Are your children asking questions about current events? News stories can be difficult to follow as an adult, let alone explaining them to children. First News have created a ‘background explainer’ to help teachers and parents talk to children about what is going on.
To access the ‘background explainer’, please click the link below:
In addition to this, they have prepared a guide which helps adults talk to children about news which can be scary. We have attached some important points below.
Year One’s English plans were turned upside down this week when their lesson was interrupted with breaking news that a satellite had crashed into the school field over the weekend. They soon heard the news that there had been a friendly alien on board, who was now lost in their school.
The class decided it was crucial that they did everything they could to help find and take care of the friendly alien. They asked questions to school staff about strange things that were happening and then created their own news report to help raise awareness for the friendly alien and get it safely returned home!
Please click the link below to view this week’s newsletter:
Please click the link below to view this week’s newsletter:
Unreliable February weather, coupled with families not necessarily being able to get out and about, could mean it’s harder than usual to keep children upbeat and active this half term. While more time at home often means more time online, it doesn’t have to be solely spent bingeing favourite series or games.
Parent Zone’s new article is packed full of suggestions for apps, games and videos to give families some inspiration for the half-term break. From cosmic yoga to virtual nature walks via family fitness challenges, there’s plenty there to boost everyone’s energy levels and help families have fun together.
To access the article, please click the link below:
Digital Activities to Boost Children’s Wellbeing During Half Term
Please see below the cycle of meal plans for next term. Week 1 begins on 25.04.22, and this is the start of the meal plan cycle. If you are unsure which week we are currently on, please contact the school office.
If you would like to download the PDF version of these menus, click on the link below:
West Cornforth Summer Dinner Menu
This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re asking people to ‘Dress to Express’ and help raise vital funds to help us support more children and young people with their mental health. On Friday 11th February, please come dressed to school in an outfit that allows you to express yourself. Here are some photos to inspire you. We are looking forward to seeing your outfits!
Today it was Time to Talk Day. Time to Talk Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of talking about our feelings and expressing our emotions to support our mental health. We were asked to plan and deliver some lessons on what this day is all about. We spoke to all of the classes to teach them about mental health and we discussed ideas to keep a healthy mental health. Here are some things you can do to improve your mental health:
Speak to your friends
Speak to a family member
Spend time outdoors
Do your favourite thing
Play some sport
How do you like to keep your mind healthy?
Please click the link below to view this week’s newsletter:
Parent Zone is hosting a free 30-minute virtual Safer Internet Day event on YouTube – exploring everything parents need to know about supporting their child’s online gaming. Our expert trainer Sophie will cover which games may be suitable, effective boundaries, and what to do if they are worried about excessive gaming.
This will take place on Tuesday 8th February at 4:30pm. There’s no need to register: to join, they simply click this link: https://youtu.be/s6dz2GoR6uM
