Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week, from 12th-16th May, we will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. This year’s theme is community and specifically how being a member of a community can support our mental health. Your child will be exploring issues around positive engagement in the community and more specifically thinking about a pledge they can make to their community and sharing community groups that they are part of. As part of this we would also like to invite your child to wear something green on Friday 16th May.
Junction Takeover Festival
The Takeover Festival took place at Junction on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May. Pupils in Year 4 acted as Young Producers to create a wonderful and accessible festival for all to enjoy. The theme to their festival was 'Family Footprints', celebrating family in whatever shape or form that takes.
Please take a look at just some of the photos of this fantastic event. (Photos from Roblin Photography http://roblingphotography.com/)
Sports Days
Just a reminder that Sports Days are coming up this half term. Letters were sent out at the end of last week. Please see the dates below and click the links for a reminder of the details:
- 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
Year 5 Visit
The Year 5 children had enjoyable and informative visits to the Jame Masjid Mosque in Hull last week. Each group was shown around by a very welcoming Iman and they learned about Pilgrimage to Mecca which they have been studying in their RE work. Here's what some of the children had to say:
Maisie - "We had a tour around the rooms in the Mosque and it was really cool because I had never been in a Mosque before."
Lily - "When we arrived on the bus it looked like a small house but when we got inside it was actually really big and I'm not a Muslim but I really enjoyed learning about the Islamic Faith"
Ruben - "We learnt that they watched the World Cup in the Mosque, they showed us the TV they watched it on in one of the rooms"
Skye - "I really enjoyed it because we got to learn about all 5 pillars and how they pray, and how the dome in the Mosque makes everything louder."
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.
KS1 Home Learning
Just a reminder that regular use of Numbots, Reading Eggs and FFT Reading at home really makes a difference to your child's literacy and maths skills. If you need any help with logins or accessing these from home, please get in touch.
Year 6 Leavers Assemblies
We know it is a little while off (our super Year 6s are not leaving us just yet!) but here are the timings for the leavers assemblies to help parents with their planning. They will take place on Friday 18th July, with a separate assembly for each class:
- 1.20 - 2.00pm - 6CB
- 2.10 - 2.40pm - 6HR
- 2.50 - 3.20pm - 6HS
Reminder - no make up
Please can we remind all parents that children should not wear make up or nail varnish to school, as stated in our Uniform Policy. Additionally, no jewellery should be worn or brought to school. (If pupils have pierced ears, ONE pair of discreet studs may be worn, but they must be able to remove them for PE).
Please click the button below to read the full policy:
Summer Fair
We sent out information last week about the upcoming events planned by the Friends of Parkside PTA. As part of the Summer Fair, our Community Champion pupils will be running some stalls, including a tombola. They would be very grateful for any donations of prizes. If you have any items you would be willing to donate, please bring to the school office. Thank you for your support.
Please see below for a reminder of all the PTA dates:
- Friday 23rd May - Non-uniform day
- Thursday 26th June - Summer Disco
- Tuesday 8th July - Summer Fair
Superstar Awards
Congratulations to the children who have received awards recently for displaying our superstar qualities.
- Year 1 - Albie, Ellie, Patrick, Jacob & Ronnie
- Year 2 - Caleb, Ellis, Nellie & Shay
- Year 3 - Tillie, Hollie, Thomas & Charlie
- Year 4 - Isaac, Oliver, Nevaeh & Noah
- Year 5 - George, Rueben, Freddie, Lucy, Oliver H & Edward
- Year 6 - Marcel, Isla, Suzanna, Rosie, Sienna, Scarlett & Freddie
Well done everyone, you are all superstars!
Can you help?
We would really appreciate more volunteers to help in the classroom. Any time you can give would be a big help and your support could really make a difference. If you are interested, please get in touch by contacting the office on 01405 763634 or email parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Vacancies
We are looking for midday assistants to join our lunchtime team. An advert will go live on the East Riding website next week. https://www.eastridingcouncil.jobs/ Please apply online or contact the office if you have any questions.
Clubs
Clubs start next week. Text reminders will also go out this afternoon to those who have booked places.
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
See below for attendance data for the last two weeks. The overall school attendance was much better for the first week back after the holidays, rising to above 96% but then dropped again in the second week. 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.
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 shares essential advice for keeping children safe around roads, highlighting practical steps like staying visible, reducing distractions and recognising hidden dangers. 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.
Local rugby opportunity
Active April
Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at next month's calendar below - click here to download the pdf. 'Active April' suggests daily actions to help us find ways to get moving and stay active and healthy.
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
- 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 - Non-uniform day
- Fri 23rd May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 2nd June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 6th June - Preloved event (3.30pm in West Studio)
- 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 26th June - Summer Disco
- Fri 4th July - Preloved event (3.30pm in West Studio)
- Tues 8th July - Summer Fair
- Thurs 10th July - Moving up morning
- Fri 18th July - Year 6 Leavers Assembly
- 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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