Dear Families,

 

Year 6 Tweensafe
This week, Year 6 started their workshops with the Staffordshire safeguarding team focusing on being safe.  The workshops cover topics such as grooming, online safety and peer pressure.  The team delivers these sessions to many Year 6 classes in our area ready for when the children start high school.

 

Regional Director
On Wednesday, our Regional Director came to visit the school.  She was really impressed with the learning happening in every class.  The children were able to answer questions about what they were learning and show her their pieces of work which they were proud of.   It was such a pleasure showing her around.  The children were their usual super selves.

 

School Council
On Monday, I had a meeting with the school council about any extra learning they would like to happen in PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education).  The children had a really mature conversation about the many topics that we do teach and struggled to think of any other issues which they feel we need to address.  For the older children, the one main theme was about online group chats and the concerns they have when a child is nasty to another child.  We do regularly teach online safety and how to behave but this is an area that crops up every year.  Some children do hide behind the screens at home and send some quite nasty messages.  

This is an area which we need your help with. 

Do you know who your child is talking to?

Do you know what messages are being sent/received?

Do you monitor your child’s behaviour online?

As always, if we hear of anything concerning we will be in touch with you.  If you have any concerns or would like any advice, please get in touch with us.

 

School trips
Some of the teachers are planning school trips for the rest of the year.  They will be or have already let you know about these and the possible cost of the trips.  They are doing this early to give you plenty of time to consider the costs.  All payment contributions towards the activities during school hours are on a voluntary basis but please note that the activity/trip may be cancelled if insufficient contributions are received.  

                                       

 Music News  

Congratulations to Ben in Year 6 who recently took his Grade 3 piano exam. 

Ben scored 139/150 - Distinction - the highest category you can score!!

Well done to Ben for all his hard work and dedication. 

 

Mrs Elkin, Super proud Music Lead

 

 

Thank you as always for your support.

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer