Parents

I wanted to thank you for helping to make World Book Day 2022 such an amazing experience for your children.  I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the costumes that the pupils were wearing, it showed a great deal of imagination and I’m sure they all had great fun on the day.  And looking at the photos of staff, they all had a fabulous time getting in character too.  And with Comic Relief coming up later this month, I’m sure that will be another day to remember!

But education isn’t just about those special days.  It’s about developing the whole of the child, and seeing them grow and progress and a safe and supportive environment.  I was delighted to come in to school just before half term to join in the activities going on in all classes to launch the Rainbow Flag Award.  Schools have a legal duty to teach children and young people about the world they live in.  All children and young people live in a world, and go to schools, where LGBT+ people exist. The Rainbow Flag Award recognises this.  You as parents and carers are a crucial part of the school community, and your child’s education.   I hope that you will value and support the activities over the coming weeks and months as your children explore how to develop an inclusive and positive environment for all.  We all would want a school community free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation and where we can positively advance equality of opportunity for everyone, and where LGBT+ people and identities are positively represented across all areas of the curriculum.

Kind regards

Amanda Hayward

Chair of Governors

9am until 9pm opening hours for South Tyneside Urgent Care for Children service 

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR PARENTS

With effect from Monday 7 March, the nurse-led service at South Tyneside District Hospital will be open every day from 9am until 9pm.  The temporary change has been necessary due to unforeseen staffing challenges.  Parents are being reassured that the service will continue to be available for 12 hours every day to see and treat the vast majority of children who attend hospital with urgent, but not life threatening, problems.

The temporary change means the service will open one hour later at 9am (instead of 8am) and close one hour earlier each day at 9pm (instead of 10pm).  Please see attached updated NHS information leaflet.

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The 11th of February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in order to promote full and equal access and participation for women and girls in science. The 11^th of February is an opportunity to celebrate the essential role that women and girls play in science and technology.

Here at Biddick Hall Junior School, we encourage females and males to be active scientists. We are all exposed to weekly science lessons and we all take part in Science week events. Our Science Council comprises this year of 70% girls and we certainly encourage all pupils to strive for success and enjoyment in this amazing subject.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science everyone!

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Is your child facing a difficult time at the moment?
Falling out with friends, feeling self-critical or worrying are just some
of the things that young people face; as parents we can sometimes
struggle to know how to best support our children.
Join The Healthy Minds Team for a parents’ session on how support your child
through difficult times.

The session will take place on Wednesday 9th February at 4pm

The session will cover things like:
• Learning strategies to build family resilience
• Supporting each other through life’s challenges
• An opportunity to share your stories
• Sharing your own coping mechanisms (should you wish to do so)

The session will be an informal, safe environment to learn and share
with other parents across South Tyneside. It’s aimed at parents of young
people aged 11-18 but all are welcome to come along.

See how to join the session fromt the flier below:

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Blissability are working with South Tyneside Council to deliver the Holidays and Activities Fund Programme and to bring you the Winter Holiday Club. 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 or in financial hardship. A place must be booked prior to attending. The activities are being delivered at Chuter Ede Community Association, Galsworthy Road, South Shields and are from 18th – 23rd December. All sessions are 10.00 – 3.00 pm, a free packed lunch will be provided. Activities offered are various sports, arts & crafts and board games. Please don’t show up without booking!

Please contact Angela Dunn on 0191 4271666 to book a place or email [email protected]

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