Sports Day

One of the absolute highlights of the week was Sports Day, and what an incredible day it was! The children truly outdid themselves—not only with their athletic efforts but in demonstrating the school’s values of respect, perseverance and teamwork. From the sprints to the relays, it was a celebration of energy and encouragement, with plenty of smiles and cheers all round. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who came along to support; your presence and enthusiasm were so appreciated and added to the special atmosphere.

The results of the day were as follows:

  • Ruby – 133 points
  • Amethyst – 123 points
  • Emerald – 114 points
  • Sapphire – 113 points

Congratulations to Team Ruby, who were this year’s champions! A special shout-out to Beth and Ellis, our wonderful Year 6 house captains, whose pride and excitement as they ran the victory lap with their trophy was a lovely sight. Thank you also to those of you who wrote to the school to share your experience of Sports Day—we’re so pleased you had such a fantastic time.

What Parents Need to Know about YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids promises a safe, child-centric experience with colourful visuals, age-filtered content, and robust parental controls. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the app has grown rapidly, being used by tens of millions of children worldwide. But is it as safe as it seems?

Despite YouTube Kids’ safeguards, reports have highlighted worrying issues, such as inappropriate content slipping through filters, subtle advertising, and the use of manipulative design to keep children engaged. Our guide explores how to navigate these pitfalls, offering practical advice for making sure children get the most from the platform – without the risks.

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Trinity Day Service!

Thank you for attending the Trinity Day Service! It was a wonderful celebration of our Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit!

Please see some examples of the work we produced and some photos from the Service!

Mexican hat dance

Haughmond today practised the Mexican hat dance and did a great job!

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Arts Week in Haughmond

Haughmond have been very excited this week as we have been artistic creating lots of Mexican art. We learnt about Mexico on Monday and compared it to where we live. We have been listening to a variety of Mexican music too !

On Monday we used clay to create some Mexican themed pots which we will paint today. We also made our own day of the dead inspired masks.

On Tuesday have started our class Mexican flag made out of tissue paper using the skill of collaging. In the afternoon we looked at the traditional Mexican folk art looking at the sun and moon art. We used the skill sketching first to get and outline. Then we practised our watercolour painting skills to carefully paint out pictures.

Today we are looking forward to painting our Mexican clay pots, learning the Mexican hat dance and carrying on with out tissue paper flag.

Below are some of the exciting things we have been up too this week !

Online safety for Parents

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/police-forces/west-mercia-police/areas/west-mercia/campaigns/campaigns/2024/exploitation-and-vulnerability-workshops

Parent\guardian sessions

The exploitation and online safety session aims to raise awareness and provide valuable insights on how to protect vulnerable children. The session will cover:

  • Spotting the signs that your child might be being exploited
  • How to keep your child safe online
  • How online influencers might be shaping the views of your child
  • Practical tips for you to help to keep your child safe online
  • Why some children are more at risk of exploitation than others