Congratulations to Lilly in Year 8 who after a rigorous selection process has been selected to represent Girlguiding to volunteer in Hungary in 2025 to support underprivileged Romani children and their families.
Beauchamp chapel sanctuary kneeler design competition
The Collegiate Church of St Mary invite young people (aged under 19 on the 31 August 2024) in the area to enter their competition to design a replacement sanctuary kneeler in their Beauchamp chapel. Further information about the competition and how to enter can be found here and in the flyer below. Hard copies of the flyer can be picked up outside reception.
How to teach children about strangers
In school we do not teach blanket ‘stranger danger’ messages to the students. Instead, we follow the recommendations of the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board’s Taking Care Scheme and explain that sometimes a stranger is the only person who can help us and is a far safer option than not talking to anyone.
Parents’ Guide to Homelife and Study
The Parents’ Guide to Homelife and Study is an interactive online guide written specifically for parents and carers, providing advice on:
- Keeping your child healthy
- Providing the right homelife
- Helping your child revise
- Preparing for exams
- Managing exam nerves
- Hyperlinks to other useful websites and resources
The guides (GCSE or Sixth Form) cost £9.99 each and can be purchased here.
Tips for Wellness
See below for tips on how to practice mindfulness.
Widen my path suggestions
If you think any paths in the area need widening to improve space for walking, wheeling or cycling you can suggest this to Warwickshire County Council using this website.
The website also links to CycleStreets, where you can plan your cycle journey using cycle paths.
Modular building photos
Our modular buildings are quickly taking shape. Take a look at the photos below to see how things are progressing!
Illegal knife product and knife crime initiative
Warwickshire County Council have notified all local schools about an illegal product called a ‘Self Defence’ Concealed Knife Comb. These combs contain a knife in the handle, are very child appealing and can be found advertised online and on social media (including on reels). The below image was taken from Facebook.
Better Points app
Those of us who are trying to find healthier and more sustainable ways to travel may find the Better Points app useful. Earn points by logging your activities on the app and redeem the points for high street rewards, gym guest passes or donate to charity.
Warwickshire Music Summer Term newsletter
Warwickshire Music have issued their Summer Term newsletter detailing the activities and musical opportunities available to young people throughout the term.
