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Congratulations to our latest batch of AR Award Winners in Year 6.
Ella. Isla and Joel are now proud Word Millionaires and Amelia, Cameron, Isaac. Owen, Kenny, Will, Caitlin and Darcie are now Half Millionaires! They have all taken exciting books home with them from the library to continue their reading over the Easter Break.
Please see below some information we have received about some activities on offer over the Easter holidays:
Science Buddies:
If you are looking for something fun, inclusive and educational for your children, Science Buddies return to Ridgeway Family Hub on 5th April, with bigger and better experiments than ever before. Perfect for children aged 5-11 years, grab your lab coat and goggles and spend some quality time together as a family.
Book your place now:
Friday 5th April
Ridgeway Family Hub
2:00-3:00pm
Booking is essential. Call 0191 4567751 to reserve your child’s place.
Williby Rocs:
This Easter, Williby Rocs CIC – Eco Creations will be inspiring the next generation using the natural environment. For young people aged 5+, children will explore their imaginations, making wonderful creations and magical memories.
Friday 5th April at Ridgeway Family Hub
10:00am-11:00am
Booking is essential. Please contact Ridgeway Family Hub on 0191 4567751 to reserve your place.
Please see link below for information about a range of sports activities on offer in South Tyneside in the Easter holidays:
Please see link below to information from the Kind Mind Community about a variety of short courses they run to promote mental wellbeing in adults:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MXn1Ioxod3SQvSRQtzOTbPy3fIA4JKQJ/view?usp=drive_link
Please see link below for information about the Holiday Activity & Food programme. These sessions are free for families in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, but booking is required.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUpptAEms9sLlpjyERM9WrP7aa6KJdkh/view?usp=drive_link
Please see link below for information about these free play sessions for families at Souter Lighthouse on a Saturday morning, starting 30th March.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KKjy8QpctVhgAwO7MarXUH9IGgrvwi7w/view?usp=drive_link
In year 3, the children have started work on branching databases. They discussed how to group objects based on yes/no questions – breaking them into smaller groups.
They were then tasked with creating a branching database about dinosaurs. They were given cards and questions to help break the dinosaurs into smaller groups based on physical attributes.
Congratulations to our latest batch of Half Millionaires!
Imogen, Sapphire, Bonnie and Esme will be Millionaires in no time!
Well done and keep up the regular reading.
The latest bullying research from the DfE makes for upsetting reading. Almost half (40%) of schoolchildren in the UK have been bullied within the past 12 months – with 21% of them experiencing negative changes to their behaviour, including avoiding going to school. In 15% of those cases, the victim’s behaviour suffers to the extent that they are ultimately excluded themselves.
Understanding and honest conversation can be an immense benefit to children who have become the target of bullying – but it’s such a delicate subject that it can often be hard for trusted adults to know where (or how) to start. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week contains ten practical tips for supporting a child who is experiencing bullying.
Bullying has long been a pervasive issue in schools – and, being realistic, it’s regrettably a problem which is always likely to exist to a certain extent. There are still plenty of steps we can take as trusted adults, however, to lend support, comfort and reassurance to children who are going through this deeply upsetting experience.
Such a highly emotive topic can be a difficult one to talk about with children – but honest, open communication nevertheless remains vital to young victims’ wellbeing. It’s important to be aware, then, of effective ways to broach and explore the subject. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has expert advice on effective ways to support children who are being bullied.
Please see link below to a letter from Public Health about national outbreaks of measles and how to arrange for your child to receive their MMR vaccines if they have not already had them:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aWUsusu0WhAv67GUhEwX8YFAbhWG6fjQ/view?usp=drive_link
