ENJOY THE SUMMER
We once again find ourselves at the end of another school year. It has been a busy one full of exciting learning opportunities, fantastic trips, fun events and lot of hard work from all of the children. We are very proud of all they have achieved and the progress they have made.
We hope you all have a fun and safe summer break - please take a look at the safety advice further down this newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you all back in school on Tuesday 3rd September. Please see the map below for the new class locations.
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GOODBYE & GOOD LUCK YEAR 6
It is time to wish all of our Year 6 children the best as they move on from Parkside to the next stage of their learning journey. We hope all of the children and their families have enjoyed the performances and celebrations this week. Below are some photos from their leavers trip.
We are so proud of everything you have achieved here and know you all have a bright future ahead of you. We wish you lots of luck as you take your next steps.
We will miss you all, but remember, you will always be a part of Team Parkside!
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YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL
Year 4 had a fantastic time in the great outdoors with The Bushcraft Company at Castle Howard for their residential trip. Take a look below to see some of the fun they had.
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SUMMER FAIR
Wow, what a brilliant afternoon was had by all at the Summer Fair on Tuesday! Thankfully the weather held out too. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Friends of Parkside PTA for all of their hard work in organising such a fantastic event. We would also like to say thank you to all of the stall holders; there was a great variety for visitors to enjoy., We are also grateful to the school staff & pupils for making the crafts and games and staying behind to help.
After expenses, the event raised an amazing £516.06! So perhaps the biggest thank you needs to go to all of you for coming along and supporting the event.
The PTA also raised £150 via the recent non uniform day and £234.03 at the sports days. Over the course of the year they have raised an incredible £2,055.31. This will make a huge difference to the school. Thank you to all involved.
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WELCOME MEETINGS
We are delighted to invite you to the our Welcome Meetings in the new academic year. Please see below for dates and times:
- Year 6 - Mon 9th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 5 - Mon 9th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
- Year 4 - Tues 10th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 3 - Tues 10th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
- Year 2 - Wed 11th Sept 3.45 - 4.15pm
- Year 1 - Wed 11th Sept 4.15 - 4.45pm
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FOND FAREWELLS
There are some staff leaving us this summer, so we would like to take this opportunity to bid them a fond farewell and we are sure you will join us in wishing them well.
We would like to say goodbye and huge good luck to Mrs Stanger, Mrs Hargraves and Mrs Adams, and thank them for all they have done in their time with us.
Mrs Bell and Mrs Critchley are both retiring and will be very much missed. Between the two of them, they have served the Parkside Primary School community for more than 40 years combined so we are extremely grateful for all of their hard work and dedication.
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TIMESTABLES ROCKSTARS DAY
On Friday 13th September we will be having a Parkside Rockstars day to celebrate timestables and maths. Children can come to school dressed as a rockstar if they would like to. Take a look below for more details:
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UNIFORM
We know that as the summer holidays start so do thoughts about getting new uniform for September. Please can we take this opportunity to remind you of the uniform policy. You can view this by clicking the button below.
We would like to draw your attention to the section about earrings. Our policy states that earrings must be completely removed for PE lessons. They cannot be taped over and children must be able to remove them themselves. PE equipment is also used at playtimes (such as bats, balls, skipping ropes, hoops). Children will not be permitted to use these whilst wearing earrings.
Jumpers, cardigans and book bags can be purchased from school on ParentPay in the usual way. The office will be open between 8.00am and 2.00pm on Friday 30th August for you to collect any items ordered.
PE kit can be bought from the Uniform Shop on Pasture Road. (Just a reminder that Reception children do not usually start PE sessions until after Christmas, so there is no rush to purchase for those children.)
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MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
All medication will be sent home today for the holidays. If the medication is still required in September, please bring back in and complete a new medication form. These can be found online by clicking the button below:
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TERM DATES 2024/2025
Please see the calendar at the bottom of this newsletter for next year's term dates, or on our website by clicking here.
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SCHOOL MEALS INCREASE
Please note that from September, school meals will be £3.10 per day. Meals should be paid for in advance on ParentPay, where applicable.
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HAVING A SUMMER CLEAR OUT? THINK OF YEAR 1!
Year 1 are putting out a plea for any unwanted toys to be donated for their continuous provision.
If you could help at all they are asking for any:
Small World Toys:
- Figurines of people-farmers/families/professions (not action figures)
- animal figurines
- small house/play set ups
Sand and Water Toys:
- watering cans
- funnels
- sieves
- buckets
- spades
- sand shapes
Imaginative play:
- dolls/barbies
- doll house
- Kitchen toys- utensils, food, plates, table, chairs
- vet toys
- puppets
- cars/vehicles/car mat
Construction toys:
- Bricks
- Lego
- Duplo
- stickle bricks
- Wooden bricks/blocks
- Train set/trains
Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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WATER SAFETY - JUST FOUR MINUTES
At this time of year it is especially important to keep children safe around water. The sea, lakes and rivers can be dangerous. The RNLI has a fantastic water safety video you can watch with your children - it only takes four minutes but could be invaluable. Click the button below to view:
You can also visit their website for more advice such as 'Float to Live' https://rnli.org/safety/float
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ATTENDANCE POLICY UPDATED
Please note that changes have been made to our attendance policy and will come in to effect on Monday 19th August.
Please click here to view on our website.
Please see below for a reminder of the changes to penalty notices. 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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SOCIAL STORIES REMINDER
Remember you can find social stories to help with transition and school holidays on our website.
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SUPERSTAR AWARDS
Well done to all of our superstars this week.
Week commencing 8th July 2024
- Year 3 - Noah W & Archie
- Year 4 - Theo, Jacob & Prince
- Year 5 - Nicole, Oscar, Freddie & Sienna
- Year 6 - Emilia, Neve & Lily K
Week commencing 15th July 2024
- Year 1 - Lily, Leo, Gabriela, Millie, Ollie F & Peyton; Chester, Caleb, Bobby, Poppy, Spencer & Gabija
- Year 2 - Harry L, Ava-Rey, Kevin, Laura, Casey & Anays; Thomas, Tommy, Mia T, Zeny, Edvardas & Isla
- Year 3 - Emmie & Cheyenne
- Year 4 - Iluta, Lucy & Jacob B
- Year 5 - William W, Henry & all of 5GB
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SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE 🔦
Please see below the recent attendance data and the overall attendance for the whole school year. 94.88% is unfortunately below where we would like it to be, and a lot of these absences are due to term time holidays.
Looking ahead to next year, please remember absences 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. Take note of the changes to penalty notices and our updated attendance policy 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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GOOLE TIMES SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Click the button below to download as a pdf for easy viewing.
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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Summer Stem event
Gymnastics
Adventure Summer Camps
Holiday Camps in Goole
SchoolsOut
Holiday Activities & Food programme (HAF)
As part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF), East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering children and young people the opportunity to enjoy a range of fun activities as part of a national scheme during the summer holidays.
All activities are now located on one website. Please visit https://book.plinth.org.uk/#events and scroll down until you see the ‘East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme’ to register and book your places. Each child and young person can book up to 16 sessions in the summer holidays subject to availability, with funded places granted on a first come, first served basis. If your child requires 121 support, please email at haf@eastriding.gov.uk 2 weeks before the session is due to take place. Additional support will be allocated on a case-by-case basis.
Martin Lewis - Free & cheap things to do with kids
Activities to keep kids entertained, especially during school holidays
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TYPE 1 DIABETES
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. We do not know what causes type 1 diabetes although it is not linked to lifestyle factors. There is currently no cure and it cannot be prevented. There are currently around 400,000 people living with type 1 diabetes in the UK and approximately 29,000 of them are children.
The DigiBete website is a place to help young people, families and communities to manage Type 1 Diabetes. DigiBete is a video platform and app, and is a one-stop-shop for young people’s diabetes management. Founded by families living with diabetes, it is a social enterprise funded by NHS England with all content clinically approved by the Diabetes Team at Leeds Children's Hospital.
Click here to find out more about DigiBete and their mission.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
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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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PARENT GUIDES
This free guide explores the impacts of worry and anxiety on children, and offers advice on how to support young people struggling with these experiences. 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
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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.
- 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 13th Sept 2024 - Parkside Rockstars Day
- 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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