Denaby Main Primary Academy Astrea Academy Trust
Good morning everyone,
You will have seen reports in the national media that the National Education Union (NEU) is planning to stage strike action, with the first date being 1st February 2023. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government and not because of any issues particular to our school. Please be aware that all schools will make their own arrangements depending on how many teachers are in the NEU and are striking.
I can now tell you that Denaby Main will remain open to all children on February 1st which is the first strike day. I will be in touch regarding the other strike days as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support.
Have a good day
Mrs Mason
Eco Council
This week is Energy Saving Week and the children would like to make posters reminding everyone to turn lights off.
We have put a compost bin outside of the Hub. Eco Council will be collecting fruit skins from the KS1 classrooms. Please feel free to add any fruit waste to our bin- Thanks
Our new French phrases
Je voudrais boire un café
(I would like to drink a coffee.)
Macchez tranquillement (walk quietly)
Miss Houston is running after school sessions until 4.15 pm on the following dates for children who are going to Young Voices. It is important to try and come to as many of the sessions as possible to ensure we are all ready for the big performance!
Thursday 26th January
Friday 27th January
Doncaster Families can now apply online to receive the new Healthy Start Card
Keep your child safe online
It is important to have regular conversations about staying safe online and to encourage children to speak to you if they come across something worrying online.
Talk to your child about the importance of creating a safe online environment, including keeping any log-in details and passwords safe.
These resources will support you to talk to your child about a range of online safety issues, set up home filtering in a child-friendly way and set up age-appropriate parental controls on digital devices:
Thinkuknow by the National Crime Agency – Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (NCA-CEOP) – resources for parents and carers and children of all ages to help keep children safe online
Childnet has developed guidance for parents and carers to begin a conversation about online safety, as well as guidance on keeping under-fives safe online
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP – support and guidance for parents and carers related to the digital world from leading experts and organisations
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) – guidance for parents and carers to help keep children safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre – tips and advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online – you can also report any harmful content found online through the UK Safer Internet Centre
Inclusive Digital Safety Hub and Online Safety Hub, created by South West Grid for Learning in partnership with Internet Matters – support and tailored advice for young people with additional learning needs and their parents or carers
Parents’ Guide to Age Ratings explains how the British Board of Film Classification rates content, and gives parents advice on choosing online content well
The Children’s Commissioner has published advice for parents on talking to your child about online sexual harassment specifically, based on input from children themselves
https://open.spotify.com/album/1MrGxAUWIWd9ZRXelWwT9D
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The Young Voices Choir · Album · 2022 · 10 songs.
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The songs can also be found if you search Young Voices 2022-23 Songs.
Children’s University
We will be awarding hours to children who volunteer in school for example as a Playground Leader, Eco or School Councillor.
Graduation
- Children receive a BRONZE certificate when children have collected 30 hours in their Passport to Learning.
- The next one will be a SILVER certificate for 65 hours.
- Then a GOLD certificate for 100 hours.
- Thereafter, children will then get certificates at every stage of 30, 65 and 100 hours after that, all the way up to 1,000 hours!
- Children only need to collect 30 hours in their passport to be invited to our Children’s University Graduation!
- Children will be invited to the annual CU graduation ceremony held at Doncaster College & University Centre.
- Children wear a mortar board cap and gown and are presented with a special graduation certificate.
- Families, friends and teachers are invited, with talks from guest speakers and performances where possible
Remember if children read at least 3 times in the week (proposed 3 x to encourage more children )and have their reading diary signed they can earn stickers on their chart. These stickers earn the children a prize for each milestone they hit. We will also feature their photo in the school hall and in this news post. So please support your child to read as much as possible. Thank you.
Key Dates
January
Monday 23rd January- Energy Saving week.
Tuesday 24th January- Dog Trust sessions in school
February
Wednesday 1st February- Read aloud day
Thursday 2nd February- Young Voices concert
Friday 3rd February- NSPCC Number Day
Monday 6th February- Children’s Mental Health week
Friday 10th February- End of Term
Monday 20th February – New term