WORLD BOOK DAY
We had a fantastic day yesterday for World Book Day, celebrating the joy of books, reading and sharing stories. Thank you to parents and carers for supporting the children with costumes and completing the 'cover up' homework. Please see below for just a few of the fantastic submissions we had. They will all be collected in on Wednesday, so there is still time for children to complete theirs if they have not done so already.
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PRISON ME NO WAY
'Prison Me No Way' visited Parkside last week. The workshops provided real-life learning experiences for the children in Year 5 & 6 to help reduce risky behaviour and prevent them from becoming involved in crime. The aim is to prepare children for challenges of the modern-day in an interactive way that can be absorbed without fear whilst also ensuring their well-being and safety is protected. These workshops also help children prepare for the step up towards secondary education with increased confidence and accurate knowledge better able to understand, react appropriately and protect themselves during the transition period.
You can find out more about the scheme at https://www.pmnw.co.uk/
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RED NOSE DAY - FRI 15TH MARCH
We sent out a letter yesterday from the School Council about their plans for Red Nose Day. Please click the button below if you need a reminder.
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PLANT POTS WANTED
If you have any plant pots you can donate, we would be very grateful to receive them for some planting activities we have planned. Thank you for your help.
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BRILLIANT BENCHBALLING!
Well done to the Year 6 benchball team who did a fantastic job at the tournament last week. We have not yet received the final results yet but they showed great team spirit. Special mention to Charlotte who complete the longest jump overall. Here are some photos; please note not everyone is pictured as some children were still completing events.
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HEAD LICE REMINDER
Head lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact. We would like to remind all parents and carers that it is a good idea to check your child's hair regularly to see whether there are any lice present. A consistent approach to detection is the best way to control head lice. The advised method is wet-combing. Please click the links below for a guide to wet-combing and our head lice policy.
The NHS also has guidance which you can see by tapping here, which includes the following recommended video:
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DINNER MONEY IN ADVANCE
Please can we remind parents that dinner money should be paid in advance. Please ensure that payments are made at the beginning of the week on ParentPay.
If you have any issues with making payments, please contact the school office.
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EASTER COMPETITION & RAFFLE
The Friends of Parkside PTA are running an Easter competition to design an egg. You can use the template below or we will also have paper copies in school. The PTA are also going to be running a raffle. The tickets will be £1 a strip and they will selling them after school at each wing.
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MEASLES - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Since last October, parts of the Midlands, particularly in Birmingham (80%) and Coventry (10%), experienced a rise in cases, mainly in children aged under 10 years. With low vaccine uptake in some communities, there is a real risk of seeing the virus spread in other towns and cities and that’s why health protection and local NHS teams are asking for urgent action across England to increase MMR vaccination uptake in those areas at greatest risk.
The problem with measles is that is spreads very easily in those who are unvaccinated, through coughs or sneezes and being in the same room as someone who is infectious, particularly at school or nursery.
Measles, mumps and rubella are all highly infectious conditions which can easily spread between unvaccinated people.
Reassuringly, East Riding currently has a good uptake for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine with latest figures at 95% and the highest uptake across the Yorkshire and Humber region. The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting against these highly infectious conditions.
Health protection colleagues at East Riding and Hull have been working alongside local NHS teams and the Humber and North Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership on a campaign to raise awareness and encourage those living and working in the region to check their family has had both doses of the MMR vaccine, as well as anyone they care for.
The MMR vaccine is particularly important if you are planning to get pregnant, have a weakened immune system or long-term health condition.
If there were to be an outbreak in the region, the more people that can be vaccinated the better to prevent it spreading further across a community and the wider population.
What should we all know?
- The MMR vaccine is normally given at the age of one and again at age three and four months, before starting school, through your GP
- Two doses give lifelong protection from measles, mumps or rubella and it’s never too late to catch up if you didn't have it, or only had one dose
- These conditions can result in hospitalisation and cause serious problems such as meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy
- Children who get measles can be very poorly and some will have life-changing complications
- After two doses around 99% of people will be protected against measles and rubella and around 88% of people will be protected against mumps.
How do I check if I or my family still needs the MMR vaccine?
- Parents and carers, especially those with young children or young adults at university or travelling are advised to check their child’s red book for vaccination records
- Adults can contact their GP or on the NHS App to check if they have had both doses of the MMR vaccine
- Some people in their early to mid-twenties may not have been vaccinated as a child due to public misinformation at the time, but the vaccine is safe and effective, so please check with your GP
- Make an appointment with your GP or practice nurse to catch up on your vaccinations.
For more information on general NHS vaccinations, visit the local NHS vaccination website: www.letsgetvaccinated.co.uk
You can read more about measles, including the symptoms on the NHS website: Measles - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Click the button below to view a presentation, which also includes helpful images of what to look out for.
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SUPERSTAR AWARDS
Well done to all of our superstars this week!!
Week commencing 26th February
- Year 1 - Lily S, Millie & Erica
- Year 2 - Linton & Amber
- Year 3 - Kieran & Nimrit
- Year 4 - Eliza, Frankie W & Tiffany
- Year 5 - Freddie, Filip & Olivia J
- Year 6 - Charlie B, Izzy & Faith
Week commencing 4th March
- Year 3 - Jack & Penny
- Year 4 - Frankie N, Sarah & Lucas
- Year 5 - Ronnie, Lexi & Oliver
- Year 6 - Seth, Duru & Millie H
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VACANCIES
We have vacancies for kitchen assistants and cook in charge. If you are interested, please visit the East Riding Council jobs website for more details:
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PRELOVED - MORE DONATIONS WELCOME
We would like to say a big thank you to all parents who have donated items that have been redistributed to other families via our pre-loved events. The event on Monday was really well attended which is really fantastic, but as a result we need more donations! Any uniform or shoes and trainers that you are no longer using would be very grateful received. We would also welcome any dress up costumes too to be re-used. Thank you for your support - not only does it help out other families but also helps the environment too.
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HELP THE HOMELESS
Thank you to everyone who has responded to the request from our Community Champions and brought in biscuits to support the Help the Homelezz group in Goole. If anyone else would like to help, packets of biscuits can now be brought into school up to Friday 15th March. Thank you for your support.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE 🔦
Please see below for the attendance data for the last two weeks.
School Attendance is ‘everyone’s business’.
What an absence means for your child?
At primary school level, where pupils missing up to 14 days of school in key stage two are a quarter less likely to achieve level five or above in reading, writing or maths tests than those with no absence.
If you have any concerns regarding attendance please do not hesitate to contact Miss Curley, our Safeguarding and Attendance officer here at Parkside Primary School.
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SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING - HELP AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL
if you have any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a child who attends Parkside Primary or require any additional support or advice with regards to attendance please do not hesitate to contact Miss Curley, our Safeguarding & Attendance Officer. If you have any question or worries about your child’s behaviour or require any additional family support then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Daine, our Behaviour & Family Support Worker. Both members of staff are also available for children to talk to should they have any worries.
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).
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FREE EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS
Please see the flyers below for free HAF camps that are taking place over the Easter holidays for children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
The booking link for the free HAF camps can be accessed here: https://firststepsports.coordinate.cloud/list
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PARENT GUIDES
This week's free information guide offers a collection of useful tips for supporting children who are experiencing bullying. Click here to view as a pdf.
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NEW SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
The new school lunch menu starting after half term is now available. Please click the button below to view:
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SEND NEWS
Please click the bulletin for the latest East Riding Local Offer bulletin, including new updates to the Local Offer website.
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FOOD ASSISTANCE
The Two Rivers Community Pantry is a project is aimed at providing support to those who are in need of some assistance.
To find out more visit www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk or speak to school about making a referral.
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MINDFUL MARCH
Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at the calendar below or click here to download the pdf. 'Mindful March' suggests daily actions to help you pause, breathe and notice, so we can all respond more mindfully.
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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 2023/2024
- Mon 11th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Mon 11th Mar - Last week of clubs this term
- Tues 12th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Wed 13th Mar - Year 3 Performance
- Thurs 14th Mar - Year 3 Performance
- Fri 15th Mar - 3C Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 22nd Mar - Governors Awards Assembly
- Fri 22nd Mar - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term
- Mon 8th April - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 12th April - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
- w/c Mon 15th April - Grow It Week
- Tues 16th April - Year 4 Performance
- Wed 17th April - Year 4 Performance
- Fri 19th April - 5A Class Assembly
- Fri 26th April - 5GB Class Assembly
- Fri 3rd May - 5H Class Assembly
- Mon 6th May - School closed for Bank Holiday (All day)
- Tues 7th May - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- w/c Mon 13th May - First week of clubs
- w/c Mon 13th May - Year 6 SATs
- Tues 21st May - Year 1 & 2 Sports Day
- Wed 22nd May - Year 3 & 4 Sports Day
- Thurs 23th May - Year 5 & 6 Sports Day
- Fri 24th May - Reception & Nursery Sports Day
- Fri 24th May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
Half term break
- Mon 3rd June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Wed 5th June - French Day
- Fri 7th June - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
- Mon 10th June - Class Photos
- Fri 14th June - RB Class Assembly
- Fri 21st June - RWR Class Assembly
- w/c Mon 24th June - Last week of clubs
- Tues 25th June - Year 6 Performance (9.15am)
- Wed 26th June - Year 6 Performance (2.15pm)
- Tues 9th July - Year 2 Performance
- Wed 10th July - Year 2 Performance
- Thurs 11th July - Moving Up morning
- Fri 19th July - Year 6 Leavers Assembly (pm)
- Fri 19th July - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Dates for Academic Year 2024/2025
Autumn Term 2024
- Tues 3rd Sept 2024 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 25th Oct 2024 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tues 5th Nov 2024 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 20th Dec 2024 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
Spring Term 2025
- Tues 7th Jan 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 14th Feb 2025 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 24th Feb 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 4th April 2025 - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term 2025
- Tues 22nd April 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Mon 5th May 2025 - School closed for Bank Holiday
- Tues 6th May 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 23rd May 2025 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 2nd June 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 18th July 2025 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
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CONTACT US
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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