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 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!
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
Please click on the link below to access the school menus:
Please find attached school holiday dates for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
Please find attached the latest guidance from Durham County Council. If your child has to self isolate, please contact the school for a work pack, or laptop to access online learning. Packed lunches are also available for eligible children. Thank you for your co-operation during these challenging times. Jan 22 Letter for Parents
If Christmas is a hard time for you, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Please see the information leaflet attached below for support during the Christmas holidays.
Mental Health & Emotional Support for Children, Young People & Families in County Durham
As we approach the Christmas holidays, we look forward to sharing class performances with parents before the end of term. We will be streaming video recordings via Microsoft Teams this year. Instructions will be emailed closer to the time; your child’s class teacher will also inform you of the date and time of the performance. We are unable to put the video on the website due to a range of restrictions that are in place. All you require is a device to attend the performance, such as a smartphone, iPad, tablet or laptop.
