TIMES TABLES
Confidence in times tables is crucial for children to progress in their maths learning. There is a video guide to our school approach to multiplication on the maths page of our website which you can find by clicking here.
Please support your child in practising times tables as much as possible at home. Please note that in Year 4 children take a national multiplication tables check in June. This year it will take place in the three weeks from Monday 6th June. Children can practise at home by logging in to Times Tables Rockstars and should be doing so regularly.
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NEW YEAR GOALS
When returning to school in the New Year, children thought carefully about New Year's resolutions and why people make them. Every child set themselves two New Year's resolutions - a goal for their learning and one about the environment to work towards. They are displayed together in the entrance.
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CHANGE TO GATE OPENING TIMES
Please note that from Monday 24th January, the gates will be opened at 3.20pm rather than 3.15pm. This is to help us gain back some time within school each day. Please do not arrive earlier than 3.20pm from Monday to avoid crowding.
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HEADTEACHER AWARDS
Headteacher Awards for exceptional work or progress have been given out this week to children in:
- Year 1 - Marley, Noah, Fraser, Edie for their writing.
- Year 2 - Harry for his presentation in his maths book.
- Year 4 - Alice, Tina and Faith for getting to write in pen because they have improved their handwriting so much.
- Year 6 - Jake for an imaginative and persuasive advert.
Well done!
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ROAD SAFETY
For safety, please do not cross Western Road except on the supervised pedestrian crossing.
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OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY
Oak National Academy have been providing online lessons and resources since April 2020 as a rapid response to the coronavirus outbreak. They have announced that once again all communications networks are 'zero rating' Oak content. This means pupils can access Oak National Academy lessons without using up any data. There will be no impact on data limits or costs and therefore no financial burden on families.
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Tomorrow is a special date as it it the same forwards as it is backwards and also upside down - 22.1.22. Can you find a word that looks the same backwards as it is forwards and upside down? Answer on the next newsletter.
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ECO COUNCIL
The Eco Council are in the process of buying plants for every classroom so that each class will have their own plant to learn about and look after.
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GRAMMAR GUIDE FOR PARENTS
We understand that not all parents are confident when it comes to grammar and supporting their children when they have questions about it. Click the button below for an easy to use guide which helps explain some of the terms your child is expected to know as part of the national curriculum.
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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP & SUPPORT
All families need advice and support at times. Please see below for details of organisations that can help.
East Riding Children's Centres are here for the whole family from the moment you know you are expecting a baby up to age 9. The East Riding has 18 Children's Centres that offer a range of activities and services for children and their families to give every child the best start in life.
Click here to find out more about what's on offer.
Early Years Support recognises that some babies and children may need some additional support from education, health and care services at certain times in their lives.
Early Years Support aims to facilitate early intervention, information sharing and planning across services for babies/children under the age of 5 years where support may be needed regarding their learning/development and or physical/medical needs with a named lead professional. Click the button below to find out more.
The Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Service (ISPHNS) provides specialist health support which starts at the point of pregnancy and continues throughout the child’s life until they reach the age of 19 or up to the age of 25 for people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Find out more by clicking the button:
Place2Be Parenting Smart offers practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour. Click here to see the articles.
We'd also like to also remind parents that Mrs Daine, our Family and Behaviour Support is always available for advice, support and guidance. Please call or email the office if you would like to arrange to speak to her.
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TESTING CHANGES
Just a reminder that as of 11th January, confirmatory PCR tests following a positive lateral flow device (LFD) test result are temporarily suspended. This means that anyone who receives a positive LFD test result will be required to self-isolate immediately and will not be required to take a confirmatory PCR test. Click the button below to read the full details.
Please remember that LFD tests are for those without Covid-19 symptoms only. Please book a PCR test if you or your child displays any of the following:
- a high temperature – this means your child may feel hot to touch on their chest or back (you do not need to take their temperature with a thermometer)
- a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if they usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste – this means they may tell you that they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different.
To book a free PCR test, visit the NHS website or phone the NHS on 119.
You can book a test at a testing site, or by asking for a home testing kit to be sent in the post.
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SEND LOCAL OFFER BULLETIN
Please click the button below to view the most recent bulletin from SEND Local Offer.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- Monday 31st January Clubs start
- Friday 18th February 2022 School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Monday 28th February 2022 School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 8th April 2022 School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
- Monday 25th April 2022 School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Monday 2nd May 2022 School closed for Bank Holiday
- Friday 27th May 2022 School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Tuesday 7th June 2022 School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Friday 22nd July 2022 School closes for Summer (3.30pm)
(Please note that all dates are subject to change, particularly given the current situation. We will of course update you of any changes as soon as possible.)
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CONTACT US
Telephone: 01405 763634
Email: parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Please note that we send you our fortnightly newsletters as part of our remit of providing and supporting your child's education. In these newsletters we may include items from third parties that we believe will be may be in your child's interest. If you do not wish to receive our electronic newsletter, please email us on the address above.