FROGGY STARS - STRIVE -TEAM - AMBITION - RESILIENCE = SUCCESS
Week – 24.11.23
Another great week of learning in school!
We are extremely proud of how our children continue to embrace the opportunities available within school. This week children have continued to explore a range of sources to find out more about life in the past. Within KS1 the children have handled artefacts, looked at a range of sources and even experienced life as a Victorian child. Within KS2 children have explored how our country has changed over time, looking at key changes and developments which impact on the way we live today. Our learning continues to be shared via our school website, Twitter and Facebook pages. the Facebook pages to enable you to share in your children’s successes.
As we prepare for the end of term, we would like to draw attention to the many events we have planned in school. These can be found on the school calendar and website. As in previous years, all children will have the chance to join us for Christmas dinner. Normal dinners will resume on Friday 8th December. If you would like your child to join us please book the meal through the app by the 27th November. Please note that meal choices will be reduced between Monday 4th December and Thursday 7th to help us facilitate our Christmas Dinners.
Tameside council have once again offered to provide support to families in receipt if benefit related school meals over the Christmas break. This will be in the form of a Morrisons voucher. We are aware that many more families are eligible than those currently receiving this support. Please check your entitlement here School Meals (tameside.gov.uk) and inform school if you feel you are eligible.
Over the last week, our Y1 and 3 pupils have had the opportunity to further their learning through our personal development offer. Our Year 1 pupils have loved exploring our local area to find out what life was like in the past, Whilst our Y3 children loved viewing their work on display in the new Arriva gallery and their time in the Science and Industry Museum. We would like to extend our thanks to all those that offered their time to facilitate these visits. We are currently exploring opportunities for other year groups.
Finally, we would like to remind families that the school car park should not be used at any time. We have noticed an increase in people driving through the pedestrian entrance before and after school. Please note this access can only be used after 5pm. Likewise, it is essential that families refrain from parking on the zigzag lines and double lines in the Surestart car park. We need to maintain emergency access to the site at all times.
Wishing you an enjoyable and relaxing weekend
Mrs Claire Silk
Upcoming Events
Friday 1st December Before and after school clubs finish
Monday 4th December Christmas Dinner Day R and Y5
Tuesday 5th December Christmas Dinner Day Y1 and Y3
Wednesday 6th December Christmas Dinner Day Y2 and Y4
Thursday 7th December Christmas Dinner Day Y6
Thursday 7th December Christmas Craft (Flowery Friends event – ticket only)
Tuesday 12th December Nursery Festive Event 11 am (15 hours) and 2 30pm (30 hours).
Wednesday 13th December Y2 Nativity (Parents welcome)
Thursday 14th December Y2 Nativity (Parents welcome)
Friday 15th December Reception festive event (Families invited from 2pm)
Monday 18th December Christmas Party Day (Wear party clothes)
Flowery Friends Social (Adults Only ) 6-9pm in school
Tuesday 19th December School closes for Christmas at 1 30pm (Non Uniform)
Wednesday 3rd January School closed for INSET
Thursday 4th January School reopens to pupils
IMPORTANT – Online Safety
Whatever the age of your child they will receive good online safety education in school, from early years through to college. But as parents and carers we want so support you in providing information about the risks and issues our children may face online.
We have obtained resources from Alan Mackenzie who specialises in the ever-changing and evolving area of online safety.
This week the focus is on Social Media.
https://vimeo.com/847257105/c8215cb602?share=copy
Useful Links:
Common Sense Media – this is a one-stop shop to find further, useful information for parents. Whether it’s an app, a game or a book it’s a good chance it’s here. Just use the search bar at the top of the page. https://www.commonsensemedia.org
TikTok Safety – TikTok have been introducing a few, useful safety and wellbeing features. You can find out all about these features here: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/safety
Instagram – a guide for parents. https://about.instagram.com/community/parents
Internet Watch Foundation - In the video I mention the IWF in relation to concerns over live streaming. You can have a look at the IWF live streaming report here: https://www.iwf.org.uk/news/iwf-research-on-child-sex-abuse-live-streaming-reveals-98-of-victims-are-13-or-under
Live streaming – risks and advice: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-live-streaming/
Social Media Risks and Rewards – guides to help your family navigate the risks and rewards that social media can bring as well as guides to the most popular social media apps: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/
Disrupted childhood – the cost of persuasive design: https://5rightsfoundation.com/uploads/Disrupted-Childhood-2023-v2.pdf