WELCOME BACK
We hope everyone enjoyed the half term break and the long bank holiday. We are looking forward to an exciting and busy last half term of the year, with lots of trips and activities planned.
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OUTDOOR FUN
One of the best parts of the summer term is being able to make the most of the sunshine and be out in the fresh air. Here are some of the children outside this afternoon enjoying golden time and practising for sports day.
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SCHOOL LIBRARIANS
Well done to the newly appointed school librarians. The children wrote a letter of application and were selected for the roles. Miss Acaster received some fantastic application letters!
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NATIONAL ONLINE SAFETY
We are pleased to let you know that we are becoming certified members of the National Online Safety programme. This membership provides access to their full range of award-winning online safety training, resources and updates for the whole school community, and includes access to The National Hub, a state-of-the-art learning management system designed by schools for schools, and their world-leading mobile app.
We look forward to sharing more details and resources with you all soon.
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UPDATES FOR SEPTEMBER
Over the summer holidays there will be lots happening in school getting ready for September. Many areas of school will be getting a fresh coat of paint, including the East hall so keep your eyes peeled for a new look in the new year!
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FREE WATER SAFETY TRAINING
Former Goole councillor and mayor Malcolm Boatman has acquired a £1000 donation to a charity based in Scarborough who deliver lifesaving swimming training during the summer holidays. The training is provided by RNLI and Swim England with the assistance of volunteers from the Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund.
Mr Boatman wants young people from Goole to have the opportunity of receiving this worthy training, so has also secured the funding for a coach to take them to Bridlington on Tuesday 16 August. The coach will set off from Goole around 9am and return at tea time. Children must be aged between 7 and 14 years old, and be able to swim 25 metres. They must also be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Everything is provided free, and the training session lasts around an hour. There will also be around 5 hours free time to enjoy in Bridlington. All children need on the day is their swimwear and towel. For more information or to book a place on the trip contact Malcolm Boatman on 07812 758861 or direct message him on Facebook.
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SPORTS DAYS
Jut a reminder about the dates for our sports days. The events will take place in the mornings. We are in the process of finalising arrangements and will send out details shortly.
- 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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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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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Today's teaser: I do not eat food but enjoy a light meal every day - what am I?
Did you figure out the riddle from last time? What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on? A coat of paint.
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BIG MALARKEY FESTIVAL
The Big Malarkey children's literature festival returns for 2022 on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June. The festival takes place in East Park, Hull with heaps of family fun to celebrate children’s books and stories.
This year’s festival theme is What’s the Story? with a diverse programme exploring stories from history, music, science, dance plus well-loved classics - pure Malarkey fun!
The programme is diverse and engaging with more events than ever for older children, including: Laura Dockrill, award-winning author of the Darcy Burdock series; Phil Earle, local author and winner of the British Book Awards Children's Fiction Book of the Year for his incredible book When The Sky Falls; Lucasfilm and Doctor Who illustrator (and son of Hull) JAKe, and writer and BBC6 music broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye.
Click the button below to download the programme. Tickets are available from Eventbrite for Saturday and Sunday
Daily tickets cost:
- £5 for adults
- £2.50 for children up to 16 years old (under 1yrs free)
- £14 for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children)
- £4 disabled adults + 1 free carers ticket
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SELF-CARE PLAN
Just as we look after our physical health, it’s important to look after our mental health. Self-care is all about what you can do to help yourself feel better or to keep yourself feeling good. It’s a way that we can look after our own mental health and wellbeing. It can help your body and mind to relax, drift away, or be more energised.
This self-care plan walks primary-aged children through a series of steps, helping them create a simple self-care plan that works for them. It helps children identify activities that they can use to support their mental health.
The resource was co-written by Anna Freud Centre experts and young people, who shared ideas on self-care strategies that work for them.
Click the button below to find out more and access the resourves:
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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 are in the process of being contacted shortly by the council. Further information on the funding can be found by clicking the button below:
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DINOSAUR MUSEUM
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WEST PARK SUMMER EVENTS
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SEND LOCAL OFFER BULLETIN
Please click the button below for the latest SEND news, including a spotlight on the Summer HAF Grant, information about FASP payments and EYPCF sessions & job vacancy.
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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.)
- Wednesday 15th June 2022 - Year 6 Residential
- Monday 18th July - Year 6 Production (There will be two performance times of 10am and 2pm.)
- Tuesday 19th July - Leavers trip
- Friday 22nd July - Leavers Assembly (9.30am for 6A and 10.30am for 6H.)
- 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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