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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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28th Nov 2022

Social media is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate, especially for parents wanting to protect their children.

Here are ten tips for talking to your child about their use of social media and the internet:

  1. Have conversations from a young age
  2. Lead by example
  3. Ask your child about the apps and websites they use
  4. Set boundaries - but be realistic
  5. Reassure them that they can always talk to you
  6. Talk about personal information
  7. Talk about social media
  8. Talk about gaming
  9. Talk about cyberbullying
  10. Act on warning signs

Read more at Social Media & Mental Health | Guide For Parents | YoungMinds

 

If you are worried about your child's social media use, Parentline are a great resource for advice, help and support. Their helplines are open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Find out more at Parentline – Helpline for Parents.