ENJOY THE BREAK
Today is the last day of another busy half term. It has been wonderful to see so much going on around the school with exciting visitors, trips out and lots of activities and learning.
We hope you all have a safe and relaxing half term break and have fun over the Jubilee Bank Holiday. We look forward to seeing all of the children back in school on Tuesday 7th June.
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JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Jubilee-themed activities have been taking place across the school all week, ending with celebrations today. Thank you to parents and carers for your support with the 'red, white and blue' theme which has added to the festive atmosphere.
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VISIT FROM DEPUTY LIEUTENANT
The Deputy Lieutenant of East Riding and Kingston Hull visited Parkside this Friday morning. Mrs Hope delivered a presentation about the Queen's Jubilee. We are very grateful for her taking the time to come and speak to the children.
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YEAR 5 TRIP TO BEMPTON CLIFFS
Year 5 had a fantastic trip to the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs. They enjoyed bird watching and a coastal walk. They saw lots of different birds including gannets, razorbills and even an albatross!
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YEAR 6 EDEN CAMP VISIT
Year 6 had a great time at Eden Camp which kickstarted their topic on World War 2. The children were particularly interested to learn about the Blitz and the different types of shelters used.
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WELL DONE YEAR 2
We would like to say how proud we are of the Year 2 children for their hard work and effort during their SATs. Well done to all of you!
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SPORTS DAYS
We are pleased to let you know the dates for our sports days. The events will take place in the mornings. Further details about arrangements for spectators will follow:
- Tuesday 28th June - Year 1 & Year 2
- Wednesday 29th June - Nursery & Reception
- Thursday 30th June - Year 3 & Year 4
- Friday 1st July - Year 5 & Year 6
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YEAR 6 LEAVERS EVENTS
Please see below dates for your diaries for events for the Year 6 Leavers. More details will follow in due course.
- Monday 18th July - Year 6 Production (There will be two performance times of 10am and 2pm.)
- Tuesday 19th July - Leavers trip to Ripley Castle
- Friday 22nd July - Leavers Assembly (9.30am for 6A and 10.30am for 6H.)
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LIBRARY CHAIR DESIGN WINNER
The winner of the Library Chair competition is Lily-Hope in 3B. Mrs Sanders' art club are going to be painting the chair with her design over the upcoming weeks. We can't wait to see the end result!
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SUPER SWIMMERS
Children from year 5 and 6 were fantastic last week at the Swimming Gala. Each and everyone of them gave everything they had and we could not be prouder. The boys managed to bring home the Gunsey Trophy for coming first in their relay! Well done everyone!
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YEAR 1 DISCOVER POWERFUL PLANTS
The Year 1 children enjoyed a visit from Altru Drama last week for a 'Powerful Plants' workshop. This tied in with their current 'How does your garden grow?' topic.
The workshop explored plants through games and activities. The children learned about the key parts of a plant; different types plants including flowers and plants that can be eaten; the environment and conditions plants need to survive and thrive; the lifecycle of a plant; and the importance of plants for planet Earth.
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PLEASE USE THE CROSSING
Please can we once again remind you to use the supervised pedestrian crossing to cross Western Road. It is an extremely busy road at school drop off and leaving times and we are still receiving reports of people taking risks to get across. The crossing is the safest way to cross and we are lucky to have it supervised by a School Crossing Patrol, so please make use of it.
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FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Just a reminder that if your child is nearing the end of Year 2 they will no longer be eligible to receive a universal free school meal when they move to Year 3. This means that from September, unless you have already applied for free school meals, a hot lunch will need to be paid for. If you believe you could be eligible to claim free school meals please see the information below and contact the school office for more details of how to apply.
Your child(ren) will be entitled to free school meals if you as the parent are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
- Job Seeker's Allowance (income-based)
- Income Support
- Universal Credit - Your annual income assessed by the Department for Work and Pension must be less than £7,400. Any pupil eligible for free school meals before 1 April 2018 when the earned income threshold is introduced will retain their eligibility until then end of universal credit roll-out which is March 2022
- Child Tax Credit (but NOT receiving Working Tax Credit) – provided your annual income, assessed by the Inland Revenue, does not exceed £16,190 (Please note: this amount is subject to change in April every year)
- Employment Support Allowance (income-related)
- Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
If your child is eligible for free school meals not only will your child receive a hot meal daily but will also be entitled to £25 per year to spend on uniform and book bags, have school trips paid and contributions paid towards clubs that have a cost.
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HEADTEACHER'S AWARDS
Well done to the following pupils who have received Headteacher's Awards for their hard work:
- All of 3O for their fantastic art work on Georgia O'Keefe.
- Ruby in Year 4 for English.
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UNIFORM DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who has brought in uniform so far. If anyone else has any uniform that their child has grown out of and someone else could make use of, please bring them in to school. Why not take the opportunity to have a sort out and do your bit for the environment too! We will be having a stall after half term.
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SOCIAL NETWORKING & CHAT APPS
Social networking and messaging apps allow young people to maintain social relationships with school friends, distant friends or online friends they’ve never met. However, there are some important safety issues that it’s worth knowing as a parent. Please remember that most of these apps have a minimum user age of at least 13. Internet Matters have some clear and concise advice - click the button below to view:
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NURSERY CHILDREN
A message for the Nursery children - if you have completed your '40 things to do before you start school' booklet, please bring it in to Mrs Benson so you can be awarded a certificate and medal. Any children who need a little longer to complete the tasks are welcome to return theirs in September.
Please click the button below to view the booklet if needed:
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Today's teaser: What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on?
Did you figure out the riddle from last time? How can you place a pencil on the floor so that no one can jump over it? - Place it against a wall!
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JUBILEE BIG DRAW COMPETITION
The Mayor of Goole has organised a drawing competition for the Jubilee.
Primary School children can submit artworks inspired by the monarch and her reign to the Mayor. PRIZES AVAILABLE! Drawings should be posted to/dropped in at Junction, Paradise Place, Goole, DN14 5DL by Mon 6 June. Please include age, school year group & contact details on entries.
There are 4 categories and each of their respective winners will get a prize! Good luck!
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ELMER DAY LEGO ART SESSION
Goole Library are running a free Lego Art session on Saturday 28th May to celebrate the colourful elephant, Elmer.
- Create your very own Lego portrait of Elmer.
- Suitable for ages 7-11.
- Activity involves using small parts that could pose a choking hazard, so children must be supervised by an adult.
- This event is a drop-in session so no need to pre-book.
- For more information, call in to the branch or phone 01405 762187.
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HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND
East Riding of Yorkshire Council have announced that the Household Support Fund will soon be available to help households with rising energy bills and food.
Eligible households will be contacted shortly by the council. Further information on the funding can be found by clicking the button below:
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VOLUNTEERING COURSE
For a limited time only East Riding Adult Learning and Employability are currently offering a level 1 Award in Volunteering course in Goole with all fees waived.
This course is a great opportunity for any volunteers to formalise their knowledge and skills or to gain a recognised qualification to add to their CV. It’s also ideal for anyone that would like to start volunteering, but want to know more about what their role is likely to involve.
Volunteering provides a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build confidence, to reduce isolation and above all its a really great way to make new friends and become part of a community. Not only does volunteering make a real difference to people and communities, for the volunteer it can also have a positive effect on mental health. Regardless of the reasons for volunteering though, it is rewarding, fun and enjoyable.
The Level 1 Award in Volunteering course starts on the 8th of June at 1pm and runs for 8 weeks at our Goole Adult Learning and Employability Centre. You can find out more and sign up on the Adult Learning and Employability website.
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SEND LOCAL OFFER BULLETIN
Please click the button below for the latest SEND news, including an update about FASP payments.
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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.)
- Friday 27th May 2022 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tuesday 7th June 2022 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Wednesday 15th June 2022 - Year 6 Residential
- Tuesday 28th June - Year 1 & Year 2 Sports Day
- Wednesday 29th June - Nursery & Reception Sports Day
- Thursday 30th June - Year 3 & Year 4 Sports Day
- Friday 1st July - Year 5 & Year 6 Sports Day
- Friday 22nd July 2022 - School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
Dates for Academic Year 2022/2023
- Tuesday 6th September 2022 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thursday 20th October 2022 - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Monday 31st October 2022 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 16th December 2022 - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
- Wednesday 4th January 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- 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)
- 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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