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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Summer Assessments continue this week - (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. | This Wednesday is 'WALK IN WEDNESDAY' again...... See NEWS 29/9/25 | The school online uniform shop continues to be 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. | Good luck to all the Girls playing in the Ballymena area Football Tournament this Friday at Cullybackey pitches. | Primary 2 Grandparents - this Friday we look forward to welcoming you to school. | P4 parents - see details in Parentmail on Tuesday 5th May re: 'Wee Critters' classroom visit in June. | P6 parents - please see a P6 Assembly invitation sent via Parentmail on Wednesday 6th May. | P7 parents - information explaining what to expect this Saturday regarding your Post-Primary School notification email will be out via Parentmail this Thursday. | P7 parents - Last day to order a copy of the Ballymena Guardian P7 supplement for delivery to school is this Wednesday.
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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.