Welcome Back
We hope you all had a fantastic summer break. It has been wonderful to see all the children back this week. We would also like to give a warm welcome to all new pupils and their families. We have an exciting year ahead, with lots of enjoyable learning experiences, trips and event planned. Let's make it a brilliant year!
Intra-Sports
We hold an intra-sports competition in school on the first Friday back of each half term so that children have chance to put into practice what they have learnt in P.E in a competition based scenario. This gives children a chance to compete against the whole year group, not just their class. Today's event was lots of fun and a great way to end the first week of the new school year!
Classroom Reminders
Please see the map below for a reminder of the new class locations and the entry and exit gates.
Safe parking around schools: Keeping our children safe
The Local Authority would like to remind everyone of the importance of safe parking practices around schools. The area surrounding schools is a busy place, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.
Why Are There Zig-Zag Parking Restrictions?
You may have noticed the zig-zag lines painted on the road near school entrances. These markings are not just decorative; they serve a crucial purpose:
Enhanced Visibility: Zig-zag lines are designed to keep the area around school gates clear of parked vehicles, ensuring that children, parents, and motorists have a clear line of sight. This is especially important for young children who might not be easily visible behind parked cars.
Safety of Pedestrians: When vehicles are not parked near the school entrance, children can safely cross the road without the risk of stepping out from behind a parked car and into the path of oncoming traffic.
Smooth Traffic Flow: Clear zig-zag zones help to avoid congestion and ensure that traffic flows smoothly during the busiest times of the school day. This reduces the likelihood of accidents and ensures emergency vehicles can access the school if necessary.
Legal Requirements: Parking on zig-zag lines is illegal and can result in fines and penalties. These restrictions are put in place by local authorities specifically to protect our children.
How You Can Help
We all play a part in keeping our school environment safe. Here are some ways you can contribute:
Respect Parking Restrictions: Always avoid parking on zig-zag lines, even if you are just stopping for a moment. The few extra steps from a legal parking spot can make a significant difference in safety.
Encourage Walking or Cycling: If possible, encourage your children to walk or cycle to school. This reduces the number of cars around the school and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Be Patient and Courteous: School drop-off and pick-up times can be stressful. Patience and courtesy go a long way in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone.
By working together and respecting parking restrictions, we can create a safer environment for children. Let’s make sure that our students can arrive at and leave school safely each day. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.
Laptop Donation
This week we were delighted to take delivery of a generous donation from local business Croda. They kindly sent the school 40 laptops which will make a huge difference to the school. A big thank you to the two Croda employees Matt Eastwood (left) and Will Coxon (right) who delivered them to us.
Parkside Planets
We are extremely proud of Caeleb, Edis, Joshua and Charlie who spent their summer serving the local community. Taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle Challenge, they helped the local environment through litter picking and went on to help local people by collecting donations for the Two Rivers community food bank.
Their efforts have been recognised by featuring in the Goole Times and also on the Humberside Police and Two Rivers social media channels.
A huge well done to the team for making a difference and we are sure you have inspired others to the same.
Important - no nut products
We have members of the school community with severe allergies. Coming in to contact with nuts or nut products can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Please can all parents and carers ensure that they do not send any items in pack ups and snack boxes that contain nuts or nut products. This includes Nutella, peanut butter and any other spreads containing nuts, as well as cereal bars with nuts etc. Please check ingredient lists carefully.
Thank you for helping to keep everyone in our school community safe.
Donate while you shop
We have signed up to Asda's Cashpot for School scheme, which means we can receive donations every time you shop! Between 2nd September and 30th November 2024, every time customers shop with Asda using their Rewards app, they can choose a primary school to receive a percentage of their spend. And that’s not all — every time a customer chooses Parkside, Asda will donate £1 to our school’s Cashpot.
If you're an Asda shopper and use the rewards app, click on the picture of Joe Wicks on the home screen when you open it up and please choose Parkside as your school to donate to. (If you don't have it already, the app is free to download) Don't worry, it won't be taken out of your rewards, you won't lose out and the school will gain!
For more details please click this link https://www.asda.com/cashpotforschools
Smartphone advice
Smartphone advice - EE tells parents: don't give under-11s smartphones
One of the UK's largest mobile network providers is advising parents not to give primary school-aged children their own smartphone.
EE, which is owned by BT, said it aims to improve children's "digital wellbeing" after receiving increasing requests for guidance from parents.
It said that under-11s should be given "non-smart" devices that have similar capabilities as old brick phones.
The recommendation - announced for the start of the new school year - comes amid growing concern about the effects of smartphone and internet usage on children's mental health and behaviour.
Click here to read the full BBC article.
The NSPCC has advice about starting online safety conversations with your child. Click the link here to find out more about the Technosaurus.
Diary Dates
We will be adding further dates to the calendar on the next newsletter for class assemblies and other events to help you organise your year ahead.
Welcome Meetings
We are delighted to invite you to our Welcome Meetings. Please see below for dates and times:
- Year 6 - Mon 9th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 5 - Mon 9th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
- Year 4 - Tues 10th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 3 - Tues 10th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
- Year 2 - Wed 11th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 1 - Wed 11th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
Timestables Rockstars Day
On Friday 13th September we will be having a Parkside Rockstars day to celebrate timestables and maths. Children can come to school dressed as a rockstar if they would like to. Take a look below for more details:
Uniform
As we start the new year, please can we take this opportunity to remind you of the uniform policy. You can view this by clicking the button below.
We would like to draw your attention to the section about earrings. Our policy states that earrings must be completely removed for PE lessons. They cannot be taped over and children must be able to remove them themselves. PE equipment is also used at playtimes (such as bats, balls, skipping ropes, hoops). Children will not be permitted to use these whilst wearing earrings.
Jumpers, cardigans and book bags can be purchased from school on ParentPay in the usual way. The office will be open between 8.00am and 2.00pm on Friday 30th August for you to collect any items ordered.
PE kit can be bought from the Uniform Shop on Pasture Road. (Just a reminder that Reception children do not usually start PE sessions until after Christmas, so there is no rush to purchase for those children.)
School meals increase
Please note that from September, school meals are £3.10 per day. Meals should be paid for in advance on ParentPay, where applicable.
Having a clear out? Think of Year 1!
Year 1 are putting out a plea for any unwanted toys to be donated for their continuous provision. For a full list of the sort of the items they are looking for, please click here.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
U9s Rugby
Goole RUFC are looking to recruit new players for the under nine’s team. Training is from 6.00 -7.00pm on a Thursday at Goole RUFC. Contact 07368 116563.
Attendance Policy updated
Please can we remind you that changes have been made to our attendance policy which came in to effect on Monday 19th August.
Please click here to view on our website.
Please see below for a reminder of the changes to penalty notices. Click here to download as a pdf to view larger and zoom in if required. It also available on the Absence & Attendance page on our website.
Superstar Awards
Below you can see our Parkside Superstar qualities. Each week superstar awards are given in assembly to pupils who display these qualities. We will celebrate these in our newsletters.
Local Dance Classes
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
Please remember absences from school all adds up to a lot of lost learning. Please also be aware that a period of five unauthorised days out of school will incur a penalty notice. Take note of the changes to penalty notices and our updated attendance policy detailed earlier in the newsletter.
Being in school and having the best attendance possible underpins all the many benefits of school for your child, such as their learning, wellbeing and wider development.
The Department of Education has advice on improving attendance - click here to view.
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 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
This free guide explores the impacts of worry and anxiety on children, and offers advice on how to support young people struggling with these experiences. Click here to view as a pdf.
Child Safety - Burns
In each newsletter we will be sharing some child safety advice, taken from the Child Accident Prevention Trust. This time we are sharing information about burns safety.
Click here to download a 'Safe from burns' factsheet.
What to expect this year
The BBC Bitesize website has useful guides for what to expect for your child this academic year. Click the button below to view:
School Lunch Menu
Please click the button below to view the school lunch menu.
SEND News
The East Riding Local Offer is the place to go to find SEND news, advice and support. Click the button below to visit. We share their bulletins here in our newsletter when they send them out, so do check this section each time.
Food Assistance
The Two Rivers Community Pantry is a project is aimed at providing support to those who are in need of some assistance. If your household requires food support they will provide you with a basic food parcel. If you require continued support they will require a written referral, which school can help with. To find out more visit www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk or speak to school about making a referral.
They also have a community supermarket that you can access. They strive to keep prices as competitive as they can and the supermarket is open to everyone in the community.
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 find ways to help you take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Self-care isn't selfish. It's essential.
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
Autumn Term 2024
- Tues 3rd Sept 2024 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 13th Sept 2024 - Parkside Rockstars Day
- 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)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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