Last day of Home Schooling March 2021!
Good morning on the last day of Home Learning. Again, we would just like to thank all the parents/grandparents who have stepped up to support their children’s learning. I know from speaking to many, the sacrifices you have made to ensure their children have been supported throughout this period. You have all been fantastic and … Continue reading Last day of Home Schooling March 2021!
Chartwells Healthy Eating to support Healthy Minds and Bodies
March 2021: Marnie, the nutritionist in our local Chartwells team is here to help support our school in a range of different ways, including health education, making sure menus are School Food Standard compliant, and processing Medical Diets. As part of this support, they have made seven of their 'Beyond the Chartwells Kitchen' sessions available on YouTube. … Continue reading Chartwells Healthy Eating to support Healthy Minds and Bodies
Launch of Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies Initiative
Good morning everyone. I hope you have all had a relaxing half term. Just a reminder that Monday 22nd February is the launch of the Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies initiative. At Waterhouses we understand the importance of developing and promoting healthy minds and bodies to support each child to reach their potential. Remember, Eat … Continue reading Launch of Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies Initiative
We are now an Operation Encompass School
We are now an Operation Encompass School, working with Staffordshire Police. OE-Primary-School-Poster-v4 OE-School-to-Parent-Letter
Gratitude Jar
Why not have a go at the following activity. This gratitude jar will help children look for the positives in their lives. Gratitude according to Positive psychology is strongly linked to being happy. https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/gratitude-jar/ Grateful jar ELSA project
Daffodils for Hope
Daffodil to colour for Hope in the window This idea has come via Radio Derby but we fully support it so we are encouraging people to put a daffodil in their window as a symbol of hope, new beginnings and spring. The attached drawing was commissioned from the artist who created the wonderful ceramic poppy … Continue reading Daffodils for Hope
Friday Wellbeing Day
As you are aware, tomorrow afternoon is our first ‘Wellbeing Friday’. We understand the stresses remote learning can put on families and I can only reiterate how grateful we are for your support and commitment in supporting your children’s learning. All of the teaching staff would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to you … Continue reading Friday Wellbeing Day
Children’s Mental Health Week
Children’s Mental Health Week runs next month from 1st-7th February, and this year it is even more essential than ever to make sure pupils are supported with the disruption, uncertainty and isolation that many of them have faced recently. Oak National Academy has teamed up with Place2Be and BAFTA Kids to create a free assembly … Continue reading Children’s Mental Health Week
January 2021 National Lockdown in England Information Poster
January 2021 National Lockdown in England Information Poster COVID-19_England_Lockdown_Poster__Digital___1_