Weekly Newsletter Seventeen -
w/c 25th January
REMINDERS
Monday 15th – Friday 19th February half-term holiday
Thursday 1st April - End of term
FABULOUS FLORA'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Wonderful Flora in Year Six is producing her own Lockdown Newsletter. It is a fantastic read, bursting with great ideas to get you through lockdown. We'll be bringing it to you on a weekly basis. It's called 'What to do at Home Weekly.' Flora would love you to send in your ideas. Check out the first page of her esteemed publication for her email address - you can send her your articles and ideas. Well done Flora. I think a job on a national newspaper awaits you when you grow up.
https://sites.google.com/st-stephens.school/what-to-do-at-home-weekly/home
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
LEONIE HAYNES
I am delighted to be joining Miss Taylor in 5T, teaching part-time, Wednesday to Friday. I will be teaching lessons across the curriculum and supporting the whole year group during this period of online learning. I have taught internationally, spending a few years teaching in an international school in Shanghai, as well as in numerous schools across London. I live locally, with my three year old son Elias, attending a local Montessori during my working days. We are a household of rugby enthusiasts who enjoy taking advantage of the many green areas local to us. I look forward to meeting you all in person.
TANYA BLOMLEY
My name is Mrs Blomley. Since joining in December the pupils and staff have made me feel so welcome. I moved to London thirteen years ago from Northern Ireland, after completing my Fashion Degree. I went on to do my teacher training at St Mary's University in Twickenham and have been teaching for more than eight years. I thoroughly enjoy motivating pupils through creativity and drama.
I've lived in Twickenham for eleven years and, in my spare time, I love to go for walks along the river with my two daughters, four year old Roselyn and two year old Eleanor, hunting for the Gruffalo. Did you know? I completed my first charity marathon in 2019, walking around London at night time!
LAUREN AUSTIN
We're delighted to welcome Lauren back to St Stephen's.
An ex-pupil, she joins Dove Class as a Teaching Assistant after completing her 'A' levels in Art, History and Psychology at Orleans Park School.
She is currently taking a gap year before beginning her Psychology Degree at King’s College, London in September.
Seven techniques for helping kids keep calm
Our SENCO, Naomi Mulholland, has sorted some fantastic resources, websites, links and techniques to aid children and families in these strange times. Here's some tips for this week.
Try these simple relaxation and mindfulness activities together from the link below and help your child learn to calm down when they feel stressed or anxious.
Even very young children can feel stressed and anxious, especially during times of change or upheaval. Luckily, there are lots of simple activities you can do together to help your little one learn to calm themselves.
Being able to recognise and cope with anxiety is a skill that will benefit children for life - try these simple, calming activities together and see which ones work for you.
Click on the link below:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/seven-techniques-for-helping-kids-keep-calm