Newsletter 21.09.2020
Virtual Homework Museum
Please see attached this term’s optional homework project – this time taking us around the world!! There are also some ideas sheets on tapestry to give you some inspiration if needed. We can’t wait to see what you all produce!
Reading is Magic
With festivals and other events being sadly cancelled, we thought we would inform families of an alternative, amazing digital children's book Festival that could come to you starting on Sunday!
Inspiration for the name came from Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2019-2022 Cressida Cowell’s key message ‘reading is magic, and magic is for everyone’. Books have a transformative magic in their unique ability to develop three key magical powers; intelligence, creativity and empathy.
Please have a look at the weekly line up of all-star leading authors and illustrators on this schools and family schedule, all free and available for everyone, everywhere to enjoy the magic of reading and books!
https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/events 
Systems in school
We know how tricky keeping track of your child’s belongings are in normal times so it is even harder at the moment. Therefore, we encourage families to please put names on items of clothing especially jumpers and coats. We thank you in advance for your support in this matter.
We also understand that children not having a bag to and from school is difficult. As such we are still encouraging as little as possible to go between home and school, but if children need a small bag or to use their book bag to put their reading books/ lunch/ snacks in then please feel free to send this in with your child.
Friends of Marple Memorial Park Pavilion Art Project
We have loved being part of many art projects both in school and within the local community and we are really excited for you all to be involved in this one for Memorial Park too! Please see the attached document and sheet for entering. We can’t wait to see your amazing creations and please do share your entries with your class teachers via tapestry as they would love to see them!
Training Opportunities for Family Members
As our children return to school this leaves a great opportunity for families claiming benefits to consider employment and training options, please see the attachment for more information.
Greater Manchester Nutrition and Hydration information
This year has been a challenge and has highlighted the need for good nutrition, hydration and access to food. As we enter the pre-recovery phase, it is even more important than ever to raise awareness about malnutrition.
Raising Awareness of Malnutrition, Wednesday the 7th of October, 3-4pm. To book your place visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-awareness-of-malnutrition-in-older-adults-tickets-120054834241
Hydration Awareness and Strategies to Promote Good Hydration, Thursday the 8th of October, 10-11am. To book your place, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-awarenss-to-promote-hydration-in-older-adults-tickets-120164420015
Please look out for some resources we will be sending out in a few week`s time.
Barnardo’s See, Hear, Respond Service
See, Hear, Respond is a service provided across England by Barnardo’s and other national and local community-based organisations in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
See, Hear, Respond, provides support to children, young people and their families who aren’t currently seeing a social worker or other agency, and who are struggling to cope with the emotional impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). See, Hear, Respond will support from pre-birth up to 18 years of age and those with special educational needs under the age of 25.
See, Hear, Respond will contact every referral made, so no child is missed. Help is available in one or more of four ways:
You can access via the ‘See, Hear, Respond’ service self-referral webpage or Freephone 0800 151 7015.
Wishing everyone a lovely week, Helen Morton and Hannah Morton.