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Weekly News Friday 15 March 2024
Fri 15 Mar 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“Let us ask for the grace to follow Jesus faithfully, not in words but in deeds.” Pope Francis
Hockey Festival
Unfortunately, the Hockey Festival on Tuesday was a wash out. Our Year 4 children did get to compete in a number of games and did very well despite being completely soaked through. Our Year 6 team didn’t play as the afternoon session was cancelled due to the weather conditions. Well done Year 4!
Parent Evenings
We have had excellent attendance at our parent evenings on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. Many thanks to everyone who completed one of our parent questionnaires. Your views really do matter to us and although I haven’t had the time to have a proper look at all the returned questionnaires on first glance they are all extremely positive.
If you haven’t been able to make an appointment this week if you contact the school office, I am sure that we can arrange an appointment at a later date.
Lenten Fund Raising
This week the children were challenged to wear all the colours of the rainbow for donations towards the Pilgrims Hospice. We have raised an amazing £427.70. Well done to all for taking part.
Next week the children are taking part in our Year 6 Activity Afternoon where our Year 6 pupils design activities for the other children to take part in. Further details next week.
Easter Egg Raffle
Parents have been very generous with donating Easter Eggs for our raffle one of our families has made a fantastic donation of over 73 eggs which is terrific. We are still looking for donations of Easter Eggs for our raffle on Thursday 28thMarch. Tickets will be on sale next week.
Holy Week
With Holy Week approaching on the week beginning Monday 25th March the children in Key Stage 2 will have the opportunity to take part in Reconciliation for those who have made their First Holy Communion. The other children are offered pastoral support from the priest if they wish.
On Tuesday 26th March at 9:30a.m the children will be attending Mass in the Church. Parents and carers are welcome to join us.
On Thursday 28th March which is Holy Thursday the children will in Year 4 will lead us in our Passion Reflection when we pause and think about the great sacrifice of Jesus dying on the cross. This is usually a very moving liturgy. Parents and Carers are most welcome.
Well done to all the children who supported with singing at Mass for Mother’s Day the parishioners really appreciate the children singing.
The Wizard of Oz
On Monday 18th March we have M and M Productions performing their version of “The Wizard of Oz” for the whole school to enjoy.
Data Collection Sheets
Many thanks to all who have returned their data collection and consent slips. Please can parents remember to put the child’s name on the sheet so we know who it applies to.
Parents also need to consent to allowing Accelerated Reader, Purple Mash and MyMaths to handle children’s data otherwise they will not be able to use any of these platforms in school.
School Dinners
If your child has to pay for a school dinner, there needs to be enough funds in their ParentPay account to cover the cost of meals. We do not wish to be in the position where our catering company are refusing to provide meals for parents and carers who haven’t paid their debts.
Concerns about Children
If you have any concerns about your child at the end of school, please speak to the class teacher after they have safely dismissed the other children or make an appointment via the school office.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 8 March 2024
Fri 08 Mar 2024Dear Parents and Carers
God wants us to live like Jesus, to be ‘self-giving’, which is the opposite of being ‘selfish’. To be ‘self-giving’ is to be aware of others’ needs or interests, and to put their needs before our own. Let’s bring peace and joy into our community by sharing God’s love, through our self-giving. Wednesday Word Week beginning 4th March 2024
Lenten Fundraising
Sponsored Walk- Well done to all the children taking part in this event for CAFOD. We haven’t got a final total as yet as the money is still coming in but we have raised £822 to date. When we have received all the funds we will keep you fully informed in how much we have raised.
Scavenger Hunt- This week our School Council arranged a “Scavenger Hunt” to raise funds for “Place2Be” a children’s mental health charity. Well done to our school council for planning and delivering this event for the school. This event raised £310. The winners of the hunt were Laurie, Lena and Filip.
Well done to everyone for all we have raised so far for our charities.
Dress in the Colours of the Rainbow- Next week on Friday 15th March children are challenged to dress in the colours of the rainbow in aid of donations to Pilgrims Hospices.
Year 6 Activity Afternoon- On Friday 22nd March our Year 6 children will plan an “activity afternoon” for the rest of the school to participate in. This is always a favourite with all the children as our Year 6 always plan a wide variety of activities for the children to take part in e.g. penalty shoot-out, nail bar, decorating biscuits etc. Funds raised during this event will go to “War Child”.
Easter Egg “Raffle”- This year we are hoping to do our annual Easter Egg raffle again. We are looking for donations of Easter Eggs to go in our raffle. Last year we had enough eggs donated so that every child was able to go home with at least one egg. Raffle tickets will be on sale the week beginning 18th March.
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
The school has entered the Sustrans “Big Walk and Wheel” which takes place 11th March until the 22nd of March. During these two weeks children are encouraged to either walk, scoot or ride their bike to school.
We will then record the number of journeys that are completed onto “The Big Walk and Wheel” website.
We as a school could win prizes for our efforts- more importantly it encourages healthier lifestyles and is better for the environment as it will reduce traffic on the roads.
If you live too far away from the school to walk, scoot or cycle why not park in the church carpark and we can still include your journey in the programme.
Football Match
On Tuesday 5th March our football team played against Rolvenden Primary School unfortunately we lost 2-1. Congratulations to both teams as they played in some horrendous pitch conditions due to the recent wet weather. Thank you to Mr Hunt and Mr Macdonald for supporting the team.
Hockey
On Tuesday 12th March we have two teams a team from Year 4 and a team from Year 6 playing in a hockey festival at Ashford School. I am sure that both teams will give their very best.
World Book day
Well done to all for taking part in our World Book Day activities the children have excelled themselves in creating their characters for their Lanyards. The winning characters were produced by the following pupils: Filip, Kai, Emily, Orokeka, Ilya, Logan and Amelia. We will now take their designs and reproduce these so that they can decorate our library.
Parent Evenings
On Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th from 3:30p.m until 6:00p.m we are holding our parent evenings. If you haven’t already made an appointment please contact the school office.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News 1st March 2024
Fri 01 Mar 2024Dear Parents and Carers
Merciful God, work through us so that we can no longer ignore the problems facing our world and the most vulnerable. Comfort us when we face our own times of trouble and lead us to new life with you. Amen.
Stations of the Cross
As part of our journey through Lent this week Years 3 and 4 participated in Stations of the Cross. Next Wednesday the 6th March at 10:45a.m Years 5 and 6 will visit the Church to complete “The Stations” parents and carers are very welcome to join the children.
Lenten Fund-Raising Sponsored Walk in Aid of CAFOD
Today the children took part in their sponsored walk in aid of CAFOD. The children had a lot of fun despite the fact we had to move the walk indoors due to the soggy conditions outside. The children managed to do a number of circuits around the inside corridors and due to being inside not having as much space meant that they actually had to walk and not run or jog!
If parents and carers could send in their sponsored money as soon as possible so that Mrs Cooper can do her counting and bank the funds. Many thanks to all for helping us with our fundraising.
Congratulations to everyone for their generosity last week we raised £266.49 for the WWF.
Next week the children will be participating in a “Scavenger Hunt” more details to follow early next week.
Reports and Parent Evenings
Today you should receive your child/children’s latest report. The report is just a snapshot of how your child is getting on at school. We have two parent evenings arranged to discuss the reports on Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th March. Appointments will be available from 3:30p.m to 6:00p.m parents are able to sign up for an appointment on Weds, Thurs and Friday next week in the school hall at drop off or pickup.
Mobile Library
On Monday 4th March the Mobile Library will visit the school and Years 1 and 3 will be able to visit this and join the library and choose a book.
World Book Day
This year World Book Day is on Thursday 7th March. The children are asked to create a character for a story and write the “blurb” or information for this character. This information will be written onto a lanyard. All materials and further details will be provided early next week.
KCSP Trust Annual Online Science Day
On Friday 8th March children in the school will participating in our school trusts Online Science Day. The children will be joining schools across our trust in different investigations. Key stage 2 will be investigating “Biscuit Dunking” while EYFS and Key Stage 1 will be investigating how to stop chopped apples from going brown after they have been chopped. Should all prove to be exciting stuff. Fortunately, no “worm charming” like last year!
Latest Online Safety Newsletter
Our latest online safety newsletter is available to view or download form our website here: https://www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk/online-safety-newsletter/
Football Match
On Tuesday 5th March our school football team will be playing against Rolvenden Primary School. The children will be transported by minibus from St Simon’s at 2:45p.m and should return to school no later than 5:30p.m. depending on traffic. I am sure that our team will do their very best.
Year R Screening
On Wednesday 6th March the school nursing team are visiting Year R to complete hearing and vision screening.
Parking
I have received complaints from our neighbours about parents parking over their drives meaning that they can’t access or exit their property. We also had another near miss when one of our pupils was nearly reversed into by a parent of this school so can every one please take care when parking.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 23rd February 2024
Fri 23 Feb 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“Lent is a favourable season for deepening our spiritual life through fasting, prayer and charitable giving.” Pope Francis
On Thursday our Children’s Liturgy Group led the whole school in our Lenten Liturgy when we marked the beginning of the school’s journey through Lent with a very prayerful and thoughtful service. This year Lent began on 14th February which was during half term so we couldn’t attend Ash Wednesday Mass as a whole school so this liturgy organised by the children has set us off to a good start.
I would like to thank the Liturgy Group for their hard work in planning the liturgy and for their very confident delivery. Many thanks to Fr. Jose and to all the parents and carers who joined us for this special occasion.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent the children will have the opportunity to take part in “The Stations of the Cross” in the church. The Stations of the Cross help us all to reflect upon the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on his journey to dying on the cross and then towards the great hope that the resurrection on Easter Sunday brings.
Year 3 and Year 4 have the opportunity to complete “The Stations” on Wednesday 28th February at 10:45 a.m. Parents and carers are very welcome to join the children should they wish to.
Our First Lenten Fundraiser- Crazy Hair Day
Today the children had the opportunity to take part in our first Lenten fundraiser Crazy Hair Day. The children were challenged to arrive at school sporting crazy hair on the theme of “Gods Wonderful World” for a donation to WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Our school council chose this charity as it reflects the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Stewardship caring for our world and creation.
The children had a great deal of fun while raising funds for this very worthwhile charity.
Next week the children are going to participate in a sponsored walk in aid of CAFOD they should have a sponsor form sent home this weekend.
Oscar Romero Award
I am very pleased to announce that we have been awarded “Participator Level” of the Oscar Romero Award in recognition of the work we have done on Catholic Social Teaching.
Trip to Dover Museum
On Monday Years 3 and 4 will be visiting Dover Museum to visit the artefacts on display and to take part in workshops on aspects of history they have been studying I am sure that the children will enjoy the visit and will learn lots.
Highworth Music Workshop
On Wednesday 28th February Year 6 will visit Highworth Grammar School to take part in a singing workshop. Children from schools across Ashford will meet together to take part in this singing event. This is an excellent opportunity for the children. Well done to Mrs Withey-Harrison for arranging this.
Children invited to sing at Mass on 10th March for Mother’s Day
On Sunday 10th March at 10:00 a.m. the children are invited to join the parish at a very special Mass to celebrate Mother’s Day. It is always a great pleasure to hear our children sing and their singing helps to raise the sense of celebration. The children are asked to arrive in their school uniform at 9:45 a.m and should be collected no later than 11:15 a.m. it would be good to have as many children possible attend.
Parental Survey
The Education People’s Early Years and Childcare Service is conducting a survey on behalf of Kent County Council, of parents/carers and expectant parents to determine interest in the childcare entitlements that are being introduced this year and their arrangements for wraparound care of any primary school aged children. The survey will also gather the views of parents/carers using or wanting to use more childcare in Kent. This combined information will help us assess where there are gaps in provision. Survey can be accessed by scanning the QR Code below
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 9th February
Fri 09 Feb 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“Lent is a favourable season for deepening our spiritual life through fasting, prayer and charitable giving.” Pope Francis
Lent
Wednesday 14th February is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the season of Lent. It’s a time to make a change for the better by turning away from things which are wrong for ourselves or others. A short video summarising the season of Lent can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo1mjuy1NA0
The times for Ash Wednesday at St Simon’s Church are:
6.10pm - Rosary
6.30pm- Stations of the Cross
7.00pm- Solemn Mass and Imposition of Ashes
Lenten Liturgy
On Thursday 22nd February at 2:30p.m. children from our Liturgy Group will be leading the whole school in our Lenten Liturgy. This is part of the prayer life of the school and parents are invited to attend.
Lenten Fundraising
Lent is also a time when the children raise funds for charities chosen by our school council. This lent we are holding the following activities to raise funds on the following dates:
Friday 23 February Crazy Hair Day on the Theme of God’s Wonderful world in aid of WWF
Friday 1st March Sponsored Walk for CAFOD
Friday 8th March Scavenger Hunt Place2BE
Friday 15th March Dress in the colours of the rainbow for Pilgrims Hospice
Friday 22nd March Year 6 Activity Afternoon for CAFOD
Thursday 28th March Easter Egg Raffle for CAFOD
Music Week
This week we have been celebrating our musical talents with our music week. Children who have been learning musical instruments shared their talents with everyone throughout the week. We also had an amazing performance from “The Haze” a rock group made up of students from Homewood School.
Music Week came to a grand finale today when all classes performed together in a great celebration of our musical talents. Many thanks to all who were able to join us in our school hall. A great big thank you must go to Mrs Withey-Harrison and our other music teachers on organising and preparing the children for the events all week.
Parking
Please can all parents show consideration for the safety of others when parking cars. I have been informed that a nasty accident was narrowly avoided when one of our parents nearly knocked over a child from one of our neighbouring schools. So, can everyone PLEASE TAKE MORE CARE!
Next Week is the Half Term Holiday
Just a quick reminder next week is half term holiday and the children are due back in school on Tuesday 20th February as the Monday is a staff training day.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly Newsletter Friday 2 February
Fri 02 Feb 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“God grants us his love, which gives us strength and heals us.” Pope Francis
Year R Bible Blessing
Today Year R children joined Fr Jose at St Simon’s Church for a Bible Blessing. Fr Jose blessed a set of bibles and then presented one to each of the children so that they have their own special gift to share with their families at home.
The children also had the chance to explore the Church looking at the altar, Tabernacle and the beautiful carved stations of the cross.
Thank you to Fr Jose and for all the parents and carers who joined us.
Next Week beginning 5th February
Next week is a very busy week at school as we will be celebrating our Music Week. It is also Mental Health Week and on Tuesday it is Online Safety Day/Safer Internet Day.
Music Week
Next week we are holding our Music Week when the children will be taking part in a lot of musical activities:
- On Monday 5th February our instrumentalists will be showing off their talents to the whole school.
- On Tuesday 6th February our Year 4 will be performing with their Ukuleles. Mr PC our Ukulele teacher will also demonstrate how to play a number of other instruments.
- On Thursday 8th February we have a short performance by a group of Homewood students called “The Haze”
- On Friday 9th at 2:00p.m. all classes will gather together for a celebration of music performing different musical pieces- parents are welcome to join us but please be aware it will be a bit of a squash and a squeeze to get everyone in.
A request from Mrs Withey-Harrison our music teacher:
“Please can you vote for Kidenza with the little blues tokens in Tesco when you are doing your shopping as we’d love to take some of the children to see a live professional orchestra later this year. If parents vote for Kidenza when they shop in Tesco the more votes Kidenza receive the lower the ticket price! It will be an experience of a lifetime!”
Mental Health Week
Next week is mental health week the children will be looking at how they can keep themselves mentally healthy. Mrs Chambers has prepared some work which highlights how children can look after their well-being.
Year 6 will be working with the school nursing team to complete a survey on their well-being. The survey helps to identify children who may wish to seek further advice on various issues such as transition to secondary school, bullying, body image etc.
Online Safety Day or Safer Internet Day
On Tuesday 6th February is Safer Internet Day a day set aside to remind all of us how to keep children safe when using online resources, it is a day when we at school remind the children how to keep themselves safe. For advice on how to keep your children safe please read our latest online safety newsletter which can be found here: https://www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk/topic/news-events
Fr Jose Induction Mass
On Sunday 4th February at 6:30p.m the parish are holding a special Induction Mass to Welcome Fr Jose to the parish. Bishop Paul Hendricks the Auxiliary Bishop for the Kent Area of Southwark Diocese will be the principal celebrant. Everyone is invited to join the celebration.
Best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 26th January
Fri 26 Jan 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.” Psalms 17:6
Prayer Life of the School
Parents are always invited to all our events such as our Nativity Performances, Carol Service, Passion Reflection etc. as well as all our Masses and other services. These make up some of the Prayer Life of the school.
The children always pray for their own intentions during all our collective worship and assemblies. If you would like the school to pray for any intentions please post your prayer requests in the prayer box outside the school office or contact me directly by email peter.mccabe@st-simons-ashford.kcsp.org.uk or via the school office.
Choir At Mass on Sunday
Thank you to all the children and their families who attended 10:00a.m Mass last Sunday to support with the singing. The children do help to make the celebration that little bit more special. The parishioners often comment on how much they enjoy hearing the children sing.
Music Week
Mrs Withey-Harrison has plans well underway for our Music Week beginning Monday 5th February. There are lots of musical activities being planned. The week will conclude with a Music Concert on Friday 9th February at 2:00p.m in the school hall where all classes and our musicians will perform for the enjoyment of the whole school. Parents and Carers are all invited however be prepared it may be a bit of a squash and a squeeze to get everyone in.
Lock Down Drill
Our Lock Down Drill was a success. The children weren’t worried by the drill in fact I think most of the classes seemed to feel like it was a bit of a game of hide and seek! These drills are necessary so that should we have a real event the children and adults will know what to do. They also serve as a check to see that our procedures work. Next week we will be carrying out a fire drill.
Data Collection Sheets
Many thanks to everyone who has already checked and returned the Data Collection Sheets. These are very important to us as they enable us to be able to contact you in the event of an emergency or in the event of severe weather or if your child is ill etc. If you haven’t returned your data collection sheet please can you do this as soon as possible.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 19th January
Fri 19 Jan 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“Whatever gifts and talents we are given by God are to be shared with the entire community.” St Baldwin of Canterbury
Data Collection Sheets
Many thanks to everyone who has already checked and returned the Data Collection Sheets. These are very important to us as they enable us to be able to contact you in the event of an emergency or in the event of severe weather or if your child is ill etc.
Severe Snow/Ice Plan
We have been experiencing very cold weather lately and northern parts of the U.K. have been affected by severe snow and ice so I thought it best to remind you of the school’s Severe weather/ice plan. Full details of our plan can be found here https://www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk/severe-snowice-plan/
Some key reminders:
- We will do our very best to stay open if it is safe to do so and we have enough staff in school.
- Easiest way for us to contact you is on the scrolling banner on the school website
- We will also alert parents via the Kent school closures website https://www.kentclosures.co.uk/
- During severe snow/ice we may need to open later and close earlier so working parents may need a back up plan for child carer arrangements
School Uniform/Winter Coats
All children are expected to wear full school uniform. We still have a number of children who are not coming to school with suitable coats for the weather conditions so please can all parents ensure that their children come to school in a winter coat.
Children will still be participating in P.E lessons outdoors unless the weather is extreme. Please can parents provide a pair of jogging bottoms for P.E outside in winter.
Lock Down Drill
We will be carrying out a “Lock Down Drill” on Wednesday 24th January. We do not wish to worry the children in any way but there are occasions when the school may have to “Lock Down”. This could be because of a dangerous dog on the playground, an environmental incident such as a fire or chemical spill in the local area or a stranger on the school site.
We carry out drills so that the children and adults are prepared for such events. If you think your child may be anxious about this please do your best to reassure them and let us know so that we can help prepare them more fully.
Annemarie Whittle our CEO Visiting St Simon’s
On Tuesday 23rd January Mrs Annemarie Whittle our trust’s Chief Executive Officer will be visiting St Simon’s to say hello to the children and staff and see how everyone is getting on with their learning. I am sure that the children and staff will make Mrs Whittle very welcome.
Children Singing at 10:00 a.m Mass on Sunday 21st January
The Children are invited to join and support the parish with their singing on Sunday 21st January at 10:00a.m Mass. The children are asked to wear school uniform and will need to be picked up at 11:15a.m at the latest if you are not joining the celebration.
Best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Friday 12 January 2024
Fri 12 Jan 2024Dear Parents and Carers
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
St Teresa of Calcutta
Other Faiths
The Children have been studying other faiths this week as part of our Multi-cultural Fortnight.
Year R have been studying about world faiths, Year 1 and 2 Judaism, Year 3 Hinduism, Year 4 Sikhism, Year 5 Islam and Year 6 Buddhism.
They have produced some lovely display work in their classrooms and in the school hall. Why not challenge the children and ask them about what they have learnt this week?
A great big thank you to Joel’s parents who came into school to share their knowledge on India and some lovely delicious food.
Our School Values
We have been revisiting and reviewing our school values so that our younger children (and our teachers!) can remember these more easily.
Love is our central or core value and the other five are: Respect, Forgiveness, Courage, Faith and Peace.
I have challenged the children to design a “Logo” or “Poster” that incorporates our school values and our Five Caring Cs: care, courtesy, commitment, cooperation and consideration. All designs need to be sent to me by Monday 22nd January.
Better Play Times
Many thanks to all who have donated scooters, wellington boots and old pots and pans to help us improve playtimes. We could still do with more so please keep sending these in.
Applications for Reception Class September 2024
The deadline for applications for Reception Class for September is Monday 15th January. Parents and Carers wishing to apply for a place at St Simon of England need to apply online at: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places and also complete a school Supplementary Information form which can be found on the admissions tab on our website.
Firm Foundations App
This is an app which explains more about Catholic Schools their core values and how you can help support your child. It is completely free.
To register for your account online: go to> firmfoundations.nimbl.uk> click register> enter your name, email and password> enter the product code bvhemv113.
Once registered: download the free Firm Foundations app from the App Store or Google Play for your smartphone or tablet.
Pizza the Action
On Thursday 18th January our school dinner providers are offering a very special Pizza menu for the children to enjoy. The children can choose from: cheese and tomato, veggie supreme, BBQ chicken and chicken and sweetcorn. They also can have potato wedges and salad.
Head lice
We have an outbreak of head lice in some of our classes so please can all parents check their children’s hair this week and treat if necessary.
Best wishes
Peter McCabe
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Weekly News Friday 5th January
Fri 05 Jan 2024Dear Parents and Carers
"God our Father, you gave us the greatest gift: the gift of life.
In the coming year, help us use it wisely.
May we grow in generosity, kindness and forgiveness, hope, faith, and love. Amen."
Welcome back may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New year. I hope every one managed to get some relaxation and time to spend with family and friends over the Christmas holiday.
It was good to welcome the children back to school this week although it was a bit of a challenge getting out to school on Tuesday straight after New Year’s Day.
Online Safety
With children receiving presents of mobile phones tablets etc from Father Christmas I thought that I should give all a little reminder of a few important facts the minimum age for the following Apps:
TikTok 13, WhatsApp 16, X (Twitter) 13, Instagram 13, YouTube 13
All computer games have a PEGI ratings that confirms the content for a certain age group and above. So, a 7-rated game is suitable for everyone who is aged 7 or older, while an 18-rated game is suitable for adults only.
Please make sure that you monitor what your children are doing online and set appropriate parental controls and secure privacy settings. Please look at our guidance sheets on our website for help.
Better School Play times
To improve play times for the children we are looking for donations of the following items:
- Old cooking pots, frying pans for “mud kitchen” play
- Any old scooters that are still in good working order but may be unwanted as children got new ones for Christmas so we can set up a scooter track on the school playground.
- Any pairs of wellington boots which children may have grown out of and are still useable for other children
Children are also encouraged to bring in their own wellingtons so that they can play on our school field (Although the field is so wet at the moment they may need a boat!). If Children have their own waterproofs this is even better as it means they can keep cleaner while playing on the field.
School Uniform
As this is the beginning of a new term and New Year all children are expected to wear full school uniform. If you are unsure about what is our school uniform please click on this link: https://www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk/school-uniform/
Head lice
Unfortunately, we have had an increase of children with head lice in school please could all parents check their children’s hair and treat as necessary. All children with long hair need this tied back when at school.
With best wishes for the New Year and Term
Peter McCabe