Safeguarding - AI companions
AI companions are becoming increasingly popular with young people, offering round-the-clock conversations with virtual characters designed to feel like genuine friends. Platforms such as Character.ai, Replika and Snapchat My AI can provide entertainment and creative opportunities, but their human-like interactions also raise concerns.
Safeguarding - Learn More with StayWise
With Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner, many children will be excited about dressing up, enjoying treats and spending time with family and friends. Attached to this weeks newsletter is some information from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service with top tips for staying safe while having fun during the darker nights. You may also like to explore StayWise (www.staywise.co.uk), a free online safety resource created by emergency services and safety organisations. It includes fun, interactive activities that families can use together to help children learn about staying safe at home, online, on the roads and in their communities. A quick family conversation before heading out can make a real difference. With a little planning and plenty of adult support, children can enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night safely.
Harvest Festival
It was wonderful to have so many friends, family and community members join us for our Harvest Festival this week, despite the technical issues the child did a wonderful job highlighting the Harvest celebration and giving thanks to farmers and food producers. Thank you for all the donations of food items, these will be sent to Influence Church in Richmond for distribution in the local area.
Hello Yellow!
Tomorrow is World Mental Health day, so we have been using some of the Young Minds 'Hello Yellow' ideas to explore ways of keeping ourselves feeling mentally well. We have had an exciting presentation from Rock Steady Music this morning and this afternoon have taken the opportunity to think about things that help to make us feel happy. We have been making yellow art work and exploring calming techniques.
New Headteacher: The governors are delighted to announce that following the interviews for a new Headteacher for our schools, a conditional offer to a candidate has been made, to begin in January, 2027. We will confirm more details when all statutory checks have been completed. We invite you to join with us in our prayers for the candidate.
Birthday Celebrations: We are again asking that you do not bring sweet treats into school to celebrate your child’s birthday with their class, this helps us to keep school allergy free and supports the Governments healthy lifestyle guidance.