Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme 'Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online'. Safer Internet Day is the UK's biggest celebration of online safety.
Reception class Mother’s Day Celebration
We would love for our Reception Mummies or special ladies to join us in Reception class for our Mother’s Day stay and play. Any Mum or special lady can attend but we are asking for just 1 per family due to space in the classroom. We hope you can join us.
ADHD Course Information
Please have a look at the flyer from ADHD North West regarding a course that they are running (again) from March 13th, parents can self-refer to this, the course covers: Characteristics of ADHD Other difficulties Associated conditions Diagnostic criteria Sensory difficulties The Brain Medication Effective communication Use of praise Behavioral strategies Testing & Manipulation
Mental Health Parent Webinars
The week commencing 15th May is ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’. After much success of hosting some parent webinars back in February for ‘Children’s Mental Health Week’, the Mental Health Support Teams are rolling out some more. The topics for the week will be: My anxious child Helping with exam stress Psychoeducation around worry They’ll take place at 10am and 6pm, Monday 15th to Thursday 18th May and it’s for parents, teachers, carers, children and young people, in fact anyone can join.
NSPCC Game Safe Festival
The NSPCC are hosting a Game Safe Festival on 7th February 2024. You can sign up for free tickets to a parent workshop to help you keep your children safe when gaming online. Tickets can be accessed here: https://ww1.emma-live.com/GameSafe/purchase_tickets The Game Safe Festival is an opportunity to play and act to keep children safe online. The NSPCC are celebrating everything that’s best about the world of gaming. The community, collaboration and creativity. They are bringing together key players to make sure children have positive gaming experiences. The NSPCC are also helping the adults in their lives have the knowledge, confidence and tools they need to help keep children safe when they game. Why you should take part? -89% of children in the UK play video games, but online harms are increasing. -If you’re a parent, you can make sure you know how to keep children safe while they game. You can also be confident about navigating the world of gaming so your child can come to you for advice and support.
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Dress to Express for Children's Mental Health Week
Our Heads and Deputies have chosen to raise awareness of Children's Mental Health during Children's Mental Health Week w/c 9th February and our Wellbeing Warriors and Year 4 be leading a special worship. They would love all children and staff to come dressed in clothes that express themselves as an individual e.g. their favourite colour, hobbies etc This year, Children's Mental Health Week is focusing on 'This is my place' We want Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 to encourage our children to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them. This will help them grow and develop resilience to cope with what life throws at them.
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Aladdin on Ice
Our whole school family will be going to watch Aladdin on Ice at Planet Ice, Blackburn's Ice Arena on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 1pm as a Christmas treat. Planet Ice presents a fun-filled version of "Aladdin On Ice," adapted by the Show & Skate class of amateur skaters and supported by their Professional on Tour cast. This ultimate classic will take the children on a magical journey with Aladdin, Jasmine, and other beloved characters through a story of adventure, magic and discovering true worth. This show features amateur local skaters who have learnt their craft through Planet Ice's Learn To Skate programme, giving the skaters a real moment to remember under the spotlight.
Rainbow Making Workshop
Becky, the owner of Fred and Pearl will be hosting a special rainbow making workshop just in time for Mother's day. You can book here: https://fredandpearl.com/products/st-barnabas-mothers-day-rainbow-workshop
Rainbow Making Workshop
Becky, the owner of Fred and Pearl will be hosting a special rainbow making workshop just in time for Mother's day. You can book here: https://fredandpearl.com/products/st-barnabas-mothers-day-rainbow-workshop
Incredible Years Presentation hosted by MHST
We are pleased to inform you all that the Mental Health Support Team and have allowed us to host an Incredible Years programme for you to access. It is free of charge and it is anticipated that there will be a waiting list so please let me know as soon as possible if it is something you are interested in. The programme will be delivered on Tuesday afternoons and as it is run by the NHS, the team can provide a letter for your employment if you feel it would be of benefit to you. The team are coming into school on Tuesday 16th September 2.55-3.25pm to discuss the programme and to answer any questions you may have The course can offer strategies that are new to your family, build upon things that already work for you and your family or share ideas that others may find useful. As you are the expert in your own children, we help you to build upon both yours and your child’s existing skills and reinforce the bond between you and your child. Our practitioners do this by offering strategies to help with managing tricky behaviours, emotional regulation amongst other things. If you are unable to make the presentation, the team will also be available to speak to on Friday 26th September at our Macmillan coffee morning.