Safer Internet Day 2025

We marked Safer Internet Day today with a variety of activities. The theme this year is: ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘. We gathered in the hall for an assembly led by our Digital Leaders. They ‘scammed’ children into thinking they were winning some tempting prizes, but actually there were some bad consequences! The message was that if things are too good to be true…they often are!

Later on, EYFS used songs and small world play to tell the stories about being safe. KS1 took part in a variety of different activities and KS2 took part in the BBC Live Lesson where we had to identify the signs of a scam.

We even got a shout out on the BBC news feed!

Ramadan 2024

When is Ramadan 2024?

This Monday the 4th of March we welcomed Asma from Telford Central Mosque to talk to the children about Ramadan. Asma told us about how Muslims all over the world would be paying special attention to their faith during this holy month. Many children knew lots about Ramadan from their learning in school, their community or their own faith. Some children l that many Muslims would be dedicating time to reading Surahs (chapters) of the Quran, fasting, giving to charity or helping others, spending time with family and friends and attending Mosque for an extra prayer during Ramadan.
The children asked thoughtful questions and observed our school and British values conscientiously. Asma praised the children and our learning environment, commenting on the warm feeling and interest of the children, even down to our youngest Reception students.
We thank her and Telford Central Mosque for enriching our learning!

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March.
We have not dressed up in ages so we would children to come dressed as their favourite book character. There are prizes on offer so think creative and flamboyant; the more home-made the more chance of winning!
I can’t wait to get my costume ready 🙂

Online Safety Newsletter – February 2024

Online Safety Newsletter from Knowsley Council.

Online Safety Newsletter February 2024

We have become significantly dependent on and accustomed to the digital services and devices we use for being online. Online safety plays a vital role in the proper use of these tools.

Online Threats

The internet, for all its glory and opportunities, does unfortunately feature threats and challenges. These might manifest as online abuse, bullying, threats, impersonation, grooming, harassment or exposure to offensive and/or violent content.

All of these are harms we have a duty to protect young people from – and we shouldn’t underestimate its seriousness. If young people are exposed to – or perpetrate – these behaviours, they can be life-altering.

  • A systematic, large-scale review of academic research found that victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide
  • There have been high-profile news stories about online grooming and its devastating effects
  • According to Ofcom, 45% of 12-15s who go online say they have seen something hateful about a group of people online in the last 12 months

Practice Online Safety

Being aware of and practicing online safety is the only way to mitigate these risks. They will always be present, but teaching young people how to manage harmful situations and content will ensure they are best-placed to benefit from their time online, free from harm.

Creating an online space that is led by the principles of online safety requires all of us to step up – to both practice online safety and to challenge bad and harmful behaviours online.

Understanding the consequences of our actions as well as the tools that are available for reporting and helping are the first stepping stones in being an educated and respectful digital citizen.

This Newsletter provides practical advice for parents!

 

Inclusion: A tale of five rooms!

This month we have an article in the magazine ‘Headteacher Update’ that tells the story of how Sir Alexander Fleming won the NASEN Award for Primary Provision of the Year 2023 and how at the heart of this success is the nurturing and inclusive provision we provide to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

Click here to read the full article and search for page 30!

Headteachers update Jan 2024 page 30

Holiday Dates for 2023-2024

HOLIDAY DATES – click here

September 2023 to July 2024

PD DAYS

Monday 4th September
Friday 6th October
Monday 6th November
Friday 22nd December
Monday 22nd July

Autumn Term

Monday 4th September 2023: PD Day (children do not attend school)
Tuesday 5th September 2023: All children return to school at 8.30am
Friday 6th October 2023: PD Day (children do not attend school)
Friday 27th October 2023: Children finish at 3pm for half term (1 week)

HALF TERM: Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November 

Monday 6th November 2023: PD Day (children do not attend school)
Tuesday 7th November 2023: All children return to school at 8.30am
Thursday 21st December 2023: Children finish at 1pm for end of term (2 weeks)
Friday 22nd December 2023: PD Day (children do not attend school)

Spring Term

Monday 8th January 2024: All children return to school at 8.30am
Friday 9th February 2024: Children finish at 3pm for half term (1 week)

HALF TERM: Monday 12th February – Friday 16th February

Monday 19th February 2024: All children return to school at 8.30am
Friday 22nd March 2024: Children finish at 1pm for end of term (2 weeks)

Summer Term

Monday 8th April 2024: All children return to school at 8.30am
Monday 6th May 2024: Bank Holiday (school is closed)
Friday 24th May 2024: Children finish at 3pm for half term (1 week)

HALF TERM: Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May

Monday 3rd June 2024: All children return to school at 8.30am
Friday 19th July 2024: Children finish at 1pm for end of term (6 weeks)
Monday 22nd July: PD Day (children do not attend school)