Newsletter – 15-Mar-24

NETBALL FINALS

On Wednesday 14^th March our netball team competed in the area finals of the U11 Bee Netball league for Basingstoke.  Having been placed in a really challenging pool, all our players did themselves proud to come 5^th in the pool and then win their 5^th place play off.  It was an afternoon of high level netball for their age group and they played against teams of older, and often considerably taller, players. Despite this they worked hard, stuck together and demonstrated their resilience, skills, team ethos and sheer determination to do their very best. They competed fairly, with an excellent understanding of the rules and tactics, and most of all they continued to smile and have fun in a sport that they are growing to love. We are so proud of each and every one of them whether they played or supported on the day, as they had all worked hard to qualify for this highly competitive event. Well done Priory Netball Team and thank you to all of the parents who have supported them along the way.

A special thank you must go to Mrs Northcote, who has volunteered her time to coach the children come rain or shine. From starting with a small group of keen and enthusiastic children who had never played competitive netball before,  she has helped them reach this event and to experience the success that they have had along the way.

Here’s to next year! Well done team.

KS1 Football Champs

Well done to these Year 1 and 2 students who represented The Priory at the KS1 football festival at The Vyne school on Friday 15th March. 

They played very well, winning nearly all of their matches and had a great time doing so. 

A special thank you must go to Mrs Northcote, who has volunteered her time to coach the children come rain or shine. From starting with a small group of keen and enthusiastic children who had never played competitive netball before,  she has helped them reach this event and to experience the success that they have had along the way.

Here’s to next year! Well done team.

Star of Wonder Awards

YEAR R: Ese, Annie and Arlo

YEAR 1: Oliver, Sophia, Caleb and Olivia

YEAR 2: Theo, Dabira and Sofia

YEAR 3: Coen, Jasper, Daniel and Sofia

YEAR 4: Tilly, Sophia and Eliza

YEAR 5:

YEAR 6: Freya and Max

Special Mentions to…

To one of our Y5 stars, for coming first in a 40cm horse riding event and coming third in the team event for 50cm.

To two more Y5 stars, for achieving outstanding results in their modern tap and ballet dance exams.

Also to one of our Y4 champions, who won the Isabel Smith Cup at the Basingstoke Music and Arts Festival on the 10th March, Pianoforte.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Keeping Safe …… Online Safety resources for parents and children.

In light of today’s news headlines from the UK’s Communication Watchdogs relating to the extent of harmful (violent/sexualised) online content being viewed by our Primary aged children, today’s section provides further resources for parents, carers and professionals around keeping our young children safe online.

A new publication will be available soon to support parents and carers and professionals to help children to begin to understand the ideas around online safety and the choices, decisions and risks that they face. If you are interested in this, you can register your interest at https://ineqe.com/the-friend-ship-register-your-interest/?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=297688769&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8O9zPHm7XXc-_g7oiYIJv9EBI4JHUcomzo4LIZizNSbiS9em2IYAu8WMYds4ghfmLr4MHWgD1eKyvWV1_rdAmMLuMVCLjHFodJISFwUgRMQYbDqHY&utm_content=297688769&utm_source=hs_email

ONLINE SAFETY CENTRE by INEQE

https://oursafetycentre.co.uk/

The INEQE online safety centre offers a wealth of information about a wide range of online platforms. You are able to find out how to best protect your child from a range of risks  as the site tells you how to block, disable or secure platforms so that they can be accessed safely and monitored by parents and carers.

NSPCC

Main Online Safety section from the NSPCC – https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Parent Guides 

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/#guides

Resources for parents with children with SEND

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/#SEND

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