From January 2024, we will be starting our OPAL journey 🙂
The link below gives you a little isight into that this might look like.
A letter is also coming home this week, asking for your support in collecting some of the loose parts we will need.
We are all very excited and know our OPAL journey will transform the children’s opportunities at lunchtime.
Please keep an eye on dojo and the website for more details.
The Key community Bus will be stopping at a range of venues acxross South Tyneside.
Downstairs there will be a shop selling good quality fresh fruit and vegetables, packet, tinned, and non perishable food and non-food and hygiene items, baby wipes, milk and nappies for very low prices in the hope of helping individuals/families money to go further, reduce waste and lower the need for the number of people attending food banks which is at an all time high. All money made from this project feeds back into the charity and food bank we run in South Shields.
Upstairs there is seating areas where we can offer advice and direct/refer individuals to relevant interventive services. We hope to have some of these services available on board to offer advice and are hoping to have the likes of welfare rights, Drug and alcohol services among others. The bus has an awning and out door seating and offers tea and coffee for those who would just like to come along and have a chat.
The bus is for absolutely anyone to use and is not restricted to those on benefits, it is for the whole community.
We currently offer free school uniform and winter coats free of charge upstairs on the bus and have a pop up Christmas shop with toys and Christmas items at very reduced prices.
Dear Community,
South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum need your help gathering thoughts and experiences on Transitions!
Has your child or young person experienced a transition in the last 12 months? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Effective and successful transitions, from one setting to another and/or from one class to another are crucial to a child/young person’s learning and their wellbeing.
We often hear from parents about poorly handled transitions when information about prior learning or support is not shared at the right time to provide a smooth transition. We know this can have a significant impact on the child and their family.
STPCF are keen to find out about families’ experiences of transition arrangements in South Tyneside and identify what a good transition should look like.
Whilst your response will be anonymous, we will share the findings from this survey with the Local Authority and other agencies, to help inform service improvement in this area.
As a special thank you for your valued time and input, please provide your email address at the end of the survey if you wish to be entered into a draw to win a £20, £30 or £50 voucher!
Link to survey:
7 Blue have been learning about the famous graffiti artist Banksy, who is one of Britain’s most influential modern day artists.
We looked at lots of examples of Banksy’s work and the children tried to work out the hidden meaning behind his work.
We decided to create our own graffiti art in the style of Banksy linked to our LMTW theme ‘Cry Freedom’.
The children began by creating lots of words and images linked to slavery in their sketch books. Once they decided which image they wanted to use they then made a stencil on card which they used to create their final piece before adding their chosen word or phrase onto their graffiti art.
7 Blue have had lots of fun playing in the snow today.
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To ensure well-being for all is promoted within our school we are planning to develop a wellbeing garden.
With the support of a local company, Willoby Roc’s, we have secured some funding from The Bupa Foundation to help us develop this area. Once it is fully developed, the children will be able to participate in lots of outdoor activities that will contribute to their overall well-being.
Last week the school council met to share their ideas for this area. Here is a list of some of the things they would like:
We will try to include as many of their ideas as we can when the work begins after Christmas. We aim to have all the work on this area completed by April and will keep you updated with our progress.
Miss Fada
Senior Mental Health Lead
