Lift Newington

The Deep have an extra event running over the summer holidays - uncover the hidden treasures of the Yorkshire coast at their Rock Pools & Rocky Shores event.
Have you been yet? We're going to visit later this week so look out for our review.

Event runs now to 6th September and includes -
💜Interactive Rockpool Activity: Explore the wonders of the seashore with our tactile artificial rockpool. Use our iSpy activity sheet to help identify the different species!
💜Hands-On Discovery: Learn all about our rocky shores with our fossil artefact station. Assisted by our Crew, crack open your own fossils and discover what’s inside! Stop by our candling stand to ‘sea’ if you can spot something hidden in your shark egg case!
💜Seashore Safari Sessions: Running at 12pm & 2pm daily, we’ll be sharing important tips on how to enjoy the coast safely alongside a weekly species spotlight series!
💜Meet Native Species: Get close up with amazing marine life, including many UK native species in our Cool Seas habitat!

Don't forget a ticket becomes an annual pass so you can go again as many times as you like over the next 12 months 😀

AI chatbots are increasingly part of children’s digital lives, with tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and My AI being used for questions, ideas, homework support and content generation.

While these tools can create opportunities for learning and creativity, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and learning considerations.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding how AI chatbots work and how to help young people use them responsibly.

The guide explores:
• Inaccurate information and the need for critical evaluation
• Inappropriate content and age-related concerns
• Academic dishonesty and over-reliance
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Data privacy risks and safe use of settings

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support safe, balanced and informed AI use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5dm5c

Spending time outdoors can play an important role in children’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and development.

However, busy routines, safety concerns and limited access to outdoor space can make it harder for families, schools and carers to prioritise time in nature.

Our latest guide shares simple, practical ideas to help children reconnect with the natural world, including:
• Noticing wildlife during everyday routines
• Taking familiar activities outside
• Creating mini adventures
• Growing plants or building nature at home
• Using technology to identify birdsong, insects and wildlife
• Supporting older children with independence and sensible risk-taking

With realistic ideas for all ages, the guide helps make outdoor time feel accessible, enjoyable and worthwhile.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ctpa

🤩 Whilst everyone is on holiday Mr Pinder and other staff members have been working extremely hard to make improvements to Newington! They have built furniture, organised builders and carpet fitters, created new meeting spaces, decorated and started on some of our new OPAL play areas! Busy times! We cannot wait to see it all come together in September! 🤩

Cyril has had a wonderful start to the holidays! The wind this weekend has meant that he could take his kite to the park! He hopes the children are all having a great holiday. Have you been on any adventures? Let Cyril know below!

Come and work with us! We are looking for an admin assistant to join our team 🤩

A few photos from our Year 6 leavers party! Please check Google Classroom for more photos. What a great time they had!🤩

Year 6 had the BEST time at Welton Waters yesterday! They have worked hard all year, both academically and to fundraise for this trip, and they deserved every second of this fun!!

Year 6 parents - Don’t forget your confetti and poppers tomorrow for the final Y6 home time! We will let them out around 3:25 to allow you collect younger siblings and be around 😢