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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Colour Run - This Thursday starting at 7pm... A ticket, T-shirt and wristband will be home with pupils attending on Weds. 17th June. Pupils are reminded to come wearing old bottoms/footwear and they may also want to wear sunglasses. | Breakfast Club - This Thursday parents can join their child at Breakfast Club - see details in 'Take 5' Celebration Day in NEWS below (15/6/26)  | P1 parents - last day to order your child's Camphill school bag for P2 is this Friday..... All pupils will receive their own bag on their first day of school in August.  | P4 parents - Have you paid your child's Class Trip to W5 next Tuesday? Last day to pay is this Friday. | P6 parents - a deposit is due before next Wednesday if your child is planning on going on the P7 Residential Trip in June 2027. | P1-P6 parents - Information out on Wednesday in the ‘End of year’ letter about an early closure at 1pm next WEDNEDAY 25th June.  | Junior & Senior Choir members - see Parentmail sent on Monday 15th June | Reminder - re-arranged Ski trip meeting this Wednesday @4:30pm for both pupils and parents going on next years Ski Trip. | Have you completed the Safer Schools NI 'Digital Proficiency course' ? - there is still time to complete this - all details have been sent out via Parentmail last week.  | Have a look inside our school building by viewing our new 3D TOUR on the HOME page of our website..... go on a tour by clicking and following the little person icon... | 'Free School Meal and Uniform allowance' applications for the 26/27 new school year OPEN via the EA Connect portal - see NEWS - 2/6/26.. | School Uniform - online shop (under PARENTS area) now open for orders up until Friday 24th July.
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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.