Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

A big thank you to Buzz, our School therapy dog, for continuing to help and support many of our children at Whitley Park. Alongside Sarah and Mr Buley he has supported Children’s attendance to improve, engaged children with his latest new tricks , listened to children read and been a comfort and support to those who have needed. Thank you Buzz and enjoy your time at home with Mr Buley next term!

We have been delighted to have a local charity in called ‘Becoming Mums’ running a group alongside our Children and Family Worker, Sarah. We have had four sessions of crafting, sharing skills, rock painting and producing art around our feelings of motherhood. It has been fun and a group all have looked forward to coming back.

It has been described as a ‘safe space’ , ‘somewhere I can learn from other Mums and make new friends’, ‘a place where I haven’t felt so lonely’, ‘a place to share thoughts and ideas and share tips on parenting’.

A big thank you to Becoming Mums who have a monthly local group in Hexham road that all are welcome to attend!

Today is Parent Mental Health Day. We would like to take this opportunity to honour all the families in our school community and recognise the important role you play in your child’s life. Parenting can be one of the hardest jobs in the world, you are carers, rule makers, advocates and nurturers and your children are lucky to have you. So often it is hard to make time for your self and your own wellbeing in busy family life. I hope today brings opportunity for a hot cup of tea or quiet moment to reflect on the small joys in life. Stem4 the charity who established Parent Mental Health day have some wonderful resources for parents, which can be found here https://stem4.org.uk/pmhd/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
As always please do reach out if you need support with your own or your child’s wellbeing or come and join one of the many coffee mornings and workshops hosted by Sarah Rooke and I to connect with and bond with other parents. A full list of upcoming events can be found here https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=Workshops+and+Events&pid=117

Workshops and Events Upcoming Workshops and Events at Whitley Park. Our events are a great way to connect with other families and gain information on a variety of topics. Events run every term, and we can often accommodate preschool siblings with their parents to allow as many of our families as possible to attend. 

We would like to invite all parents and carers to our termly coffee morning. This term we will be discussing Technology and Mental Health. This will be a friendly and welcoming space to explore the reality, guidance, benefits and risks of technology use with fellow caregivers. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please pop by on the day or sign up below to guarantee a space! https://forms.office.com/e/k6BEQxWJx9

A full list of upcoming events can be found on our website here:
https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=Workshops+and+Events&pid=117

Chloe (SMHL) and Sarah (CFW)

Workshops and Events Upcoming Workshops and Events at Whitley Park. Our events are a great way to connect with other families and gain information on a variety of topics. Events run every term, and we can often accommodate preschool siblings with their parents to allow as many of our families as possible to attend. 

Thank you to all who donated to our harvest appeal. We are so pleased to have our food bank at School full and will also be donating to a local charity. If you are in need of a food parcel please contact Sarah Rooke, Children and Family Worker

Please come and support us by supporting our cause for Young Minds.
Stall will be held outside the main reception, on Thursday 09th Oct, at 3pm.
Thankyou :)

Have a reception child starting next year? Please come and have a tour of our school, and meet some of the team! Please make sure you book either via phone or email.

Your school needs you! Please book your child a hot school meal for tomorrow, see poster below for the menu choices....