Kim Eagle

Dear Parents and Carers

I am writing to express the Parkside community’s sadness and condolences to the Royal Family and King Charles III on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 

As you will be aware, the funeral date has been set for Monday September 19th.  This date is a bank holiday and the school will be closed to both staff and pupils for the day, returning on Tuesday September 20th.

The pupils at Parkside will be marking their respect to the Queen within school in different ways planned by their teacher in class.  This will ensure it is at an appropriate level for their understanding.

National times of mourning, such as the period we are in, often have a deep and personal effect on people.  It may be that it brings sadness from personal experiences or leaves you feeling sad or uncertain with these important changes happening in our country’s history.  Please make sure you talk to us if you feel you require any additional support at this difficult time.  We have two excellent parental support workers, Natasha and Vickie, who will be very happy to support you or, of course, you can speak to myself or any other Senior Leader within Parkside. 

Kind regards, 

Carolyn Ellis-Gage

Head Teacher

Dear Parents and Carers 

The MET office has upgraded its warning to a “Red” warning of extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday of next week.  This is an unusual situation and so Parkside is taking some additional precautions.

• Pupils are allowed to come into school in PE kit if this will help them to feel cooler
• Pupils will not be doing outdoor games/PE
• Lunches will be in the classroom, not the crowded dining room
• Please bring extra drinks bottles – we will give time to fill up bottles frequently and allow extra breaks to allow children to drink more
• Please to send your child with water bottles, sun cream and sun hats (also for the way to/from school)
• Talking to children about staying safe in the sun and the importance of drinking plenty of water

We are aware many pupils will find this heat difficult and we are aware many pupils also have long journeys in transport to and from school, so there is an option to pick your child up at 12 pm if this would be a better way to support your child.  If you do decide to pick your child up, please email the office by 9 am Monday and we will refund any lunch ordered.  If you do not email to confirm picking them up before the cut off time of 9 am you may be charged for their dinner. 

The school is fully open to all pupils that wish to remain in school. 

We are unable to have different pick up times due to staff supervision, so please either email and pick up at 12 pm, or keep to your child’s normal arrangements for collection. 

Kind regards

Carolyn Ellis-Gage    (pronouns she/her)

Head Teacher

The Parkside School

Dear Parents and Carers 

Please find below term dates for the next academic year:

• Autumn term one : 6 September – 21 October 2022
  • Half term holiday : 24 – 28 October 2022
• Autumn term two : 31 October – 16 December 2022
  • Christmas holiday : 19 December 2022 – 3 January 2023
• Spring term one : 4 January – 10 February 2023
  • Half term holiday : 13 – 17 February 2023
• Spring term two : 20 February – 31 March 2023
  • Easter holiday : 3 – 17 April 2023
• Summer term one : 18 April – 26 May 2023
  • Half term holiday : 29 May – 2 June 2023
• Summer term two : 5 June – 21 July 2023.

In addition, there is bank holiday Monday, 1 May 2023, May Day. 

Regards 

Parkside School

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please find attached some information from Norfolk SENDIASS (Information Advice and Support Service) which we have been asked to pass on to you.

This contains three parent/carer surveys on SEND provision in Norfolk which are on page 8, where you can share your views.

Kind regards

The Parkside School

Dear Parents and Carers 

Please find attached some information from the Henderson Trust, which we have been asked to pass on to families: 

We have organised a series of activities and trips for 10 to 16 year olds over the summer months. The leaflet is  in PDF format with details of how to book.  All the activities are funded by Henderson Trust and the Big Norfolk Holiday fund, meaning all trips, activities and food are completely free. 

Regards 

Parkside School 

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Dear Parents & Carers

On Wednesday we informed you via email that we are upgrading our School Money system. 

We are pleased to inform you that the system is now live and you can now order and pay for school lunches (hot food, jacket potatoes or packed lunch and snacks) on-line or via the app.

Moving forward this is the method school we will be using for dinner and snack orders.

Please find attached information on how to pre-order your child’s school lunch. 

Bookings are now open for next week’s orders. Please log into your School Money account. 

You need to make your choices for the whole week. 

If you have any queries, please contact the school office.

Kind regards

Parkside School

Dear all 

Making Sense of SEND is a free event at The King’s Centre, Great Yarmouth.  This event has a focus on Preparing for Post-16 choices and so it is very useful for parents/carers who have a child with SEND (with or without an EHCP) in Year 9-13. 

Parents/carers who cannot attend in-person, will be sent a link so they can join via MS Teams. 

Parents/carers who are interested in attending in-person will benefit from free refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.  Registration is via Eventbrite and will close Sunday 26 June at 11.30pm.

Parkside School

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Dear Parents and Carers 

Please find attached a letter from the PFA for your consideration. 

Kind regards 

Parkside School 

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Dear Parents and Carers 

A quick reminder to make sure you send in named sun hats, named water bottles and named sun cream for your children as we are going to have a few hot days. 

We also need your permission to apply the sun cream if your child is unable to do this themselves – an email to the class team or school office would be appreciated.

On Friday, it is non-school uniform day because we are raising money for Ukraine.  Please make sure your child wears something suitable for the extreme heat that is forecast. 

Kind regards 

Carolyn Ellis-Gage

Head Teacher