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Online Safety Tips for Parents

This week’s what-parents-need-to-know-about-online-content-10-tips-to-keep-your-children-safe-online
online safety guide focuses on online content: 10 tips to keep your children safe online. The internet has transformed the ability to access content. Many apps that children use are dependent on user-generated content which can encourage freedom of expression, imagination and creativity. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age inappropriate content, privacy issues and mental health.

Letter from Mrs English

Dear Parents/Carers,

As you know, I will be retiring from my post as Executive Head of our federation on December 31st.  I want to take this opportunity to say a massive “thank you” to you all for your support of our schools.  The federation works so well because of the strong partnerships we have, including those with yourselves.

 

I am one of the lucky few who has enjoyed every part of my career, and can honestly say that I have no regrets.  I have said many times, that there are elements of my job that I would do for free because I love it so much!

 

I have been honoured to be part of your child’s story, and those of all of the pupils who have attended our schools over the years.  I know that Mr. Tweddle will continue to develop the federation, and that all of our leaders and staff will continue to give above and beyond for our children.  I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

With all my good wishes for the future,

 

 

 

Andrea English

Executive Head Teacher.

 

Makaton Choir visit Willowdene Care Home

Students from our Makaton Choir group visited Willowdene Care Home and performed a selection of festive songs for the residents. Students enjoyed singing and signing as well as meeting the people at Willowdene. We had a lovely afternoon out in the community and sharing our enjoyment of makaton.

11C Christmas Collage Making

11C enjoyed applying their collage making skills to create some festive pictures of Christmas lights, Christmas trees, bells and reindeer. Well done 11C!

11C Christmas Collages

Students in 11C have enjoyed applying the collage skills they have developed in Creative Studies to make some festive pictures. Well done 11C!

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