

Just a reminder that the Immunisation Team will be back in on Thursday 20th November to complete the flu vaccinations.

If you have not yet consented but would like your child to have it, please do so by following the information in this link.

Harvest Festival

Our Harvest Festival is on Wednesday 12th November this year. It is a time for the children to share their work with each other from their RE lessons and within the classroom about ‘Harvest’.

This year again we are collecting donations of food for Trinity Mission who run a food kitchen and support families in need with a food bank. They do accept fresh produce too, but their preference is for tins and packets.

If you would like to make a donation, please bring in food items before 12th November. All donations will be gratefully received and make a real difference to people in our local community.

Preloved

We will holding our next preloved stall on Monday 24th November after school in the West Hall studio. Come along and browse all of the uniform, PE kit, coats, other clothing, toys and books that have kindly been donated. All items are free!

We will also be having a stall at the PTA Christmas Fayre. More dates will be arranged for after the Christmas holidays - we will let you know when in future newsletters.

Christmas Jumpers

If you have any Christmas jumpers that your children have grown out of, we would be very grateful if you would be willing to donate them to be reused in school. Thank you.

New School Meals Menu

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Halloween Discos - Thank you!

A big thank you to the Friends of Parkside PTA for all of their hard work in putting on these fun events for the children. A huge thank you to all of the staff too who supported them and helped to make them a success. All money raised from ticket sales will benefit the children. Thank you for helping to make a difference in school.

Spotlight on Attendance 🔦

Please see below for the attendance figures for the last two weeks before half term. The overall school attendance was particularly disappointing in the last week before the break at just 92.3%.

Please can we remind everyone to think carefully about avoidable absences such as holidays. Please look at the guidance on the links below if you are unsure if your child is well enough to come to school. Remember, every day in school makes a difference to your child's learning.

Here are some reminder of how to support your child:

• Do not take holidays in term time (see here for Penalty Notice information)
• Make appointments outside of school hours
• Use the "When is to ill to ill" guidance when considering keeping your child off school (click here to view)
• Arrive on time each day. School gates open at 8.40 with registers closing at 8.55am
• Reach out to school Via Mrs Daine or Mrs Greenley for support around school attendance including Emotional Based School Avoidance

Absence from school not only equates to lost learning but also missing out on other benefits to a child's wellbeing and wider development.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing support

• East Riding - Support and protection for children
• NSPCC - Support & advice for parents
• Family Information Service - What can FISH do for you?
• Family Help Service
• Free online learning for parents and carers
• Two Rivers Community Pantry

If you have any Safeguarding concerns outside of school hours, or are concerned a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm and is at immediate risk call the Children’s Safeguarding Hub on (01482) 395500 or ring 999 (asking for the Police).

The Best Start in Life

The Childcare Choices website is now the Best Start in Life parent hub. Take a look by clicking the link: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

Lost property

This item of lost property has been in the office for a little while now and we are sure it must have a lot of sentimental value. Please call into the office if it belongs to you.

Online Safety Guide

This free online safety guide examines Pokémon TCG Pocket, the mobile version of the popular trading card game. While fun and educational, its addictive pack-opening and spending pressures can create risks for young players.

SEND News

The latest bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.

New Ways November

Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at this month's calendar below - click here to download the pdf. New Ways November suggests daily actions to help you find new ways of moving forward.

Dates for your diary

(Please note that all dates are subject to change. We will of course update you of any changes as soon as possible.)

Dates are also available on our website by clicking here.

Dates for Academic Year 2025/2026

Autumn Term 2025

• Mon 10th Nov 2025 - Antibullying Week
• Wed 12th Nov 2025 - Harvest Festival
• Fri 14th Nov 2025 - 2C Class Assembly 9.15am
• Fri 14th Nov 2025 - Children in Need Day
• Wed 19th Nov 2025 - Parent Workshop - Routines & Rhythms 9.15am
• Mon 24th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Mon 24th Nov 2025 - Preloved Event 3.30pm
• Tues 25th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Tues 25th Nov 2025 - PTA Christmas Fayre
• Wed 26th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Thurs 27th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Fri 28th Nov 2025 - 6HR Class Assembly 9.15am
• Fri 5th Dec 2025 - Year 2 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Mon 8th Dec 2025 - Year 3 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Tues 9th Dec 2025 - Nursery & Reception Performance 9.30am
• Tues 9th Dec 2025 - Year 4 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Wed 10th Dec 2025 - Nursery & Reception Performance 2.45pm
• Thurs 11th Dec 2025 - Year 1 Performance 9.30am
• Thurs 11th Dec 2025 - Year 6 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Fri 12th Dec 2025 - Year 1 Performance 2.45pm
• Mon 15th Dec 2025 - Year 5 Carol Concert 2.45pm
• Tues 16th Dec 2025 - Year 5 Carol Concert 9.30am
• Wed 17th Dec 2025 - Christmas Dinner Day
• Fri 19th Dec 2025 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)

Spring Term 2026

• Tues 6th Jan 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Tues 13th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Wed 14th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Fri 16th Jan 2026 - 4O Class Assembly 9.15am
• Fri 23rd Jan 2026 - 4H Class Assembly 9.15am
• Fri 30th Jan 2026 - 1HO Class Assembly 9.15am
• Mon 2nd Feb 2026 - Children's Mental Health Week
• Tues 3rd Feb 2026 - Year 5 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Thurs 5th Feb 2026 - Year 5 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Fri 6th Feb 2026 - 1HU Class Assembly 9.15am
• Tues 10th Feb 2026 - Safer Internet Day
• Tues 10th Feb 2026 - PTA Family Bingo
• Thurs 12th Feb 2026 Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-7.00pm
• Fri 13th Feb 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
• Mon 23rd Feb 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Wed 25th Feb 2026 - Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-6.00pm
• Thurs 5th March 2026 - World Book Day
• Fri 6th March 2026 - 3GW Class Assembly 9.15am
• Mon 9th March 2026 - National Science Week
• Tues 10th March 2026 - Year 4 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Thurs 12th March 2026 - Year 4 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Fri 13th March 2026 - 3B Class Assembly 9.15am
• Wed 25th March 2026 - Year 3 Performance PM
• Thurs 26th March 2026 - Year 3 Performance AM
• Thursday 26th March - PTA Family Easter Crafts
• Fri 27th March 2026 - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)

Summer Term 2026

• Mon 13th April 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 1st May 2026 - 5H Class Assembly 9.15am
• Mon 4th May 2026 - School closed for Bank Holiday (All day)
• Tues 5th May 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 8th May 2026 - 5R Class Assembly 9.15am
• Mon 11th May 2026 - Year 6 SATs Week
• Mon 18th May 2026 - Year 1 & 2 Sports Day
• Tues 19th May 2026 - Year 3 & 4 Sports Day
• Wed 20th May 2026 - Year 5 & 6 Sports Day
• Thurs 21st May 2026 - Nursery & Reception Sports Day
• Fri 22nd May 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
• Mon 1st June 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 12th June 2026 - RB Class Assembly (Reception children only) 9.15am
• Fri 19th June 2026 - RP Class Assembly (Reception children only) 9.15am
• Mon 22nd June 2026 - Fieldwork Week
• Mon 6th July 2026 - SEND Week
• Tues 7th July 2026 - PTA Summer Fayre
• Tues 14th July 2026 - Year 6 Performance
• Wed 15th July 2026 - Year 6 Performance
• Fri 17th July 2026 - Year 6 Leavers Assemblies
• Fri 17th July 2026 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)

Dates for Academic Year 2026/2027

Autumn term

• Tues 8th Sept 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Thurs 22nd Oct 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
• Mon 2nd Nov 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 18th Dec 2026 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)

Spring Term

• Mon 4th Jan 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 5th Feb 2027 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
• Mon 15th Feb 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 19th March 2027- School closes for Easter (3.30pm)

Summer Term

• Mon 5th April 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Mon 3rd May 2027 - Closed for May Day Bank Holiday
• Thurs 27th May 2027 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
• Tues 8th June 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 23rd July 2027 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)

Contact us

Telephone: 01405 763634

Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk

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