Year 3 Food Live trip
Year 3 visited Stockbridge Technology Centre in Cawood to take part in Food Live. The visit linked in with their 'Year Three Saves the Planet' topic, with a focus on sustainability. The children had a glasshouse tour and learned about harvesting produce. They also took part in fruit tasting and made heathy pizzas and fruit buns.
Year 4 Residential
Year 4 have just got back from an amazing time of their residential trip. They had a fantastic two days. A big thank you to all of the staff who enabled them to have this experience.
Books coming home
From next week, the children's exercise books will be sent home. Please can children bring in a carrier bag to transport them. If your child normally travels to school on a bike, please arrange a day to come in a car or walk before the end of term to collect the books safely.
Smartphones and Social Media
We are aware as a school of current issues stemming from the use of social media outside of the school.
Most social media apps are aimed at age 13 years and over, and therefore not at primary school aged children. As a school we strongly recommend parents resist giving their children smartphones or that social media applications and accounts are removed from your child's phone.
Please click this link to read further information.
New East Roof
Harris fencing is now in place around the perimeter of the entire East Building. Please keep children away from the fencing. We apologise for any inconvenience while this essential work is completed.
Summer Fair
It's nearly time! The Friends of Parkside PTA Summer Fair takes place on Tuesday 8th July, from 3.30-5.30pm. We hope you can all join us and support this event. A big thank you to the PTA for all of their hard work so far organising this event.
Water safety event
Reception minibeast hunt
Reception enjoyed their field work looking for mini beasts on the school field. They learnt where to look and how to safely handle mini beasts using bug catchers and recorded their findings.
HAF Summer Programme
This summer holidays, there is a host of free, fun, creative activities for children and young people receiving benefits related free school meals. The sessions will take place across the East Riding and include musical themed dance workshops, crafts, sports camp as well as outdoor adventure sessions and animal experiences.
Sessions are available to book now through Plinth, the centralised booking system at https://dub.sh/lEP5tXl or by using the QR code below.
If parents are experiencing any problems booking activities or registering on the site, they are advised to use the live chat function on the Plinth website or contact the HAF team at haf@eastriding.gov.uk
Superstar Awards
Congratulations to the children who have received awards in the last two weeks for displaying our superstar qualities. (Year 1 & 2 will be published in the next newsletter)
- Year 3 - Noah, Linton, Tommy, Ava Rey & Laura
- Year 4 - Elizabeth & Freddie (this week's to follow next time)
- Year 5 - Olivia, Archie, Lillia, Harry R, Charlie & Mikus
- Year 6 - Sienna, Eliza, David, Ida, Caeleb & Keegan
Well done everyone, you are all superstars!
Rugby league opportunity
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
See below for attendance data for the last two weeks. The overall school attendance increased to over 95%, which is great news! Let's keep this going to the end of the year.
Please remember that holidays during term time cannot be authorised. Please also be aware that a period of five unauthorised days out of school will incur a penalty notice. Please take note of the changes to penalty notices and our updated attendance policy. This information is also available on the Absence & Attendance page on our website.
Absence from school not only equates to lost learning but also missing out on other benefits to a child's wellbeing and wider development.
The Department of Education has advice on improving attendance - click here to view.
If you have any concerns regarding attendance please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Greenley, our Safeguarding and Attendance officer here at Parkside Primary School.
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 Mrs Greenley, 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).
Parent Guides
YouTube Kids promises a safe, child-centric experience with colourful visuals, age-filtered content, and robust parental controls. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the app has grown rapidly, being used by tens of millions of children worldwide. But is it as safe as it seems?
Despite YouTube Kids’ safeguards, reports have highlighted worrying issues, such as inappropriate content slipping through filters, subtle advertising, and the use of manipulative design to keep children engaged. Our guide explores how to navigate these pitfalls, offering practical advice for making sure children get the most from the platform – without the risks. Click here to view as a pdf.
SEND News
The latest bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.
Jump Back Up July
Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at this month's calendar below -Â click here to download the pdf. 'Jump back up July' suggests daily actions to help us find ways to bounce back.
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 2024/2025
Summer Term 2025
- Tues 8th July - Year 3 Performance (9.15am)
- Tues 8th July - Summer Fair (3.30-5.30pm)
- Wed 9th July - Year 3 Performance (2.45pm)
- Thurs 10th July - Moving up morning
- Thurs 10th July - Year 4 Ukulele performance (3.00pm)
- Tues 15th July - Year 6 Performance (9.15am)
- Wed 16th July - Year 6 Performance (2.15pm)
- Fri 18th July - Year 6 Leavers Assemblies (1.20 - 2.00pm - 6CB, 2.10 - 2.40pm - 6HR, 2.50 - 3.20pm - 6HS
- Fri 18th July - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Dates for Academic Year 2025/2026
Autumn Term 2025
- Tues 2nd Sept 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thurs 23rd Oct 2025 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tues 4th Nov 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 19th Dec 2025 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
Spring Term 2026
- Tues 6th Jan 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 13th Feb 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 23rd Feb 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 27th March 2026 - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term 2026
- Mon 13th April 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Mon 4th May 2026 - School closed for Bank Holiday (All day)
- Tues 5th May 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 22nd May 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 1st June 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 17th July 2026 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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