ð Newsletter 13.10.2023
Mr J Sharp
Value of Play
Before the world of games consoles, tablets, smartphones and multiple TVs in the house (yes when I was young), there was more time for real-world play. It was also the case that not as many parents worked and therefore more time for play was possible.
Matching games, turn-taking, puzzles, ball games all have huge benefits compared with digital devices. They help the children learn to consider others, they have to watch and listen, take turns, learn how to win and lose politely, learn words and phraseâĶthe list goes on.
I remember a time where my dad turned the electricity off to force us all to forget about the TV and we played card games and quizzes. I did rumble him, but I also enjoyed the night socialising with everyone.
It isnât obvious that children are learning when playing games with adults and other children, but they really are. Snakes and ladders, jigsaws, lego, bricks etc are just as important today than they were in the pastâĶand they arenât just for the young children either.
You can find some ideas on our Hobby Zone on our website.
NEWS AND UPDATES
Hear all about Chingford Church of England Primary School, and why they take part in #HelloYellow every year.
Parent Portal
Use this for updating contact details, child medical information, permissions, payments and seeing your childâs reports.
It is Show Racism the Red Card ðĨ next Friday
ã°ïļ Children can come in wearing or accessorising in red colours ã°ïļ
It is Show Racism the Red Card ðĨ next Friday ã°ïļ Children can come in wearing or accessorising in red colours ã°ïļ
Good Attendance Draw!!
Donât forget, for every week that your child has an attendance of 96%+, they are allocated a digital ticket for a draw that will take place every half term. The more weeks with an attendance of 96%+, the more chances to win!
Services and Events
Parish Sung Eucharist Sundays 10am - 11am
Sermon, music and Holy Communion
Place of Welcome Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Time for a brew and a chat
More information from Father Andrew can be found here
Messy Church
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables.
Article 7: Name and Nationality
Article 7 of the UNCRC says that all children and young people have the right to a name and nationality, which they should be granted at birth. It also says that they have a right to â as far as possible â know and be cared for by their parents.
I hope this new format of newsletter isnât too confusing. I wanted to develop the newsletter so that it could be more interactive, and also very importantly, able to be translated into different languages. Please feel free to pass on any comments and suggestions to me.
With #HelloYellow on Tuesday this week, we have reflected on mental health, both in terms of keeping healthy and knowing what to do if we are struggling. It would be nice to think the children will never have difficulties in the future, but we all go through difficult times, and we want to do all we can to prepare them.
We are coming up to half term, and there is only next week before our first holiday of the year. Details for Parentsâ Meetings will be shared very soon, and I would ask every parent/carer to sign up on Arbor Parent Portal. The children make much better progress socially and academically when there is clear sharing of information between school and home.
I hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Thank you
