WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST FOR 2023
We hope you all have a fun and enjoyable Christmas break. It can be a busy and stressful time, so most of all we hope that you are simply able to spend time together with those important to you. Take care and stay safe; we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year and back in school on Wednesday 4th January. (Please note that Tuesday 3rd January is a staff training day).
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH
We'd like to say a really big thank you to Mrs Kirkby, the whole kitchen team and all of the midday supervisors for once again providing a wonderful Christmas lunch for us all on Wednesday. It is always a special part of the Christmas festivities as we come together to enjoy this meal.
Mrs Kirkby and her team cooked an incredible:
- 418 turkey breasts
- 418 pigs in blankets
- 418 stuffing balls
- 40kg of mashed potato
- 16kg peas
- 15kg carrots
- and 4kg sprouts!!!!
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CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas performances, it was fantastic to have you all there. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. We also of course want to say well done to all of the children for performing so brilliantly. We are so proud of you all.
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MAKE YOUR OWN BAUBLE
Year 3 have designed and stitched their own baubles. Why not use Nate's step by step instructions to make your own at home?
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UNIFORM & CLOTHING RECYCLING
On the last Monday of each month we are going to be offering a session where used uniform and clothes can be shared. The first event will be on 3.15 – 3.45pm on Monday 30th January.
If anyone has any uniform or clothes (hats, scarves, gloves, coats, trousers, shorts, dresses, jumpers) that could please be donated over January – please place them in the donation tubs in the outside classroom shelter.
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TESCO COMMUNITY GRANT
We are excited to let you know that our application to the Tesco Community Grants Scheme has been successful and our project will be put forward to a customer vote in Goole Tesco. Voting will commence in store from Mid January 2023 and continue until the end of March 2023.
Please vote for us using the blue tokens offered at checkout - if we get the most votes we could receive £1500!
Our project is titled 'Parkside Wild About Learning' as we hope to purchase wellington boots, waterproofs and equipment so that outdoor learning in our fabulous Wilderness Area can be enjoyed by the children all year round.
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NO TOYS FROM HOME PLEASE
Please can we remind parents, carers and children that no toys or personal items from home should be brought into school. We wish to draw particular attention to the small magnets that are currently popular - under no circumstances should these be brought into school. They are a serious health hazard if accidentally swallowed.
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SAFEGUARDING
Concerned about a child?
At Parkside Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.
If you are worried about a child who attend Parkside Primary School and would like to discuss it further, please do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Miss Curley, or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Benson, straight away. They can be contacted via the school office, or by telephone on 01405 763634
If you have any concerns outside of school hours, or are concerned a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm and is at immediate risk call the Children’s Safeguarding Hub on (01482) 395500 or ring 999 (asking for the Police).
Children's Safeguarding Hub
Mon to Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
01482-395500
safeguardingchildrenshub@eastriding.gov.uk
Out of hours: 01482 393939
CHRISTMAS
Christmas can be an exciting time when people get together to celebrate. But it can also be a difficult time. If you’re feeling lonely, worried or stressed, then ChildLine have tips and advice that can help you. https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/seasonal-events/christmas/
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HEALTH NOTICE
As we are in a season of increased illness and infections, in which the region is experiencing an increase in cases of sickness and diarrhoea, influenza and Covid-19 for the health and safety of everyone we would advise the following general advice:
- Please ensure everyone washes their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water regularly.
- Please make sure any wounds, and/or scratches are cleaned and covered up in the most appropriate way.
- If you are unsure about the symptoms you and/or your child are experiencing – it is always best to speak to your GP or contact NHS 111.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our children, staff and school community is extremely important to us and we thank you for your continued support.
Current infections circulating in the community and on a national level, particularly in younger children are:
- Chickenpox: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/
- Scarlet Fever: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/
- Diarrhoea and Vomiting: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/
- COVID-19: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ The current UKHSA guidance on isolation periods for those who have a positive COVID-19 test result has not changed since April, 2022. Full details of the UKHSA Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19
These links provide reliable, useful and up-to-date information.
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SORE THROAT ADVICE
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RECEPTION STARTING PE
Just a reminder that reception children will be starting PE after Christmas. They will do PE every Wednesday. They are to come to school wearing their PE kit, so children need to be wearing it on the first day back - Wednesday 4th January.
Both plain and logoed items are available from the Uniform Shop on Pasture Road. Please click here for the price list.
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HEADTEACHER'S AWARD
Well done to the following children who have received Headteacher's Awards:
- Freddie in Year 3 for awesome singing.
- Mia and Jack in Year 1 for fabulous writing.
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HELP FOR HOUSEHOLDS
If you are experiencing financial hardship or are concerned about the current cost of living, please contact East Riding of Yorkshire Council for support. There is a dedicated area on the council website where families can access the Cost of Living – Help for households. This is designed to help people who need financial support, or are struggling to manage. They provide a range of services that might help, alongside government and community support.
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WINTER WATER SAFETY
Please click the button for important winter water safety information from the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
Below is a summary of their key points:
- Teach children not to go onto the ice under any circumstances.
- Don’t go onto ice or into the water to rescue a dog, move to somewhere that the dog will be able to climb out and call them towards you.
- Keep dogs on their leads when near ice and don’t throw sticks or toys onto the ice.
- Time your walks to make the most of the daylight; if you need to walk in the evening only use well-lit areas or take a route not alongside water.
- When walking alongside water keep back from the edge.
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PRIVACY NOTICE
Please remember that our privacy notices can always be found on our website at https://www.parkside.eriding.net/about-us/privacy
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KIDS CLUB
Just a reminder that you can register for places at Kids Club for both before and after school sessions by ringing/texting 07749 948149 or emailing parkside.kidsclub@hotmail.com
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DO GOOD DECEMBER
Daily actions from Action for Happiness encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Have a look at the calendar below.
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THANK YOU
A big thank you to everyone who bought a poppy in school. We raised £309.80 for the Royal British Legion.
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ONLINE SAFETY
You can access fantastic online safety advice for free by downloading the app or following https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/parkside-primary-school-1 and completing your details.
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ONLINE SAFETY PARENT GUIDE
This week's free online safety guide focuses on setting up apps, games and software. It highlights a number of tips such as disabling in-app purchasing, take note of age ratings and watching out for imitators. Click here to download the pdf.
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HAF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
The following activities are running during the Christmas break as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for those families on benefits related free school meals. All children will receive free activities which last at least 4 hours and a meal is provided too. The website has now been updated to reflect all the new sessions taking place in the school holidays.
https://www.activeeastriding.co.uk/holiday-activities-and-food/
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FAMILY BRAIN TEASER
Last week's answer: When does Christmas come before Easter? Answer: In a dictionary.
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SEND NEWS
Please click the button below for the latest SEND bulletin from East Riding Local Offer,
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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.)
Dates are also available on our website by clicking here.
Dates for Academic Year 2022/2023
- Fri 16th Dec - School closes for Christmas (3.30pm)
- Wed 4th Jan 2023 - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Thurs 5th Jan - Young Voices Concert
- Mon 9th Jan - Whole school Science Week
- Mon 9th Jan - Year 3 Open Afternoon 1 (2.15pm)
- Tues 10th Jan - Year 3 Open Afternoon 2 (2.15pm)
- Fri 13th Jan - Class 6A Assembly (9.15am)
- Tues 17th Jan - Year 5 Open Afternoon 1 (2.15pm)
- Wed 18th Jan - Year 5 Open Afternoon 2 (2.15pm)
- Fri 20th Jan - Class 6H Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 27th Jan - Class 6C Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 30th Jan - Year 2 Open Afternoon 1 (2.15pm)
- Wed 1st Feb - Year 2 Open Afternoon 2 (2.15pm)
- Fri 3rd Feb - Class 1H Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 10th Feb - Class 1BH Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 10th Feb - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 20th Feb - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 24th Feb - Class 4M Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 27th Feb - Year 1 Open Afternoon 1 (2.15pm)
- Wed 1st March - Year 1 Open Afternoon 2 (2.15pm)
- Thurs 2nd March - World Book Day
- Fri 3rd March - Class 4N Assembly (9.15am)
- Wed 15th March - Year 4 Open Afternoon 1 (2.15pm)
- Fri 17th March - Class 5H Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 24th March - Class 5GB Assembly (9.15am)
- Tues 28th March - Year 4 Open Afternoon 2 (2.15pm)
- Fri 31st March - Class 5L Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 31st March - School closes for Easter (3.30pm)
- Fri 10th March - Class 4P Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 17th April - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 28th April - Class 3C Assembly (9.15am)
- Mon 1st May - School closed for May Bank Holiday
- Fri 5th May - Class 3O Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 26th May - Class 3B Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 26th May - School closes for half term (3.30pm)
- Mon 5th June - School re-opens (Doors open 8.45am)
- Fri 16th June - Class RTW Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 23rd June - Class RR Assembly (9.15am)
- Fri 21st July - 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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