Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment!

• Keeping Safe Online

  Thu 28 Feb 2019

  Dear Parents,

  We have been talking to our Yr4 – Yr7 pupils about keeping safe online, with particular reference to the Momo Challenge. Please read the information contained on the attachment carefully and talk to your children about keeping safe.

  The internet is fantastic, amazing and wonderful, however, we are in danger of allowing the power of gaming, social media and peer pressure to take control of our children’s lives.

  The biggest threat to our children is not on the roads, or in stranger danger, it is in their bedrooms on their smart phones, tablets and games consoles.

  One good starting point would be to ensure that children do not have access to games or apps that have age restrictions above their actual age. The restrictions are there for good reason. 18 means 18!

  Children’s phones etc. should be put away and put off at bedtime. Good sleep is so important to children's development and learning capacity.

  Whilst I am not in favour of schools acting as the world’s policeman, I respectfully, and in all sincerity, suggest that it is irresponsible for any parent to allow their children to play such games, to download/use such apps, or to watch such films.

  Today we have given the following advice to our pupils:

  Not to click on pop ups. If pop ups appear, tell mum or dad.

  Not to click on pop ups stating they have won a prize. There is no prize!

  Not to download apps, or to purchase game time without parental permission.

  Only to play shared games online with their existing friends.

  Not to accept friendship requests outside of their existing friendship group.

  To treat unsolicited friendship requests as stranger requests. BLOCK and TELL

  To immediately BLOCK anyone who asks them to keep a secret from their parents and to immediately TELL THEIR PARENTS.

  Not to share information with people they don’t know. (Age, address etc)

  We explained that children should never be afraid of telling mums or dads if pop ups appear etc. Mums and dads will not be cross and will be glad that they have spoken up. Our children must have confidence that they can talk to us about any subject, even if they have made a mistake, or clicked on something inappropriate.

  To take back power over apps such as the MOMO CHALLENGE by BLOCKING and TELLING.

  When we BLOCK and TELL we stay safe, we prove we are strong and take away the power of the APP. These apps can only harm us when we open them and engage with them. BLOCK and TELL

  In group chats if a member of their friendship group is being mean, bullying, using bad language or speaking inappropriately, they should be told to stop and if they don’t they should be removed from the group.

  To remember that what is said in chats or online cannot be deleted.

  Not to share inappropriate photographs of themselves or others in chats or online.

  Together as parents and teachers we must educate and empower our children so that they can reap all of the benefits of new technology whilst remaining safe.

  

• Financial Capability Week in Moneyrea Primary

  Thu 28 Feb 2019
  All classes were taking part in Finance Week. Activities ranged from working with change, selling and profit to reading bank statements.

  

• Mrs Donnell Retires

  Mon 25 Feb 2019

  Our much-loved and respected colleague Mrs Diane Donnell will retire from her post as Yr1 classroom assistant this Friday, the 1st March 2019.

  Diane has decided to retire following her 60th birthday and 14 years 
  of dedicated and faithful service to the children of Moneyrea. During that time Diane has been an exemplary employee; caring, reliable, positive and always good at keeping confidences.

  Over the years Diane has given freely of her time to support the choir and school band during rehearsals and performances, has played for students taking music exams, covered lunch time duties during staff absences and played her part at PTA events, including an outstanding performance as Benny from ABBA (We were robbed, John Ellis!).

  In addition, Diane has been a great and loyal friend to all of the staff. In short, we will greatly miss her on ‘Team Moneyrea’ and wish every concievable blessing in her life after retirement and future treks with hubby, Raymond!

  If parents or former pupils wish to contribute towards Diane's retirement gift please forward your donation to the school office. Thank you.

  

• Chocolate for Sale

  Thu 14 Feb 2019

  Day 1 ... what a fantastic array of chocolate treats were on sale today in the school hall; all made by our amazing chocolatiers from Yr4.

  Chocolate Express is open for business tomorrow and Thursday so don’t miss out on their tantalising delights of pure deliciousness . I can’t wait!

  

• Moneyrea Marvels

  Wed 13 Feb 2019
  

• Chocolate Express

  Wed 13 Feb 2019

  Our Yr4s have been busy making some amazing chocolate treats as part of our Erasmus+ project to promote Entrepreneurship. Their company is called CHOCOLATE EXPRESS.

  Their chocolate treats will be on sale to celebrate Valentine's Day at break times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

  Single items will cost around 50p.

  Big thank you to our Yr4 parents who volunteered to help the children make these amazing sweets.

  Trust me, they are DELISH! (Is that a word? It soon will be!)

  

• The Greatest Showman

  Thu 07 Feb 2019
  

• Safer Internet Day

  Wed 06 Feb 2019
  Discussions on Safer Internet Day.

  

• Trees Felled

  Wed 06 Feb 2019

   We said goodbye to the large conifers around our school. Unfortunately over the last few years the trees have become a hazard during storms.

  We will be planting out some native hedgerow to compensate for their loss.

  

• Safer Internet Day

  Fri 01 Feb 2019

  Tuesday 5th February is Safer Internet Day!

  This will be our 3rd year as registered supporters of this worldwide event. So what is it all about? Click here to find out!