Online resources update

June 1, 2020 by billkirtley

KS1 & KS2 – BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize is back up and running today after a break for the half-term holiday. Three new lessons (English, mathematics and one other subject) will be added each weekday for every year group from Y1 to Y6 until the end of the summer term.

EYFS – Tapestry App

Miss Morgan continues to provide links to relevant home learning ideas via the Tapestry app. Please check this regularly to ensure you are receiving these updates.

Coronavirus Book

Nosy Crow is pleased to announce that Hugh Bonneville has voiced the free audiobook for its recently released free ebook for children about the coronavirus, illustrated by best-selling Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for primary school children:

What is the coronavirus?
How do you catch the coronavirus?
What happens if you catch the coronavirus?
Why are people worried about catching the coronavirus?
Is there a cure for the coronavirus?
Why are some places we normally go to closed?
What can I do to help?
What’s going to happen next?

Water Safety

Durham County Council has provided important information about water safety which can be accessed at the following link:

http://durham.gov.uk/watersafety

Message from Durham Constabulary

Please see the message below from Durham Constabulary regarding your child’s online activity:

Unsafe Toys

Child Toy Safety The Child Accident Prevention Trust has published a list of eight gifts most likely to cause an accident this year. We thought this might be a useful article to raise awareness. https://capt.org.uk/8-dangerous-gifts-to-avoid-this-christmas/

Missed Flu Clinic

Please find attached details of the community clinics which are for any child who was absent, refused or did not have consent for the vaccine when the team visited school. Parents can call the team on 0333 3583 397. Clinics – Durham

Children in Need

We will be having a non-uniform day on Friday 15th November for Children in Need. Please could children bring a donation – we suggest £1, but any amount would be greatly appreciated. All coins will be placed on Pudsey Bear and we will see how much Team Byers Green can raise to support this super […]

Nasal Flu Vaccinations

Dear Parents/ Carers Nasal and Intramuscular Flu Vaccination Consent Form Your child’s flu vaccination is now due and the school session is booked for 5 November 2024. This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the […]

nefirst Credit Union

At Byers Green, we are linked to nefirst credit union who have simple, straight forward saving accounts for adults and children. It also operates an inclusive and ethical approach to family loans. You or your child can join the community bank and make regular savings. Banking day at school is Thursday. I have attached the […]

Book Club

At Byers Green we wish to promote a love of reading. Every week we run a book club on a Friday afternoon, starting on 27th September The children can choose a book they would love to read and reserve it. We are encouraging a weekly savings card where the children can bring some money per […]