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

• Sports Relief 2020 - Friday 13th March

  Tue 11 Feb 2020

  School Council would like our school to support Sports Relief and raise money for a great cause. On Friday 13^th March please come to school dressed in your PE kit or as your sporting hero. There will be a whole school fun run around the field, a lunchtime challenge and some inter-class competitions. All this fun for a £1 donation per child. Thank you for your support.

• SEND South Glos OFSTED

  Thu 30 Jan 2020
  Ofsted and CQC are carrying out a SEND revisit inspection in South Gloucestershire, a letter has been sent to all parents/carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This provides details of how you can contribute your views to Ofsted through an online survey (which will be open from 12 noon Monday 3 February to 12 noon Friday 7 February) and an open meeting on the evening of Monday 10 February.

• World Book Day

  Mon 27 Jan 2020

  World Book Day

  Thursday 5^th March

  “Bring Back the Bedtime Story”

  To celebrate World Book Day we are asking all children to come to school dressed in their PJ’s or Onesie and bring a favourite book or story to share. During the day classes will be taking part in Buddy Reading activities to share the idea of reading stories together, especially at bedtime.

   

• Bronze Health in school award

  Tue 07 Jan 2020
  Congratulations to Mrs Lines, Mrs Prideaux and Mrs King who have worked hard to received the bronze health in schools award.

  

• Chance to be on a TV programme

  Tue 07 Jan 2020

  My name is Clemmie and I’m writing from a London based TV Production Company called Lion TV; creators of popular shows like Horrible Histories, Homes under the Hammer and Inside the Tower of London.

   

  We are currently in production on Series 2 of our hit CBBC show Step Up To The Plate. The show sees top chef Allegra McEvedy and service expert Fred Sirieix challenge children to run their own restaurant, both in the kitchen and front of house, with the two most successful contestants being crowned Head Chef and Maître D’ respectively.

   

  The first series was a great success and showcased some incredibly talented chefs and wonderfully warm service staff. Episodes and clips can be found on iPlayer and at the programme homepage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007lkh

   

  We are now casting children in school years 5 – 9 for the next series. Kitchen Crew members need to have a passion for food, a sound knowledge of ingredients and an ability to keep cool when it gets hot in the kitchen. The Restaurant Crew need to be organised, welcoming and calm throughout the chaos of service.

• KS2 Maths Workshop

  Thu 19 Dec 2019

  Thank you to the parents that came into the KS2 Maths Workshop this morning. Adults and children all had a great time and I think we all learned lots of exciting things! It was great to see the children sharing their knowledge with members of their families. 

  

• Winter vomiting virus

  Thu 12 Dec 2019

  Norovirus is circulating in South Gloucestershire. Whilst levels are no higher than usual for this time of year we're seeing outbreaks particularly affecting schools. Norovirus, also called the "winter vomiting bug", is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant and is highly contagious. bit.ly/norovirusSW

   

  Good hand hygiene is the best way to stop norovirus and give you and your loved ones the chance of a healthy Christmas this year. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. Alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus.

   

  From the Public Health and Wellbeing Division, we wish you a healthy Christmas and a Noro-free New Year! And don’t forget, good hand hygiene is for life, not just for Christmas… #NoNoro4Xmas

• Well being for over 18's in South Glos

  Tue 10 Dec 2019

  Wellbeing Events Update

   

  You must be over 18 and live in South Gloucestershire or registered with a GP in South Gloucestershire to access these events. This service is delivered on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council by Southern Brooks Community Partnerships. For more information about healthy lifestyles and wellbeing in South Gloucestershire please visit oneyou.southglos.gov.uk If you'd like to talk to someone before you come, please contact the wellbeing support team on 01454 868583 or email wellbeing@southernbrooks.org.uk

   

  View All Wellbeing Events on Eventbrite

   

   

  Overcoming Low Mood Course This free 6 week course will show you how to improve your mood and get back on track, using simple techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy that have been shown to be highly effective in tackling depression.  Thursday 9th January | 6:30pm-8pm (every week for 6 weeks) Iron Acton Parish Hall, High Street, Iron Acton, BS37 9UH

   

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  Overcoming Anxiety & Panic Course The first part of this free 6-week course will explore what anxiety is, and what keeps it going, and will introduce you to some effective tools to manage the effects of “generalised anxiety”, particularly the worrying thoughts that can trigger “fight or flight” in your nervous system. The second part of the course will focus on a particular type of anxiety, panic disorder, and will help you to manage panic attacks and the fear of having a panic attack. Monday 24th February | 10:30am-12pm (every week for 6 weeks) Lyde Green Community Centre, Thistle Close, Lyde Green, BS16 7GW

   

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  Wellbeing Workshops

   

  Build ways to make it through some of the challenges that life brings. Come along to these free workshops to: > Create a plan to improve your daily health and wellbeing. > Free tools, apps, tips, and resources. > Find out about opportunities and groups in your local area. > 20-minute one-to-one session with a Wellbeing Worker. > Meet new people and share ideas. This is a 5-week rolling programme, we recommend you attend all 5 sessions to feel the full benefits.

   

  Bradley Stoke Tuesday, 17th December | 2:30pm-3:30pm Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, BS32 9BS

   

  Downend Thursday, 12th December | 10am-11am Christchurch Surgery, 57 North Street, BS16 5SG

   

  Kingswood Tuesday, 10th December | 10:30am-11:30am The Orchard Medical Centre, MacDonald Walk, BS15 8NJ

   

  Patchway Wednesday, 18th December | 3pm-4pm Conniston Community Centre, Coniston Road, BS34 5LP

   

  Thornbury - Weekend Saturday 7th December | 10am-12:30pm St Marys Church Hall, Eastbury Close, BS35 1DR

   

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  Peer Support Groups

   

  Peer support is where people meet and share their own experiences to help each other. It focuses on positive strengths, not weaknesses and works towards wellbeing. Come and meet others, learn from each other and share what helps to improve and maintain good emotional wellbeing. These groups are facilitated by a wellbeing worker to ensure everyone always feels welcome and that it's a safe space to talk. Bradley Stoke Kingswood Patchway Yate (Central) Yate (Cranleigh Court)

   

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  Support at Christmas

   

  The Southern Brooks offices will be closed at 5pm on 23rd of December and will open at 9am on the 2nd of January 2020. Christmas can be challenging for some of us so the following organisations are there to support you or someone you might know: Bristol Community Cafes CIC A NOT for profit Cafes to connect people for friendship. Visit their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/bristolcommunitycafes Elefriends A supportive online community where you can be yourself.  https://www.elefriends.org.uk Samaritans Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org Mind Infoline They will look for details of help and support in your own area. Lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays) 0300 123 3393 https://www.mind.org.uk Shout Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Text Shout to 85258. https://www.giveusashout.org Kooth They provide anonymous online support for young people and a helpline. https://www.kooth.com CALM Their helpline on 0800 58 58 58 is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. https://www.thecalmzone.net SANEline If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, 0300 304 7000 (16:30pm – 22:30pm every day). http://www.sane.org.uk MindLine Trans+ It provides a safe place to talk and receive support. Operators have lived experience of Trans+ or are Allies. The helpline is available on Mondays and Fridays, between 20:00 – Midnight, at 0300 330 5468. Switchboard If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day).

• Nativity

  Fri 29 Nov 2019

  Today the children were treated to the Old Vic Theatre Schools production of the Nativity.  It was amazing and a great start to the festive season.

   

  

• Anti-bullying week

  Sun 10 Nov 2019

  This week is anti-bullying week.

  The Anti bullying alliance defines bullying as

  'The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power.

  Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. 

  It can happen face-to-face or online.'

   

  The children will be discussing bullying in school this week. Online bullying is a HUGE issue, please check the things your child is accessing and find out how they can send and receive messages via Apps and games.