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Thank you, Mr Holmes

A few weeks ago, we launched our Aston Hall pledges with the children and i'm pleased to have seen so many children already bringing / sending in evidence of them achieving pledges outside school. A reminder that we are backdating pledge achievements to Sept 2021. Please support us in encouraging your child's participation in this great initiative.

I am aware from discussions with school staff and governors, that there had been some development last year with the design of a new school logo for our uniform and correspondence etc. After discussing again with staff and children, this is something we feel we would like to push ahead with, ready for the new school year in September.

I can only apologise for any confusion or disappointment last year when this did not result in the progress planned and for any children and families who spent time creating designs / giving your input.

This year, I assure you we will be completing the process, and have already spoken to the appropriate people to ensure the design is complete and ready to go for September, with support from local uniform supplier Pinders to ensure the design is fit for purpose and suitable for uniform etc.

We work hard with the children to remind them regularly in computing lessons, in assemblies and at other times about online safety. We ask that you do your part in supporting us with this. We are having an increasing number of children, even very young children in school, who are making reference to things they have seen on 'TikTok' and are mimicking things in school which are not appropriate. This has included inappropriate language and content beyond their years. Please see the attached poster with advice for parents (click to go to the document) and a reminder that only children aged 13+ should be accessing TikTok.