Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Improving school communications with ParentMail

  Wed 29 Jan 2020

  A letter is coming home today, because we are going to be moving our school communications to ParentMail. A copy of this letter and the welcome pack can be found on the website under 'Information for Parents' - Whole School Letters.

   

• Important e-safety information

  Wed 27 Feb 2019

  Parents please be aware:

   

  We have been informed by the Police about a current internet safety issue that is affecting children. Please see below for further advice on this matter. We would urge you not to share this with children as it is unsuitable viewing but please be very vigilant. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact the school immediately.

   

  What is the MOMO Challenge

   

  MOMO Challenge Poster for Parents

   

  E-Safety is taken very seriously.

  At the start of every school year pupils are reminded of the rules regarding E-Safety and how to protect themselves against the many threats that they can be exposed to.

  As our children now live in a digital world it has become increasingly important that, as a school, parent or carer, we are aware of their activities and how we can protect them against possible threats.

  Please see the links below for advice on how to protect your children. If you have any queries regarding E-Safety, please contact your child’s class teacher.

   

  http://www.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/childrenandyoungpeople/bullying.htm

  https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

  http://www.iwf.org.uk

  https://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/features/online-safety-children-guide-protecting-your-kids-online

  http://www.childnet.com/

  http://www.youngpeoplesafeonline.com/

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/

  http://www.digizen.org/

   

  E-Safety tips for Parents of Primary School children

   

  The following websites have lots of information about how your child can keep themselves safe and still enjoy using the Internet. Most importantly, they can report illegal or inappropriate online behaviour through the ‘Report abuse’ button.

   

  Links – http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/

  http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/curations/stay-safe

• The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

  Tue 30 Oct 2018
  Items for sale from the school office at break time and after school. We also have poppies for sale too.

  

• Online and Social Media Safety

  Thu 14 Jun 2018
  With regular reports of children being targeted or groomed by adults via social media or other internet channels, we would like to remind parents of the critical importance of taking steps to reduce the risk of their children becoming vulnerable to this behaviour.

   

  Please do take the time to set up robust parental controls on devices and ensure that you set the passwords and codes and keep this confidential, so that only you know them.

   

  In the unfortunate circumstance that your child receives inappropriate messages or images via social media, please report this instantly to the Police on the non-emergency 101 number.

   

  There is some helpful advice relating to this on Hampshire County Council’s website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/safeguardingchildren/onlinesafety

   

  You may find it helpful for your children to be aware of and to have viewed this website:

  https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/

   

  Helpful advice is also available from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) website:

  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

   

  Aside from the risk of exploitation, it is unfortunate in this day and age that content exists on social media that would be inappropriate, and potentially harmful, for children to view.

   

  If you or your children receive images or videos on Snapchat, Instagram, Whatsapp or via any other social media featuring people that are naked or are sexual in nature, these should be deleted immediately and reported to the Police on the non-emergency 101 telephone number. Many people are still unaware that showing or sharing such images or videos with others could mean they are committing a crime. However, if a genuine mistake is made, it would be treated as such by the Police.

   

  Don't forget, on Wednesday 27th June our PCSO, Lee Haywood, is running workshops in school for parents to specifically help you understand and deal with these types of issues. A letter went home this week with details so please send back your slip if you are interested.

• Brigade Schoolwear Sale

  Thu 23 Nov 2017

  Brigade Schoolwear are having a 20% off all uniform Black Friday sale on 24^th November from midnight – midnight.

   

  Below is the Promotion Code which you will need to enter at the online checkout and click ‘APPLY’ to benefit from this discount.

   

  BLKFRI17

   

  *Discount cannot be back dated to orders placed prior to this time or if you have placed an order but failed to apply the promo code. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

• Children in Need - Friday 17th Nov 2017

  Fri 10 Nov 2017

  Fundraising Events

  Colour in Pudsey for a chance to win your own Pudsey Bear!

  Collect a colouring sheet from your class teacher for a donation of just 20p. Then colour in Pudsey, making sure you use Quality Queen Bee and bring it back to school by Thursday 16th November. Everyone who brings their coloured in Pudsey will be entered into a grand draw, to win their own miniature Pudsey! The draw will take place during Celebration Assembly on Friday 17th November.

   

  Pyjama Day - Friday 17th November 2017

  The children - and the adults at school! - will be able to wear their pyjamas and dressing gowns all day, for a suggested donation of £1. They can even bring a pair of slippers to change into when they are in class! (Outdoor coats and sensible shoes will still be needed for outside play at break and lunchtime, though).

   

• Harvest Assembly

  Tue 31 Oct 2017

  Please can any donations of tinned or packet food, be brought to the school office from Wed 1st Nov, ready for the assembly on Fri.

  All donations will then be taken to the Beacon Food Bank.

• Afternoon Tea - for Yrs 1, 2 & 3

  Wed 18 Oct 2017

  Wednesday 18th October 2017

  2.30pm — 3.00pm

   

  Dear Parents / carers

  You are invited to join us for afternoon tea in the hall and have an opportunity to share with your child their topic homework.

  Refreshments will be provided.

   

   

• MacMillian Coffee Morning

  Fri 29 Sep 2017

  Friday 29^th September 2017

  Everyone welcome,

  Please join us in the hall for a cup of tea and a slice a cake and help us support this charity.

  Year R 9.00-9.45am

  Years 1 & 3 9.45-10.30am

  Years 4 & 6 10.30-11.00am

  Years 5 & 2 11.00-11.30am

  Cake donations and helpers would be much appreciated.

  Please let Mrs Dixon know if you can help.

• International Dot Day

  Mon 11 Sep 2017

  Friday 15th September 2017

  We will be celebrating International Dot Day by wearing spotty clothes! Please donate £1 to raise funds for the school library.

  http://www.thedotclub.org