--- title: "FROGGY NEWS - 22.11.24" url: "https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/news/2024-11-22-froggy-news-22-11-24" school: "Flowery Field Primary School" --- # FROGGY NEWS - 22.11.24 ![Image of FROGGY NEWS - 22.11.24](https://files.schudio.com/flowery-field-primary-school-2/images/news/image01_2000-1500x1500.jpg) 22 November 2024 ![Gallant Frog Stock Illustrations – 2 Gallant Frog Stock Illustrations, Vectors & Clipart - Dreamstime](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/images/news/304df991f630b4dc6f4982f46aa160ec.jpg)**FROGGY STARS - STRIVE -TEAM - AMBITION - RESILIENCE = SUCCESS** **Week – 22.11.24** **Another great week of learning in school!** **We are extremely proud of how our children continue to embrace the opportunities available within school. This week children have continued to explore a range of sources to find out more about life in the past. Within KS1 the children have handled artefacts, looked at a range of sources and even experienced life as a Victorian child. Within KS2 children have explored how our country has changed over time, looking at key changes and developments which impact on the way we live today. Our learning continues to be shared via our school website, Twitter and Facebook pages. the Facebook pages to enable you to share in your children’s successes.** **On Tuesday our year 1 pupils had the opportunity to visit Chester Zoo as part of their science learning. The children loved meeting the animals exploring their different habitats and finding out more about how to care for them. We are currently exploring opportunities for other year groups.** **As we prepare for the end of term, we would like to draw attention to the many events we have planned in school. These can be found on the school calendar and website. As in previous years, all children will have the chance to join us for Christmas dinner. If you would like your child to join us please book the meal through the app by Monday 2nd December. Please note that meal choices will be reduced between Monday 9th December and Thursday 12th to help us facilitate our Christmas Dinners.** **Finally, we would like to remind families that the school car park should not be used at any time. We have noticed an increase in people driving through the pedestrian entrance before and after school. Please note this access can only be used after 5pm.** **Wishing you an enjoyable and relaxing weekend** **Mrs Claire Silk** **Upcoming Events** **Wednesday 27th November Nasal Flu Vaccines** **After School Sale in aid of Y6 Hoodies** **Friday 29th November Before and after school clubs finish** **Wednesday 4th December Winter Wonderland Event** **(Flowery Friends event – ticket only)** **Monday 9th December Christmas Dinner Day (Year 5, Nursery and Reception)** **Tuesday 10th December Christmas Dinner Day (Year 3 and Year 1)** **Wednesday 11th December 9 10am Nursery Festive Fun (Parents Welcome)** **Christmas Dinner Day (Year 2 and 4)** **Thursday 12th December Christmas Dinner Day Y6** **2pm Reception Festive Fun (Parents Welcome)** **Friday 13th December Y3 Festive Celebration 10.30 – 11 30 (Parents Welcome)** **Monday 16th December Y4 Festive Celebration** **Tuesday 17th December Santa Bus for Reception and Year 1** **Tuesday 17th December Y1 Festive Celebration 9 15 am** **2pm Y2 Nativity Performance (Parents Welcome)** **Wednesday 18th December 9 30 Y2 Nativity Performance (Parents Welcome)** **Thursday 19th December Christmas party day (Non Uniform)** **Friday 20th December Y5/6 Festive Celebration** **School closes for Christmas at 1 30pm (Christmas Jumper)** **Monday 6th January School reopens to pupils** Y6 Residential to Robinwood** **IMPORTANT – Online Safety** **Whatever the age of your child they will receive good online safety education in school, from early years through to college. But as parents and carers we want so support you in providing information about the risks and issues our children may face online.** **We have obtained resources from Alan Mackenzie who specialises in the ever-changing and evolving area of online safety.** **This week the focus is on Social Media.** [**https://vimeo.com/1005105923/f1fb97f91c?share=copy**](https://vimeo.com/1005105923/f1fb97f91c?share=copy) **Useful Links:** **Common Sense Media – this is a one-stop shop to find further, useful information for parents. Whether it’s an app, a game or a book it’s a good chance it’s here. Just use the search bar at the top of the page.** [**https://www.commonsensemedia.org**](https://www.commonsensemedia.org) **TikTok Safety and Wellbeing features:** [**https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/safety**](https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/safety) **Instagram – a guide for parents.** [**https://about.instagram.com/community/parents**](https://about.instagram.com/community/parents) **Live streaming – risks and advice:** [**https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-live-streaming/**](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-live-streaming/) **Social Media Risks and Rewards** [**https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/**](https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/) **Disrupted childhood – the cost of persuasive design:** [**https://5rightsfoundation.com/uploads/Disrupted-Childhood-2023-v2.pdf**](https://5rightsfoundation.com/uploads/Disrupted-Childhood-2023-v2.pdf) **How to spot dangerous online challenges:** [**https://www.flipsnack.com/internetmattersorg/how-to-spot-dangerous-online-challenges-internet-matters/full-view.html**](https://www.flipsnack.com/internetmattersorg/how-to-spot-dangerous-online-challenges-internet-matters/full-view.html) **Snapchat – latest safety features:** [**https://values.snap.com/news/new-features-to-help-protect-our-community?lang=en-GB**](https://values.snap.com/news/new-features-to-help-protect-our-community?lang=en-GB) [ FROGGY NEWS - 15.11.24](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/news/2024-11-15-froggy-news-15-11-24) [FROGGY NEWS - 29.11.24 ](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/news/2024-11-29-froggy-news-29-11-24) ### News - [Latest News](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/news) - [Events](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/events) - [Calendar](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/calendar) ![Flowery Field Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/flowery-field-primary-school-2/images/logo/floweryfields_(transparent_bg).png) ### Flowery Field Primary School Old Road Hyde Cheshire SK14 4SQ 0161 368 1466 ### Social Media - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/teachingmrsmith) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/floweryfieldprimary/) ### Translation [![The Enquire Learning Trust](https://files.schudio.com/flowery-field-primary-school-2/images/logo/Logo_orange_new_white.png)](https://enquirelearningtrust.org) © Copyright 2025–2026 Flowery Field Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://floweryfieldschool.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/flowery-field-primary-school-2/images/splash/Join_Us_for_the_2027_Reception_Open_Events.png)