All class information has now moved to our WEDUC app. For more information on how to sign up to this, please contact the school office.
Mr L-H
Europe News
Wraparound Club Reminder
Just a reminder that bookings for Wraparound Club need to be made a week in advance, so please book this week for week commencing Monday 17th April!
The Weduc App should have auto-updated today (Monday 3rd April) to the ‘Reach More Parents’ version with new, easier and enhanced features (but only if you have auto-updates turned on on your device).
If you do not have automatic updates turned on, you will need to re-download the app from the App Store if you have an iPhone or the Google Play Store if you have an Android.
Year 6 Leavers Hoody Reminder
The deadline for ordering your Year 6 Leavers Hoody is this Wednesday 29th March – don’t miss out! Please order on Weduc.
Please see previous posts for ordering details.
Crucial Crew Training Day for year 6’s – Monday 15th May 2023
Please see Weduc app for Mrs Andrew’s post and coach payment in regards to this full day trip.
Weduc app will be updated in the Easter holidays to be called ‘Reach More Parents’
New Reach More Parents App is coming!
Weduc has redesigned the App for Reach More Parents with major enhancements to the layout, accessibility, and general ease of use.
What do I need to do as a parent? If your phone has automatic updates turned on, there is nothing you need to do, as the app will update automatically on 03/04/2023. If you do not have automatic updates turned on, you will need to re-download the app from the App Store if you have an iPhone or the Google Play Store if you have an Android.
Can I still access the same features? Yes. The features you already use such as Newsfeed, Absence Reporting and Messaging are still accessible.
What’s new? You can find a PDF document attached which will give you a detailed breakdown of everything that has changed in the app.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies now available for purchase
Ordering a Leavers Hoody Instructions:
As per Mrs Andrew’s Weduc post with picture of the design and pdf colour chart attached – a year 6 ‘Leavers Hoody’ is now available to buy in the ‘Offers’ section of Weduc. Please order by Wednesday 29th March.
To order one, please click on the ‘Leavers Hoody’ offer (in the Weduc app), add it to your basket, and then as you go through the payment pages, you will be asked what size and colour you wish to purchase before completing the payment.
If you would like to buy a second hoody in a different colour for your year 6 child, please contact the office and we will add you to the separate ‘Second Leavers Hoody’ payment (the ordering process is exactly the same as for the first hoody).
These are the colours (the order form is to show colours etc only and not to be used for placing an order):
Mindfulness club now open to children in years 4-6
Mindfulness Club on a Tuesday after school starting next week is now available to Year 4 – 6 children, it is a really nice club with different activities each week including colouring, doodling, senses challenge and balloon activities.
Why not sign up today?!
See Offers in the Payments section of the Weduc app.
Top Hat Performing Arts Club – 4 more bookings needed!
We need a minimum of 8 bookings for Top Hat Performing Arts School to come in and run their fab after-school club for us on Fridays next half term.
It is open to all pupils in years 4-6 and costs £15 for the half term (5 sessions from Friday 3rd March to Friday 31st March inclusive).
Children are led in drama, dance and singing activities over the weeks, sometimes with a performance for parents at some point before the end of the school year.
Please book by Wednesday 15th February to ensure the club can run. It cannot go ahead with less than 8 pupils signed up – we still need at least 4 more children to book!
Thank you!
Year 6 and social media
Dear Parents,
I am writing to you with regards growing concerns surrounding pupils in Year 6 using social media (at this time Snapchat) and the use of inappropriate and threatening behaviour. Whilst this is happening out of school, our ultimate concern is the wellbeing and safety of all our pupils with the added fact that this is spilling over into school life.
Going forward, our goal is to ensure that pupils are respectful and safe at all times. In school, this is underpinned through teaching a rigorous PSHE and computing programme which also includes e-safety and ‘getting on/falling out’/maintaining healthy relationships.
The minimum age for using Snapchat is 13 years old (which no Year 6 child is). As a school, safeguarding our children is of paramount importance. Children using their phones unregulated on age inappropriate apps/social media is a significant safeguarding concern. We are bound to investigate any concerns which would lead to other agency involvement.
With this in mind, I would appreciate your support through the following actions:
- Discuss with your child how and when they are using their devices.
- Talk openly with your child regarding the benefits and risks associated with social media.
- Review apps that are being used and their age ratings.
- Follow guidance on parental controls that can be put in place to further support monitoring and usage of devices and apps (if required).
- Discuss with your child about how they conduct themselves online and the lasting impressions this can give.
Please visit our Internet Safety Page. In addition, please visit the NSPCC website which provides details of age ratings etc.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mr Lowrie-Herz
Children’s Mental Health Week
Next week, it is Children’s Mental Health Week. We would like to show our support for this by joining in with their ‘Dress to Express’ day next Friday 10th February. The children can come to school in their own clothes to express their personality.
If your child/children has PE on this day then they can either bring their PE kit to get changed, bring some trainers or do PE in their own clothes if they are already suitable (i.e. trainers and tracksuit bottoms).
The week is run by a charity called Place 2 Be. We are joining in with the activities and Dress to Express day to raise awareness of children’s mental health, however, if you would like to make a donation to the Place 2 Be Charity you can do so through their website directly.
