Upcoming Events

We're excited to announce an adventurous day out for a group of our pupils, who will be visiting Canoe Wild for an action-packed outdoor experience. The children will take part in a raft building session, working together to construct their own rafts before racing them down the river. They’ll also have the chance to try kayaking and paddle boarding.

This fantastic trip is a great opportunity for the children to develop their social skills, teamwork, and resilience in a fun and challenging environment.

If your child is attending, please ensure they bring a spare change of clothes and appropriate footwear for water activities. Children will return to school for 3.15-3.30pm.

As part of our warm welcome to our new pupils joining our Reception Class in September this year, we’re excited to invite all new Year R pupils and their families to a Teddy Bear’s Picnic!

Dates: Monday 23rd June 2025 and Tuesday 24th June 2025
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Parkside Community Primary School

To ensure a relaxed and enjoyable experience, we’ll be splitting the class into two groups—half the class will attend on the 23rd, and the other half on the 24th.

This special event is a lovely opportunity for you and your child to meet teachers, future classmates, and other new families before the school year begins in September. It’s a great way to build confidence, make friends, and feel at home in our school community.

What to bring:

• A small picnic lunch
• A blanket or towel to sit on
• And of course… your child’s favourite teddy bear to enjoy the story with!

Not sure which picnic your child is registered for?
Please contact the school office, and they’ll be happy to let you know.

We can’t wait to meet you and your little ones. See you at the picnic!

I am excited to share that all of the children who attend engineering club have been invited to a celebration and competition day at Canterbury Christ Church University on Wednesday 25th June 2025.

During the day the children will have a chance to show off the cars they have made during their time in club and will have a chance to talk to other children who have completed the programme as well as race their cars and compete with other local schools.

We will be leaving Parkside promptly at 9.30am and will be back at 2.00pm.

The children will need a packed lunch for the day. If you receive free school meals and would like the school to provide a packed lunch please contact the School Office. 

We’re excited to announce that some of our pupils will be taking part in a local Fun Run on Saturday 28th June 2025 at Garlinge Primary School, alongside children from other schools in the area. It promises to be a lively and enjoyable event for everyone involved!

Our school will be represented by a group of children from Year R, Year 1, and Year 2. Each year group has a designated race time:

Year R – 12.00pm
Year 1 – 12.20pm
Year 2 – 12.40pm

Children taking part should arrive 15 minutes before their race starts.

Please note that parents will need to organise their own transport to and from the event.

We’re looking forward to a great day and hope the children have fun taking part, cheering each other on, and representing the school with enthusiasm and team spirit. Good luck to all our runners!

Join us for a fun-filled day at our School Summer Fair on 5th July, from 11am to 2pm!

We have a fantastic line-up of activities for all ages, including an inflatable arena, mini golf, face painting, and much much more - there will be something for everyone.

Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome to come along and make some unforgettable memories! We can't wait to see you there!

Have Your Say – National Survey on Sport and Physical Activity

Our school is proud to be taking part in a national survey, in partnership with Sport England and research organisation Ipsos, to learn more about the sports and physical activities our fantastic pupils enjoy—both in and out of school.

Pupils in Years 1, 3 and 5 will be completing an online survey during the school day, which focuses on their experiences with sport and physical activity.

We’re also inviting Year 1 parents to get involved! A short parent survey is available for families with children in Year 1. It takes around 10 minutes to complete and can be done on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Your input is incredibly valuable. Taking part in this research helps us understand what activities our pupils are involved in and how we can better support and encourage them. It also helps Sport England make informed decisions about investing in sport for children and young people.

As a thank you, the school will receive £10 for sports equipment for every Year 1 parent who completes the survey.

Thank you for your support!

We’re thrilled to announce that our talented Year 6 pupils will be putting on a fantastic production of Matilda! After weeks of hard work and rehearsals, the pupils will be taking to the stage and sharing their performance with the school community.

The dress rehearsal to the rest of the school will take place during school hours on Monday 14th July.

Parents and carers are invited to the main performance on Tuesday 15th July at 1:30pm. No need to book – just come along and enjoy the show! Doors will open shortly before the performance begins.

We can't wait to see you there to celebrate the hard work, creativity and enthusiasm of our Year 6 stars!

Summer Attendance Raffle – Let’s Finish the Year Strong!

We’re excited to launch our Summer Attendance Initiative for Term 6! To encourage excellent attendance, all children who achieve 95% attendance or higher this term will be entered into a special raffle.

There are three fantastic prizes up for grabs, including arts and craft kits and summer toys to enjoy over the holidays!

Good attendance is key to helping children stay on track with their learning, build strong routines, and make the most of school life.

Every day counts—let’s make Term 6 a great finish to the school year!