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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Please note - PARENTMAIL have updated their APP over the Half-term holidays - this update changes the 'look' of your Parentmail app so please be aware of this. This update has been applied across all schools and their users, not just Camphill PS. | This week school will be acknowledging 'Children's Mental Health Week' with pupils in the classroom - also look out for parental information in NEWS below as the week goes on.  | Afterschools Clubs continue this week - see calendar for details. | Senior & Junior Choir 'Ballymena Festival' permission form - last day to confirm attendance Mon. 16th Feb  | This Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day all pupils and staff will enjoy an early morning pancake fresh from the canteen. The cost of this is being paid out of school fundraising funds. | This Wednesday in school is INTERNET SAFETY DAY - pupils will be focusing on the theme "Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI". Parental information will also be shared later this week.  | P1 School Nurse appointments begin this week - all parents please be aware of your date/time.   | P3/P4 pupils start Coaching for Christ PE sessions this week - see Parentmail sent on Mon. 16th Feb.  | P5 parents - see Parentmail re: Shared Ed. trip this Thursday. | P6 parents - please see information out via Parentmail on Weds. 4th Feb about the possibility of a SKI Trip in January 2027. Last day to register interest in this  - Wednesday 18th Feb. | P7 parents - please see information out via Parentmail on Monday 16th February re: an invitation to a Ballymena United Match in March. | P7 parents - last day to pay Trip to TITANIC is this Wednesday (see Parentmail) - pupils go to on the trip this Friday. | P7 parents - EA Portal for Year 8 applications is closing this Thursday 19th February at 12noon. All information can be found on Parentmail sent (20/1/26) and on the P7 class webpage. | P7 girls Netball Team Tournament permission form will be out before the end of this week - P7 girls involved will be told to complete the form via Parentmail. | P6/P7 congratulations!! What a show! Over 700 pupils and families enjoyed a show that was nothing short of spectacular. Photos/videos of 'Mystery at Magpie Manor' will follow later this week. | We have 3 winners!!! Our Valentine's Quiz was a huge success, thank you to everyone who entered! A big congratulations to The McKendry family who received 1st prize winning a £250 Galgorm voucher. Well done to 2nd prize winners the Murphy family winning a £50 Grouse voucher and to 3rd prize winner Lola Kirk winning a £20 Corner Bakery voucher. Enjoy! | World Book Day is coming on Thursday 5th March....  see NEWS below - 5th Feb'26  | School is closed for pupils on Monday 13th April and Wednesday 27th May - these are now 2 additional School Development Days - see Parentmail for details. 
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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.