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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
All classes will be taking part in the NSPCC 'Keeping Safe' programme this week - the theme for TERM 3 is 'Being Safe' - please look out for 'Homework' discussion sheets coming home. | As it is 'Keeping Safe' week in school it is an appropriate time to remind everyone of our Safeguarding policy - this will be sent home via Parentmail - this policy is also on our website in the 'Our School' area. Please complete the form sent home to show you are aware of the document. Thank you. | P3/P4/P5 - EA Music lessons (Sep'24) - see Parentmail home on Tues. 30th April. | P1 pupils have their Topic 'Dress up' day this Friday - 'Life in a Castle' | P4 parents - please see Parentmail 'shop' re: P4 Term 3 trip and classroom visit from 'Wee Critters' - please also complete permission form sent. Thank you.  | P6 pupils start their 'Peaceplayers' Basketball sessions with St.Colmcilles this week - All May dates on website calendar. Parents look out for the information on this along with an online permission to travel to St.Colmcilles via Parentmail coming out. | Good Luck to the Girls playing in the Ballymena Netball Tournament on Wednesday. | 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.  | School is closed on Mon. 6th & Tues. 7th May to pupils - we will see everyone back on Weds. 8th May. | 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."