It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another half-term. It has been the shortest, yet longest in some ways, filled with lots of illness; but we have made it. The focus for us has been how are we shining our light to others. When Jesus came into the world, he brought such light that we have to be the ones to shine it for him now on Earth. We also need to recruit disciples. After the holiday, we come back into Lent. If you are able to get to Mass over the holiday to celebrate Ash Wednesday, please do. The children will be making their Lenten boxes for their partners across the school and then creating as aspect of the Stations of the Cross for our whole school installation. We hope that you will be able to join us as we reflect as a community.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
This week has been ONLINE SAFETY and CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH week nationally. It seems ironic that these two areas have come together when the biggest impact on children’s mental health is being online. This week in school we have brought the two areas together and really challenged the children to think about how their online behaviour impacts on their mental health. There have been two slogans for the week:
Together for a better internet
What matters to you?
Below is a range of photographs from across the school, taken during this week. From online live lessons with the BBC to spa days in nursery for well-being. The children have been challenged to really think and to really refelct. These key messages will be continued to be discussed throughout the rest of the year.
Parents’s Meetings
In a few weeks, there will be the opportunity to speak to your child’s class teacher and find out how they have settled into school this year. Again, we are taking a hybrid approach to hopefully include everyone - a mixture of in school and virtually. We have found in the past year that parent attendance has been higher virtually, than it was in person, because of the flexible nature. I even had the pleasure of conducting a parents’ meeting whilst the family was on a beach in Mexico! Before you have the chance to discuss your child’s progress, there will be an opportunity to come into school and sit with your child. They will share with you the work they have completed so far this year and what they are really proud about. Please do check the dates section on the website for your date.
This platform has no app for you to install, you simply use your web browser, and you will be automatically connected with the teacher at the time you have booked in the appointment schedule. Each appointment will last ten minutes, the same as what you would have had if it was in school, and start at the allotted time. You will then see the time and count down on the screen. Please note: when the countdown ends, the meeting is automatically closed and the next appointment is started, we have no control over this. Please log in and check the audio and visual before your appointment starts.
The available appointments will be on:
Wednesday 13th March - from 2.00pm until 5.20pm (for all classes)
Wednesday 20th March - from 2.00pm until 5.20pm (for all classes apart from Year 4 due to Shakespeare)
Tuesday 26th March - from 2.00pm until 5.20pm (just for Year 4 parents)
Appointments can be booked from 3.30pm pm today by clicking on this link:
When booking, it is crucial that you use your child’s legal forename and surname – those recorded on our school management system. If any part of your child’s name is hyphenated, again it needs to be so when typing in their name. Your own name on Sims is now recorded with one of the following titles Miss, Mrs, Mr or Dr. The system will also ask for an email address so that a reminder can be sent out.
There are two links below which provide support on booking an appointment and how to access the virtual meeting. Please click to find out more.
A GUIDE TO BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
If you are struggling, please contact the school office after half-term and we will be happy to help.
Learning Role Models of the Half-Term as voted for by their class members
Learning awards!
Demonstrating our virtues - curious & active!
Reading Matters
Thank you to our Year 1 parents who have been in this week learning all about phonics and how they can continue to support their children at home. I think lots of new information was learnt.
Well done to Martha who has won a prize at the Lytham Heritage Art Competition. Lots of our children have had their artwork displayed. Please see the poster below for how you can view the artwork over the coming weeks.
Our Weekly Attendance
Half-term opportunities
Each half term, Mr Nay runs his camp at Heyhouses school for all children. The link to the right will take you to his booking page.
Thank you to everyone who has booked a place on the extra curricular clubs after half term. If the form has closed, then the places have been filled. I will collate names over half-term and let you know before we return.
Have a lovely holiday with your family. We look forward to seeing you on Monday 19th February.
God bless
Mrs Gregan