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

• Online Safety

  Fri 18 Dec 2015 Administrator

  Christmas is a magical time for children and we all like to get them the presents they want most; invariably these days that tends to be smart phones, tablet computers and games consoles.  All of these devices engage children in a stimulating interactive environment.  Used appropriately, they can be fun and beneficial to learning but used inappropriately they can be a risk to children.  All adults have a responsibility to support children to make the right choices when online and this is an appropriate time to point out some simple measures that can be applied at home.

   

  Some tips for you to help keep your children safe online

   

  1. Consider locating your computer or mobile devices in a family area where children’s online activity can be monitored or supervised. 
  2. Talk to your child and ask them to show or even teach you how they use the internet and learn about websites or tools they like to use and why.
  3. Make sure your child knows it’s important that they tell an adult they trust if anything happens online that makes them feel scared, worried or uncomfortable.   
  4. Remind children that they should use the same caution online as they would in the real world.  Tell them they should never go to meet someone they have only spoken to online.
  5. Install antivirus software, secure your internet connection and use Parental Control functions for computers, mobile phones and games consoles to block unsuitable content or contact.
  6. Familiarise yourself with the age limits of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, ooVoo, Instagram etc.  There’s an age limit in place for a reason, if you decide to allow your children on to these sites make sure you know how they can protect themselves when they are using them  – for example by knowing how to set appropriate privacy settings. 

   

  Teaching eSafety is an importing part of keeping our children safe and we do this in school using age appropriate resources to demonstrate the risks and how to avoid them.  It is very important that children take these messages with them at the end of the school day and are supported when using technology at home.  Each and every adult has a responsibility to protect children and this includes protecting them when they are on line.  Below is a list of websites that you may find useful.

   

  Websites to visit for more information

   

  www.thinkuknow.co.uk – Visit the ‘Parent/ Carer’ section and use the ‘Click CEOP’ button to seek advice and report online abuse.

  www.saferinternet.org.uk – Advice, guidance and ‘Top Tips’ for both parents/ carer and children can be found on this site.

  www.childnet.com – Visit the ‘Know It All’ Section for an interactive guide about online safety.

  www.getsafeonline.org – Free up to date Security advice including using complex passwords, privacy settings, safe searching and social networking

   

  If you have an urgent concern about the safety of a child over the Christmas period the emergency contacts can be found on the Knowsley Council website www.knowsley.gov.uk

   

  Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas.

   

   

• Alder Hey Children's Hospital - Team Tree

  Fri 18 Dec 2015 Administrator

  For a £10 charity donation, Team Tree will collect your old Christmas tree and dispose of it for you.  All proceeds go directly to Alder Hey.

   

  Last year enough money was raised to buy 10 iPad minis and protective cases for various units at Alder Hey.  This year, the aim is to buy as many reclinable chairs as possible for the HDU (High Dependency Unit) in Neurosurgery and Oncology.

   

  If you don't have a real tree but would like to offer support, "virtual tree" donations can be made.

   

  Here is a link to the website to enable you to find more information and to donate to the charity.

   

  http://www.teamtree.co.uk/

• FLUENZ FLU CLINIC

  Thu 17 Dec 2015 Administrator

  COPY LETTER FROM:  

  COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (IMMUNISATION SERVICE)

   

  "We are holding clinics for any Year 1 and 2 children who have not yet received their nasal flu spray.  If you would like your child to receive this, you can attend any of the following clinics without a prior appointment.  Please note that these are drop in clinics and clients will be seen in order of arrival. 

   

  Dates and times are as follows:

   

  CLINIC	DATE	TIME
  Halewood Primary Care Resource Centre, Roseheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UQ	Monday 21st December 2015	Between 10am and 12 noon
  Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, L35 3SX	Monday 21st December 2015	Between 10am and 12 noon
  St. Chad’s Primary Care Resource Centre, St. Chad’s Drive, Kirkby, L32 8RE	Tuesday 22nd December 2015	Between 10am and 12 noon
  Bluebell Primary Care Resource Centre, Bluebell Lane, Huyton, L36 7XY	Tuesday 22nd December 2015	Between 10am and 12 noon

   

  If your child has received their nasal flu spray, please disregard this letter.

   

  We look forward to seeing you and your child."

• Mathletics Hall of Fame - Autumn 2

  Thu 17 Dec 2015 Administrator

  Mathletics Hall of Fame ~ Autumn 2

   

  Once again our Mathlete of the week this term is Ribie Kalathil in Year 3.  Ribie has totalled a magnificent 21,756 participation points.  An amazing achievement!

   

  New in this report – the top three Mathletes in each class.

   

  Our class results:

  Class	Total activity points this term 15.12.15	Bronze certificates	Silver certificates	Gold certificate	Highest scoring Mathletes Top 3
  R	23,864	10	2	0	Joel Davies Jack McDonald Charlie  Welsby
  Y1	30, 411	10	1	0	John Waterson Georgia Eland Oscar Booth
  Y2	37, 797	12	2	0	Molly McDonald Sammy MacDiarmid Harry Sparkes
  Y3	62, 325	20	3	2	Ribie Kalathil Archie Fearns Sophie Moss
  Y4	28, 209	6	2	0	Keira Cannon Edward Lu Zackary Payne
  Y5	25, 447	3	1	0	Tom Egan Bradley Martin Jack Williamson
  Y6	2665				Amy Evans Elliott Strike Rachel Turnley
  School total	211,208	61	11	2

   

  Congratulations to Year 3 who have achieved the most activity points this term.  FANTASTIC!

   

  Well done also to our 61 bronze, 11 silver and 2 gold certificate holders this term.    Can we increase the number of silver and gold certificates next term?

   

  Have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to keeping you updated with our Mathletics news in the New Year.

   

  Best wishes,

  Mrs Davidson