Parkside Primary News Week ending: Friday 21st November 2025

A Flagship School

We are pleased to say that this year we have been awarded Jigsaw Flagship status. This recognises our commitment and excellence to PSHE education.

Christmas Tickets 🎄

Letters regarding the Christmas performances and carol singing went out last week. Please tap the links below if you need a reminder:

Nursery & Reception Year 1 Year 5 Carols at Collection (Year 2, 3, 4 & 6) (No tickets required)

Harvest Festival

A big thank you to everyone who brought in donations for our Harvest Festival. They have been delivered to Trinity Mission and were very gratefully received. Thank you for helping those in your local community.

Preloved

A reminder that we will be holding our next preloved stall on Monday 24th November after school in the West Hall studio. Come along and browse all of the uniform, PE kit, coats, other clothing, toys and books that have kindly been donated. All items are free!

Christmas Fayre

We are really looking forward to the PTA Christmas Fayre next week. We are really grateful to the PTA for all of their hard work in organising this event. We hope you can all come along and support this event, with all funds raised going to help the school.

Please follow the one way system. Entry to the Fayre is through the external West Hall doors. Please exit through the main front doors of the West Wing building.

Santa visits will open at 3,45pm. £1 per child. Please follow the one-way system. Exit the front doors, turn right and re-enter the building through the double entrance doors, then turn right to the first classroom. Exit via the classroom doors. Staff will be there to direct you.

Community Safety

Following the note in the last newsletter, we would like to thank you for taking the advice on board. By parents and children coming a little later, it has made school arrival time much safer and reduced the need to queue in the morning. Please can we also remind everyone to not park on the yellow zigzags. This ensures safer sight lines and for all road users and pedestrians.

Thank you

Hand Warmers

For safety reasons, children should not bring hand warmers to school. Please can we ask that parents ensure that these stay at home.

School Meals Menu

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Online Parent Workshop

The East Riding Mental Health Support Team are pleased to invite you to their upcoming online workshop for parents and carers titled: Routines & Rhythms Join us for a virtual workshop where we'll discuss the importance of routines, boundaries, and sleep to support children's wellbeing. 🗓 Date: 27th November 🕒 Time: 5 - 7 pm 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/routines-rhythms-parentcarer-online-workshop-tickets-1675099340219?aff=oddtdtcreator

Understanding Autism

There is an Understanding Autism Seminar for parents/carers of children with Autism/who think their child may have autism: Tuesday 2nd December from 5.00-6:30pm at Rawcliffe School, Ridding Lane, Rawcliffe. It is being led by Rob Page from the Local Authority. Please could anyone interested ring Rawcliffe School on 01405 839282 to book a place.

Spotlight on Attendance 🔦

Please see below for the attendance figures for the last two weeks. A big shout out to 4O for achieving 100% in the second week. The overall school attendance is looking much more encouraging so let's keep it up.

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. Remember, every day in school makes a difference to your child's learning.

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.

Local Festivities 🎄

The Goole and East Riding Community Concert Band are performing a number of Christmas concerts.

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).

Fire Safety

Online Safety Guide

This free online safety guide explores AI-generated videos, and the dangers they pose to young people, including deepfakes, misinformation, and manipulation.

Story Time

The Book Trust has lots of resources to help bring story time to life, including free videos of authors reading their books (such as the one below). Click here to have a look at the website.

SEND News

The latest bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below.

New Ways November

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. New Ways November suggests daily actions to help you find new ways of moving forward.

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

Autumn Term 2025

• Mon 24th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Mon 24th Nov 2025 - Preloved Event 3.30pm
• Tues 25th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Tues 25th Nov 2025 - PTA Christmas Fayre
• Wed 26th Nov 2025 - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Thurs 27th Nov 2025 - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2.30pm
• Fri 28th Nov 2025 - 6HR Class Assembly 9.15am
• Fri 5th Dec 2025 - Year 2 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Mon 8th Dec 2025 - Year 3 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Tues 9th Dec 2025 - Nursery & Reception Performance 9.30am
• Tues 9th Dec 2025 - Year 4 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Wed 10th Dec 2025 - Nursery & Reception Performance 2.45pm
• Thurs 11th Dec 2025 - Year 1 Performance 9.30am
• Thurs 11th Dec 2025 - Year 6 Carols at Collection 3.10pm
• Fri 12th Dec 2025 - Year 1 Performance 2.45pm
• Mon 15th Dec 2025 - Year 5 Carol Concert 2.45pm
• Tues 16th Dec 2025 - Year 5 Carol Concert 9.30am
• Wed 17th Dec 2025 - Christmas Dinner Day
• Fri 19th Dec 2025 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)

Spring Term 2026

• Tues 6th Jan 2026 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
• 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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