Dear Parents and Carers,

Things have been very different this year for everyone. But as Christmas approaches, we wanted to make sure that the spirit of that special day that we remember each year, wasn’t lost.

So please see attached the virtual travelling crib letter. There are sheets for the children to complete or use a template to complete on their own sheet of paper. There is also a video from our lovely Year 6 children on Google Classroom, showing how you might take part at home. This will also be available on Google Classroom.

Merry Christmas everyone,

Mrs Scott

Virtual Travelling Crib (download)

Writing Frames

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Letter from Mrs-Heslop – Christmas Activities (download)

Dear Parents and Carers,

In the last few days we have become aware of one or two safeguarding concerns regarding social media apps and games.  Therefore, this post is just to remind everyone of how to stay safe online and how to ensure children are accessing appropriate content online as well. As you may be aware of, sometimes there are films and clips on the internet that are nasty and inappropriate. It is our aim to advise you wherever possible on how to keep children safely away from such content.

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The children created a moving display to pay their respects to the brave men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives in the line of duty.

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Hats off to every single child who got involved in all things Halloween before the half-term break. As you know, Year 5 were off. But that didn’t stop Max Donnelly giving all of the staff at St James a mighty scare and a much needed laugh. He certainly looks the part as an Ofsted inspector, and I will be sure to keep on my toes in case he comes knocking again anytime soon.

In the unprecedented times we all face as a family at St James, little things like this can really lighten the mood. Good lad Max!

Mr Monaghan

Year 3 had great fun during our school’s ‘Outdoor Learning Day’. We designed our own Stone Age weapons and tools and went outdoors to ‘hunt’ for natural materials that we could use to make them. We made some fantastic tools and weapons and enjoyed using them in our follow-up role-play activities!

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Dear Parents and Carers,

Firstly, thank you so much for embracing all things Google Classroom. I know we have had a few teething problems with it, but I feel it has been a really successful remote learning tool for the children to use.

I have attached a document below that reminds you of how to get logged onto the account and what to do once you are there. I have also included the video that I posted earlier in the term, that also explains the steps needed. If there are any issues, please do not hesitate to contact your classroom teacher, who will be able to assist you further. We will be posting our remote learning policy in the coming days too, so please do look out for that.

Kind Regards,

Mr Monaghan

Discussion with School re Requirements (download)