Online safety parents meeting
Thank you to those who joined the virtual meeting. I hope you found this useful. If you would like to provide feedback about the meeting content, please email school on admin@hod.318education.co.uk.
Link to documentation and online links discussed in the meeting.
Blists Hill 2026
Class 4 had a wonderful day at Blists Hill, learning all about life in the Victorian times. We visited the Grocers, Chemist, Iron Foundry, Drapers, Sweet Shop, stables, Candle Factory, Post Office and the Bank. After that, the children dressed up as Victorian school children and experienced a lesson taught by a very strict Victorian school teacher! A (very) busy, yet insightful day was enjoyed by all.
A suitcase in Class 1!
Class 1 found a suitcase in their classroom! We looked through the items and worked out that it was from the penguin from the story ‘Lost and Found’.
Bike day
On Tuesday we bought in our bikes and scooters to school. We learnt about how to be safe on our bikes and how we can ride safely, especially when there are other riders around. We used road signs, pedestrian crossings and traffic lights. In the afternoon we also looked at art work inspired by bike wheels and drew our own versions of them.
Safeguarding alert
This information has been prepared by our 318 Trust IT Director and Safeguarding lead, January 2026.
Important Safeguarding Information
We are raising awareness of image manipulation and “deepfakes” – technology that can create realistic but fake images of real people.
This is increasingly being misused to create inappropriate images of young people and staff in schools.
What you need to know:
– Creating manipulated explicit images of under-18s is a criminal offence
– Young people often do not understand the seriousness
– Any photo shared online can be copied, edited, and redistributed
– Both girls and boys can be victims
Please talk to your child about:
– Being careful what photos they share online
– Never creating or sharing manipulated images of others
– Reporting concerns to you or school staff
– Not forwarding images if they see them
If your child is affected:
– Contact our DSL immediately: Mrs Penny Lyall, or Deputy DSL’s Mrs Ceri Williams and Miss Jenny Darmanin.
– Stay calm and supportive – reassure them it is not their fault
– Do not view or forward any images
– We will work with you and appropriate agencies to support your child
If you have immediate concerns, please contact school.
Key Points for Follow-Up Questions:
Q: What if it was just a joke?
A: It is still illegal and causes real harm. The law does not have an exception for jokes.
Q: What if the person gave permission?
A: Creating explicit images of anyone under 18 is illegal, even with consent.
Q: What happens to someone who does this?
A: Serious school consequences (including exclusion), police involvement, and potentially a criminal record.
Q: What if I already saw/shared something?
A: Do not share it further. Delete it. Tell a trusted adult now.
Q: What if it is already everywhere online?
A: We can work with the Internet Watch Foundation to remove images. Report it.
Celebrating Success. Certificate of Achievement 23.1.26
Well done to everyone who received awards or shout outs today. We are very proud of you.
- Class R – Samuel for challenging himself and doing some amazing independent work. Well done!
- Class 1 – Harry D for his fantastic independent work and always trying to do his best. Superstar!
- Class 2 -Sid for being an excellent learning role model and being a kind and patient member of team Ant. Well done!
- Class 3 -For always being a good role model and adapting well to any changes. Amazing!
- Class 4 -Tilly for putting an extra effort in all week and putting her hand up and participating more. Super!
- Class 5 -Molly D for increasing confidence and becoming more willing to share ideas within the class. Well done!
- Class 6 -Harrison T for working hard , being really helpful around the class and working more more independently. Amazing!
- Lunchtime award – Jake
- EYFS/KS1 Headteachers award – Callan for being kind and respectful, holding the doors open for an adult.
- Kai for for being a conscientious learner , trying to work hard on his own and being resilient too.
- KS2 Headteachers award -Libbie and William for being responsible and taking on board their safety crew roles- making sure the track is safe for everyone to use.
- Raffle ticket – Ella W
Celebrating Success. Book Worm 23.1.26
Well done to everyone who received awards or shoutouts this week, we are very proud of you.
Today we celebrated reading in our celebration assembly, with praise for lots of children for their reading at home and reading throughout the curriculum in school.
- Class R -Isabelle
- Class 1 -Isla
- Class 2 -Thomas
- Class 3 -Mia
- Class 4 -Alissi
- Class 5 -Harlow
- Class 6 -Emily
Congratulations to all our chosen Book Worms, your reading at home and school was excellent this week.
Remember to keep up those good reading habits.
Lego donations wanted
If anyone has any lego that they could donate for our lunchtime lego club, we would appreciate some additional bricks! Thank you.
Please send any donations to Mrs O’Connor, or to the class 5 team.
Thank you.
Weekly House Points 23.1.26
Weekly house point totals are:
Owls =108
Badgers =104
Squirrels =139
Foxes =107
Well done to the Squirrels team this week.
Mud in school
We have reminded children that they shouldn’t be playing by the trees before school. This applies to the trees at the front of school outside classes 4, 5&6 and the trees at The Grove entrance to school. We are finding that children are coming in with their shoes covered in mud, which then becomes a hazard. Thank you for supporting us with this.
Mrs Lyall.
Colour mixing
Class 2 has been exploring colour mixing, they have made colour wheels and then used the skills that they learnt through this to create concentric circle art work. They have created some very effective pieces of art work.
Sketching Roman Emperors
Class 4 had great fun using graded pencils to experiment with different shading including cross hatching, to produce portraits of different Roman Emperors. A great way to combine art and history!