Newsletter: 22 January 2021
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Newsletter: 15 January 2021
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Church Lockdown Resources
One of the documents of the Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium (“Light of the Nations”), describes the family as the ‘domestic Church’ because it is the first place where young, baptized Christians learn about their faith. During this time when families will be spending more time in the home following the school closures it presents more opportunities for our domestic Churches to be nurtured.
Children’s Liturgy and colouring pages:
Mass live streams:
Isolated but not alone, resources, prayers and links for faith at home:
Newsletter: 8 January 2021
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NEW Books to read at home online
KS1
- https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
(oxford Owl books linked to phonics, lots of titles). - www.magickeys.com/books/
Lots of fairy stories and texts for younger children
KS2
- http://www.free-book.co.uk/fiction/childrens-fiction/index.htm
(includes lots of classics e.g Treasure Island, Little Women) - http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/displaybooksbytitle.php
A lot of classic literature for older readers to discover - https://www.bookscool.com/en/author/michael-morpurgo
Fantastic site with a collection of free books by Michael Morpurgo - https://onlinereadfreenovel.com/search_by_author_title_series/
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (website also allows you to search for other children’s authors to read free). - www.earlyshakespeare.lgfl.org.uk
A fantastic introduction to primary children to the works of Shakespeare. Choose from four levels of language difficulty. You can also click on the characters to hear them speak. - Talking books – https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Free children’s audio books read by many talented and well-known actors.
For more Home School and Homework resources, please see our dedicated page: https://stmaryssoutham.org.uk/school-life/homework/
SCHOOL CLOSURE 5th January
In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement at 8pm on 4th January, please be aware that the school will be closed to ALL PUPILS on Tuesday 5th January. Online learning will be available from Tuesday.
Key workers and parents of vulnerable children who have emailed the school will be contacted shortly. Please bear with us while we adapt to this rapid change and establish new, secure key worker and vulnerable bubbles with appropriate child and staffing ratios.
Thank you
FAMILY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Please see below a range of health, wellbeing, financial and family support links:
Warwickshire School Health & Wellbeing Service
In a year of uncertainty and upheaval, it’s no surprise that many families are facing difficulties in their daily lives. Children and young people may be feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, stressed and many other difficult emotions, which may contribute to wider issues such as sleep disorders, substance misuse and challenging behaviour.
While it’s not unusual to be dealing with these problems, that doesn’t mean they can be ignored if they are impacting on your or your child’s wellbeing, or that families have to go through this alone; help is here when you need it. https://www.compass-uk.org/news/parents/help-at-christmas/
The Family Support Line & Parenting Presentations
Recorded parenting presentations from the Early Help and Targeted Support team:
- Top tips for co-parenting at Christmas
- Game plan for teenagers
- Christmas with children aged 5 – 11 years
- Internet safety advice at Christmas
- Top Tips for parents & carers of children with SEND at Christmas
The Family Support Line – 01926 412412 offers advice, support and guidance for parents, carers and professionals.
The team are planning a comprehensive range of free parenting programmes for delivery during 2021 which will be advertised on the Warwickshire website and can be booked through Eventbrite:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families/parenting-courses
Facing Hardship
For information about wider support from the council and other services, go to: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/facinghardship
The leaflet about help with food access and money management is available at: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/winterhardship
COVID SUPPORT
For the latest COVID support and advice please visit:
https://schools.warwickshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-toolkit-schools-early-years-settings/1
Newsletter: 11 December
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❗ Training Day Move – Friday December 18th
FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER IS NOW A TRAINING DAY
The term will now end on Thursday 17th December (with Christmas Jumper Day) and we will return to school on Tuesday 5th January
Read the letter here: Training Day Move
Note: This replaces the training day on June 25th 2020
Mass Times after lockdown
Just a quick reminder that with the easing of the second lockdown, public Masses have now resumed. In our parish masses are:
- Saturday at 5.30pm
- Sunday at 10.00am
- Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration at 6.30pm with Mass at 7.00pm
All are welcome
https://www.stwulstan-southam.co.uk/
(Please remember that face coverings must be worn and social distancing measures will apply)