Brilliant Benchball!
We're so proud of our Year 4 bench ball winners! Miss Oldridge said they showed excellent sportsmanship and were a pleasure to take.
Royally Proud!
We were so excited to see the pictures from Peyton's trip to the BBC 500 Words competition final at Buckingham Palace. She even got to speak to Queen Camilla, as you can see below. The winners of the 2024/25 competition will be revealed on a special 500 Words with The One Show programme, on BBC One on World Book Day, Thursday 6 March at 7pm.
Click the button below to listen to the story being read by Andi Bickers from the BBC Radio Drama Company.
World Book Day - Thurs 6th March
Next week we will be celebrating World Book Day in school. Pupils are invited to come into school in non-uniform to celebrate this year’s school theme of ‘Factual Vs. Fairy Tale’. So, this means pupils can EITHER dress up as a character from a factual book or a fairy tale, OR come into school in certain colours - dark colours (to represent Factual) or bright colours (to represent the Fairy Tale category).
Pupils are also invited to take part in the ‘Book In A Box’ competition. This is where pupils can use their creativity to craft a representation of their favourite book, whatever the genre – within a shoebox.
During the day itself, there will be lots of activities for everyone to enjoy, including a World Book Day quiz.
Please note that Goole Library are operating a World Book Day 'costume swap' scheme as a way to help parents, where you can donate a costume and choose a new one. So, if you have any old costumes that your child has grown out of, this might be a good way of getting something for this year. For more details click here.
SEND Groups
Games wanted
We would really welcome more donations of chess and board games that can be used in school, for example at wet playtimes. Thank you for your support.
Beauty & the Beast Workshop
Reception and Year 1 enjoyed their Beauty & the Beast workshop which was delivered by visitors from Junction Goole, following on from the pantomime visit before Christmas.
Thank you to B&Q
We are very grateful to B&Q for donating several large bags of compost to school, which the children will be able to use during 'Plant It' week after Easter. Thank you also to Miss Bradley for going to the pick them up!
If anyone has any spare plant pots that could also be used by the children, donations would be welcome. Thank you!
Sensory Room Opening
Treetops have been celebrating the opening of the new sensory room. As you can see, it is already proving to be an excellent addition to our provision.
Superstar Awards
Congratulations to the children who have received awards in the last two weeks for displaying our superstar qualities.
- Year 1 - Lenny, Tomas, Ruby & Lily
- Year 2 - Wiktor, Albie, Luna & Peggy
- Year 3 - Laura, Adam, Tillie & Charlie
- Year 4 - Alaska, Beatriz, Henry & Ada
- Year 5 - Lainey, Evie, Gracie, Jacob, Ava & Lily
- Year 6 - Nicole, Lexi, Pyper, Victor, Marie, Bella & Rosie
Well done everyone, you are all superstars!
Headteacher Awards
A huge well done to the following pupils who recently received Headteacher Awards for excellent work:
- Zenon in Year 1 for his work in phonics
- Theo in Year 6 for his reading
Red Nose Day - Fri 21st March
We will be joining in with Red Nose Day on Friday 21st March. Children are welcome to come to school wearing an item of red clothing or non-uniform. Voluntary donations are welcomed for Comic Relief via ParentPay - we will send out the link when it is set up.
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
See below for attendance data for the last week before half term
Please remember that absence from school not only equates to lost learning but also missing out on other benefits to a child's wellbeing and wider development.
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.
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 breaks down the risks associated with the popular multiplayer title Marvel Rivals and lets you know how best to safeguard children and young people playing the game. Please note that the age rating for this game is 12 and above so is not recommended for primary school aged children. Click here to view as a pdf.
You can also listen to this advice as a podcast by tapping here.
Pharmacy First
Did you know that your local pharmacy can help with treatment for common health conditions without needing a GP appointment?
SEND News
The latest SEND bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.
Mindful March
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. 'Mindful March' suggests daily actions to help us pause, breathe and notice, so we can respond more mindfully.
Junior Bake Off - Applications Open
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
Spring Term 2025
- Thurs 6th Mar - World Book Day
- Fri 7th Mar - 3C Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Tues 11th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 13th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 14th Mar - 3B Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 21st Mar - World Poetry Day
- Fri 21st Mar - Red Nose Day
- Fri 4th April - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term 2025
- Tues 22nd April 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 2nd May - 5H Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 5th May - School closed for Bank Holiday
- Tues 6th May - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 9th May - 5GC Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 12th May - SATs Week
- Fri 16th May - 5O Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 19th May - Year 1/2 Sports Day
- Tues 20th May - Year 3/4 Sports Day
- Wed 21st May - Year 5/6 Sports Day
- Thurs 22nd May - Reception Sports Day
- Fri 23rd May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 2nd June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Mon 9th to Fri 13th June - Year 1 Phonics Screening
- Tues 10th June - Class photos
- Fri 13th June - RB Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 20th June - RWR Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Thurs 10th July - Moving up morning
- Fri 18th July - Year 6 Leavers Assembly
- Fri 18th July - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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