Newsletter – 05-Jul-24

KS2 Performances

Years 3 and 4: Jill and Fred’s Most Hysterical Historical Adventure

Tuesday 9th July – Dress Rehearsal at 1.45pm (grandparents welcome, maximum 2 guests per child).

Wednesday 10th July – Main Performance @ 1.45pm (Maximum 2 guests per child due to the Hall’s capacity, plus siblings). 

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Years 5 and 6: Aladdin

Monday 15th July – Dress Rehearsal at 1.45pm.

Monday 16th July – Two performances at 1.45pm and 6pm 

(Maximum 4 guests per child plus siblings, due to the Hall’s capacity. First come first served).

Bookings for the 6pm are now closed, but there is still space for the 1.45pm, so if anyone would like more tickets, please email the school office. 

Sophia and Xandy’s interview with Mrs Clitheroe

How long have you been working at the Priory School?

30 years.

What did you do before working at the Priory School?

Before working at the Priory School, I did an apprenticeship with Hampshire Country Council. I stopped working for Hampshire County Council when they stopped providing fresh food for schools. I then worked for a catering company. I was invited to come and work at the Priory and planned to stay for only 5 years!

What test did you have to do to get your 5-star food hygiene rating?

I did not have to do a test. Instead, a food inspector comes and inspects the school kitchen. They checked how clean the kitchen is; how food is stored; that temperatures of food are recorded; how the kitchen staff deal with allergens and cross contamination and discuss staff training.  The inspection is very strict, and we are not told when an inspection is going to happen.  The food inspector just arrives without warning.

What is your favourite food and what is your favourite school dish to make?

My favourite food is cheese. My favourite school dish depends upon my mood, it is probably cheese and broccoli slice.

Star of Wonder Awards

YEAR R: George, Tobias and Quinn

YEAR 1: Tansy, Sabela, Neave, George & Lottie

YEAR 2: Charlotte Cl and Taimi

YEAR 3: Coen, Arthur, Harvey, Sienna and Daniel

YEAR 4: Eliza, Keira and Riley 

YEAR 5: Simran, Hetty, Harry and Sofia

YEAR 6: 

Summer Time Screen Time

It’s summer and the school holidays are nearly here! While we can’t guarantee sun time, we can predict high levels of screen time for our children and young people during the school holiday season.

It might seem that the easiest option for managing screen time is to not allow it at all, but screen time activities like gaming and social media are a source of fun for children and young people. It is often how they communicate with their friends while they’re not seeing them every day at school, so banning all screen time would most likely be counterproductive or even harmful, as it can cut off children and young people from their outside world.

A more productive approach would be to establish boundaries and develop healthy habits, which will balance their screen time while also ensuring their needs are recognised.

Here are some tips to help you begin the journey to less screen time with the children and young people in your care.

At INEQE Safeguarding Group you can find a host of resources to support you over the summer holidays with ensuring your family is set up for safe screen time.

https://ineqe.com/2024/06/20/summertime-screen-time-2024/

Reporting concerns

Key actions to take if you have a concern that a child is in danger, may suffer harm and maltreatment…

MAKE A REPORT IF…

• If you fear that a child is in immediate danger CALL 999 and report the concern
• IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS AND YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO – report your concerns to the DSL and team at school

Alternative options – as a member of the public you can report a concern to Hampshire’s Child Protection Services directly – information about the services is available here – this site provides useful information and learning about a range of abuse as well as what will happen when concerns are reported –

https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/safeguardingchildren/childprotection

If you are a member of the public and wish to report any welfare/safeguarding concerns DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN’S SERVICES:- you can complete Hampshire’s online form here: online enquiry form

You can report a concern over the telephone and via email –

Phone 0300 555 1384   
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Email childrens.services@hants.gov.uk     Please note: Emails are dealt with during normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. At other times phone our out of hours number.      

Out of hours – Out of hours contact telephone number for Children’s Services Phone 0300 555 1373 

REMEMBER – SAFEGUARDING IS  EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Summer Clubs

Please note that there will be two new summer camps running at The Priory this summer and The Oaks will continue to run their summer club at Mortimer St Mary’s.

• 22nd – 26th July:  Summer Camp with Mrs Enticknap

  (a Priory parent and qualified teacher) . Please click here for full details and then click here for the booking form and email to zoe@hillyardmail.com

• 29th July – 16th August: Curveball Summer Camp with Coach Zack

  Please click here for more information and click here to book

• 5th – 23rd August:  The Oaks at Mortimer St. Mary’s

  Please click here for details or email office@theoakschildcare.co.uk for more details.