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Active Stars Blog
Wed 29 Apr 2020Remember to check out the KP Active Stars blog for lots of great ideas about how to stay active while school is closed. It is updated regularly with lots of fun activities!
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Nursery & Primary One Admissions Update
Wed 29 Apr 2020Admissions Update for Nursery and Primary One - September 2020
NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENTS FOR THE ABOVE
Given the uncertainty of the current situation, the Education Authority has made arrangements to prepare and issue notification of placement letters for P1 and Nursery (target age Stage 1) to parents for receipt on 29 April 2020. As some post may take longer to deliver than usual, the Citizen Portal will be opened on Wednesday 29 April and parents/guardians who have applied online can log in to view their child's Nursery (target age Stage 1) and Primary One placements. Guidance on how to log in and access placement offers will be accessible on the Education Authority website. (www.eani.org.uk)
King's Park Primary & Nursery School have also issued placement letters as normal.
On receiving your letter from the school please read your letter carefully and any other enclosed documents and send your acceptance along with other completed paperwork via email to mwells604@c2kni.net
PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE SCHOOL AS THE OFFICE IS NOT CURRENTLY STAFFED.
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Youth Online
Tue 28 Apr 2020What is the Youth Online?
The youth online website enables young people aged 9 -25 years to access youth services remotely.
Stay Connected: Here you can access the online form to request support for practical things including food and emotional support.
Stay Engaged: Here you can access activities to stay engaged when at home such as arts & crafts, challenges and media resources.
Stay Safe Stay Well: Here you can get guidance on how to look after yourself during Covid-19
Live Streams: Here you can access live streams developed by the youth service as well as previous broadcasts. These range from magic shows and fitness classes to story telling
Who can use the Stay Connected Service?
Stay Connected is for any young person aged 9 – 25.
Parents, or adults who provide support services for young people, can also complete a referral form for a young person.
When does the Stay Connected Service operate?
This service operates Monday to Friday from 11-2pm and 3-7pm. Once a form is submitted a youth worker will make contact as soon possible with you and your parent if under 18 years.
How do I complete the form to access the stay connected service and receive support?
Click here to access the online form, you can also watch a video here which explains the service
The short form will ask for some key contact information so as we can get in touch by your preference of either by text, WhatsApp, video or voice call.
What does the Stay Connected Service provide for young people?
Young people can contact us simply to chat to a youth worker. Alternatively, they can ask for support and outline the nature of the support required under the following headings:
Loneliness & Isolation, Mental Health, Support Services, Meals/Food, Medical Supplies (which need collected or delivered), Physical Health, Emotional Health or Other can be specified.
The young person is asked to outline the support they need on the online form. The Stay Connected Youth Worker will discuss this with them when they call, to find out how best to provide this support.
The Stay Connected service is committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality however if there are concerns that a young person is at risk of harm, or they have the intention to harm someone else, we will have to pass this information on. In this instance, we will outline to the young person what information is going to be shared and who it will be shared with.
What safeguarding measures are in place for the Service?
Parental consent is gained prior to contact taking place with a Stay Connected youth worker. This will be arranged during a “setup call” by the Stay Connected manager. Consent will be given verbally or through a confirmation text that will be noted.
A Code of Conduct for youth work staff and young people is available here on our site.
Who can I contact if I have a concern?
If you are a parent and have any concerns regarding the service, please speak with the Stay Connected youth worker who is in contact with your child. If you are still concerned, you can talk to the Stay Connected manager who will be part of the conversation on the setup call and who will gain your permission for contact to proceed. Alternatively, you can contact the Locality Lead Officer for your area by clicking here
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Eat Well Live Well
Tue 28 Apr 2020Eat Well Live Well
What is eat well live well?
The Eat Well Live Well programme is delivered by the Education Authority Youth Service as part of the provision of free school meals to children and young people during Covid-19. Children and young people aged 4-25 years can access a five day food box providing breakfast and lunch, Monday to Friday.
How can I access then food boxes?
There are two ways you can access the food:
- Online Form: StayConnected
Click the link above to complete the online form on your mobile or computer
- Onsite: At any of the Youth Centres
Click here to see a full list of centres
Click here to find one near you (Eat Well Live Well)
Where else can I get access to food?
Local district councils are providing food in their local communities click here to get more information
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Children’s storybook released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19
Mon 27 Apr 2020My Hero is You: all language versions
A new storybook that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
During the early stages of the project, more than 1700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world shared how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The input was invaluable to script writer and illustrator Helen Patuck and the project team in making sure that the story and its messages resonated with children from different backgrounds and continents.
In order to reach as many children as possible, the book will be widely translated, with six language versions released today and more than 30 others in the pipeline. It is being released as both an online product and audio book.
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New Messages of Hope Theme
Mon 27 Apr 2020The theme for our ‘Messages of Hope’ artwork this week is ‘King’s Park’.
This artwork could take many forms, for example pictures of the school, patterns in our school colours, drawings of things that you miss about being at school etc. You may even want to add a rainbow to your drawing!We hope to use some of these pictures in a virtual concert next week and therefore we would ask that if parents send a picture of their child holding their artwork for the website, please ALSO send a picture of the artwork on its own so that it can be used during the concert, as photos of children will not be used in the concert video.
Please send all artwork to kpmessagesofhope@gmail.com
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Birthday Messages for Captain Tom!
Mon 20 Apr 2020This week’s ‘Messages of Hope’ art activity is to design a birthday card or picture for Captain Tom Moore, the inspirational war veteran who has raised a huge amount of money for the NHS in recent days. You can read about him here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52333127
Captain Tom will celebrate his 100th birthday on 30th April.If you would like to make a birthday card or draw a picture to send to him, you should send it to:
Captain Tom Moore
C/O Post Office Limited
67 Bedford Road
Marston Moretaine
Bedfordshire
MK43 0LA
Before you send it, please take a photo of your artwork and send it to kpmessagesofhope@gmail.com so that we can put it on our website too! -
SAFER SCHOOLS
Mon 20 Apr 2020Dear Parents and Carers,
In these unprecedented times, we know everyone is spending more time online at home, including our children and young people. The Internet provides many benefits in keeping us all connected; however, for our children and young people especially, this can present more significant risks.
The online world can be a bit overwhelming at times but it is important we understand what our children are doing online so we can help make them safer. The Department of Education Northern Ireland (DENI) Safer Schools App aims to help with this.
We are delighted to invite you download the DENI Safer Schools App provided in partnership with Ineqe Safeguarding Group.
https://ineqe.com/safer-schools-ni/
About the App
The App is designed to support you, as you keep the children and young people in your care safer online. The app will provide you with information on how you can make your home and their devices safer, understanding Social Media and the benefits and risks of apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, House Party to name but a few. The app also will provide you more information on inspiring healthy media habits and screen time to making you aware of scams and keeping personal information safer online. The in-app safety centre also provide you up to date information on how to block, mute and report anything you or the child in your care may find worrying or upsetting online from images to comments from online bullies or trolls.
https://ineqe.com/safer-schools-ni/
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Happy Easter from our KPS Key Workers’ children!
Thu 09 Apr 2020
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Take part in ITV Create
Thu 09 Apr 2020ITV have an announcement for all kids! They are making a very special ITV logo featuring artwork created by kids at home across the nation.
So, for a chance to be part of it, draw, paint or sketch your best picture. Then ask your parent or guardian to post a photo of your artwork using #ITVKidsCreate and @ITV to Twitter or Instagram.
