HALF TERM BREAK
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a staff training day so the school is closed to all children. We hope everyone enjoys the half term break. Please take care and stay safe, particularly as the evenings are getting darker.
Remember also that the clocks go back an hour at 2.00am on Sunday 30th October. Make sure you have changed yours so you come back to school at the right time on Monday 31st!
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AUTUMN ART
Children in the Year 3 Art Club have produced some super autumnal artwork. They made some 'half & half' pictures - half is a photograph and they used chalks to create the other half. They also created some wonderful house silhouettes with crayons and watercolours.
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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
Yesterday, pupils from years 2 to 6 went to the polls to vote for their School Council representatives. Just like a real election, children cast their votes privately on ballot papers in a voting booth before posting them into the ballot boxes.
Votes are being counted and verified and the successful candidates will be announced in assemblies after half term.
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CROSS COUNTRY FINALS
A team of year 3 and 4 boys went to the East Riding Cross Country finals after qualifying at Delta. They all ran well with fantastic attitude and effort. Well done! Another runner from Year 3, Skye, went as an individual runner, after coming first at Delta. She also ran very well crossing the line with a smile on her face!
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NETBALL STARS
Last week a group of year 6 pupils went to Delta to take part in an inter-schools netball competition. All of them showed great sportsmanship and competitiveness making all of us at Parkside very proud.
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FANTASTIC HOME LEARNING
We really appreciate the effort that the children put into their home learning and thank their families for supporting them with this.
For example, Year 6 have been set a project to complete this term for their rainforest homework. Below are some of the board games they created being enjoyed.
Also, the Year 3 shared area was turned into a Stone Age museum today showing the children's homework projects - take a look below at just some of the fantastic creations. Everyone has worked very hard and been incredibly creative. Well done Year 3!
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JUBILEE TREE PLANTING
We are excited that we should be talking delivery of our new trees by 11th November. Every child will be given the opportunity to help plant the trees as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative. Over a million trees planted in Her Majesty’s name across the nation in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.
We are receiving the trees via the Woodland Trust’s Free Trees for Schools and Communities Scheme.
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FAREWELLS & VERY BIG THANK YOUS
We would like to say a very big thank you to Mrs Sanders who leaves us this half term after 24 years at Parkside and Mrs Franklin after 30 years – we are just so very very grateful for all of the help they have given to Parkside pupils over the years. We wish Mrs Franklin a very happy retirement and Mrs Sanders lots of luck in her new job.
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ASPIRATIONS
We are very excited to be holding our annual Aspirations Event after half term. This year we have an environmental focus and are looking forward to welcoming guests back into school in person to talk to the children. Amongst our guests we have the director of Waterscan; a renewable energy consultant; the Head of Business Excellence for Arriva trains; an environmental farmer; the senior policy advisor for the department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. We are extremely grateful to them all for giving up their time and the children are busy preparing questions to ask them.
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CLEVER NEVER GOES
We will be running a new child safety initiative called ‘Clever Never Goes’ during the week beginning 31st October 2022.
The ‘Clever Never Goes’ programme has been developed to replace the out-dated ‘stranger danger’ approach. Research shows that teaching children simply to avoid strangers fails to keep them safe. Strangers are often more likely to help a child than to harm them. Conversely, it can often be people known to children that pose the greatest threat.
‘Clever Never Goes’ moves the focus away from strangers and instead teaches children to recognise when someone (whether they are known to the child or not) is trying to persuade them to go with them. The programme is designed to be fun and positive, whilst at the same time delivering a serious message and giving children practical safety skills and confidence to engage with the outside world.
In addition to the schools lesson you too can help your child to understand the Clever Never Goes message. You can download (free of charge) a Clever Never Goes home pack at the website www.clevernevergoes.org/parents. The home pack contains some great ideas for how to approach this topic with your children as well as games and activities. On the website, you can also see a series of cartoon sketches which are a good way of reinforcing the Clever Never Goes message and checking that your child has understand the key Clever Never Goes message. Please do make use of these resources.
If you have any further questions about the programme please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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HALF TERM FLU VACCINATION CLINIC
If your child has not yet had a flu vaccination there is a flu clinic at Goole Leisure Centre on Tuesday 25th October. For further information contact Intra Health on 0333 358 3397 (Option 2 then option 1).
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A FURTHER HARVEST THANK YOU
We would like to thank you all again for your generosity towards the harvest collections. All donations have been delivered to Two Rivers Community Pantry, who said you had "blown their minds" with the delivery and that "it was a truly outstanding contribution from all involved." Thank you for your support.
Just a reminder that if your household requires food support at this difficult time, Two Rivers can provide you with a weekly food parcel for 6 weeks for free. If you require continued support after the 6 weeks then there is a charge of £5.00 for each weekly food parcel that’s delivered to you. You can find more information on their website or contact school who can support you in getting help.
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POETRY COMPETITION
The East Riding Festival of Words poetry competition is now open for entries. This year's theme is 'My wonderful world'. Entries will be judged by a panel of published Yorkshire poets, led by James Nash. Poems are submitted anonymously, so each entry is judged on its own merits. Winners will be invited to read their poems at a special event.
If you can say the words, you can write the words. Express yourself through poetry - whatever shape or form - and you could win £75! The competition is open to young people in both primary and secondary school, with four prizes for primary and four for secondary.
All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, 30 November 2022 at 11.59pm. Find out more at https://festivalofwords.co.uk/poetry-comp/
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CYCLING TO SCHOOL
Please can we remind you that if you come to school on a bike and are riding on pavements you must cycle slowly and carefuly. looking out for pedestrians at all times. We ask that everyone dismounts well before approaching the school site. Please also stay off bikes until you are well clear of school, especially during the busy drop off and pick up periods.
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SEND EVENT
FISH and the East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum are co-producing an event for parent carers of children and young people with SEND. The event will comprise of a wide range of stallholders including local authority services, leisure groups, mental health support outlets, and wellbeing/pamper drop-in counters which visitors can wander around, gather information and chat to providers at their leisure. There will also be workshop sessions running in a separate room which parent carers can pop into and get involved in (hosts/topics to be confirmed). Workshops will include content from the Educational Psychology Team, advice on the Cost of Living Crisis and benefits, Preparing for Adulthood and the Mental Capacity Act.
The event is aimed at parents / carers of children of all ages from 0 – 25 and with any kind of disability or special educational need.
The event will take place between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at Tickton Grange Hotel (Tickton, Beverley, HU17 9SH).
Tea, coffee, refreshments, and lunch will be provided for visitors. Free on-site parking is available.
Please book your place by the 21st of October by emailing the Families Information Service Hub at FISH@eastriding.gov.uk or call us on (01482) 396469. Please let us know of any dietary requirements. We can also arrange childcare for your child/ren to enable you to attend, should you require it
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BE A TIME TRAVELLER
At the next Time Travellers Club this Saturday at Goole Museum, they will be looking at the history of space travel. Children and families can have a go at making a rocket, hand painting, sort a timeline and much more. Simply drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm and get creative.
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OPTIMISTIC OCTOBER
Daily actions from Action for Happiness to help you focus on what really matters.
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ONLINE SAFETY
Just a reminder that we have subscribed to the multi-award winning National Online Safety. To create your parent account, please follow https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/parkside-primary-school-1 and complete your details. When you’re set up, you’ll be able to set ‘Parent/Carer’ as your user type.
There are two parents’ guides this week:
‘What parents and carers need to know about Inappropriate Content’ Please click the link or see below to view.
‘What parents and carers need to know about Sendit’ Please click the link or see below to view.
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Last week's answer: I am word of 5 letters and people eat me. If you remove the first letter I become a form of energy. Remove the first two and I'm needed to live. Scramble the last three and you can drink me. What am I? Answer: Wheat (Heat - Eat - Tea)
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AUTUMN ACTIVITY IDEAS
Some ideas for outdoor activities this half term.
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STARTING RECEPTION IN 2023
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MONEY & MENTAL HEALTH
It is a difficult and uncertain time for families at the moment, and children may be picking up concerns from things they overhear. The following links have useful advice for talking to your children about these issues:
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SEND NEWS
Please click the button below for the latest SEND bulletin from East Riding Local Offer.
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REMINDER - LEARNING TO LIVE WITH COVID-19
Please see below for a reminder of the current guidance regarding school attendance and Covid-19.
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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 for Academic Year 2022/2023
- Thursday 20th October 2022 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Thursday 20th October 2022 - In person Parent Consultations (4.00 - 7.00pm)
- Monday 31st October 2022 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 11th November 2022 - Armistice Day
- Monday 14th November 2022 - Antibullying Week
- Friday 18th November 2022 - Children in Need
- Friday 16th December 2022 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
- Wednesday 4th January 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thursday 5th January 2023 - Young Voices Concert
- Monday 9th January 2023 - Whole school Science Week
- Friday 10th February 2023 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Monday 20th February 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 31st March 2023 - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
- Thursday 2nd March 2023 - World Book Day
- Monday 17th April 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Monday 1st May 2023 - School closed for May Bank Holiday
- Friday 26th May 2023 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Monday 5th June 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 21st July 2023 - 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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