PARENT CONSULATION EVENINGS
We are pleased to let you know the dates of our upcoming Parent Consultation Evenings where you will be able to book an appointment to discuss your child's progress. As there are still high numbers of covid cases in our local community, we are once again going to be running these evenings as video appointments via the SchoolCloud system. We will send you full details of how to book next week.
- Wednesday 16th February 4.15 - 6.15pm
- Thursday 3rd March 4.30 - 7.00pm
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WORLD BOOK DAY 3RD MARCH
We will be celebrating World Book Day as a school on Thursday 3rd March. The national theme for 2022 is ‘You are a reader'. Children are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a book they feel represents them best as a reader. This may be someone from one of their favourite books, series of books or as a character they feel they are similar to/would like to be like!
On the day, the children will be taking part in a variety of activities including a 'booknic' (outdoor reading in the wilderness area - like a picnic but with books!) and virtual buddy reading. They will also be trying to 'Guess the Book' from the clues and hints that their teacher will be leaving around the classroom.
Activities to complete at home
Children are challenged to recreate a ‘Book in a Box’ at home before Thursday 3rd March. On the morning of World Book Day, the boxes will be displayed in each wing and the children will visit as classes throughout the morning. Will the children be able to guess which book has been represented? We hope the children have fun making their creations and we can't wait to see them! Please see below for some examples.
We are also running a reading challenge over the half term break. Children are challenged to complete as many reading challenges as possible. Completed entries will go into a prize draw for book vouchers. Click the button below to download the challenge sheet. Please return completed sheets to school by Friday 11th March.
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REMINDER: CHANGE OF DETAILS
Please note that any changes of address, telephone numbers or changes to medical information must be put in writing to the office. Please email parkside.primary@eastriding.gov.uk to notify us of any changes.
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HEADTEACHER AWARDS
Headteacher Awards for exceptional work or progress have been given out this week to children in:
- Year 4 - Duru
- Year 5 - Connie and Maddie
- Year 6 - Ashton and Tyler
Here's the fantastic stargazing guide Connie produced:
Well done!
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THANK YOU
A big well done to most of our Year 5 and 6 children who are choosing to use the zebra crossing to safely cross the road. As adults please also use the crossing rather than the road as this sets all of our children a good example in road safety.
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DAILY 10 TIMES TABLES
Click the button below for a really useful tool for practising maths including times tables. 10 maths questions which you can attempt timed or untimed.
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STAY UP TO DATE
Just a reminder that you can see photos of all the latest happenings at Parkside on our Twitter feed or on our website.
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WILDLIFE SPOTTING
As we move into spring it feels like nature is waking up again! Pheasants and gulls have been spotted on the school grounds, and there are lots of sparrows coming in and out of the hedge infront of school. Please encourage your children to see if they can spot any of them as they head to their classes in a morning. Let us know if you see them or any other wildlife! We are also setting up a bird hide in the outdoor classroom for more wildlife spotting opportunities.
Please also look out for our spring art banners which will be going up around the school grounds soon, featuring beautiful artwork the children produced last year.
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ACCESS ALL ARTS WEEK
Parkside will be taking part in Access All Arts Week, a programme celebrating the arts and highlighting their importance in supporting the health and wellbeing of young people. From the 6th – 10th June, teachers will be accessing the resources and inspiration to take their classes on a creative adventure during one jam-packed and fun-filled week in June.
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LIVE VIRTUAL SAFER INTERNET DAY EVENT FOR PARENTS
Parent Zone are hosting a free Safer Internet Day Special Event on Tuesday 8 February, 4.30-5.00 pm, live on YouTube.
What games are appropriate for children? What are the advantages and disadvantages of gaming? How can parents and carers make the right decisions for their family? Under the headline “All fun and games? Your guide to gaming”, expert trainer, Sophie Linington, will explore some of the most frequent questions parents have about gaming. Click the button below to join on 8th February.
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Do you remember the special date of the last newsletter, 22.1.22, which was the same backwards, forwards and upside down? Were you able to find a word that looks the same backwards as it is forwards and upside down? Here are some examples we found!
- SWIMS
- NOON
This week's riddle - name an English word of more than 2 letters that both begins and ends with the letters 'he' (in that order). There are two possible correct answers, can you get them? Answers next time!
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JUNIOR BAKEOFF
Producers have recently opened applications for the 8th series of Junior Bake Off; a Channel 4 programme that celebrates the culinary talent and ambition of the younger generation in Britain. They are looking for young budding bakers between 9-12 years old.
Filming would take place from July 2022, but applications close on Sunday 13th March 2022.
Interested bakers can apply online at - www.applyforjuniorbakeoff.co.uk
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OPERATION ENCOMPASS
Our school continues to be part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools, local authorities and police forces.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, the following day, when a child or young person has experienced a domestic incident or a domestic incident has taken place at their home.
As a school we have ensured that our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Miss Curley, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures, this is known as a ‘Key Adult’. This allows us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.
By receiving this information early via Operation Encompass, school can be better placed to support the child/ren.
If you have any question relating to Operation Encompass or Safeguarding please contact Miss Curley, who will be happy to discuss matters further with you.
For more details see http://www.operationencompass.org/
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NEW EXHIBITION AT GOOLE MUSEUM
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FUN ACTIVITY FOR KS1
Here is a fun activity that children in key stage 1 may enjoy exploring over the half term holiday. Click the button below to view. (Please note you will need to register with the site to access the resources, you can do so as a parent.)
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FRIENDLY FEBRUARY
If you would like to view this in another language, please click here.
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TESTING
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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HALF TERM MEAL VOUCERS
East Riding of Yorkshire Council are funding free school meals vouchers for eligible children for February half term. If your family is eligible, school will arrange getting these vouchers to you as before.
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SEND LOCAL OFFER BULLETIN
Please click the button below to view the most recent bulletin from SEND Local Offer. There's information about Parent Carer Forum sessions, accessible performances at Hull Truck Theatre, the Reading Well for Children scheme, autism seminars and more.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- Wednesday 16th February 2022 Parent Consultation Evening (4.15 - 6.15pm)
- Friday 18th February 2022 School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Monday 28th February 2022 School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thursday 3rd March World Book Day
- Thursday 3rd March Parent Consultation Evening (4.30 - 7.00pm)
- 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.