BB9Y LENS January 2023 Vol 9: Issue No. Twenty five Excellence Through Partnership
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Electric cuts! Y4 off grid
POWERING DOWN Just before we broke up for Christmas, Year 4 had a ‘no electric day’. We did practical mathematics outside; made placards and wrote a poem about the earth. The title was ‘Earth is Our Home’ and this was to help people think about the importance of climate change and using the Earth’s resources.
Thanks to Pippa and Zidane in Y4S for the story.
KEEPING UP WITH THE KIDS It can be exciting to have a new connected device or toy in the family at this time of year. And rightly so. The internet has enormous positive benefits for children. It offers creativity, social interaction, education and perhaps most importantly of all, play. But amid all the boxes and gift wrap, there’s a lot to remember to make sure any new tech is set up and used safely. Whether it’s a shared family console or someone’s new smartphone or tablet, it’s best to be prepared – by understanding the important settings and supporting parental tools available. It is equally important to be aware of age-appropriate platforms for children and the functions, controls and settings they can use to keep them safer.
Abbey’s website has some really useful guides to check on internet and gaming safety
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/on-line-safety- information/
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www.abbeyfederation.co.uk
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