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Youth Connect 5 is a FREE  course for parents and carers

As parents we can’t always control life’s situations

Youth Connect 5 gives you:

• The knowledge skills and understanding to help your children develop strong emotional wellbeing

• You will learn techniques to strengthen your child’s ability to deal with stress and adversity in life- these skills will stay with them into adulthood

• Skills of resilience-being able to handle challenges-being able to bounce back when life gets tough

The course will be delivered by members of the Healthy Knowsley Service in St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and is initially being offered to parents of children in KS2.

The next course is on the following dates between 9 and 11am

Wednesday, 2^nd May

Wednesday, 9^th May

Wednesday, 16^th May

Wednesday, 25^th May

If you would like to be part of this course in your school please complete the reply slip at the bottom of the flyer that was sent home, or call into the office to complete your details.

Please see below a communication from Knowsley Council regarding National Child Sexual Exploitation Day:

Dear Parents/ Carers/ Staff,

The council is once again supporting National CSE day which takes place on Sunday, 18 March 2018 to raise awareness of this important issue.

There will also be a targeted campaign from 18 March through to 23 March which will see council officers teaming up with the police to visit a range of locations to engage with young people and the wider community around this issue – for example, McDonalds, GP surgeries and walk-in centres.

Please find below some text around the campaign which I’d be grateful if you could share through your channels – parent newsletter / your website / social media sites / staff newsletter and noticeboards.

National CSE day

Sunday, 18 March is National CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) day, which aims to highlight the issues surrounding child sexual exploitation, encouraging everyone to think, identify and speak out against abuse.

The council and partners in Knowsley, including Merseyside Police, are continuing to raise awareness of this sensitive issue by informing, educating and ultimately preventing this form of child sexual abuse which can have devasting effects on the lives of victims and their families.

As part of this work, children and young people, their parents or carers, teachers or professionals working with children are encouraged to visit the listen to my story website – www.listentomystory.co.uk.  The listen to my story campaign raises awareness of CSE and importantly, where to get help and support.  It also highlights the signs to look-out for including changes in behaviour, unexplained gifts and an increase in mobile phone use or secretive use.

Many thanks

Karen Christie

Principal Communications Manager

Tel:  0151 443 3495

Knowsley Council  ê  PO Box 21  ê Archway Road  ê Huyton ê L36 9YU

Dear Parents/ Carers,

Please find below a link to information about Knowsley’s upcoming Family Active Fest.

The event is held in partnership between Knowsley Council and Cycling Projects. Judging by the flyer it sounds like it is one not to be missed!

Family Active Fest 05-04-18

Please see below and attached information about a wonderful opportunity to engage your children with reading.

Story Explorers Letter

Dear all,

We have a wonderful and FREE opportunity from here at The Reader to engage children 4-8yrs in reading and the natural world.

Following an extremely successful project earlier this year, we are re-launching Story Explorers – imaginative weekly sessions for the whole family. Story Explorers is brought to you in partnership with The Mersey Forest Project and Big Lottery Fund. Due to increased demand, we will now be running two Sunday groups. Our new programmes will launch on Sunday 11 March.

We believe that spending time outside not only helps children and adults to stay active but is also a fantastic way to exercise our imaginations. Being outdoors and connecting with stories can help to improve self-confidence, self-esteem and generally make us feel healthier and happier.

Sessions will run on Sunday mornings for 13 weeks and are suitable for children age 4-8, as well as their parents/carers. Each session will include a story themed nature walk in the park, as well as free refreshments in The Storybarn to round off the morning. Places are very limited so if you are interested in signing up for the programme or would like some more information, please contact storybarn@thereader.org.uk or call 0151 729 2227.

Wishing you all a great weekend

Helen

Helen Wilson

Acting People and Projects Manager

07807106693

Safer Internet Day

Please see below for details of how to claim free tickets for the Liverpool Horse Show December 31st 2018

School leaflet Horse Show

How to claim:

• CALL 0844 8000 400 & QUOTE THIS CODE: HORSENYE
• or BOOK ONLINE: www.ticketquarter.co.uk/lihs & enter code HORSENYE at checkout

Please also see attached flyer for further information.

Each family can claim one FREE adult & one FREE child ticket for Bronze seats in BOTH sessions ON SUNDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2017.

FEATURING

Arenacross Freestyle MX Crew + Luminoso + Shetland Pony Grand National + Live Music from Rick Parfitt Jnr & the RPJ Band

As well as top showjumping, each performance will be packed with family friendly high energy acts!

Each family will be given one FREE child and one FREE adult ticket on a first come first served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact Alice Demba, Coordinator for the Liverpool Cultural Education Partnership, on: Alice Demba ademba.llp@gmail.com.

Year 5 will soon be performing Macbeth at the Knowsley Arts Centre in Huyton.  They’ve been working hard studying the text as well as on their drama and performance skills. We are very proud of their efforts and can’t wait to watch them in November!

This week is International Food Week and on Monday 13th November, Chef Lyn will be cooking up some Indian food for your delight!

Our open afternoon will take place on Wednesday, 8th November between 3.15 and 6.30pm.   Appointments can be made via our Parent App or requests made at the school office.