We see signs of summer’s passing in golden leaves,
shortening days, misty mornings, autumn glow.
We sense its passing in rain that dampens,
winds that chill, Harvest’s bounty placed on show.
Creator God, who brings forth
both green shoot and hoar frost,
sunrise and sunset,
we bring our thanks
for seeds that have grown,
harvests gathered,
storehouses filled,
mouths fed.
And, as your good earth rests
through winter’s cold embrace,
we look forward to its re-awakening
when kissed by Spring’s first touch.

Amen

You might know Five Nights at Freddy’s by reputation, even if your child has never actually played the game. Via playground rumours and circulated footage on platforms like YouTube, this 12-rated survival horror series (so far comprising nine games, several spin-off novels and a movie adaptation) has become possessed of a certain cult status among far younger players.

Whether the initial interest is sparked by peer pressure or curiosity, this spooky saga of things that go bump in the night seems to resonate with many pre-teen gamers. However, as this #WakeUpWednesday guide explains, the sinister characters, unrelenting sense of tension and some disturbing themes are all potential hazards that parents and carers should be aware of.

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Over the last few years there have been several worrying stories in the news. Indeed, we regularly watch Newsround in school to ensure that children are getting a balanced view of world news at an age-appropriate level, as well as enjoying the positive, good news stories that appear every day! Now there are also so many ways of children experiencing the news today (radio, via their mobile phones, on TV and even on screens in waiting rooms!)

Here is a guide which has been recommended to us that might hep you manage your child’s feelings and anxieties about the news. It is suitable for children at home and at school.

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Just a few updates for you all:

Family Film Night

We have started to sell tickets for our family film night (showing Hotel Transylvania) next Wednesday 25th October from 5:00pm, £5.00 for a family of four.  Pop into the office to buy your tickets.

Harvest Service

We have our Harvest Service next Wednesday 25th October at 10:00am we are looking forward to seeing you all at Leaton Church.  Please remember to bring a donation for the food bank please, so we can pass this on to them.  We would appreciate it if you could please make a donation towards the transport for the Harvest Service of £3.00 per child.  You can find it in  the payments section.

Parents Afternoon / Evening

Next Monday 23rd October we are having our drop in sessions for parents to look at children’s work and books, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm and 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  We are looking forward to seeing you all. As previously mentioned a more formal parents evening with appointments to discuss your child’s work will be held in the Spring term.

Outstanding Balances

If you have any outstanding payments to be made for school lunches, breakfast and / or after school clubs etc we would appreciate it if you could please settle these and make payment next week before the half term break.

Missing School Uniform

Several parents have said that they are missing their children’s school uniform, we all know how expensive it is so if you could please have a check through this weekend and bring anything back that has been brought home by mistake we would appreciate it.

Non School Uniform Day

On Friday 27th October we are having a non school uniform day please send your children in seasonal coloured clothing, and we would appreciate it if you could bring in a donation for a non perishable item that can put in the Christmas hampers.

Autumn Half Term Break

Next Friday 27th October is the last day before the half term break. It has been a long term and we are very proud of the children who have worked very hard, we hope that you all have a relaxing half term.  Monday 6th November is a PD Day, so we will look forward to seeing the children on Tuesday 7th November 2023.

Empowered Minds Workshop

For 20 years, FIFA dominated the football video gaming arena, attracting legions of devoted fans and scooping up accolades like a digital Real Madrid. After parting ways with the sport’s governing body, however, renowned developers Electronic Arts (EA) have now launched their own individual bid for the title. It’s called EA Sports FC 24, and its effectively FIFA 2.0.

Familiar action delivered by the same team, of course, points to a comparable level of popularity – especially among those young gamers raised on the FIFA franchise. As our #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights, however, EA Sports FC 24 also carries many similar risks to its predecessor, including addictive gameplay, abusive voice chats and expensive in-game purchases.

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