Welcome to Nursery & Reception families
As the new academic year is now well underway, we would like to take the opportunity to give a big Parkside welcome to all of the new Nursery and Reception children and their families who have joined us this year. All of the children have settled in brilliantly and are getting used to the school routines. We are really proud of them all.
Times Tables Rockstars Day
On Monday 6th October we will be celebrating times tables with a Parkside Rockstars Day. Children can come to school dressed as a rockstar and there will be prizes for best costumes. We will celebrate times tables throughout the day including in class and intra-school times table competition and a reward for the class who play the most minutes at home throughout the week.
Welcome Meetings
Thank you to everyone who was able to come along to the Welcome Meetings. If you were unable to attend, the presentations can be found on the 'Our Classes' pages on our website. Click here: https://www.parkside.eriding.net/our-classes
Fantastic Football!
We are really proud of our Year 6 footballers who took part in a tournament this week. They won their first four matches and then only just lost out to Airmyn by one goal - coming second over all. Miss Oldridge said that they showed brilliant sportsmanship and were a pleasure to take. Well done everyone.
Flu Vaccinations
The Immunisation Team will be in school on Monday 22nd September to administer 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.
Individual School Photos
On Tuesday 30th September Tempest Photography will be in school to take individual portraits of the children. Please note that on this occasion only individual photos will be taken.
You will be given a unique reference number that will enable you to order your photos online on the Tempest website.
Diary Dates
Please see the calendar at the bottom of the newsletter for diary dates including class assemblies, open afternoons, performances and more.
You can also view dates on the calendar on our website:
Year 6 photography
In Art, Year 6 have been looking at macro photography and mono photography. These are their 'altered' images.
New school communications - Arbor Parent App
Firstly, we would like to say thank you for your patience as we have transitioned over to using Arbor in our school. We understand that some parents did not receive some text message updates at the beginning of term. We apologise for any confusion caused or information missed; unfortunately, at this side the system was telling us that messages had been delivered which made it difficult to identify the problem.
Moving forward, we will no longer be sending out information via text message and will be using the Arbor parent portal (web based) and parent app (for smartphones) instead. This will be a huge saving to the school budget.
The in-app messages will be the best way for you to keep up to date, so please download the app. Updates will also be sent via email. The parent portal/app will also be the method to inform us of any changes to your contact information.
We have sent out invitations by email. The Parent App can be downloaded from either the Playstore on android phones or the Apple Store on iPhones.
Please make sure you enable 'push notifications' on your device so that you are notified of new messages.
Warm Clothing
Now that autumn is here and the weather has turned much cooler, please ensure that your child comes to school with a jumper and coat. Please label by name.
Reading
Please can we remind all parents of the importance of daily reading for children. Children should be reading at home every day.
The Book Trust has lots help and advice that you may find helpful. The following article talks about the advantages of reading. https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/reading-benefits/
School Council
This week saw democracy in action at Parkside as children cast their votes to choose their school council representatives. The results will be announced next week.
Goole Bicentennial
We are excited to be one of the nine schools involved with designing a mural to celebrate the Goole Bicentennial. The mural will be displayed in Goole Station and hopes to be a celebration of Goole’s local history, people, places, dialect and industry, and intends to inspire the younger generations and restore in them a sense of pride of place.
We have been chosen to create a design for a panel of the mural reflecting Modern Goole from 2001 - 2026. Today, a representative from Dream Heritage came in to tell the children all about the project. Over the next two weeks, the children will be creating their designs to be entered into a competition. We can't wait to see the results!
School Meals Menu
Click the button below for the current school menu.
Applying for Reception places
It is now time for parents of children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 to make applications for Reception in September 2026.
Please see the link to the Citizens Portal to make your application.
Citizen Portal - Sign in (eastriding.gov.uk)
Understanding Anxiety Workshop
The East Riding Mental Health Support Team are providing online parent workshops this academic year to provide more accessibility for parents.
Below is a link to the understanding anxiety workshop Tuesday 21st October 2025 1-3pm. It is currently limited to 50 places, so please use the link to book. They will be delivering further online workshops, we will let you know about them too when we are updated.
Understanding Anxiety Parent/Carer Online Workshop Tickets, Tue 21 Oct 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
ParentPay Scam
We have been alerted to a fraudulent app in the Apple App Store that mimics ParentPay branding.
Please be aware:
- ParentPay does not have an app available for download from any app stores
- To use ParentPay, parents should visit https://www.parentpay.com/ from a mobile phone or computer
- After logging in, parents can save a shortcut onto their phone’s home screen
Headteacher's Award
A huge well done to Leighton in Year 3 who has received a headteacher's award for outstanding effort with tasks.
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
The school year has started with two weeks of attendance at 96.1%. See below for the highest attending classes. Well done to 3GW for starting the year with 100%!
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.
Adult Learning & Employability
Goole Adult Learning Centre have got a range of support to help you ranging from qualifications to learning for leisure, there's something for you. You can:
🎓 Gain an English, maths or digital skills qualification
👩🏫 Enrol on to Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS)
👩💻 Sign up for our digital gifting scheme
💙 Improve your wellbeing with our 'welcome to wellbeing' courses
🎉 Book some learning for leisure workshops from as little as £10 per workshop, when booking a multi-week course, on courses such as sewing and machine embroidery.
Click learn more to check out what's on near you!
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).
SEND News
The latest bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.
Self Care September
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. Self Care September' suggests daily actions to help you take care of yourself so you can take care of others.
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 22nd Sept 2025 - Flu Vaccines
- Tues 30th Sept 2025 - Individual School Photos
- Fri 3rd Oct 2025 - 6HR Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 10th Oct 2025 - 6HA Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 17th Oct 2025 - 6AB Class Assembly 9.15am
- Wed 22nd Oct 2025 - Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-6.00pm
- Thurs 23rd Oct 2025 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tues 4th Nov 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thurs 6th Nov 2025 - Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-7.00pm
- Fri 7th Nov 2025 - 2WB Class Assembly 9.15am
- Mon 10th Nov - Antibullying Week
- Fri 14th Nov 2025 - 2C Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 21St Nov 2025 - Children in Need Day
- Mon 24th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Tues 25th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Wed 26th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Thurs 27th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- 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
- 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
- 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 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)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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