Welcome to latest news

• Happy Cyber Security Awareness Month

  Mon 24 Oct 2016

  We all deserve to be able to use the internet to learn, explore and connect with each other. But all of us need to be aware of the risks involved in doing so, especially on social media. Our advice is:

   

  • Don’t share personal information or images with people you don’t know.

     

  • Don’t accept friend requests with someone you don’t know – not everyone online may be who they say they are.

     

  • Set privacy settings on all devices so that only people you know can view your account.

     

  • Don’t post anything online that you are not happy to be shared, particularly nude or nearly nude images or videos. It may seem like a bit of fun with friends at the time but there is always a chance those images could be shared or get into the wrong hands and could lead to harmful situations such as stalking, abuse or blackmail.

     

  • If someone has made you feel uncomfortable or you have had disturbing interaction online, tell police or a trusted adult. You can ring the police on 101 or for help and advice ring Childline on 0800 1111 or Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.

     

  • The internet can be a great place but it is important to remember there are people out there who may wish to abuse, exploit, intimidate or bully you online – if this happens to you, tell someone immediately.

     

  • Remember that if things do go wrong online, there are people who can help.

     

  • If you receive any inappropriate images or links, it is important that you do not forward it to anyone else. Contact police or tell a trusted adult immediately. By doing this you could help prevent further such incidents. You will not get into trouble.

     

    General advice to parents:

     

  • The most important thing is to have conversations with your children - talk to them about the benefits and dangers of the internet so that you can empower them to use the internet safely.

     

  • Cultivate an interest in their online activities - their favourite websites, online games and interests and keep an eye on what they are doing online.

   

  • Don't be afraid to ask your children who they are talking to online and what they are talking about and remind them how important it is to tell a trusted adult if something happens online that makes them feel uncomfortable or worried because there are people who can help.

   

  • Become a ‘net-savvy’ parent - the best safeguard against online dangers is being informed. Jump in and learn the basics of the Internet - read articles, take a class, and talk to other parents. You don’t have to be an expert to have a handle on your child’s online world.

   

  • Go to www.getsafeonline.org for lots of useful advice and information on how to stay safe online. Safeguardingni.org will also provide information for parents and carers on e-safety.

  • Links to other sites that can provide information and advice to young people and parents are available from the DE website at: http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/pupils-and-parents/pupils.htm

• Football Champions

  Mon 17 Oct 2016

  Congratulations to the boys football team who won their tournament on Friday.

  The team was as follows:
  Daniel, Dylan, Jesse, Christopher, Calum, Joshua, Jack, Luke and Fraser.
  
  Results:
  GROUP STAGE
  King's Park 2 - 0 Carrick
  King's Park 2 - 0 Edenderry
  King's Park 2 - 0 Waringstown
  FINALS
  King's Park 0 - 0 Bocombra
  King's Park 2 - 0 St Brendans
  
  An excellent effort by the boys who did not concede one goal throughout the tournament. Well done! 

• Northern Irish Ski Open

  Sat 15 Oct 2016
  A massive congratulations to Lucy (P6S) and Fraser (P7R) who represented the school on Saturday at Craigavon Ski Slopes.
  Lucy finished first in the Under 12's slalom, she then competed in the team race alongside Fraser finishing second. Well done! 

• Cross Country Southern League Round 1 Winners

  Thu 13 Oct 2016

  After last year's clean sweep of the Southern Area league, both the boys' and girls' teams have started on the right track with a convincing victory in round one of the Flahavan's Porridge Cross Country League.

  Click this link for the full result:
  http://athleticsni.org/Results

   

   

   

   

   

  More information to follow...

• Supporting King's Park Group

  Wed 05 Oct 2016
  The Supporting King's Park Group arrange many activities, including our June fair and end of term discos, during the course of the year. If you'd like to get involved on the Supporting King's Park Group  committee or just have suggestions about activities that you would like to see happening in school, please fill out the form on our page: 

  http://www.kingsparklurgan.com/supporting-kings-park-group/

   

  The following are events planned for the coming school year 2016/17 and organised or supported by the committee.

   

  1. Discos for P5 to P7 children – 25th October at 7.00 to 8.30 pm

  20th December at 7.00 to 8.30 pm

  14th February at 7.00 to 8.30 pm

  1. Open Night Thursday 8th December
  2. 80th Anniversary Carol Service in Shankill Church Thursday 15th December
  3. Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Friday 9th December
  4. Class Christmas Parties December 2016
  5. Christmas Calendar sale December 2016
  6. School uniform sale Friday 20th January 2017
  7. Fireside Quiz – going home in March 2017
  8. School Production 4 to 6 April 2017
  9. Summer Fete and Craft sale – Thursday 1 June 2017