Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Parent Portal

13th January, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please find below news, upcoming events etc.

Have a lovely weekend.

Governors Fund Donation

We would be grateful for any donations to help us with our next project: the development of the school playgrounds (Early Years and KS1).

It's really easy to make a donation to the Governor's Fund. If you would like to donate online, please click here . Any contributions gratefully received. Thank you for your support.

Notes/Reminders

Reception 2023 closing date

Reminder that the closing date for Reception applications for September 2023 entry is this Sunday, 15th January 2023.

Staff Carpark

Parents are asked not to drive into the staff carpark at anytime before or after school unless prior arrangement with Mrs. Burnham. The Staff carpark is very tight and accidents can happen. A staff member’s car was hit during the week. Thank you for your co-operation.

Internet Safety Meeting, Wednesday 18^th January at 7pm

Did your child get a new device for Christmas?

Whatever devices your child is currently using it is always imperative to know what actions to take to ensure their safety online.

We are very pleased to welcome Sharon Girling back to host a session for parents on Wednesday 18^th January at 7pm via Zoom. We do hope as many parents as possible are able to attend. Link will be sent out at the start of next week.

Sharon Girling OBE is a former police officer who retired from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) following thirty years’ service. She was at the forefront of a national and international response to online child abuse and developed the processes and procedures that led to the creation of CEOP. She is currently conducting training programmes for schools, law enforcement and businesses both nationally and internationally. Sharon has been awarded an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for her services to policing.

Tissues donations

Can Reception children please bring in boxes of tissues if possible. Please send them in with your child or drop off at the office. Thank you.

Forest School update

Forest school will be running as drama class for this term.

Lost Property

If any of these belong to your child, please contact the school office.

School Dinners

Please remember to book school dinners on Scopay at least 1 week in advance or ring the school office before 9am if you have left it too late to book/cancel online for that day.

Allergies

If your child has an allergy please make sure the school office is informed. Please check the menu carefully before booking lunch for your child.

13 Jan 2023

TTRockstars 13.01.23

Congratulations to the first winners of 2023!

13 Jan 2023

Violet Class - Seasons

Violet Class have been learning about seasonal change. They worked together in groups to create these posters.

11 Jan 2023

Updated School Menu

Please find updated menu here for Autumn/Winter 2022/23.

11 Jan 2023

Key Stage 2 Reading Workshop 11th January 2023

Please click here for the KS2 Reading workshop presentation.

Parents Association Notes

To contact the PA, please email: PA@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk

Spring term 2023 Clubs

All School Run Clubs Spring Term 2023

Please see details of teacher-led clubs here.

External Run Clubs Spring Term 2023

Please see details of external clubs here.

French Club - Please find flyer here

iRock - Please find flyer here

Engineering club - Please see leaflet here

Italian Club - For more information, click here

Spanish club - Please find flyer here

Ukulele club - Please click here for information

Code Camp - Please find flyer here and more information here

Planet Soccer Clubs- Please click here to book

Footbellas Girls Football Club - Please find flyer here.

Judo classes - Please contact Diane Capon on 07960 699 077 or email diane.capon@sky.com

Ballet - https://www.missninaballet.com/

Irish Dancing - Please email lgsoid@hotmail.co.uk

Dance Club - https://www.minidanceperformers.com/book-online

Homework Club (Y3-Y6)

Homework Club runs from 3.15 pm - 4.15 pm Monday - Friday, cost is £5 (free if your child attend's Whizz Kids after-school club). Please book and pay for via Scopay.

Communicating with your child's teacher

Messages for teachers can be put in your child's reading/homework diary/bookbag, eg. pick up arrangements, homework issues, lost property, requesting a meeting with the teacher or anything else you would like the teacher to know.

For KS2 children, please remind your child to tell the teacher that the message is in there.

Absences should still be communicated via the office. (see below)

Pick-up notes

Please put pick-up notes in your child's reading/ homework diary or bookbag.

If you do need to let the office know about a last minute pick-up change, please do so before 2 pm if possible.

Y6 Independent Walkers

If your child is in Y6 and you would like to let us know they will be walking home from school, please just email the office.

How to report your child being absent or sick

Please notify the school office every day your child is absent from school before 9 am so we can adjust dinner figures and complete the registers. Please either ring the school office on 01932 222536 and leave a voicemail or email absence@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk. If you email us about an absence, you will not receive an acknowledgement reply due to the large volume of emails we receive in relation to this daily.

If your child has a stomach bug, they should not return to school until 48 hours after the last episode of illness.

Absence Request

If you require a school absence for your child for some reason, please email the school office with the details.

Wellbeing

Support for Parents & Carers of children with ASD and ADD/ADHD

Stepping Up For Autism Course Information 2022 click here.

Request for Support Form click here.

NAS - OOH poster PDF click here.

Support groups and workshops for parents and carers

A virtual support group for parents and carers facilitated by the Hope Service and currently offered via Microsoft Teams. A safe space to share experiences, encourage and support each other. Help for the Helper and Care for the Carer. Click here for more information.

Parent Support

Parent Wellbeing Service

For more information on the Parent Wellbeing Service, please click here.

Parent Wellbeing Service, Barnardo's Referral Form

This form here is to be used by anyone referring a parent/carer to the Barnardo’s Parent Wellbeing Service outside of the CAMHS SPA referral pathway.

Healthy weight for children

Do you need help to achieve a healthy weight for your child? Please click here for more information.

Invite to ASD parent support group 2022

Support group for parents whose child is awaiting ASD assessment or just had a diagnosis. For more information and future dates please click the flyer here.

Sibling rivalry, healthy gaming habits, dealing with meltdowns and anxiety

Parents may find this useful. It has a very comprehensive range of information including sibling rivalry, healthy gaming habits, dealing with meltdowns and anxiety. Please click here

Wellbeing resources recommended by Dr Alison D'Amario, Educational Psychologist for the Xavier trust can be found here

'Supporting your Child's Wellbeing' Workshop - Please find presentation here from the workshop.

eSafety and Safeguarding

Reminder: Keeping children safe online and in the real world

At Cardinal Newman School we are always reminding the children how they can keep themselves safe whether in the real world or in the virtual world. Class teachers regularly use the Zones of Regulation to assess how the children in their classes are feeling. Children are encouraged to share their worries using the ‘What I want my teacher to know boxes’ which are in each Key Stage 2 classrooms and the Worry Monsters which can be found in the Keys Stage 1 Classrooms.

Information to support parents can be found on the school website here.

Please continue to report any safeguarding concerns to Mr Flower (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs Burnham (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).