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Friday 26th January 2024

Messages from the Principal, Miss Jarrett

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the latest edition of our school newsletter. As we embark on another exciting month filled with learning and enrichment, I would like to draw your attention to two significant events that play a crucial role in our students' well-being and growth.

Firstly, Children's Mental Health Week, scheduled for 5th to the 11th February, provides us with a valuable opportunity to focus on the emotional well-being of our students. The mental health of children is an essential aspect of their overall development, and this week serves as a reminder to nurture their minds, promote resilience, and encourage open conversations about mental health.

In addition to Children's Mental Health Week, we are also gearing up for Safer Internet Day on 6th February. In today's digital age, it is crucial to educate our children about responsible internet use, online safety, and the potential risks associated with the digital world. Our teachers will be incorporating age-appropriate discussions and activities into the curriculum to empower our students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

I would strongly encourage you to take a look at the websites detailed below, to get further information and ideas on how you can support your children at home.

Another way you can help ensure your child is healthy is by ensuring their vaccinations are all up to date. Measles cases are on the rise in the UK and this is an extremely dangerous illness. If your child is not vaccinated against this disease we strongly encourage you to speak to your GP as soon as possible and get them booked in to get protected.

On a lighter note, I am delighted to share the joyous experiences of our Blackbird class, who recently had a wonderful time at Windsor Castle. Such educational outings not only enhance their understanding of history, storytelling and culture but also create lasting memories. We look forward to more enriching excursions, with both Robins and Magpie classes eagerly anticipating their upcoming visits.

As always, we appreciate your continued support in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. Together, we can ensure their well-rounded development and equip them with the skills needed to navigate both the real and digital worlds.

Thank you for being valuable partners in your child's education.

Warm regards,

Miss Jarrett

Principal

SAFEGUARDING

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About Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme:

‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Please head to the website below for further guidance on how to keep your child safe online.

Parents and carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

Test your knowledge of what to trust online with a Safer Internet quiz - take part at www.saferinternet.org.uk/quiz

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Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 5-11 February 2024. The theme this year is ‘My Voice Matters’.

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.

When we feel empowered, there’s a positive impact on our wellbeing. Children who feel that their voices are heard and can make a difference have a greater sense of community and self-esteem. This year, we want children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be empowered to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.

Take a look at the website below for further guidance on how you can support your child's mental health.

Families - Children's Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)

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ONLINE SAFETY TIPS:

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Celebrating our Children!

We have seen some wonderful learning taking place across the school this week!

We are very lucky at Phoenix to now have a specialist Art teacher, teaching all classes across the school. In Reception this week, inspired by the story Mouse Paint, Robin class created puddles of colour being mixed by the dancing mice (children’s fingers).

For English in Year 1, children have been reading the book The Queens Hat. They then had to write a piece of work and change the story to have their own character and use adjectives to describe them.

PSHE lessons are really important to support children to develop healthy and positive relationships with others. In Year 1 this week children were learning how to work effectively with their partners.

And finally, we are so proud of Khadija in Year 2! Back in the Autumn term, she wrote a story called "The Superhero who Failed" and entered it in the BBC's 500 words competition!

The competition received thousands of entries and only around 5,000 go to the second round of judging by the Reading Agency - and Khadija made it through to the second round. This is an amazing achievement - well done Khadija!

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Iftar Celebration

Next half term, during Ramadan, we are proposing to host Phoenix's first Iftar celebration. In order for this to be successful we will need your help! If you are interested in volunteering to help us with this event please complete the form survey via the link below. We will hold a meeting regarding this after half term.

Thank you for your support!

https://forms.office.com/e/YUP60vM8vh