Over the past few weeks, children at Stanhope Primary School have been learning about online safety. The children have produced posters and information leaflets about what they have learnt. They also took part in a ‘Show and Tell’ Assembly on Friday afternoon, to showcase some facts they had learnt about E-Saftey.
Many thanks to the parents and governors who came along to school yesterday to share in the E-Safety Presentation led by Phillippa Chippendale (E-Learning Advisor) from The Open Zone at The Word. She presented useful information on:
Social Networking sites are among the fastest growing phenomena on the Internet. Among the most popular social networking sites are Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. All of them provide a excellent way to stay in touch with family and friends; sharing photographs and videos, comments or even playing online games. If used carelessly, however, they can expose you and your children to dangers.
A new craze is hitting the streets, it can be fun but can also lead to bullying and friendship issues- Snapchat Streak.
The NSPCC have developed a site where you can check which social networking sites your child uses and whether it is safe or not. Visit: www.net-aware.org.uk
For more information visit: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents
What Apps Social Media Parent Handout
We have compiled a list of some of the big hitters in social media and their risks. Please be aware that this list is by no means complete and will be constantly evolving. We hope it gives you a starting point .
Click here to download the pdf
Instagram is a popular social network that every parent needs to be aware of. Instagram is a photo editing and sharing ‘app’ that allows users to edit photos taken on their phone and post them to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the click of a button. Instagram photos are open to the public by default and Instagram lets users browse public photos posted by others and by people whom they follow.
This Socially Active website has lots of information about Instagram that you may find useful.
Technology gives our children more ways to connect, socialise, and communicate with each other than ever before. Unfortunately, some young people use email, Instant Messaging, and mobile phone photos and text messages to embarrass or bully others. Children’s digital messages can also be edited to change the meaning then forwarded to others to embarrass, intimidate, or insult.
38% of young people have been affected by bullying online, through social networking websites or mobile phones.
For more information visit Kidscape.org
Games are heading online now more than ever. Everything from Tetris to football games can be played online and against other human opponents rather than computer controlled opponents. Players can usually communicate with one another; perhaps using onscreen messaging which is typed during the game play or some games allow voice communication so that players can swap their thoughts freely via a headset whilst competing just like having a telephone conversation.
Today’s games consoles can be a great way to bring the family together. Whether it’s bowling on the Nintendo Wii or Fifa on the XBox 360, families can be involved in activity to develop communication and relationships.The very best gaming is safe gaming – which means games should be played responsibly.
The ideal way to ensure that your children and teenagers are playing the right games, and playing sensibly, is to take an active interest in what they are playing, whether your children play on games a PC, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii or Sony PlayStation.
Download a useful parent sheet to give you the low down on online gaming.
Top tips
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect with others, but it’s important for them to understand the risks and know how to handle certain situations.
One of the issues of computer gaming is that young people can become addicted to the games that they play
Download a useful parent sheet to give you the low down on game addiction.
Age ratings are systems used to ensure that entertainment content, such as films, videos, DVDs, and computer games, are clearly labelled for the age group for which they are most suitable. Age ratings provide guidance to consumers (particularly parents) to help them decide whether or not to buy a particular product.
Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system established to help European consumers make informed decisions on buying computer games with logos on games’ boxes.
Click here for more info
For more information about online gaming visit: www.askaboutgames.com
Rules ‘N Tools Age-Based Guidelines 14-18
Rules ‘N Tools Age-Based Guidelines Eight-Ten
Rules ‘N Tools Age-Based Guidelines Eleven-Thirteen
Rules ‘N Tools Age-Based Guidelines Two-Seven
There have been several high profile studies investigating the link between violent media content and childhood aggression.
Here is a link violent games that you may find interesting.
Year 5 had a fantastic day at the Open Zone creating websites, using email and programming Lego robots using the software WeDo 2.0.
On Monday 6th November 2017, Year 6 visited the Apple Store in Newcastle. Throughout the morning, the children created their own information texts using their knowledge and understanding of World War Two. Once they inputted their information, they could select a variety of images and personalise their posters with various fonts, colours and styles.
One of the highlights of the morning was when the children were able to play with the various products displayed in the store. Many children chose to listen to music using Beats headphones, play video games using Apple TV and test out the latest iPhone X. Everyone wants one for Christmas!
Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their morning and returned to school with smiling faces as well as Apple t-shirts and USB wristbands.
Little Gem’s will host a pop up shop in school. This is the perfect opportunity to purchase any items of your children’s school uniform that requires the school logo. The pop up shop will be located in the School Hub from 3.00pm onwards. Please feel free to browse the clothing – any items that are out of stock can be ordered and delivered to school for your collection.
As you are aware Little Gem’s visit school on a half termly basis, therefore buying now will prevent you from having to wait until next half term to buy your child’s uniform.
Year 5 have had a great week. They really got into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween on Tuesday 31st and came to school dressed in their scariest outfits ready for their Halloween party.
On Thursday 2nd November 27 pupils from KS2 competed at Temple Park Leisure Centre in the South Tyneside Cross Country Finals.
Each child completed in their respective year group events, comprising of between 40 and 50 children from various schools in the borough.
All of our children, performed well, working hard and demonstrating great determination.
Outstanding performers were:
Cassie Howard (Y3) who lead from the very start and was never headed. She stormed to a convincing victory in the opening race of the day. A great talent with so much potential in the future.
Another highlight was Alexa Reid (Y4) who paced her race well to finish in 3rd place, finishing strongly and catching the leaders. She was ably supported by early leader Shari Viney (Y4), who faded to finish a wonderful 4th too.
Other top 10 finishers were Charlie Elliot (Y4) 7th and Ruby Sharp (Y3) 9th.
For all results click the following link: Results 2017
I am so proud of all of you. Every mile counts…
Y4 Girls
Y3 Girls
Alexa Y4 Girls 3rd
Y5 Boys
Y3 Boys
Y4 Boys
Y6 Boys
TEAM
Cassie Y3 Girls 1st
Y6 Girls
Before Halloween, children took part in a Halloween drawing competition which was ran by our local Sainsbury’s store on Stanhope Road. All of the children who entered the competition got a pack a sweets and there were bigger prizes for the winning drawings.
All of the entries were on display in the store! A big thank you to the staff at Sainsbury’s for all of the prizes.
On Tuesday 31st October 2017, the children at Stanhope Primary School attended the Annual Halloween Party. The children had fun, taking part in a disco and games. The children won prizes and bought sweets from the tuck shop. There were several stations for Halloween nail painting and Halloween ‘tattoo’s’.
