Weekly Update ☀️
The children have got really involved in their learning this week, digging deeper into their new units of work and settling well into the school routines. The children are also enjoying their new class novels or texts and have enjoyed visiting the library and choosing books to read.
We already have a lot of uniform that has been mislaid and is not named for it to be returned to its owner. We encourage all parents to name their children’s uniform, especially jumpers and cardigans please. There were also a number of lovely coats that were left at the end of term, so please ask if you are missing one.
Could we also ask that children do not ride their bikes or scooters on the school playgrounds at the beginning and end of the day to avoid any accidents to children or parents.
As the weather is very changeable at the moment, we ask that all children bring a coat to school in case of sharp showers or chilly playtimes.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
Nursery
Reception
Attendance Matters
It is so important that we see your children in school every day as any missed days means missed learning. We have had a very positive start to the new term.
There are our attendance figures for this week:
Overall 96.4%
A big well done to 410 for getting 100% – a fantastic achievement – as well as Class 206, Class 511, Class 512, Class 613 and Class 614 who all got over 96%. Let’s keep this up and aim for even more classes getting 100%.
Reminders
* Mrs Gallant will be sending an app message regarding medical needs but please inform school if there are any changes to your child’s medical needs over the school year.
*Thank you to everyone who has named their child’s uniform; this really helps us to return any lost property to its rightful owner, and we would encourage all parents to make sure that uniform is named please.
*If you have had any change of address or telephone number over the summer, please could you inform the school office asap.
* If you need to contact your child’s class teacher by email, please send a message to awcontact@acklamwhin.org.uk with FAO name of teacher, and the message will be forwarded to them.
Lunch Menu
Links to support our parents and children….
Links from Middlesbrough Council regarding the use of AI
- The ParentsZone charity have a useful article to demystify AI which you can access here Demystifying tech – AI | Parent Zone
- You may also want to take a look first at Internet Matters` A guide to artificial intelligence (AI) for parents | Internet Matters
If you are looking for an activity for your young person to do you may wish to consider making use of the interactive Once Upon Online activity. This quick story-based activity which is part of the Digital Matters series lets your child make choices that could be risky in real life so they can learn about the consequences in a safe space. Have them complete this journey on their own or complete it together to talk about your choices. You can access it here Introduction to Online Research free lesson | Digital Matters.
Also available is the parents guide PDF for download Online-Research-Parent-Guide-2024.pdf
There are also other resources available you may also wish to consider:
Headstart
This week’s edition is bursting with exciting updates — from our successful summer holiday club, training opportunities, info on the new HealthStart programme, staff wellbeing and all things emotional wellbeing.
There’s something for everyone!
Let’s make this term one of connection, inspiration, and positive impact.
HeadStart Newsletter 8th September 2025
Disclaimer- Inclusion in this newsletter does not necessarily ensure that Public Health HeadStart South Tees or Middlesbrough Council endorses any specific services and/or views.
Action for Happiness
Wellbeing is so important in our day-to-day life. Use the ideas on the Self-Care September calendar to support us as we reset for the new academic year.
