WORLD BOOK DAY
We have had a fantastic day in school today for World Book Day. All of the children have enjoyed lots of book-related fun and sharing stories together.
It has been fantastic to see all of the 'books in boxes' that the children have created. So much creativity, care and hard work on display; huge well done to everyone. The project has clearly really sparked the children's imagination, with books being brought to life in so many different ways.
Below is just a snapshot of the day. More photos can be found on our Twitter feed.
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YEAR 1 TRIP TO STREETLIFE MUSEUM
Year 1 had a fantastic time on their trip to the Streetlife Museum in Hull. All of the children behaved brilliantly and did Parkside proud, so well done to all.
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WORKSHOPS
The children are going to be taking part in some exciting workshops in the next couple of weeks:
- Tues 8th March - Now that what I call poetry workshops (Year 3 & 4)
- Wed 9th March - Madame Dragon's Training School (Year 1 & 2)
- Thurs 17th March - Midsummer Night's Dream workshop (Year 5 & 6)
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A TRUE ROCKSTAR!
Huge congratulations to Mason in Year 5 who has made it into the global top 100 on Times Tables Rockstars! TTRS is used by over 16,000 schools around the world, both primary and secondary, so this really is an impressive achievement. Well done Mason! Can we have any more world beaters from Parkside? Keep practising everyone!
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HEADTEACHER AWARDS
Headteacher Awards for exceptional work or progress have been given out during the last two weeks to children in:
- Year 2 - Drake
- Year 5 - Harvey, Sam, Brax, Maddie, Matas, Pria, Robbie, Olivia & Mason
Well done!
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COMIC RELIEF FRI 18TH MARCH
We will be joining in with Red Nose Day on Friday 18th March. With this year's theme being 'funny is power', the School Council have planned a non-uniform/crazy hair day. They are also organising fun activities to take place on the day.
Voluntary donations can be made in aid of Comic Relief via a dedicated charity page on ParentPay - we will share this with you in due course. Please do not bring cash into school.
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ROAD SAFETY
For everyone's safety when arriving at and leaving school, please do not park or drop off on the yellow lines.
We also continue to encourage everyone to use the zebra crossing as the safest way to cross Western Road. Please can all of the adults set a good example by using it themselves, and remind older children who walk to school unaccompanied to do the same. Thank you.
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HARRY POTTER WANDS DISPLAY
It's clear from the number of Harry Potter costumes and book boxes in school today that there are lots of fans at Parkside, so we just thought we would let you know about the giant wands on display in Hull at the moment - one of just four places chosen in the country. Situated outside the City Hall, they will only be there until Tuesday 8th March before they move onto their next location. They light up from 6.30pm, with a lights and music display every half an hour.
You can find out more in the news article via the button below:
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RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER SICKNESS
Please can we remind parents that children with vomiting and/or diarrhoea symptoms should be kept at home for 48 hours after their symptoms have gone.
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PACKED LUNCHES
If you are opting to send your child with a packed lunch rather than having a school meal, please ensure they contain healthy, nutritional items which will keep your child feeling full and energised for the afternoon. Please do not include fizzy drinks, chocolate, cakes or sweets. Change4Life has lots of ideas to keep packed lunches healthy and interesting. Why not have a look by clicking the button below.
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NO NUTS PLEASE
Please can we remind all parents and carers that no nuts or nut products should be brought into school. We have a number of people within our school community with very severe, life-threatening nut allergies. Please keep this in mind when making snacks or packed lunches.
Do not send in any nuts or cereal bars/snack bars containing nuts, or use peanut butter or Nutella (or similar products). Please check packaging for ingredients if you are unsure - allergens will be listed in bold. Thank you for your support in keeping others safe.
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SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
Just a reminder that we have booked Tempest Photography to come into school to take individual portraits of the children on Thursday 17th March. Please note that on this occasion only individual photos will be taken.
You will be given a unique reference number that will enable to order your photos online on the Tempest website.
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Today's teaser:
People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?
Did you figure out last week's? If you see the question written like this does it give you a clue? What are the next two letters in the following series and why? WATNTLITFS_ _ Yes, the answer is AW!
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CURRENT COVID GUIDANCE
As we are all aware, COVID-19 is still circulating and causing severe illness for a minority of our population. We have a collective responsibility to work together to protect those most vulnerable whilst also protecting face-to face education for our children and young people. We are continuing to follow Local Authority advice and risk assessments at present. In school we will be:
- Ensuring good hygiene for everyone (hand hygiene & respiratory hygiene)
- Maintaining appropriate cleaning regimes
- Keeping occupied spaces well ventilated
- Following public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing confirmed cases of COVID-19
Please note that the government has stopped the requirement for school staff to test twice weekly. Please click here for the updated guidance for parents and carers regarding schools and early years settings.
If you or your child have any of the three main symptoms (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste) please book a PCR test. If you test positive for Covid-19 please follow the isolation guidance.
From 24 February 2022, the legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive test has been removed. However, both adults and children who test positive are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 days. On the fifth and sixth day, if negative test results are returned, the individual can cease staying at home and return to normal activity (i.e., return to school). However, if they do not return negative test results on the 5th and 6th day, they should be strongly advised to continue to stay at home until they have returned 2 negative results. Regardless of test results, they can return to school on the 11th day.
There is no requirement for any close contacts outside of the household to be advised to stay at home.
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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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SUPPORTING CHILDREN THROUGH WORRYING TIMES
With the escalating conflict in Ukraine, some children may be feeling very anxious about the situation or have questions about what they have seen or heard in the media. Please see below for advice and guidance to help support your child.
Place2Be’s educational psychologists have shared advice about how to discuss war and conflict with children and young people – and how you can best support them at this difficult and worrying time. Read their advice here.
The British Psychological Society have also provided the following guidance. (Click here)
Newsround, from the BBC's CBBC channel, has lots of videos and reports about the war in Ukraine that have been produced for children. (Click here and scroll down for a section on the war in Ukraine) There is also a section containing tips for children who are feeling sad or upset about something they have seen, heard or read. (Click here)
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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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#STOPSMOKINGDAY
ERYC are supporting #StopSmokingDay on Wednesday 9 March 2022.
Quitting can be tough on your own, but you don’t have to be! The East Riding Stop Smoking Service provide personal support and FREE NRT. Just call 0800 9177752 or text QUIT to 60163.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- Tues 8th March 2022 - Now that what I call poetry workshops (Year 3 & 4)
- Wed 9th March 2022 - Madame Dragon's Training School (Year 1 & 2)
- Thurs 17th March 2022 - Tempest School Photographs
- Thurs 17th March 2022 - Midsummer Night's Dream workshop (Year 5 & 6)
- Fri 18th March 2022 - Comic Relief Red Nose Day
- 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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