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Welcome Back!!!
Fri 09 Sep 2022Welcome back to school everyone!
I hope everyone had a fantastic summer break. We have returned to school and hit the ground running! The children (and staff) have returned excited and ready to learn. There is a busy Autumn Term head of us and I do believe I have heard a rumour that our wonderful Halloween Disco is returning! Watch this space for details.
I do have some upsetting news. Toward the end of the summer break, we have had some criminal damage. Trees situated near our new reading benches, have been deliberately damaged. We have reported the incident to the police who will be conducting their enquiries. If anyone has any information about this incident, please can you contact school where all information will be treated confidentially?
I look forward to inviting you onto school site for “meet the teacher” sessions and class assemblies. It will be wonderful to see everyone in person!
Please keep an eye on the website as new things are added weekly. One very important addition is our link to NOS (National Online Safety) which provides us with lots of information about the games the children play, social media and things to look out for to help keep our children safe online.
As the term progresses I will update you with lunchtime arrangements. As you are aware over the next year the entitlement to a free school meal will expand across the school. This initiative has started with Reception. We have a logistical issue, as we eventually will provide meals for over 475 children. Our hall has multiple use, as the dining hall, for PE, assemblies/concerts and lessons throughout the day. We have to timetable 17 classes with 2 time slots+ per week and take into consideration lunch times and assemblies. At the moment, Reception and Year 1 use the dining hall with everyone else eating in class. This has worked exceptionally well for the past two years. Over the next few weeks, we will timetable in more classes. I will keep you updated.
Thank you for your continued support and, as always if you have any queries or concerns do not hesitate to contact school. We will always do our very best to help and support.
Cofion Cynnes
Mrs Bev Phillips
Head Teacher
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Spot the Online Safety Tips for Going Back to School
Sun 04 Sep 2022Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users worldwide. The platform allows users to upload images and videos to their feed, create interactive ‘stories’, share live videos, exchange private messages or search, explore and follow other accounts they like – whilst at the same time continuously updating and adding new features to meet the needs of its users.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as addiction, unrealistic ideals and the influencer culture.
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What Parents Need to Know about Instagram
Sun 04 Sep 2022Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users worldwide. The platform allows users to upload images and videos to their feed, create interactive ‘stories’, share live videos, exchange private messages or search, explore and follow other accounts they like – whilst at the same time continuously updating and adding new features to meet the needs of its users.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as addiction, unrealistic ideals and the influencer culture.
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What Parents Need to Know about Google Chromebook
Sun 04 Sep 2022Google Chromebooks were first introduced in 2011 as a budget-friendly alternative to Windows laptops. They have a cloud-based desktop operating system created by Google that performs internet-based tasks simply and quickly. Although primarily optimised for Google apps – such as Gmail and Google Drive – newer devices also support Android apps and offer a range of parental controls via the Google Family Link tool. Nonetheless, whilst these tools are comprehensive, there are some limitations which means there are a number of risks trusted adults should be aware of.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as addiction, malware and your child having access to the internet at all times.
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Keep Children Safe Online This Summer
Wed 27 Jul 2022The advent of the school holidays may temporarily release parents from daily considerations like “Have they done all their homework?” and “Where did I last see that backpack?” … but it often replaces those concerns with substitute stresses such as “Is he honestly going to play on that video game all day – again?” and “Who’s she been chatting to online all afternoon?”
Many young people’s knee-jerk solution for entertaining themselves this summer will be to reach for an internet-enabled device. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with that – but it does put pressure on parents in terms of online safeguarding. The National Online Safety #WakeUpWednesday guide has some useful tips that trusted adults might like to remind themselves of as the school holidays begin.
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Thank you!
Fri 22 Jul 2022Thank you to all parents and carers for your continuing support this year. We hope you all have a fantastic summer. See you in September!
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Nursery Spaces
Fri 22 Jul 2022We have spaces available for our morning Nursery in September. If you are interested in a space, please email FoxC17@hwbcymru.net ASAP, not to miss out.
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Certificate winners 15/7/22
Mon 18 Jul 2022Well done to this week's certificate winners
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#TheWorldReimagined
Mon 18 Jul 2022Please find more information about The World Reimagined project we shared with you last week: https://www.skettyprimary.co.uk/news/detail/theworldreimagined/
The Year 5 pupils have enjoyed being part of this exciting project and can't wait to see our globe on display at the Glynn Vivian art gallery!
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Parent carer forum
Fri 15 Jul 2022Find below info that Swansea Parent Carer Forum is organising. It is aimed at parent carers (not professionals) and if they are parent carers who live in Swansea and have a child with additional needs, then they can sign up to our membership list at https://swanseapcf.org/join-us/ and then they can get a ticket for the workshop!
