St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School

Neurodivergent children are often early adopters of technology, making supported online experiences especially important.

Our latest guide helps parents and educators understand how to create safe, positive digital environments.

It explores key considerations, including:
• Modelling responsible online behaviour
• Setting age-appropriate boundaries
• Encouraging open and supportive conversations
• Understanding emerging risks such as AI-generated content

The guide also highlights the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities to support wellbeing and development.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/536kq

Exam periods can place significant pressure on young people, affecting their confidence, focus and overall wellbeing.

Our latest guide explores realistic and supportive strategies to help manage this pressure.

It highlights practical approaches, including:
• Organising workload and reducing overwhelm
• Using active and creative revision techniques
• Creating calm, focused study environments
• Using technology, including AI, in a thoughtful way

The guide also emphasises the importance of maintaining balance, motivation and positive wellbeing during exam preparation.

Download the guide here:https://vist.ly/428mn

Well done to our fantastic tag rugby team!!
🤩🏆👏🏼Runners up 🤩🏆👏🏼

Image-altering filters are now embedded across social media platforms, shaping how young people present themselves and interpret the world around them.

While these tools can appear harmless, they can also contribute to unrealistic expectations, social pressure and a blurred sense of reality.

Our latest hashtag guide supports educators and parents in understanding these challenges and responding effectively.

The guide explores:
• The impact of altered beauty standards and comparison culture
• Risks linked to hidden advertising and sexualised edits
• The influence of filtered content on confidence and identity

It also provides clear, practical strategies to promote media literacy, build resilience and support healthier online behaviours.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/4yi47

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🌿✝️ Happy Easter Sunday! ✝️🌿

Today, we celebrate the joy and hope of Easter Sunday — a special time in our Catholic faith when we remember the Resurrection of Jesus and the promise of new life.

At our school, we are grateful for the love, kindness, and faith that bring our community together each day. May this Easter fill your hearts with peace, joy, and renewed hope.

🐣💛 Wishing all our pupils and families a blessed and joyful Easter!

Great way to end the Spring term. The Spring chicken 🐣 made a visit and all our children with 97% or more were entered into our Easter egg attendance raffle!
Have a fantastic Easter holiday 🙂

Thank you to everyone who came to our Easter chocolate bingo today🐇🐣
We raised money for our children and had lots of fun!

Instagram remains a go-to platform for many young people, offering a constant stream of content, communication and connection.

However, features such as livestreaming, messaging and algorithm-driven feeds can also present risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, social pressure and excessive screen time.

Our latest guide helps parents and educators understand:
• The key risks associated with Instagram
• How features like messaging and public conversations work
• Practical steps to support safer use

The guide also offers advice on setting boundaries, using built-in protections and keeping communication open.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4wviq

As exam season approaches, many young people rely on revision techniques that feel productive but offer limited long-term impact.

Rereading notes and highlighting can create a false sense of confidence, leaving gaps in understanding when it matters most.

Our latest guide shares simple, evidence-informed strategies to support more effective revision, including:
• Retrieval practice to strengthen memory
• Spaced revision to improve retention
• Building manageable and consistent routines

With practical advice for parents and educators, the guide helps create a balanced approach that supports both confidence and wellbeing.

Access the full guide here: https://vist.ly/4w34t

👩‍🍳 NEW GROUP!! Bite Sized Chefs – Cooking Fun for Little Ones! 👨‍🍳
We’re excited to launch our brand-new group: Bite Sized Chefs, designed for children aged 0–5 years and their grown-ups!
✨ What’s it all about?

Fun, hands-on food activities for little chefs
Explore tastes, textures, and simple recipes together
Learn about healthy eating in a playful, safe environment

🥕 Why join?
Cooking together helps children develop confidence, coordination, and a love for good food – all while having lots of fun!
📍 Where & When:
Ribbleton Family Hub, Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, PR2 6EE
Fridays at 1pm
(Sessions run weekly during term time – check our timetable for details.)

💬 No booking needed – just drop in!
Dress for a little mess and bring your appetite for fun!
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