Key Dates

May Bank Holiday - Monday 6th May

Cyber Safety Event - Wednesday 15th May

Sports Day - Friday 17th May

End of Term - Friday 24th May

Welton Summer Fayre - Saturday 6th July

Value of week:

Courage

Message from Mr Lyle

I was thinking about our value this week and have been thinking about what courage means to me. We talk about courage as being someone that shows bravery and, at Welton, it is evident that courage is something our children have in abundance.

Whether it is standing up and talking in front of peers, coming in to school each day or even having the courage to own up if something hasn't gone the way we planned, our children are some of the most courageous children I know.

We started the week thinking about Greta Thunberg and how she has shown courage to challenge others to make a difference. Children at Welton have been challenging each other to be our best in everything we do. Having high expectations is something we strive to achieve and this comes down to  the finer things in day-to-day schooling: how we walk around the school, how we show a readiness to learn or even show respect for one another. Children are working hard to demonstrate that being part of the Welton family isn't just about what you do in books, it's also about leaving year 6 as respectful members of our community and having the courage to stand up for what is right.

We thank you all for your continued support in instilling these high expectations and working together to develop fantastic global citizens. Have a lovely weekend. :)

Bikes and Scooters

As the weather gets nicer, we are aware that more and more children will be coming to school on their bikes and scooters. Please can we remind children that, when they come to school, they should be wearing a helmet, particularly with how busy the roads around us get.

Also, once they are in the school grounds, they must push their scooters and bikes to ensure the safety of everyone. Many thanks for your supprot with this. 

Music Lessons at Welton

After our fantastic musical week, last week, we are pleased to announce that the West of England Music and Arts (WEMA) will be offering instrument lessons at Welton. 

Please take a look at their offer, below, if it may be of interest. We are also looking at opening an orchestra as part of our after school club offer so please watch this space.

Learn to play a musical instrument | WEMA - West of England Music and Arts

The fees are as follows:

• BANES Group Lesson - £70 for 10 lessons

• BANES Individual 20 minute lesson - £135 for 10 lessons

• BANES Individual 30 minute lesson - £205 for 10 lessons

• BANES Paired Lesson (30 mins for 2 students) £100 for 10 lessons

It is a really exciting time, at Welton, and it is great to see our music really beginning to grow. :)

Sports Day Information

We are really looking forward to Sports Day this year and it is coming around quickly. The plan for the day is as follows:

Friday morning- All children involved in a rotation of activities including a session with Bath Rugby on the inflatables.

12.15 onwards: Parents will be invited to join their children for a picnic lunch at this time (to ensure that the inflatables and everything has been made safe on the field).

1.05- Children will go in and register and KS1  children will come and take part in their races.

1.35- KS2 children will come back to the field to watch the last of the races and the parents Egg and Spoon Race.

1.45- KS2 races begin (KS1 parents can leave at this point if they wish)

2.30- Races should finish and KS1 will return to the field to hear the results and the winning house.  

2.45- Children back to classes to finish the school day as usual at 3.15pm

Parents will be asked to leave the premises at the end of the day for safeguarding reasons. 

Lunch:

There will be no hot lunches provided by the kitchen on this day, If your child is entitled to FSM or is in KS1, please order a sandwich on Parent Pay for that Friday. We look forward to having everyone together for the day!

Illness and Attendance at Welton

Many thanks to everyone for their efforts in trying to reduce lateness. :)

PTFA Events

Many thanks to everyone for their help in baking or buying at today's cake sale. We made a  total of £81.50. We will be using this to buy a new speaker for the school.

We are also very excited to announce this year's Summer Fayre will be on Saturday the 6th July. More information will be coming your way soon!

Achievers

Well done to all of our wonderful children showing courage this week!

NSPCC Stay Safe; Speak Out Assembly

Dear Parent/Carer

NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme

I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term. Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.

This child friendly programme is aligned with the curriculum and consists of age appropriate virtual assemblies and supporting classroom based activities which we have reviewed. The content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way with the help of the NSPCC mascot Buddy. If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

Feedback survey for pupils aged 7-11

The NSPCC would like to gather feedback from pupils aged between 7-11 about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme to gauge their learning. This will be voluntary and children can still take part in the programme if they don’t take part in the survey. 

·         All survey questions are multiple choice and focussed on the programme.

·         The survey is anonymous and confidential.  However, if in the process of completing the survey, a teacher becomes concerned for a pupil’s welfare (e.g., through something a pupil says) we will follow our school’s safeguarding procedures.

·         If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please let your class teacher know.

Additional NSPCC resources for families to help keep children safe

The NSPCC have shared some important information below on wider NSPCC resources and support to help keep children safe.

Parent/Carer support

Take a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers.

www.nspcc.org.uk/parents

Activities to extend learning at home

Take part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe.

www.nspcc.org.uk/activities 

Online Safety Hub

For information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more.

www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety

Childline – under 12’s

Childline have an accessible website with advice, support, games and activities. Children can change the language, enlarge text and also listen to the content.

www.childline.org.uk/buddy (5-7)

www.childline.org.uk/kids (7-11)

Talk PANTS with your children

Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides simple but important messages. Download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.

I hope you find this information about the NSPCC and the Speak out. Stay safe. programme helpful. Please do contact Mr Lyle if you have any further questions. Thank you. :)

House Point Totals

Well done to all of our children for earning house points by being safe, being kind and being their best. Here are our weekly totals. 

Weekly Totals

Huish House -  316

Ludlow House -  385

Tyning House -  291

Old Mills House -  376

Termly Totals

Huish House -  1016

Ludlow House -  1344

Tyning House -  1062

Old Mills House -  1309

Attendance

Well done to the following classes! 

Job Opportunities at Welton Primary School

If you are interested in the following jobs, please come and speak to the office, Mr Lyle or Mr Snell. Thank you.

Online Safety

We would love to welcome parents to an Online Safety Session on Wednesday 15th May at 6pm. This will be an online session, looking at how we support our children online. This information is invaluable for all and real way of you helping children to stay safe. The more people who attend, the more we will be able to get out of the session. We look forward to seeing you all there.

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bcdd4666-02ad-4df3-9595-5a70c372a29a@2d72816c-7e1f-41c0-a948-47a8870ff33a 

Snapchat MyAI - A Guide for Parents

As we all know Snapchat is one of the main social apps used by children from approx. Y3 upwards. Snapchat introduced MyAI as a new feature which can't be removed within Snapchat and this is why, over the last few months, there have been lots of children who are experimenting with this chatbot.

Wayne Denner, an online safety consultant, has put together a really handy article explaining all about MyAI, the features, issues and some tips for parents. 

You can find the article HERE (it was written and shared a few months ago but has since been updated).

Class Pages

Take a look here for what your children are learning this term!

Community News

SomerScience Festival

Looking for something free and different this May bank holiday? Then take a look at this exciting event being held locally. Please share photos if you go along - we’d love to see them. 

https://somerscience.co.uk/ 

Support for families and young people with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Support for families and young people with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Explore the SEND Local Offer to find out what support there is available for young people with SEND and their families. Live Well B&NES includes details of wellbeing groups, social clubs, inclusive activities, holiday clubs, mental health support services and opportunities beyond formal education.

Dedicated information sections signpost to support around benefits and funding, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s), health services and how to access impartial advice and guidance from specialist teams. Parent Carers of young people with SEND can identify ways they can access support for their role as a parent carer of a child with additional needs. You can also apply for your child’s free Rainbow Resource card providing discreet confirmation of their additional need, and enabling them to access dedicated activity sessions, quiet spaces and support, and in some cases concessions to venues across the South West.

Visit the SEND Local Offer to find out more. 

https://livewell.bathnes.gov.uk/special-educational-need-or-disability-send