Whole School News
*Mellow Yellow Day*
Thursday 24th September 2020
On Thursday we will be taking part in our second 'Mellow Yellow Day' in school.
This is a day where we focus upon positive mental health, as we celebrate all that we can do and all that we are thankful for, as well as practicing relaxation techniques, mindfulness, art and activities surrounding well-being.
This month has been a gentle return back into school, where our children's well-being has been central to everything we do. We felt that this would be a lovely way to celebrate our return to school, from within our own classes, before we finish for a long weekend, with an Exceptional Closure on Friday 25th September.
There is no cost for this day, and unfortunately due to restrictions, we cannot ask the children to dress-up this year, however, if your child would like to wear a yellow accessory on Thursday, such as sunglasses, a hairband or yellow socks, they'd be so welcome to!!
We want to take this opportunity to thank you so much for helping your child settle back into school so well, and for all of the support you have shown us too. Your support means everything, as we work together for the best of every child in Brooklands.
This 'Mellow Yellow Day' we want to say thank you to you, and to all of our children for the most wonderful, positive return back to school.
We are so thankful for each and very one of you!
Sports Day 2020!
Ready, Steady, Mo!!
The Greatest Gymnast of all!
New 'Ready for Anything' Resources are Free and Available for all Parents to Download!
Please see the links below for P1-3 AND P4-7 Packs
Anything that we can do to help boost our children's self-esteem and resilience during this difficult time will be so beneficial to their positive mental health and development.
We sincerely thank our friend, and founder of 'Ready for Anything', Natalie Whelehan, for sharing her fabulous resources with us all!
P1-3 Resources:
Week 1: http://www.mediafire.com/…/P1-P3_Wk1_Parents_Manual_Ap…/file
Week 2: http://www.mediafire.com/file/pu8ly1lntbcoz61/P1-P3_Week_2_Parents_Manual.pdf/file
Week 3: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ooinob0mymix7lu/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_3.pdf/file
Week 4: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ot4m4k2uf0laicb/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_4.pdf/file
Week 5: http://www.mediafire.com/file/azlwvr5w673icss/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_5.pdf/file
Week 6: http://www.mediafire.com/file/q3asxf7sylq1a7a/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_6.pdf/file
Week 7: https://www.mediafire.com/file/9sjqwzeo69cl8kg/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_7.pdf/file
Week 8: http://www.mediafire.com/file/swosm7muxp1k0og/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_8.pdf/file
Week 9: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2qu6h5t1ai6yjoe/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_9.pdf/file
Week 10: http://www.mediafire.com/file/8fs7mclg2pzubgu/P1-P3_Parents_Manual_Week_10.pdf/file
P4:7 Resources:
Week 1: http://www.mediafire.com/…/P4-P7_Wk1_Parents_Manual_Ap…/file
Week 2: http://www.mediafire.com/file/yjk44i6nqwkum4w/P4-P7_Week_2_Parents_Manual.pdf/file
Week 3: http://www.mediafire.com/file/dsel7awrjv3quuw/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_3.pdf/file
Week 4:http://www.mediafire.com/file/v51vgmkprjc7hys/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_4.pdf/file
Week 5: http://www.mediafire.com/file/fo38iz8vhl345fg/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_5.pdf/file
Week 6: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2pvtdnpv62i9bxs/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_6.pdf/file
Week 7: https://www.mediafire.com/file/e08no26olkv9mfr/P4-7_Parents_Manual_Week_7.docx.pdf/file
Week 8: http://www.mediafire.com/file/0llemzyjv7b1bwn/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_8.pdf/file
Week 9: http://www.mediafire.com/file/pokl7zoe6x8p94v/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_9.pdf/file
Week 10: http://www.mediafire.com/file/mhm6k3tbbylsceo/P4-P7_Parents_Manual_Week_10.pdf/file
Information from 'The Family Support Hub'
Autism Advisory Service Resources for Primary School Children
Please click on, or copy the link below:
https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/autism-advisory-intervention-service-aais
Positive Mental Health and Self-Care for Children
P5 pupil Jacob Jeska proudly shows off his winning design in the NHS Art Competition organised for primary schools in the Dundonald area in co-ordination with the PSNI and Ulster Hospital. His winning "We Help from the Heart" design will now feature on thousands of stickers to be worn by staff at the hospital. Presenting Jacob with a large portrait of his winning design and special gift are: (left to right) Patricia Anderson (Health Care assistant, Children's ward, Ulster Hospital), Sergeant Paul Marsh PSNI, Jacob's teacher Mr Devlin, Constable Alan McTier (PSNI), Mr Armstrong, Jenny Nicholson (E.D. Lead Nurse, Ulster Hospital) and Mrs Smart!
Staff and pupils celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day!
Let's Have a Look at Our Stunning, Our Creative, Our Scary, Our Cute, Our Utterly AMAZING DRAGONS!!!!!!
Cressida would be very proud boys and girls! Well done!
Look at all of our FABULOUS entries for the NHS Rainbow Art competition! WOW! Well done boys & girls!
Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's Story Adaptations to help Children Understand Corona Virus
Children's Author Julia Donaldson and Illustrator Axel Sheffler are adapting their famous stories to help children make sense of the Corona Virus and the Stay at Home guidance that we are all following.
Julia Donaldson is posting updates and videos of her reading from her books on her Face Book Page each week too. Here is a link to articles and examples of their adapted texts, which are really reassuring for the children to read, as the message is coming from the characters they are already so familiar with...
BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52149055
Guardian Newspaper examples: https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2020/apr/04/gruffalo-axel-scheffler-and-julia-donaldsons-coronavirus-cartoons
Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's Characters are Staying Safe too!
Hello P1s, P2s and P3s! We haven't forgotten about you... all your favourite songs are linked below! Stay safe with a singalong at home!