Supporting Parents With E‑Safety: Keeping Children Safe Online

As a school, we know how quickly technology evolves. New apps, games, and online trends appear almost overnight, and it can be challenging for parents and grandparents to stay up to date with the latest online safety concerns. Keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility, and we want to ensure every family feels confident and informed.

To support our community, we have arranged a free e‑safety awareness session here at the school on Monday 9th February, 14:00 - 15:30. This session is designed specifically for parents and grandparents, offering practical guidance, up‑to‑date information, and simple strategies to help keep children safe while using technology both at home and in school.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What to expect:

• Clear, accessible advice on current online risks

• Tips for setting boundaries and having conversations about online behaviour

• Guidance on privacy, security, and age‑appropriate use

• A chance to ask questions and build confidence in supporting your child

To register for this free event, please follow the link below:

Trelewis & Bedlinog - Being safe online – Fill in form

Together, we can help our children navigate the online world safely and confidently.

CHILDREN IN NEED - THANK YOU

Thank you all for your kind donations - we raised £160.00 for Children in Need!

READING CAFE - THURSDAY, 14:45

A reminder that our Reading Cafe for pupils in Year 1 - Year 6 is taking place on Thursday in the Community Room.

🌾 Harvest Festival – Thank You!

A massive thank you to all our parents and carers for your incredible generosity during this year’s Harvest Festival. We were truly blown away by the amount of donations received. Your kindness will make a real difference—every item will be sent to the Nelson Foodbank, where it will help support families in need within our wider community.

We had a fantastic Harvest Festival with every class preparing an item to contribute to our Harvest Festival - da iawn pawb!

We are so proud to be part of a school where giving and caring are at the heart of everything we do.

Diolch yn fawr iawn!

HARVEST FESTIVAL - Monday 6th October

Dear Parents/Carers,

On Monday 6th October, we will be celebrating Harvest in school. Each class will be contributing to our Harvest Festival, where we will reflect on the importance of giving and thanks during this season. As part of our celebration, we are kindly asking for donations of non-perishable food items. These will be collected and donated to our local foodbank, helping to support families in need within our community.

Examples of suitable donations include:

• Tinned goods (vegetables, fruit, soup, beans)
• Pasta, rice, and cereals
• Long-life milk or juice
• Tea, coffee, and biscuits

Please could any donations be sent into school by Monday 6th October.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

This week, pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 will be taking part in Personalised Assessments, in line with Welsh Government requirements. These online assessments are designed to support learning by identifying each child’s strengths and areas for development in literacy and numeracy.

The personalised nature of the assessments means that questions adapt to each pupil’s responses, providing a more accurate picture of their current attainment. Results are used by teachers to inform planning, track progress, and ensure that every child receives the right level of support and challenge.

The assessments are not formal tests but part of ongoing learning, helping pupils to reflect on their progress and build confidence in their skills. 

We are excited to host our Reading Café, a special event where pupils can share the joy of reading with their parents. Children will have the opportunity to sit with their families, enjoy a book together, and celebrate the importance of reading for pleasure.

To make the occasion even more enjoyable, refreshments will be provided for parents, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The Reading Café is designed to encourage a love of books, strengthen home–school links, and highlight how reading together builds confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

We are delighted to announce that our School Book Fair will be taking place in the school hall every afternoon from 15:30 – 16:15.

The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for pupils and families to explore a wide range of books, discover new authors, and share the joy of reading together. With titles suitable for all ages and interests, it’s the perfect chance to encourage a love of reading at home as well as in school.

Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend with their children, browse the selection, and enjoy choosing books to take home. Every purchase also helps support our school, as a percentage of sales goes towards new resources for our classrooms and library.

This week we are focusing on E‑Safety, helping pupils to understand how to stay safe, responsible, and confident when using the internet and digital technologies.

Throughout the week, children will take part in age‑appropriate activities and discussions covering:

• How to protect personal information online.

• The importance of respectful communication and positive digital relationships.

• Recognising and responding to unsafe or inappropriate content.

• Building healthy habits around screen time and online use.

E‑Safety Week is an important opportunity to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online world safely. By working together with families, we aim to ensure that every child can enjoy the benefits of technology while staying protected and making good choices online.

We warmly invite you to attend our Spring Term Parents’ Evenings, where you will have the opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher to discuss their progress, achievements, and next steps in learning.

These evenings are an important chance to celebrate successes, share how your child is developing across the curriculum, and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

Appointments will be scheduled to ensure that every family has dedicated time with their teacher. Further details on booking will be shared shortly.