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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
P6/7 pupils finish school this Thursday at 2pm. P6 pupils return to school at 6:30pm and P7 pupils return to school at 6:15pm.  | World Book Day is coming on Thursday 5th March.... look out for information coming home on Thursday 5th February.  | Get Active - This Wednesday is 'Walk in Wednesday'..... why not park the car either at Ballee Presbyterian or at Ballee Baptist and get some steps in!  | We look forward to welcoming lots of family members into school this WEDS/THURS to see the P6/7 show 'Mystery at Magpie Manor'. | P6/7 Show tickets will be home on Monday /Tuesday this week...... your seat number is on the back of your ticket. Doors will open approx. 25mins before each performance.  | Senior & Junior Choir 'Ballymena Festival' permission form - out via Parentmail on Monday 2nd Feb.  | LAST WEEK TO ENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fundraising VALENTINES quiz - Win BIG prizes..... please enter by returning your quiz sheet and £2. If you know the lyrics of romantic songs???? then this quiz is for YOU..... Last day to enter is this Wednesday.... Winners will be contacted on Thursday 5th February.  | P1 parents - Information regarding your child's P1 School Nurse appointment was sent home on Friday 30th Jan - please see Parentmail sent on 30/1/26. Forms must be returned to school this week.  | P7 parents - Swimming (Block 2) starts on Monday 16th Feb - after Half-term - Block 2 payment should now be paid via Parentmail 'shop'.  | P7 parents - EA Portal for Year 8 applications is open - closing on Thursday 19th February at 12noon. All information can be found on Parentmail sent (20/1/26) and on the P7 class webpage. | Please remember school is CLOSED to pupils this FRIDAY 6th February - all Teaching and Non-Teaching staff are completing AUTISM NI Training in school. | Half- Term Holidays - School is closed from Monday 9th Feb - Fri 13th Feb (inclusive).  School will open again on Monday 16th February. 
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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.