SUN SAFETY REMINDER
Please ensure that your child has a sun hat/cap in school to wear when outside and a water bottle so they can stay hydrated (filled with water only please). Children will be encouraged to refill their bottles during the day.
Please also make sure that suncream is applied before children come to school. Children can bring suncream with them to school (labelled with their name) but they must be able to apply it themselves. Staff are not permitted to apply cream to children.
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THE BIG PLAY
Year 4 had a great time at the Junction for the Big Play, where they sang and played their ukuleles with gusto! Well done everyone.
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ALDI OPENING
The children of Parkside were invited to be part of the Aldi opening ceremony. Our four Community Champions travelled to the store for the official opening alongside Olympic silver medallist Sam Cross. Sam then came into school to talk to the children in assembly. Mariia S in Year 3 was the winner of the healthy eating poster competition.
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MINI POLICE GRADUATION
A group of our Year 6 pupils successfully completed their Mini Police Officer course and received their certificates from Humberside Police. Well done to all.
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SUMMER FAIR
Just a reminder that the Friends of Parkside PTA are organising a summer fair on Tuesday 16th July, 3.45 to 5.15pm.. It will be a fun event for all the family!There will be a pizza van, ice cream vans, lots of stalls, a fire engine and the return of Year 6 games. Please join us and help to raise money for the school.
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NON-UNIFORM DAY - SPORTING HEROES
There will be a non-uniform day on Friday 12th July to raise funds for the Friends of Parkside PTA. The theme is "Sporting Heroes" so children can come dressed as their sports hero or in any sports kit/gear. Please do not buy any items especially for this event - it is just for fun!
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HEAD LICE ADVICE
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. 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.
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THANK YOU SPECSAVERS
We would like to say a big thank you to Specsavers for their donation of high-vis jackets which will help keep the children safe and seen on school trips.
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IMPORTANT: YEAR 5 & 6
For children in Year 5/6 who walk or cycle home unattended, please can parents call in at the end of the day over the next two weeks to collect this year's books to take home. Thank you.
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ATTENDANCE PENALTY NOTICE CHANGES
As part of the 'working together to improve school attendance' guidance for schools and local authorities which becomes statutory from the 19th August 2024, the Government has introduced a new national framework for Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). With the introduction of this new framework, the local authority have released the attached publication detailing the changes that will come into effect for Penalty Notice Fines issued after the 19 August 2024.
Our school's Attendance Policy has been updated in line with this guidance and will be available on our school's website.
For more information, please visit:
www.eastriding.gov.uk/learning/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-attendance/attendance-in-school
www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance
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.
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TRANSITION SOCIAL STORIES
A lot of children strive on routine and structure. However, routine is not always possible. Sometimes a transition or an unexpected event, no matter how big or small, occurs and changes a routine.
In these instances, a social story for transitions can be crafted to guide children through the process of adjusting to new routines or settings, using simple language and illustrations to depict the change in a positive light.
A transitions social story provides children with a structured narrative that outlines what to expect and how to behave.
Incorporating a transition social story about common upcoming transitions and unexpected events can help prepare children and reduce anxiety in changes in their regular routine. They make it easy for the child to visualise what will happen and provide suggestions on how to respond.
The end of the school year and coming back to school are anticipated changes. This allows for the creation of scenario specific social stories to help prepare children who benefit from advanced notice.
We have created two social stories that your child may benefit from:
1. End of the school year – this social story helps children understand the concept of school ending and the impending holidays. This social story should be shared at the end of term/start of the school holidays. The story should be read with the child regularly (even daily) when the child is calm and can engage with it.
2. Back to school – this social story helps children prepare for coming back to school. This social story should be shared towards the end of the school holidays in preparation for the return in September. Again, this should be shared regularly when the child is calm and able to engage with it.
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SUPERSTAR AWARDS
Well done to all of our superstars this week.
Week commencing 24th June
- Year 2 - Skye & Charlie
- Year 3 - Edie & Isaac
- Year 4 - Frankie, Ruben & Harry
- Year 5 - Cain, Riley & Ava
- Year 6 - Roman, Duke & Oscar H
Week commencing 1st July
- Year 1 - Lily S
- Year 2 - Tillie
- Year 3 - Alfred & Emily
- Year 4 - Mikus, Ava T & Tiffany
- Year 5 - Evie, Pyper & Marie
- Year 6 - Defne, Flynn & Colby
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MOVING UP FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Children in Year 6 might find this activity pack from the Children's Commissioner useful if they are feeling apprehensive about moving on to secondary school. It's also just a handy conversation starter to talk to your child about their next steps.
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HELP KIDS CLUB WIN!
Kids Club have been selected for the blue token votes for Tesco’s 'Stronger Starts' grants. They would be really grateful if parents could please vote for them to win funds for some new toys and play equipment.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE 🔦
Please see below the recent attendance data. The overall school attendance has picked up slightly, let's keep that going and end the school year positively. It is fantastic to see that two classes had 100% weeks - well done 5GB and 1HO!
Absence 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 and take note of the changes to penalty notices 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.
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
This year's Summer Reading Challenge launches at libraries on Saturday 6th July. This year’s Challenge is all about creativity. From paper weaving to Lego art, bookmark making to puppetry, there’s something for everyone! Children will be able to find new reads linked to their favourite creative arts, and access free activities at the library.
The Summer Reading Challenge important as it helps to prevent the ‘dip’ in reading abilities that many young people experience during their summer holidays while schools are closed, by encouraging reading for pleasure throughout the holidays.
Find out more at the East Riding Libraries webpage here.
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LIFESTYLE 2024
Lifestyle is one Humerside Police's youth engagement projects where young people aged 10-18 are asked to register in teams and spend their summer holidays completing a project to benefit their community. Why not get involved?
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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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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 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).
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
The East Riding Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) have a new updated website. Click the button below to view and find out more. The DVAP service offers confidential support to anyone living with, or fleeing from, domestic violence and abuse in the East Riding. They also help anyone who wants to change their abusive behaviour.
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PARENT GUIDES
This free guide explores the phenomenon of online trolling, detailing its risks and letting you know how to safeguard children from this harmful behaviour. Click here to view as a pdf.
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SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Please click the button below to view the school lunch menu. Please note that the current menu will continue when we return in September, starting with week 1.
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SEND NEWS
Please click the button for the latest East Riding Local Offer bulletin, including an invitation to complete a survey about Disagreement Resolution and Mediation. The consultation is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help to shape the future of the service.
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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. 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.
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JUMP BACK UP JULY
Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness.
Have a look at the full calendar - click here to download the pdf. 'Jump Back Up July' suggests daily actions to find ways to help you look for something good in every day.
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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
Summer Term
- Tues 9th July - Year 2 Performance
- Wed 10th July - Year 2 Performance
- Thurs 11th July - Moving Up morning
- Fri 12th July - Non-uniform day
- Tues 16th July - Year 6 Performance (9.15am)
- Wed 17th July - Year 6 Performance (2.15pm)
- 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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