Parkside Primary News Week ending: Friday 14th March 2025

Preloved events

Please see below for a reminder of dates of upcoming preloved events, on the first Friday of each month. Come and see us in the West Studio to find free uniform, other clothing, books and toys.

• 04.04.25
• 02.05.25
• 06.06.25
• 04.07.25

Please note that we are continuing to take donations and we would welcome any donations of dress up costumes for all ages as well.

Red Nose Day - Fri 21st March

We will be joining in with Red Nose Day on Friday 21st March. Children are welcome to come to school wearing an item of red clothing or non-uniform.

Voluntary donations are welcomed for Comic Relief via ParentPay at this link https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=17520

Antiracism Consultation

East Riding of Yorkshire Council are developing an anti-racist strategy and are inviting people to share their lived experience of racism. This survey is designed to help them better understand the experiences of ethnically minoritised residents and staff.

The consultation can be accessed via this link or via the QR code: https://consultation.eastriding.gov.uk/s/ERYC_AntiRacistStrategy/

There is also a first face-to face meeting to start developing the themes and priority areas for the strategy on March 18th 1.30-5 at Beverley Leisure Centre.

Important Reminder: No nuts or nut products in school

We have members of the school community with severe allergies. Coming in to contact with nuts or nut products can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

Please can all parents and carers ensure that they do not send any items in pack ups and snack boxes that contain nuts or nut products. This includes Nutella, peanut butter and any other spreads containing nuts, as well as cereal bars with nuts etc. Please take the time to check ingredient lists carefully.

Thank you for helping to keep everyone in our school community safe.

SEND Workshop

Bumble Bee's Inclusive Youth Groups

Netball Stars

After participating in the after-school netball clubs run by Mrs Pritchard, this amazing group of Parkside children have since joined Goole Junior Netball club. Mrs Pritchard told us, "They train every week, showing great dedication and teamwork. Recently they entered a tournament playing against other teams from the Humberside Netball League. Their hard work paid off, with team Galaxy securing an impressive third place and team Starlight achieving a respectable seventh place. It's great to see the children enjoying sport and exercise outside of school, keeping active, developing confidence and learning new skills!".

Please label uniform

Please can we remind parents and carers to label clothing with your child's name. This is particularly important at this time of year when temperatures vary throughout the day, meaning jumpers/cardigans etc are taken off. Named clothing makes it much easier to make sure it gets back to the right child at the end of the day.

Superstar Awards

Congratulations to the children who have received awards in the last two weeks for displaying our superstar qualities.

• Year 1 - Maya, Isabelle, Zofia & Forest
• Year 2 - Millie, Tiwalola, San & Billy
• Year 3 - Emilis, Hollie, Marley & Reonne
• Year 4 - Rosie, Billy, Annie-Rose & Oscar
• Year 5 - Larissa, Hannah, Emilis R, Frankie J, Keira & Muhammed
• Year 6 - Harriet, Theo, Aliona, Oliver Ha, Rosie & Zuzanna

Well done everyone, you are all superstars!

Taekwondo Success

Huge congratulations to Charlie in 4M who had fantastic success at the Taekwondo Ultimate Open at Newton Aycliffe. He received a bronze medal and achieved his black tag belt, which is just one grade below a black belt. Well done Charlie, we are very Parkside Proud!

Year 6 Shakespeare Workshop

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' workshop. As you can see from the pictures it was really engaging and interactive!

Spotlight on Attendance 🔦

See below for attendance data for the last two weeks. It's great to see that the overall school attendance is rising - let's keep this upward trend going!

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.

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.

Intrasports

The first Friday of every term the children take part in Intrasports. These days allow the children to enjoy the fun of competitive sport as they take part in events against other classes.

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 offers advice on the digital tools available to enhance literacy by making reading more interactive and accessible. Click here to view as a pdf.

You can also listen to this advice as a podcast by tapping here.

This free guide highlights the potential risks of Roblox, including online encounters, inappropriate content, scams, and in-game purchases, and offers expert advice on how to mitigate these risks. Click here to open as a pdf.

Tap here to listen to the advice as a podcast.

Easter HAF Programme

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 Easter holidays.

Click the button below to view a letter with full details.