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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
School is closed on Mon. 6th & Tues. 7th May to pupils - we will see everyone back on Weds. 8th May. | This week (8th May) sees the start of Summer Assessments in school - all P3/P4/P5/6/7 pupils will be sitting assessments this week and next - - please make sure your child is in school so they do not miss these important summer standardised tests. | On Weds. 8th May our Senior Choir are performing at The Braid as part of the Ballymena Young Conquerors Spring Concert - photos to follow. | 'The Amazing Journey' travelling Bible exhibition is in school this THURSDAY for P3-P7 pupils - see NEWS below for more information. | 'Little Stars' booking opens (Weds. 8th) for the block - Mon. 13th May - Friday 14th June - all bookings must be made by this Friday. | P2 pupils can now purchase from the CANTEEN at BREAKTIME on a THURSDAY during May & June - see breaktime menu (under PARENTS area) - children will be able to purchase an item such as a pancake/slice of toast etc.... this is to prepare the P2 children for having access to Breaktime snacks everyday from P3. | P6 parents - please look out for information in your Parentmail for the P7 2025 residential school trip. | P6 pupils continue their 'Peaceplayers' Basketball sessions with St.Colmcilles this week - - has your child's online permission form to travel to St.Colmcilles been completed?  | P6/P7 - a Safer Schools ICT permission form (paper copy) will be home this week with information about what P6/7 pupils will be taking part in on Tues 14t May. | Afterschools JuJitsu is now ready to open - club dates in MAY - see website calendar (information home via Parentmail on Weds. 8th May) | Save the Date - TUES 14th May - Parent's breakfast in the school hall - 9am - 10:45am - come along and hear up-to-date information from SAFER SCHOOLS about keeping your child safe online - See NEWS - 29/4/24. Help us plan for seating and food on the morning by completing the online form sent via Parentmail on WEDS 1st MAY. Thank you. | Online uniform orders (orders made in March/April) are home with your child this week. | Online School Uniform shop is opened - closes - Friday 24th May for delivery to school wk.bg. 17th June....... if you require new school uniform for September please order as soon as possible.  | Nurture Room - we are delighted to announce that we will soon be seeing the ground work commence for our additional classroom (Our Nurture Room) - planning has been passed, EA have issued the works and we hope to see the modular classroom arrive on site by early September, with ground work starting in the summer months. This classroom will be placed outside the Primary 4 end of the building. 
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Parenting Resources

16th Jan 2023

The NSPCC have so many great resources for different challenges faced by parents.

Here are two particularly helpful links:

Positive parenting | NSPCC Learning

"Balancing the various demands parents have to cope with isn't easy and all parents can come under pressure or stress from time to time.

This guide shares practical advice and tips for positive parenting techniques that work well for children - from babies to teenagers. These techniques encourage better behaviour and help parents find out what works for them and their child."

 

Talking about difficult topics | NSPCC

"We've all been on the receiving end of a difficult conversation. But that doesn't make it any easier when you have to have one with your child. Whatever the subject, and however old the child you're talking to, there are lots of ways to make it easier for you both. We have advice to help you decide how to talk to your child in a way that's age-appropriate and supportive."