With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
As part of Safer Internet Day, the children in Years 4 and 5 discussed the importance of not sharing personal information online and what is acceptable behaviour when gaming online.
The children discussed what they would do in a range of ‘scenarios’ when gaming online. The children had some very sensible and mature answers.
The children worked through a Safer Internet Day booklet and even 
enjoyed completing a word search and crossword.
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (7th-13th February), Children from Years 4 and 5 took part in some activities linked to the Mental Health Week theme of ‘Growing Together’.
Firstly we enjoyed watching a virtual assembly which introduced ‘support balloons’ and ‘reaching for the stars’.
The children then designed their own ‘support balloons’ by considering the people in their lives that help them to grow. We discussed the importance of recognising the people we can turn to when we need ‘lifting up.’
They also created their star which set a goal they wanted to reach. They listened to S Club 7’s ‘Reach for the Stars’ for inspiration! The children set an emotional goal they would like to achieve or overcome then they thought about the ‘steps’ they would take to reach their goal. They wrote their ‘steps to success’ on the rungs of a ladder.
The children’s completed work will be used to create a bright, colourful display in school. 
Four squads of children had a great day at the Eagles Community Arena in Newcastle. Their dedication to training in recent weeks certainly showed, as they all put in fantastic team performances. Everyone encouraged their friends, while two of our teams reached the Play-Off Finals. Our A team prevailed, and they will now go on to the District Finals to be played on the evening of 4th March back in Newcastle.
The overriding feeling of the day was immense pride, to see the children return to competitive sport and show wonderful skill, character and camaraderie. Thank you very much to all of the parents who helped on the day.
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (7th-13th February), Year 5 designed their own ‘support balloons’ by considering the people in their lives that help them to grow. Here are a few examples of the children’s work. We discussed the importance of recognising the people we can turn to when we need ‘lifting up.’
As part of ‘Safer Internet Day’ the children have been learning about how to use the Internet safely in a fun way with Buddy the Dog’s Internet Safety Story. The story specifically focuses on the safe use of tablets and smartphones. In the story, Ben is given a new tablet and throughout he asks questions to Buddy the dog about how to use his tablet safely. Asking these questions to your children will help to initiate discussions about key online safety issues, such as talking to strangers online. The story also contains a catchy song to help to reinforce key Internet safety messages!
We are running our annual Scholastic Book Fair this week (Monday 7th February – Friday 11th February).
Children are invited to attend the Book Fair with their classmates and view the books available. There are over 200 books to choose from. Every book you buy will also help to earn free books for our school!
Pupils will be given a World Book Day token which can be used to get £1 off any purchases at the Book Fair.
Please view our letter to parents by clicking here.
Thank you.
Year 2 have had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the Remaking Beamish Art project. As part of the project, we had Robert from Beamish Museum visit us to teach us all about Norman Cornish and the mining history. The children explored some of Norman’s artwork alongside having a go at sketching and shading. They then had the opportunity to handle and explore some historical objects from the museum relating to the homes and mines found in Cornish’s artwork. We will be visiting Beamish Museum later in the Spring to celebrate the opening of Norman’s replica home on Front Street Terrace. We cannot wait!
Please click on the link to see the details of a local mental health peer support group.
Year 1 enjoyed a treat this week for best overall attendance in Autumn Term. They watched a movie, had popcorn and chocolate. Well done Year 1!
Dear Pupil (and parents/carers)
We are delighted to today open the nominations for the first “Chadwick Celebration Awards”.
These awards are to celebrate the staff who work for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and your school. One of the awards is the very special ‘Inspirational Staff Awards’ and we would like pupils from across all of our schools to make a nomination in this category.
We would like you to think about all the staff at your school and if there is someone that you think has done a really good job and deserves to get a certificate then you can nominate them.
The nomination category for this award is:
“This award is aimed at someone who has fuelled enthusiasm, gone over and above the remit of their regular workload to emotionally and practically support pupil(s). This award is held in the highest esteem as the nominations come from the grassroots of our trust. He or she will have made an impact on a pupil’s academic or pastoral life, memorable enough for that young person to want to mark the efforts of the staff member”.
You may need to ask an adult for some help to make your nomination. You can do this online with the link below – you need to send in your nominations by Friday 8 April 2022. Those nominated and the overall winner will be announced on Friday 8 July 2022.
https://forms.office.com/r/U9iMRhYZjB
Thank you very much for getting involved – one of the key values of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is Celebration and we want to provide an opportunity to recognise the valuable and inspiring contributions that staff across the organisation make to allow us all to work towards our Mission: Better Schools, Better Communities, Better Futures in Christ.
Kind Regards
Brendan Tapping
CEO
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