Welcome Back
Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a lovely break over the holidays. There's lots to look forward to at Parkside in 2026, so keep an eye on the newsletters to stay up to date. Please also make sure you check the Arbor app regularly for important messages as you may not always get a notification.
What's on in the next two weeks?
Please see below some events coming up before the next newsletter. Reminder, please choose only one of the open afternoons to attend and we politely request only one parent per child to make sure there is space for all parents. Thank you.
- Tues 13th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Wed 14th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Fri 16th Jan 2026 - 4O Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 23rd Jan 2026 - 4H Class Assembly 9.15am
The rest of our calendar dates can be found at the bottom of this newsletter and on our school website.
Parent Consultation Evenings
This term, parent consultation evenings will take place after school on Thursday 12th February and Wednesday 25th February. More details will follow in a separate letter soon with details about how to make your appointments.
Important: Road Safety
Please can we remind everyone that the speed bump near the school entrance is not a pedestrian crossing. Cars do not have to stop there. Please use the zebra crossing to cross Western Road safely.
We also ask that you park safely and considerately if you are coming to school by car. Please do not park on the yellow zigzag lines or block the driveways of those in our local community. Thank you.
School Meals Menu
Please click the button below to view the menu.
Snow Plan
In light of the recent cold weather, please take a moment to remind yourselves of our snow plan via the links below. Snow Plan Snow Plan Summary
SEND Reform: Have your say 🗣️
The Government is inviting parents, carers, children and young people to take part in a national conversation about SEND. This is a chance to share your experiences of SEND support and help shape future plans for the SEND system, ahead of new proposals expected later this year. You can also hear directly from the Schools Minister and Department for Education representatives about their latest thinking on SEND reform.
Performing Arts Classes
Funding is available to support young people to attend the following. Contact Tina Shuker‑Abell on 01405 763652 at Junction Goole to find out more.
Goole 200
A programme of events has been announced to celebrate 200 years of Goole. It includes art installations, street theatre, exhibitions, film screenings and community events. For the full article, please click here.
To visit the Goole 200 website, click the button below:
Book Ideas for January
Click the button below to see the Book Trust's reading recommendations to start the year. Perhaps you could borrow one from the local library?
Helping children make a positive start to the new year
From setting boundaries and establishing routines to encouraging positive habits, Parents’ Digest explores ways to help children transition into 2026. Click the button below to read the full article:
Togetherness session: Understanding Your Child From Toddler to Teenager
This 10-week programme is for all parents, carers and grandparents. It provides a journey of understanding emotional health, wellbeing, behaviour, and much more. These groups are held in a range of venues throughout the East Riding, and are suitable for parents and carers of children of all ages, from birth to 18 years. Attendees can meet with other parents and share the tools for raising confident, kind, emotionally aware and resilient children.
- Sessions will run for two hours, once a week, for 10 weeks (excluding school holidays)
- The sessions are free to attend, and hot and cold drinks will be provided
- There is a maximum of 12 delegates per course.
The most local session will be at Marshlands Children's Centre w/c 13th April 2026
Please email the school on parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk if you are interested in attending and we can complete the referral form for you.
Have your say
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
Please see below for the attendance figures for the last week of term. The overall school attendance was much improved compared to previous weeks. Let's keep this upward trend going as we move through 2026! Remember, every day in school makes a difference to your child's learning.
Please can we remind everyone to think carefully about avoidable absences such as holidays. Please look at the guidance on the links below if you are unsure if your child is well enough to come to school.
Here are some reminder of how to support your child:
- Do not take holidays in term time (see here for Penalty Notice information)
- Make appointments outside of school hours
- Use the "When is to ill to ill" guidance when considering keeping your child off school (click here to view)
- Arrive on time each day. School gates open at 8.40 with registers closing at 8.55am
- Reach out to school Via Mrs Daine or Mrs Greenley for support around school attendance including Emotional Based School Avoidance
Absence from school not only equates to lost learning but also missing out on other benefits to a child's wellbeing and wider development.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing support
- East Riding - Support and protection for children
- NSPCC - Support & advice for parents
- Family Information Service - What can FISH do for you?
- Family Help Service
- Free online learning for parents and carers
- Two Rivers Community Pantry
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).
Deadline approaching
The deadline to apply for a reception school place is 15th January 2026. You can apply at the East Riding Citizen portal by clicking here.
SEND News
The latest bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.
Happier January
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. Happier January suggests daily actions to help you start the new year happier.
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 2025/2026
Spring Term 2026
- Tues 13th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Wed 14th Jan 2026 - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Fri 16th Jan 2026 - 4O Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 23rd Jan 2026 - 4H Class Assembly 9.15am
- Fri 30th Jan 2026 - 1HO Class Assembly 9.15am
- Mon 2nd Feb 2026 - Children's Mental Health Week
- Tues 3rd Feb 2026 - Year 5 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Thurs 5th Feb 2026 - Year 5 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Fri 6th Feb 2026 - 1HU Class Assembly 9.15am
- Tues 10th Feb 2026 - Safer Internet Day
- Tues 10th Feb 2026 - PTA Family Bingo
- Thurs 12th Feb 2026 Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-7.00pm
- Fri 13th Feb 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 23rd Feb 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Wed 25th Feb 2026 - Parent Consultation Evening 4.00-6.00pm
- Thurs 5th March 2026 - World Book Day
- Fri 6th March 2026 - 3GW Class Assembly 9.15am
- Mon 9th March 2026 - National Science Week
- Tues 10th March 2026 - Year 4 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Thurs 12th March 2026 - Year 4 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
- Fri 13th March 2026 - 3B Class Assembly 9.15am
- Wed 25th March 2026 - Year 3 Performance PM
- Thurs 26th March 2026 - Year 3 Performance AM
- Thursday 26th March - PTA Family Easter Crafts
- Fri 27th March 2026 - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term 2026
- Mon 13th April 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 1st May 2026 - 5H Class Assembly 9.15am
- Mon 4th May 2026 - School closed for Bank Holiday (All day)
- Tues 5th May 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 8th May 2026 - 5R Class Assembly 9.15am
- Mon 11th May 2026 - Year 6 SATs Week
- Mon 18th May 2026 - Year 1 & 2 Sports Day
- Tues 19th May 2026 - Year 3 & 4 Sports Day
- Wed 20th May 2026 - Year 5 & 6 Sports Day
- Thurs 21st May 2026 - Nursery & Reception Sports Day
- Fri 22nd May 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 1st June 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 12th June 2026 - RB Class Assembly (Reception children only) 9.15am
- Fri 19th June 2026 - RP Class Assembly (Reception children only) 9.15am
- Mon 22nd June 2026 - Fieldwork Week
- Mon 6th July 2026 - SEND Week
- Tues 7th July 2026 - PTA Summer Fayre
- Tues 14th July 2026 - Year 6 Performance
- Wed 15th July 2026 - Year 6 Performance
- Fri 17th July 2026 - Year 6 Leavers Assemblies
- Fri 17th July 2026 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Dates for Academic Year 2026/2027
Autumn term
- Tues 8th Sept 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thurs 22nd Oct 2026 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 2nd Nov 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 18th Dec 2026 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
Spring Term
- Mon 4th Jan 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 5th Feb 2027 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 15th Feb 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 19th March 2027- School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term
- Mon 5th April 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Mon 3rd May 2027 - Closed for May Day Bank Holiday
- Thurs 27th May 2027 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tues 8th June 2027 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 23rd July 2027 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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