SPORTING STARS
We have had some amazing sporting success in the last two weeks. We are extremely Parkside Proud!
First of all, huge congratulations to the netball team who came in second place in last week's tournament. A fantastic achievement; well done to all for your hard work and commitment.
Then this week, our Year 6 girls put in an amazing performance to win the Goole football tournament. They went unbeaten, winning four matches and drawing one. They showed fantastic teamwork and team spirit, which is always wonderful to see. Thank you to Mr Webster and Miss Thornton for accompanying the team and for all of your encouragement. Go Team Parkside!
Click here to read a super match report written by Hollie (6H).
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RECEPTION MEETING
Parents and carers of Reception children are invited to a reading and curriculum meeting at 2.45pm - 3.30pm on Thursday 16th November in the East Wing Hall. The meeting will explain phonics and reading and how to help their child at home. The curriculum part will explain to parents about how and what their child learns in Reception and what the Early Learning Goals are at the end of Reception.
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ODD SOCKS DAY
As part of Anti Bullying Week, we will be taking part in Odd Socks Day on Monday 13th November. Children are invited to show their support for anti-bullying by coming to school wearing odd socks.
The theme for this year is 'Make a Noise About Bullying'. Please click the link below for a parent guide which includes advice, conversation starters and activities you can do with your child at home.
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THIS WEEK'S SUPERSTARS
We would like to send our apologies to Edie in 3C for misspelling her name in the superstar list in the last newsletter.
Well done to the following children who received superstar awards in the last two weeks. We are very proud of all of you!
Week commencing 9th October
- Year 1 - Peyton, Ellora & Gabija
- Year 2 - Adam & Marley
- Year 3 - Alfred & Poppy
- Year 4 - Olivia K, Benedict & Anna
- Year 5 - Oliver Hu, Evie G & Isla-Rose
- Year 6 - Ivy, Denis & Vesela
Week commencing 16th October
- Year 1 - Robyn & Lily
- Year 2 - Tillie, Aoife & Laura
- Year 3 - Bradley & Alaska
- Year 4 - Iluta, Ruben & Maisie
- Year 5 - Lillie Summer, Indie & Ida
- Year 6 - Jacob J, Libby & Lenny
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OUTDOOR EXPANSION FOR RECEPTION
We are excited to let you know that we are expanding the outdoor area for the Reception classes. Hopefully we will have a new fence up after half term. Keep an eye out in future newsletters for updates about the changes.
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BAGS & COATS
Now that we are moving into colder weather and the children are wearing winter coats, space in the cloakrooms is more limited. Please can we ask that children only bring the minimum items they need (water bottle, snack and book bag) without a large bag.
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PLEASE LABEL CLOTHING
Please can we remind parents to label clothing and other items with their child's name so that we can help reunite them with their owners at the end of the day.
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BRITAIN GET TALKING
For World Mental Health Day, ITV’s Britain Get Talking and YoungMinds’ #HelloYellow have collaborated to help children across the country open up. Together with teachers and a clinical psychologist, they’ve created a piece of homework like no other. A conversation starter for children to take home, designed to help them talk about the hardest subjects on their minds with their parents or trusted adults. Because sharing worries can help ease stress and reduce anxiety.
Take a look at the video below, and then we would like everyone to have go at this homework over the half term holiday. The link to the worksheet can be found under the video. Get talking this half term!
Click the button below to download the worksheet and get talking over the half term holiday! Find out more at https://www.itv.com/britaingettalking/
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GOLD AWARD
We are delighted to let you know that we have been awarded the School Games Gold Award! The award has been given because we have demonstrated that we are maintaining and growing our school’s engagement in the School Games and delivering 30 active, and engaging in competitions with clear intent and creating positive experiences for our young people. It also looks at a wide range of criteria including transition support and inclusion.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month. Please see the poster below for guidance about where to go to for support if needed.
A group of Parkside children are going to be taking part in a sponsored walk at the weekend with their childminder, Sharon Margrave. They're going to be walking around West Park to raise money for families and children in need. Well done to them for taking on the challenge and helping others.
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FRIENDS OF PARKSIDE
Please come along to the next meeting of Friends of Parkside on Tuesday 24th at 2.30pm and see how you could get involved in supporting the school. If you would like to join but can't make the meeting, please email the school.
More people getting on board means we can do more for the school. Thank you to those who have joined so far.
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HALF TERM FUN
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VAPING DANGERS
Click here to view as a larger pdf.
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TIME TO APPLY
It is now time for parents of children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 to make applications for Reception in September 2024. The closing date for primary applications is 15 January 2024. Once this date has passed, please contact the School Admissions team. schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk
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SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE 🔦
Very well done to classes 1HU and 3O who have managed a 100% attendance week in the last fortnight. The overall school attendance has also risen, which is very positive.
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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FOOD ASSISTANCE
The Two Rivers Community Pantry is a project is aimed at providing support to those who are in need of some assistance through these challenging times.
To find out more visit www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk or speak to school about making a referral.
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OPTIMISTIC OCTOBER
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. 'Optimistic October' suggests daily actions to to help you focus on what really matters.
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SAFEGUARDING
Please can we remind you that any concerns outside of school hours, or are concerns a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm should be shared immediately with Children’s Safeguarding Hub on (01482) 395500 or ring 999 (asking for the Police).
Please see helpful contacts below:
Children's Safeguarding Hub
- Mon to Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm 01482-395500 safeguardingchildrenshub@eastriding.gov.uk
- Out of hours: 01482 393939
CHILDLINE
The summer holidays can be a great chance to do things with your friends and have some time off. The holidays aren’t great for everyone though, and Childline are here to help you cope.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/seasonal-events/summer-holidays/
ONLINE SAFETY
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/staying-safe-online-in-the-summer-holidays
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ONLINE SAFETY
This free online safety guide profiles EA Sports FC 24, the spiritual successor to FIFA which is likely to be a similarly spectacular hit among young football fans. Click here to view as a pdf.
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SEND NEWS
Please click the button below for the latest SEND bulletin from East Riding Local Offer.
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SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Please click the button below for the Autumn/Winter lunch menu.
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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
Autumn Term
- Mon 23rd Oct - Year 2 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Wed 25th Oct - Year 2 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 26th Oct - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
Half term break
- Tues 7th Nov - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- w/c Tues 7th Nov - STEM Aspirations Week
- Fri 10th Nov - 2P Class Assembly
- Fri 10th Nov - Intraschool Sports - come in PE kit
- w/c Mon 13th Nov - Antibullying Week
- Mon 13th Nov - Odd Socks Day
- Mon 13th Nov - Preloved Clothing Event
- Mon 13th Nov - Year 6 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Tues 14th Nov - Year 6 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 16th Nov - Reception Reading & Curriculum Meeting (2.45-3.30pm)
- Fri 17th Nov - Children in Need
- Fri 24th Nov - 2WH Class Assembly
- Mon 27th Nov - Year 3 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Tues 28th Nov - Year 3 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Mon 4th Dec - Preloved Clothing Event
- Fri 8th Dec - Year 2 Carols at Collection
- Mon 11th Dec - Year 3 Carols at Collection
- Tues 12th Dec - Reception Christmas Performance
- Tues 12th Dec - Year 4 Carols at Collection
- Wed 13th Dec - Nursery Christmas Performance
- Wed 13th Dec - Reception Christmas Performance
- Thurs 14th Dec - Year 1 Christmas Performance
- Thurs 14th Dec - Year 6 Carols at Collection
- Fri 15th Dec - Year 1 Performance
- Mon 18th Dec - Year 5 Christmas through the ages singalong
- Tues 19th Dec - Year 5 Christmas through the ages singalong
- Wed 20th Dec - Christmas Dinner
- Wed 20th Dec - Year 3 & 4 Christmas Disco
- Thurs 21st Dec - Year 1 & 2 and Year 5 & 6 Christmas Discos
- Fri 22nd Dec - Christmas Jumper Day
- Fri 22nd Dec - Governor Awards Assembly
- Fri 22nd Dec - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
Spring Term
- Tues 9th Jan - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 12th Jan - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
- Fri 12th Jan - 4CS Class Assembly
- Tues 16th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Wed 17th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 19th Jan - 4M Class Assembly
- Fri 26th Jan - 4P Class Assembly
- Mon 29th Jan - Clubs start
- Tues 6th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Wed 7th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 9th Feb - 1HO Class Assembly
- Fri 9th Feb - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
Half term break
- Mon 19th Feb - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thurs 22nd Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
- Fri 23rd Feb - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
- Fri 23rd Feb - 1HU Class Assembly
- Wed 28th Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
- Fri 1st Mar - 3O Class Assembly
- Thurs 7th Mar - World Book Day
- 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
- 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)
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CONTACT US
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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