iPads: more than just fun and games! This Wake Up Wednesday guide explores screen time habits, spending traps, and safety tips for Parents/Carers. Your quick guide to smarter iPad use. #proudtoshine

A small video showing a few of our creations from Writing Day today. Our 2025 Super Hero theme. #proudtoshine

🌍 Our Eco Warriors have been busy with a follow-up waste audit! Checking bins, tracking improvements & helping Parkside stay eco-friendly. Results will be shared school-wide to drive more green changes! ♻️💚#proudtoshine

Amatina Class loved their final seasonal walk! 🌿☀️ They spotted lots of changes since their last trip and reflected on what they’ve seen throughout the year. A great way to connect with nature and learn outdoors! 🌸🍂❄️ #OutdoorLearning #proudtoshine #ParksideExplorers

Our Nursery children are little gymnasts in the making! Now in their third week of gymnastics sessions, all of the children can safely perform a forward roll — how amazing is that?! Today, they took on a gymnastics trail, completing a variety of fun and active tasks. #pts

AI scams are getting smarter 🤖📷 From deepfake voices to fake videos, online fraud is evolving fast. Our Wake Up Wednesday guide reveals what parents and educators need to know 📷 #proudtoshine

In DT, MacDonald Class have been busy designing and building truss bridges! After researching different bridge structures, the children set to work creating their own using woodwork tools. The challenge? To make sure their bridge is strong enough to be load-bearing! #proudtoshine

Our Reception children have had a wonderful time exploring today’s activities! From sand play, threading with ribbons and letters, splashing in the water area, making music outdoors, discovering hidden treasures, and enjoying ball games. It’s been fun & creative. #proudtoshine

Lots of LASTS this term for our wonderful Year 6s. The children have had their final ever cooking lesson at Parkside. What a tasty way to wrap things up, making delicious fish cakes with Mrs Begum! We hope they’ve picked up valuable life skills during their time in the kitchen.

Castaldo Class have been diving into a passionate debate in Literacy - Should hunting be banned for good? The children have been writing their own balanced arguments, exploring both sides of this important and thought-provoking topic. #proudtoshine

Don’t dive into danger! 🌊📷The Wake Up Wednesday guide shares 10 key water safety tips to help keep children safe in, on and around water this summer 📷📷#WaterSafety #proudtoshine

This term, Year 1 were treated to a fantastic musical experience as they visited Year 2 to watch them perform with the African drums! It was a wonderful opportunity for our Year 2 children to gain confidence performing in front of an audience. The year 1s loved it. #proudtoshine

Amatina class have been working on an end-of-term booklet. To showcases their understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, including activities such as dot-to-dot counting in 5s, addition, and subtraction, with examples of work completed across various subjects. #proudtoshine

Please see attached information on low cost or free food for children and young people over the summer. #proudtoshine

Our amazing Year 6 children are making their way around the school today, collecting signatures and messages from friends and staff on their shirts and in their autograph books. It’s a bittersweet moment as we wish them all the very best for the exciting journey ahead.

Tech attachment: a digital dilemma 😵‍💫📱 This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores technology attachment in youngsters, what it means, why it matters, and how to help 🌍💬👉 Download your FREE copy here >> ow.ly/iLAA50WwMzY

Supporting young people through results day 💬❤️ This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares tips for keeping calm, showing reassurance, and helping them navigate whatever comes next with confidence 🌟 Download your FREE copy here >> ow.ly/74ao50WEBQK