Parkside Primary News Week ending: Friday 8th December 2023

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CHRISTMAS POST

The Christmas postboxes will be up in both the East & West entrances from Monday 11th to Thursday 21st December if children would like to send Christmas cards to friends. Year 6 will become the sorting office and the children will be acting as Christmas "posties" to ensure cards are delivered.

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CHRISTMAS DISCOS

Just a reminder about the dates of the Christmas Discos. Full details will be sent out to you next week.

• Wed 20th December, 2.30 to 3.30pm - Reception, East Hall
• Wed 20th December, 3.30 to 4.45pm - Years 3 and 4, West Hall
• Thurs 21st December, 3.30 to 4.30pm - Year 1 and 2, East Hall
• Thurs 21st December, 3.30 to 4.45pm - Year 5 and 6, West Hall.

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

On the last day of term, Friday 22nd, the children are invited to come to school in Christmas jumpers. Please do not feel you have to buy anything new as it is just for fun. We have some secondhand jumpers in school to pass on, so please get in touch if needed.

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CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES & CAROLS

Well done to Year 2 who performed their Carols at Collection today. They were sounding in fine voice during rehearsals so I'm sure they will have performed brilliantly by the time you read this newsletter. We hope parents and carers enjoyed it too. If you need a reminder of upcoming Christmas performances and carols, please see below.

• Nursery
• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Year 5
• Year 6

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KIDS CLUB

Kids Club have a few places available for out of school care. Please contact them via email (parkside.kidsclub@hotmail.co.uk) or call or text on 07749 948149 if you are interested or would like to add your child/children to the waiting list for other sessions.

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ONLINE SAFETY - A REMINDER TO PLEASE READ & COMPLETE

In the last newsletter we let you know that our Online Safety Policy has been reviewed. Please click here to read the updated policy. Can we remind you that as part of this review there is an acceptable use policy (AUP) which is to be agreed and signed by all - staff, parents and children. Please click the links below to read through the relevant policy with your child and complete the digital form.

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THIS WEEK'S SUPERSTARS

Well done to the following children who received superstar awards in the last two weeks. We are very proud of all of you!

Week commencing 27th November

• Year 1 - Isaac & Keaton
• Year 2 - Polly & Frankie
• Year 3 - Elizabeth & Rowan
• Year 4 - Eliza, Lillia & Oliver L
• Year 5 - Edis, Amelia D & Lottie
• Year 6 - Indie, Jack M & Thomas

Week commencing 4th December

• Year 1 - Leo & San
• Year 2 - Anays & Mia F
• Year 3 - Ethan C & Caleb
• Year 4 - Liam, Esmay & Oscar
• Year 5 - Nellie-Mae, Oscar & Henry
• Year 6 - Harper C, Rebecca & Alicia

Nicole & Amelija (Y5) and Lilley, Sama, Emilia & Nikodem (Y6) also received certificates for the reading challenge and house points.

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SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE 🔦

As you will see below, the overall school attendance rate has dropped in the last two weeks. Let's try and get that back up in the run up to Christmas - there's so much going in on school for the children to learn from and enjoy.

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 Miss Curley, our Safeguarding and Attendance officer here at Parkside Primary School.

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THANK YOU

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HOLIDAY FUN

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FOOTBALL TEAM FOR YEAR 6s

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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 through these challenging times.

To find out more visit www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk or speak to school about making a referral.

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DO GOOD DECEMBER

Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at the calendar below or click here to download the pdf. 'Do Good December' suggests daily actions to encourage you to carry out small acts of kindness.

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SAFEGUARDING

Please can we remind you that any concerns outside of school hours, or are concerns a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm should be shared immediately with Children’s Safeguarding Hub on (01482) 395500 or ring 999 (asking for the Police).

Please see helpful contacts below:

Children's Safeguarding Hub

• Mon to Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm 01482-395500 safeguardingchildrenshub@eastriding.gov.uk
• Out of hours: 01482 393939

CHILDLINE

The summer holidays can be a great chance to do things with your friends and have some time off. The holidays aren’t great for everyone though, and Childline are here to help you cope.

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/seasonal-events/summer-holidays/

ONLINE SAFETY

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/staying-safe-online-in-the-summer-holidays

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ONLINE SAFETY

This free online safety guide examines the hugely popular streaming service Disney+ for potential risks, giving advice on how to avoid them. Click here to view as a pdf.

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SEND NEWS

Please click the button below for the latest SEND bulletin from East Riding Local Offer, including an update about free Christmas Holiday Activities across the East Riding.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENU

Please click the button below for the Autumn/Winter lunch menu.

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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

Autumn Term

• Mon 11th Dec - Year 3 Carols at Collection (3.10pm)
• Tues 12th Dec - Reception Christmas Performance (2.45pm)
• Tues 12th Dec - Year 4 Carols at Collection (3.10pm)
• Wed 13th Dec - Nursery & Reception Christmas Performance (9.30am)
• Thurs 14th Dec - Year 1 Christmas Performance (2.45pm)
• Thurs 14th Dec - Year 6 Carols at Collection (3.10pm)
• Fri 15th Dec - Year 1 Performance (9.30am)
• Mon 18th Dec - Year 5 Christmas through the ages (2.45pm)
• Tues 19th Dec - Year 5 Christmas through the ages (9.30am)
• Wed 20th Dec - Christmas Dinner
• Wed 20th Dec - Reception Christmas Disco (2.30-3.30pm)
• Wed 20th Dec - Year 3 & 4 Christmas Disco (3.30-4.45pm)
• Thurs 21st Dec - Year 1 & 2 Christmas Disco (3.30-4.30pm)
• Thurs 21st Dec - Year 5 & 6 Christmas Disco (3.30-4.45pm)
• Fri 22nd Dec - Christmas Jumper Day
• Fri 22nd Dec - Governor Awards Assembly
• Fri 22nd Dec - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)

Spring Term

• Tues 9th Jan - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 12th Jan - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
• Fri 12th Jan - 4CS Class Assembly
• Tues 16th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Wed 17th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Fri 19th Jan - 4M Class Assembly
• Fri 26th Jan - 4P Class Assembly
• Mon 29th Jan - Clubs start
• Tues 6th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Wed 7th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Fri 9th Feb - 1HO Class Assembly
• Fri 9th Feb - School closes for half term (3.30pm)

Half term break

• Mon 19th Feb - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Thurs 22nd Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
• Fri 23rd Feb - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
• Fri 23rd Feb - 1HU Class Assembly
• Wed 28th Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
• Fri 1st Mar - 3O Class Assembly
• Thurs 7th Mar - World Book Day
• Mon 11th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Mon 11th Mar - Last week of clubs this term
• Tues 12th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
• Wed 13th Mar - Year 3 Performance
• Thurs 14th Mar - Year 3 Performance
• Fri 15th Mar - 3C Class Assembly
• Fri 22nd Mar - Governors Awards Assembly
• Fri 22nd Mar - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)

Summer Term

• Mon 8th April - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Fri 12th April - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
• w/c Mon 15th April - Grow It Week
• Tues 16th April - Year 4 Performance
• Wed 17th April - Year 4 Performance
• Fri 19th April - 5A Class Assembly
• Fri 26th April - 5GB Class Assembly
• Fri 3rd May - 5H Class Assembly
• Mon 6th May - School closed for Bank Holiday (All day)
• Tues 7th May - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• w/c Mon 13th May - First week of clubs
• w/c Mon 13th May - Year 6 SATs
• Tues 21st May - Year 1 & 2 Sports Day
• Wed 22nd May - Year 3 & 4 Sports Day
• Thurs 23th May - Year 5 & 6 Sports Day
• Fri 24th May - Reception & Nursery Sports Day
• Fri 24th May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)

Half term break

• Mon 3rd June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• Wed 5th June - French Day
• Fri 7th June - Intraschool Sports (come in PE kit)
• Mon 10th June - Class Photos
• Fri 14th June - RB Class Assembly
• Fri 21st June - RWR Class Assembly
• w/c Mon 24th June - Last week of clubs
• Tues 25th June - Year 6 Performance (9.15am)
• Wed 26th June - Year 6 Performance (2.15pm)
• Tues 9th July - Year 2 Performance
• Wed 10th July - Year 2 Performance
• Thurs 11th July - Moving Up morning
• 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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