Happy New Year 🎉
We hope everyone had a good break over the Christmas holidays. It has been lovely to see all of the children back this week. We have lots of exciting things planned here at Parkside in 2025 so there is much to look forward to.
Happy Retirement
After 40 years of service, Mrs Gunther, the school crossing patrol, is retiring from her post. Her last working day will be Tuesday 14th January. All of us at Parkside wish her well and thank her for her dedication over the years in helping keep our school community safe as they cross the road.
Young Voices
Children from Year 5 had a fantastic experience last night at the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena. Joining other schools from across the region, they were part of a spectacular show, singing songs they have been learning in their music lessons. Billed as 'the largest children's choir concert in the world', Young Voices enables children to discover their voices, gain confidence and create lasting memories. Some of the children even managed to get a picture with one of the special guests, the rapper MC Grammar! We'd like to say a big thank you to all of the staff who accompanied the children, enabling them have this unforgettable opportunity.
Open Afternoons
Please see below for a reminder of the upcoming Open Afternoons. Please remember to choose just one of the sessions to attend. We offer two dates in order for there to be enough room for everyone.
- Tues 14th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon
- Thurs 16th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon
- Tues 4th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon
- Thurs 6th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon
- Tues 11th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon
- Thurs 13th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon
All open afternoons start at 2.30pm.
Class Assemblies
Please see below for a reminder of the class assemblies coming up this term. Assemblies start at 9.15am
- Fri 17th Jan - 4M Class Assembly
- Fri 24th Jan - 4L Class Assembly
- Fri 31st Jan - 1HO Class Assembly
- Fri 7th Feb - 1HU Class Assembly
- Fri 7th Mar - 3C Class Assembly
Please label uniform
Please can we remind all parents to put their child's name in their uniform/PE kit. Please also check the labels after a few washes to make sure that the writing is still readable. We have a large amount of lost property in school that we are unable to reunite with its owner. Year 1 in particular have a great deal of lost property.
Parent Workshop
We are going to be hosting a parent workshop in school on 'Understanding and Managing Anxiety'. It will take place on Wednesday 5th February from 9.00-11.00am. Please save the date and we will send more information out in due course.
Parent Consultation Evenings
This term, parent consultation evenings will take place after school on Thursday 13th February and Wednesday 26th February. More details will follow in a separate letter soon with details about how to make your appointments.
Clubs
We will be running a range of lunchtime and afterschool clubs for children again this term. Look out for details being sent out next week.
Tesco In-Store Vote
We are delighted to let you know that we have been successful in our bid to be included in the vote for the Tesco Stronger Starts grant. Please look out for us on the voting boxes in the Goole stores from around mid-January - we would be so grateful if you could use your blue tokens to vote for Parkside!
We have applied for a grant to buy waterproof suits for our Reception children so that they can learn outside whatever the weather. This is why our project is called Rain or Shine Explorers! Depending on whether we come first, second or third place, we can receive up to £1500. Thank you for your support.
Deadline approaching - Applying for a school place
If you have a child born between 01/09/20 and 31/08/21 then they are due to start Reception in September 2025.
The deadline for parents to make an on time application is 15 January 2025. You must apply by this date via the Citizen Portal here https://emsonline.eastriding.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
Kids Club
Please note that Kids Club has limited afterschool spaces available and also a waiting list for mornings, if anyone would like to put their child's name down. You can contact them by email (parkside.kidsclub@hotmail.co.uk) to enquire or pick up an enquiry form from the school office.
Snaith School Transition Days
Spotlight on Attendance 🔦
See below for attendance over the last week before Christmas and a summary for the term. As you can see, the last week of term saw a drop in attendance - please remember that every day in school is important.
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.
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).
Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/families-in-goole
Parent Guides
This free guide lets you know how to help children and young people through the transition back into education after a school holiday. Click here to view as a pdf.
You can also listen to this advice as a podcast by tapping here.
School Lunch Menu
Please click the button below to view the current school lunch menu.
SEND News
The latest SEND bulletin from the East Riding Local Offer is available to view by clicking the button below. This edition has information on the cessation of the 0-25 Team as well as lots of upcoming events and support groups.
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 -Â 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 2024/2025
Spring Term 2025
- Tues 14th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 16th Jan - Year 1 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 17th Jan - 4M Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 24th Jan - 4L Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 31st Jan - 1HO Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Tues 4th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 6th Feb - Year 5 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 7th Feb - 1HU Class Assembly
- Thurs 13th Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
- Fri 14th Feb - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 24th Feb - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Wed 26th Feb - Parent Consultation Evening
- Thurs 6th Mar - World Book Day
- Fri 7th Mar - 3C Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Tues 11th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Thurs 13th Mar - Year 4 Open Afternoon (2.30pm)
- Fri 14th Mar - 3B Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 21st Mar - World Poetry Day
- Fri 4th April - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
Summer Term 2025
- Tues 22nd April 2025 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 2nd May - 5H Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 5th May - School closed for Bank Holiday
- Tues 6th May - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 9th May - 5GC Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 12th May - SATs Week
- Fri 16th May - 5O Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 19th May - Year 1/2 Sports Day
- Tues 20th May - Year 3/4 Sports Day
- Wed 21st May - Year 5/6 Sports Day
- Thurs 22nd May - Reception Sports Day
- Fri 23rd May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 2nd June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Mon 9th to Fri 13th June - Year 1 Phonics Screening
- Tues 10th June - Class photos
- Fri 13th June - RB Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 20th June - RWR Class Assembly (9.15am)
- Thurs 10th July - Moving up morning
- Fri 18th July - Year 6 Leavers Assembly
- Fri 18th July - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Contact us
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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