Family Information and FOPHS News Friday 22nd November 2024

Welcome to Percy Hedley School's Family Liaison Blog!

It has been a cold week outside and feels very much like winter. Next week on Thursday I am holding a social coffee afternoon. A letter has gone home, and it is on the events calendar.

We are busy planning for Christmas events. There will be events where we would appreciate parent/carer volunteer support. This will include helping to set up a Grotto, gift wrapping and running the FoPHS stall at the fayre on the 19th of December. Thanks to all who sent in donations. If anyone has contact with businesses who would provide raffle prizes or vouchers that would be great. If you can help, please get in touch with me.

I’d like to draw your attention to 2 items in this blog (both in the “information” section:

  1. Consultation on Post 16 SEND transport, Newcastle.
  2. Post 16 benefits, which could enable your child to apply for the 16-19 bursary.

Events

Online Safety

The link to the Online safety information can be found on the school website under the heading “Parent and carers area”, then “online safety” from the dropdown menu.

Information

Newcastle Families

I have, as requested previously shared information about this consultation. It is worrying to say the least for those parents with children who are younger.

Research Request

There is currently a UK wide study inviting children and young people with cerebral palsy, their parent/carers, and professionals in health and school, to share their views on chest health.

Newcastle Carers

Do you live in Newcastle? Are you a carer? This may be of interest.

National Trust

Do you have a free National Trust voucher to use or do you want to get more out of your membership? Here are some drop-in events taking place at National Trust sites over the next month or so all included with the free day pass / admission / National Trust membership

Christmas at Beamish

Beamish is on reduced opening hours over winter, and they are preparing for Christmas events. Please read the accessibility information if this is important as there are some restrictions.

FoPHS News

Thanks again to everyone who supports FoPHS and school.

FoPHS 100 Club

The response to the 100 club this year has been especially slow.

Facebook Page

This is a closed group for family and friends of Percy Hedley School, where you can share news and updates about school life.

Thought for the week, have I told you that spring is my favourite season? So, I’ll remember this as I get up to – degree temperatures

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” — Anne Bradstreet

 

 

Contact details

Eileen Robinson: Family Liaison Officer

Email: e.robinson@percyhedley.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 2161811 ext. 3260.