Family Information and FOPHS News Friday 8th December 2023

Tuesday 12^th December 09-9.30: Engagement pathway assembly (Classes: HW, BE, AH, HF, KS + Che).

Friday 15^th December 14-15.00: ELTBA pathway coffee afternoon (Classes RC, HR/SH, KH, HB, RM &TW)

Enterprise Fair: Wednesday 20^th December. We have an Enterprise fair on the 20^th and the FoPHS will have a table or two. We would appreciate donations of raffle prizes and the students are running their own stalls so donations of chocolate, gift sets etc would be appreciated. Thanks for your ongoing generosity and support. Just to say that parents/carers of all upper school and KS3 classes in Lower School (3HB, 3RM & 3TW) are invited to come along and support the students. Enterprise is an important part of the Preparation for the future aspect of the curriculum, where they learn about work, and it helps them develop confidence and their social communication. Please support them.

Students in Key stage 1, up to Year 2 are automatically eligible for a free school meal. Others on low incomes should have made me aware by now. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible.

My own 25-year-old son, a former PHS student still favours Mario and Sonic and Paw Patrol, for which I am grateful. Maria is a mine of information and is always happy to discuss individual student needs. 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. It is here. This week’s online safety blog is on the video game;” Exploring Five Nights at Freddy’s” (FNaF) and can be found below.

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These performances allow for noise and movement in the auditorium, re-entry when needed and a special chill-out space for those who may need time away during a show.

“Come along and try our clever XBox console which has special adaptations so it can be tailored to individual needs to give you the best gaming experience.

Our cool gaming room has a Nintendo Switch, too, so whether you’re a Super Mario fan, love a bit of Asphalt Legends or fancy a little football action with Fifa, come and join in the fun.

Book your game experience today by ringing our friendly recreation assistants on 0191 267 8118.”

Membership of the Alan Shearer Centre is free; to access the centre you must register.

Blyth Central Family Hub (Northumberland) has organised this event and is for families with children of any age with an additional need, learning or physical disability.
Come and have your breakfast on Wednesday 20th December 9.30-11am.
Your child will receive a gift which can be collected from Mrs Claus or given to you by her Elves.
Sensory Tent
Christmas Crafts
Book now 01670 541150 / 798800

Jolabokaflod, which Becky told us about in last week’s blog and will be a little different this year. Different is good.

We have had a donation from a company via one of our parents and each student will receive a selection box or sensory item. We used to get these pre COVID from various businesses and I am sure you will appreciate this very kind gesture.

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