Cover photo Patrick Case
LITTERING
This week, Shay and Abbie spoke in assembly about littering. They told the school
that…
- Researchers estimate that over one million animals die each year after becoming
trapped in, or eating litter. - The most common killer of animals is plastic litter, notably impacting marine
animals. Each year more than 100,000 dolphins, fish, whales, and turtles drown after
becoming entangled or eating plastic. - Litter can become a breeding ground for bacteria and can spread disease through
direct or indirect contact with humans. It can also attract creatures such as rats. - As well as this, litter on the ground makes our local area look horrible. We should all
have pride in where we live and it is part of our responsibility to look after our
community and not litter.
We hope that this message will make everyone think a little bit more carefully about what
they do with their litter. If we all work together, we can make the world a better place!
Biddick Hall Junior School continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of
improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were
to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now. The school’s next inspection will be a
graded inspection.
BLISS+Ability are working with South Tyneside Council to deliver the Holidays and Activities Food Programme. Free places are available for children and young people aged between 5-16 (parents must stay with the children under the age of 8) who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals. A place must be booked prior to attending.
The activities we are delivering are at Chuter Ede Community Association, Galsworthy Road, South Shields and are on 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th,12th, 13th & 14th April. All sessions are 10.00 – 3.00 pm, a free lunch will be provided. Activities offered are various sports, arts & crafts and board games. You must book a place before attending, please don’t show up without booking!
To book a place at Chuter Ede please contact Angela Dunn at BLISS=Ability on 0191 4271666.
The NWG Network are committed to the fight against criminal or sexual child exploitation and supporting victims and their families who are subjected to the horrors of exploitation in all forms. They believe that if they can make more people aware by joining together on National CE Awareness Day, we can improve the chances of young people being heard.
Find out more here https://stop-ce.org/
Here are some helpful resources for Parents and Carers
| Spot the Warning Signs – STOP CE – (stop-ce.org)
Can you spot the abuser? – STOP CE – (stop-ce.org)
It’s Not Okay – Real Stories (itsnotokay.co.uk)
Child Sexual Exploitation & How to Keep Your Child Safe | NSPCC including a helpline
Criminal exploitation and gangs | NSPCC including a helpline
Helpful Guides – STOP CE – (stop-ce.org) There are several different guides. Ones to highlight are:
Northumbria police – County Lines Awareness for parents/carers
Northumbria Police – Sharing Nudes – a guide for parents and carers |
We have recently passed the following sections in our journey to be awarded the Rainbow Flag: Student Voice, Pastoral Support and Inclusive Curriculum sections
This now means that we have completed the process and can proudly say that we are a Rainbow Flag Award holder! A very big well done to Mrs Rennie, the children and staff and you – our Biddick Hall Junior School community.
Many congratulations, we have been thrilled to have been on this journey with you.
