I know I say that the weeks just feel like they fly by but as I have had to be out of school for 2 days I truly cannot believe that it is Friday again - one more week and it is half-term. The Christmas holidays feel like they were a life-time ago. Unfortunately, the weather has also taken a bit of a dip this week so whilst last week I was feeling like spring was on the way this week has made me realise it is still winter.

This week has been a very thought provoking week in school as it has been Children’s Mental Health Week. The children have been looking at strategies to help support them with their well-being which is very important in ensuring they have good mental health. The children have also covered internet safety this week which is also very important. As we all know from watching the news mental health problems in children are at an all-time high and I think that one of the reasons for this is the amount of information and contact they have with the outside world through social media. Although the internet has many benefits children need to know how to manage social media to ensure it does not have a negative impact on their life. Hopefully with what we teach them at school we are helping them with this.

Next week in school is one of the highlights of the school calendar because it is the PTA Spring Disco on Thursday night. The Foundation and KS1 disco starts at 5.30pm and the KS2 disco starts at 7.00pm. We have the same DJ as last year coning to run the disco and he did an excellent job last year so I know the children are going to have fun. If you have not already purchased your tickets make sure you do so.

To finish off the week the PTA have also organised a ’Crazy Hair Day’ for next Friday. Children can make their hair look as outrageous as they like – they also do not have to wear their uniform to ensure it does not get messed up by all the hair spray and possible glitter. It will help give a party atmosphere to the last day before the half-term holiday.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Let us hope that there is not too much rain to dampen our spirits. I look forward to seeing you all again next week.