RED NOSE DAY FUN
Lots of fun was had across the school for Red Nose Day today! We've been in stitches hearing all of the children's jokes. The Student Council will be collating them together to make joke books to be enjoyed in the reading corners. Thank you to parents and carers for helping the children with their crazy hair - there were some wacky styles on display!
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far; the current total stands at £155.50. You can still make donations on ParentPay if you wish by clicking the button below:
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DODGEBALL
Very proud of the Year 3 children who showed excellent sportsmanship and did a fantastic job representing the school whilst enjoying a dodgeball tournament at Delta. Well done team!
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WORKSHOPS
A big thank you to Bigfoot Arts Education for the workshops last week. Year 1 and 2 had a fantastic time studying at Madam Dragon's Training School. The 'Now that's what I call Poetry' workshop was a big hit with Year 3 and 4 and they produced some brilliant poems in response.
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GYMNASTIC SUPERSTARS!
Aubree and Lucy in Year 5, and Fraser in Year 1, have been awarded medals from their gymnastics club and we would like to share their success with everyone. Gold, Silver and Bronze for various skills and disciplines, and a ribbon too for Fraser. Well done all of you!
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SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
School photograph forms are being sent home today. Please place your order within 10 days (by Monday 28th March) for free delivery to school. Nursery forms will be given out on Monday.
Please note that orders must be placed online and the name of the parent needs to be recorded on the order.
Children who were absent on Thursday will be able to have their picture taken at a mop up session on Thursday 7th April.
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PLEASE KEEP US UP TO DATE
Please can you ensure that you keep us updated with any changes in contact details or medical information. Please let the office know in writing by emailing parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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ROADWORKS ON WESTERN ROAD
Please note that we have been informed that roadworks are going to be taking place on Western Road from 28th March for five days. Please be aware that there may be disruption and allow extra time for your journeys.
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HEADTEACHER AWARDS
During the last two weeks, Headteacher Awards for amazing efforts in TTRS and with writing have been given out to children in:
Year 5 - Ethan, Noah
Year 2 - Tomo, Nate, Natalia
Well done!
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UKRAINE SHOEBOX APPEAL REMINDER
Just a reminder about the letter we sent earlier in the week about East Riding Shoebox Appeal for Ukraine. Please bring in donations by 29th March. Click the button for full details.
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FREE LATERAL FLOW TESTS
Please note that free lateral flow tests will no longer be available after 31st March. Goole Leisure Centre have until 31st March to hand out their existing supplies. After that date they must return any surplus stock and tests will have to be purchased from pharmacies as required.
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MINECRAFTERS WANTED!
Calling Minecrafters across the East Riding, this is your opportunity to make your mark on history!
East Riding Archives are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘East Riding Blockdown’ project and are seeking young people aged 8-16 to contribute their experiences of the pandemic to the archives’ collections, using the popular videogame, Minecraft.
Young Minecrafters can visit a Minecraft world called the Archiverse, where they can build an object, place or person that represents their experience of the pandemic, or if they fancy themselves as more of a writer, have a go at documenting their experiences in a ‘book and quill’. The centrepiece of the Archiverse world features a fully-explorable reconstruction of the Treasure House in Beverley, the home of East Riding Archives.
Each built or written creation will be archived as part of the East Riding Archives’ digital collections, and preserved for the benefit of future generations to tell the story of the pandemic in the region.
Minecrafters will be able to play online in multiplayer, or download the Archiverse map onto their device to participate privately. East Riding Archives will also be delivering a series of exciting events, providing further opportunities to contribute to the project.
Find out how to get involved by clicking here to visit the website.
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Today's teaser:
How can "L" be greater in size than "XL"?
Did you figure out last week's? 'People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?' Answer: Cutlery!
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EMERGENCY FUNDING ADVICE
Are you short of money and struggling to pay for food or other essentials? Step Change's website provides information on ways to get financial help and other resources. They explain how to access food banks and where to get help with money in an emergency. Click the button below to view:
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SEND LOCAL OFFER BULLETIN
Please click the button below to view the most recent bulletin from SEND Local Offer, including 0-25 SEND Team Pop-Up Events.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- 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
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