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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Summer Assessments take place over these next 3 weeks - starting on Monday 27th April..... (see more details in Parentmail sent on Weds 22nd April) All P3 -P7 pupils will be taking Standardised Tests in Literacy and Numeracy and will be timetabled to sit these tests in the ICT Suite - please make sure your child is in school each day during this assessment period. These test scores will be issued on your child's End of Year report. | The school online uniform shop is now open until Friday 15th May for new school uniform for next academic year - Delivery is due into school wk.bg. 15th June. P4 parents your child will need to have a school PE Kit for going into P5 this is now available on the online shop.  | Calling all Primary 2 Grandparents - see information on the class webpage and via Parentmail inviting you into school on Friday 8th May. Please complete form sent via Parentmail on Tuesday 28th April to confirm attendance. | P3 parents - information is out on Monday 27th April via Parentmail regarding your child's class Summer trip to Streamvale Farm. | P3 parents - registration for EA music lessons is now live via the information sent Wk.bg. 20th April ....... if you would like your child to learn an instrument from the start of P4 please follow this information carefully. | P5/P6 Ski trip parents - please see online form to be completed by Friday 1st May - sent via the organiser (out via Parentmail on Tuesday 28th April) | P6 parents - See information (sent via Parentmail) from Cambridge House and Ballymena Academy regarding SEAG and a June Taster Day at Cambridge House | P7 parents of children going on the residential trip to Greenhill - a short meeting will take place next Tuesday 5th May at 5pm in the school hall.  | School is closed on Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday.
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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.