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THE IMPORTANCE

OF A GOOD BREAKFAST 1 IN 6 CHILDREN DON’T HAVE BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST PROVIDES ENERGY, VITAMINS AND MINERALS TO FUEL YOUR DAY

If you’re a parent you’ll know how difficult it can be to get children to eat breakfast in the morning. Whether it’s because there’s no time or the children simply aren’t hungry, the fact is 1 in 6 children unfortunately miss breakfast everyday.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it provides you with the energy, vitamins and minerals to fuel your day ahead, after a good nights sleep.

The government, nutritionists and the Food Standards Agency all agree on this. But in Britain today an alarming number of people still choose to skip breakfast.

Scientific studies show if you skip your morning meal you, and in particular children, are statistically more likely to snack on high calorie, high fat foods mid-morning.

What’s more, if you don’t eat breakfast, scientists say you are unlikely to make up the nutrients missed through others meals of the day. What is really concerning is the number of children who start the day hungry.

Research tells us everyday in Britain 190,000 children don’t eat breakfast before they leave for school.

So, give your children the best start to the day with a healthy breakfast.

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GROUNDBREAKING SUMMER CAMP AT OAKFIELD ACADEMY During the last two weeks in August, some lucky pupils from Oakfield Academy had the chance to take part in a summer camp designed to support their transition into Y7.

Oakfield Academy opened up to offer a variety of exciting activities and lessons to inspire pupils starting Key Stage 3.The pupils also met a top athlete from the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust who shared their stories and experiences on reaching their personal best and lead the children through activities and challenges. Older pupils from Frome College were on hand to offer support and advice to ease any anxiety that transition can cause.This is just one of many initiatives that Oakfield Academy offers its pupils to support their learning on their journey through Oakfield.

The Summer School was coordinated by Oakfield Academy and was funded by the Department for Education as part of their push to close the attainment gap within schools. It was led by teachers and by staff from Create Development. Emma Thomas described the summer school as “a very exciting project which inspired the children and gave them the skills and confidence they need for a flying start to their secondary education”

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ARTS WEEK July saw the return of Arts Week at Leigh on Mendip First School.

This year’s theme was ‘A World of Imagination’ and pieces of art were created and displayed around the school which will inspire the imaginations of any budding Tolkien’s who may be attending the school!

The children were joined by local artists Lucia Harley & Julia Blaker who worked with the children creating a willow lion, a fairy door, a giant key and a feather. Tom Sturgess worked with children to paint an amazing dragon on the shed in the playground. Pete the Poet came along and helped children paint a mural which ties in with their recent mufti day celebrating International Children’s Day. Children researched and painted some flags from around the world and have also included Picasso’s doves of peace.

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WESTBURY JUNIOR FETE FUN SELWOOD DOES ZUMBA FOR CHARITY Enthusiastic young fundraisers in Frome have helped to raise an impressive sum for an international humanitarian charity celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Energetic year 7 students at Selwood Academy, Berkeley Road, generated almost £2200 for Lepra during a Zumba workout session.

Their event has raised £2128.76 so far with more to come in. This money will be used by Lepra, to help fight disease, poverty and prejudice across India and Bangladesh.

Barbara Tinsley, Lepra community fundraiser, said she was ‘stunned’ by the children’s determined efforts and said: “It was a privilege to talk to the students about Lepra and how they could make a difference and change people’s lives.

They have done some brilliant fundraising and really enjoyed the Zumba workout with Lyndsey Hollomon from Gina Fry Fitness.”

Lepra focuses on people affected by some of the world’s oldest and neglected diseases. Elaine Kinnie, year 7 Head, explained that the children had been inspired to fundraise after hearing some of the difficulties people with leprosy have to cope with, most of whom are desperately poor, and living in horrific conditions – people who Lepra offer vital and life-altering support to.

She said: “I am so proud of the year 7’s. They organised their fund-raising themselves, motivated by their concern for people with leprosy. Working as a team they have made a difference.”

Last year, Lepra changed the lives of more than 400,000 people and provided health education to a further 900,000 in India and Bangladesh. Barbara added: “Our work is just scratching the surface of need and we really appreciate this donation so that we can do more.”

Lepra works with many schools, community groups and churches to raise awareness about neglected diseases and people marginalised by society.

Working with governments, other non-governmental organisations and international agencies, Lepra identifies and bridges gaps in healthcare provision as well as helping people to rebuild their lives.

The charity was founded in 1924 and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.

On Friday 4th July,Westbury Junior School enjoyed glorious sunshine for their Summer fete.

Families enjoyed a range of activities from egg catching to bouncy castles. There were a number of stalls and tombolas as well as hook a duck which many children enjoyed. Both face painting and ice-creams were extremely popular.

The school drama club wowed the crowd with their performance of three numbers from their upcoming musical ‘Porridge’. Head teacher, Mr Hatt, said “Our school association have worked incredibly hard to put on the event and I am extremely grateful to their continued hard work for our school”.

All proceeds will go towards subsidising future school trips for the children.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL The last year of primary brings a fresh set of challenges (and not just keeping a dry eye at the final class assembly/leavers’ disco) because you need to start choosing your preferred secondary school. It’s a decision that seriously stresses some of the most discerning parents, so how do you go about deciding which secondary school is best for your child?

The big question is: do you choose a school or does a school choose you, or, more to the point your child? And the answer is: it’s a bit of both because, while it’s up to you – and your child – to decide which schools are worth applying for, it’s then up to the school to say yes or no to your application.

How do you as parents decide between all the different schools?

It’s best to use as many sources as you can to decide which school is best for your child: ask around, be aware of a school’s reputation, read their Ofsted reports online, look at the exam results, browse the school website and of course, visit the school.

Supporting your child through the change to secondary school Starting secondary school is a significant milestone in a child’s life. It marks a passage into adolescence and brings about several significant changes.They will go from being the oldest in school to being the youngest, having to find their way around a large new school with different teachers for different subjects.They will also have to take on more responsibility. All of this will have to fit into your child’s new routine, alongside their other interests and the often daunting prospect of becoming a teenager.

Stay connected Once your child is at secondary school, you may feel more isolated and out of touch with other parents and carers as well as with the school. It may help to: • check the schools website for details of events and attend as many as you can.

• contact the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) • talk to your child’s form tutor about any problems • make sure the school is aware of any changes at home, such as parental separation.Where relevant, make sure the school also contacts the non-resident parent.

Settling into secondary school The move to secondary school can come as a shock to both parents and children.You may feel your child isn’t ready to take the responsibility for what is probably a longer journey to school, perhaps using public transport.They will usually have more books and equipment to carry around and may find it difficult to stay organised.

At secondary school, your child will be expected to take greater responsibility for their own organisation.You can help to encourage this at home with the following tips: • Encourage your child to get organised for school the evening before.

This can save them (and you!) a lot of undue stress in the morning.

In your area parents and children are invited at the start of Year 6 to visit schools. They can, of course, make an appointment sooner, but open evenings are targeted at that year group.

How schools organise their open days, and how useful they are, varies enormously. Open days for popular and over-subscribed schools are usually extremely busy and your chances to speak to individuals may be limited. Other schools have well-planned programmes with plenty of opportunities to talk to both staff and pupils.

Open days are designed to help you as parents view all prospective schools and gain as much knowledge and information as possible. It’s also reassuring for your child to be shown around and get a feel for their new school as it’s a big change for them, moving up to secondary education can be daunting. Have a good look around and encourage your child to ask questions that are important to them, this can only give them confidence and prepare them for the next stage of their education.

Remind them to check their timetable for the following day, pack their bag and lay out their uniform if necessary.

• Try and resist the temptation to do everything.Your child needs to learn to manage their time efficiently and they won’t do it if you get everything ready for them.

• At this age, children start to want more privacy when they’re getting ready. Consider organising a schedule for the bathroom in the mornings so no-one is made late by waiting.

• Your child will probably have several homework tasks to complete each night, and most schools record this in a homework diary. Make a note to yourself to read and sign the diary at least once a week to make sure your child is keeping up with their assignments.

• Have a calendar on display at home clearly marked with different equipment needed for different days (sports kit, music, projects etc.)

Encourage the habit of looking at the schedule the night before and organising schoolbags there and then.

• If your child is getting to school on public transport for the first time, find out if any friends live nearby so they can travel together.

• Use every opportunity to keep in contact with the school - this may be more difficult now that classes are bigger and your child has many different subject teachers. However, if the school has a website, be sure to check regularly for information updates and news.

Once your child has started school, make time to talk and listen to your child each day to check how things are going. Just giving attention in this way can help your child feel supported and more confident. However, resist the temptation to ask too many questions, especially when a child first gets home from school and is likely to be tired, hungry and short-tempered from coping with many new people and things. If your child is attending boarding school, make arrangements for him or her to be able to contact you or other members of the family on agreed days and times, providing him or her with a phone card.

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TEN TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM AN OPEN DAY 1. Take your child with you – you need a child’s eye view as well as your own, and they’ll notice things you miss.

2. Think about whether you find the open day chaotic, friendly, efficient or improvised? The organisation of the day’s events can give many clues to the general running of a school.

3. Pay attention to the pupils themselves - do they seem happy and motivated? Do they speak positively about their teachers and school-life?– Pupils are the best ambassadors for any school.

4. Don’t make decisions based on individual teachers – they may have left by the time your child starts school.

5. Don’t get too bogged down in the details - try to get a ‘feel’ for the school atmosphere. Write down your first impressions.

6. Feel free to ask questions if you want to, particularly of pupils – what do they think of the teaching – do they enjoy life at the school?

7. Look at the work on display. Does it represent a broad range of ability? A school should value every child.

8. Does the school offer extra-curricular activities - such as sports and clubs – so your child can develop their interests? This also shows that the teachers are motivated and enthusiastic.

9. Find out about the lunch arrangements - are there healthy school meals available and what do they cost? What are the other options, eg packed lunch?

10. Remember - listen to your instincts.

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GETTING READY FOR THE BIG DAY The day your child starts school for the very first time marks a huge milestone in family life.

Gone are the days when your little rug-rat was devoted to you and you alone - and now they are venturing out alone into the world. However, many parents make one big mistake which means that starting school becomes more, not less, stressful for thousands of four-year-olds across the UK who are getting ready for their big day.

Often parents are so worried about how their children will cope that they ignore their own anxiety which results in a stressed-out mum or dad struggling with their emotions - with disastrous consequences for the child. If you’re the emotional type - and we challenge even the most stoic not to

feel a little bit wobbly as your precious small person totters through the school gate - then its worth thinking about what might set you off and doing a few simple things to prepare yourself. You will feel confident that you won’t be dissolving into tears as you approach the school gates - which will mean your child should bounce into school filled with confidence rather than trepidation!

Play expert Dawn Burden says: “No parent wants to be the one in the playground sobbing behind dark glasses. But unless parents prepare themselves for the start of school, this is often what ends up happening. If a child looks to their parents for reassurance and sees someone struggling with their emotions it creates huge anxiety, making settling into school trickier than it should be.”

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Hidden dangers of chickenpox The case of a four-year-old boy who ended up in hospital fighting for his life after catching chickenpox has highlighted the potential dangers of this common childhood illness.

Christine Mullan urged parents to be aware of the virus after her son James spent six days in hospital when he contracted streptococcal and staphylococcus bacteria infections.

The Northern Irish mum said she did not want other parents going through what their family had endured and urged them to be aware of how fast and dangerous the condition can be.

She says her son’s temperature soared, he was irritable and refused to eat or drink. Christine gave him paracetamol but when the child’s face swelled up and he could not bear to look at light she rushed him to hospital.

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The illness is usually seen in children under 10 and is in fact so common that 90% of adults are immune to the condition because they’ve had it before. Most children catch it at some point and the tell-tale signs of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters are often the source of much childhood debate and comparison.

Some children have only a few red, itchy spots, but others can be covered

entirely - driven to distraction with the torment. The spots are most likely to appear on the face, ears and scalp, under the arms, on the chest and belly and on the arms and legs. It is highly infectious from one to two days before the rash starts, until all the blisters have crusted over, usually within five or six days after the start of the rash.

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The learning day has changed: school’s are being encouraged to offer wrap around care and this means the school day can run from 8am-6pm and pupils are encouraged to start the day with a breakfast club and finish with an after-school club. This is great news for working parents - now you can top and tail the day with good quality childcare.

Another target of the extended schools programme is to help pupils improve attendance and punctuality by offering breakfast clubs. Many schools have been delighted with the success of the breakfast club. Schools offer a healthy breakfast and a ‘wake up and shake up’ mini-exercise circuit in the school hall with music and the children have a fantastic time. Attendance has improved, because the children want to go to the club and then they are on time to start school.

Clubs and classes for school-age children are not just before and after school, but can run at weekends and during holidays. These clubs can encourage children to take part in a new hobby, meet new friends and extend their social network; all great skills for developing and growing.

Club membership provides an opportunity to participate in new roles. The leadership roles that are available in clubs provide a valuable experience that is not generally available to young people.

Other roles, such as being a helper in a service club, a soloist in a music club, or an artist making scenery in a drama club, enable identity exploration.

Not only are after-school clubs fun, but they also help boost children’s self-esteem and self-confidence. We want happy, selfconfident children because they are motivated and can achieve more. By offering after-school activities our children get the chance to succeed in a different area, then they can take success and use it to overcome barriers in the subjects they find difficult.

Raising the self-esteem of children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, is a central mission of the extended schools programme, as is keeping children safe and healthy.

Clubs keep the children busy and active and healthy after school.

The children are safe, they are engaged in learning and they are being supervised. The clubs also give peace of mind to parents while saving parents worrying about children going home to an empty house or having to make alternative arrangements.

Finally, relationships formed with adult leaders and with peers at the clubs are important. Adults and peers at these organisations can serve as models and as sources of social support, friendship, and caring. Several developmental theories point to the importance of adult mentoring for child and adolescent development. Mentoring relationships are important characteristics of clubs and youth programs. Adolescents who have an after-school relationship with a mentor are far less likely to use drugs or alcohol than adolescents who do not have such relationships. Peer relations might also benefit from participation in clubs. “Hanging out” unsupervised with peers contributes negatively to child and adolescent development. However, participation in supervised constructive activities provides adolescents with opportunities to gain social skills from positive interactions with peers.

Contrary to popular belief that the nation’s youngsters are couch potatoes obsessed with television and video games, millions of children are involved in five or more hobbies or interests.

Girls are the more expensive of the sexes, costing their parents an average of £472 a year. More than one in 10 girls have five hobbies or interests, with ballet the most expensive. Boys’ hobbies are slightly less likely to break the bank with a price tag of £418 a year.

Twelve per cent regularly participate in five activities, with football topping the bill. More than half go swimming, and just over a third see themselves as cycling champions. For girls, swimming is the most popular hobby, followed by singing and ballet.

The research, commissioned by Abbey National and involving 650 parents, found that one in four children regularly takes part in at least five hobbies. Swimming costs an average £92 a year, football £132 a year, cycling £69 a year, art £51 and singing £39.

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This list is simply a starting point, but it certainly gives you 10 reasons to investigate sports and other clubs in your area for your children...

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9. Improving Selection Prospects

Many children spend a lot of time in front of the TV or playing computer games. Clubs can give children an opportunity to explore more varied and healthier activities.

In addition to solid academies, employers and further education establishments like to see well-rounded applicants. Club participation demonstrated over a period of time will help to enhance any application.

2. Keeping Them Out of Trouble Studies show that after-school, the twilight hours are more risky to children than night-time hours. Participating in an after-school club reduces the risk of children becoming involved in things that parents would prefer them to avoid.

3. Meeting People and Making Friends Joining a club gives children a comfortable and appropriate place to meet others with similar interests. This environment can form the basis for lifelong friendships.

10. Plain Old Fashioned Fun Playing a game, camping, singing - whatever the focus, children participate because they enjoy the activities, and sometimes fun is as good a reason as any other to join a club.

This isn’t the end of the list, we are sure you could add more ideas of your own, but they are 10 great reasons to see what is out there!

4. Learning New Skills Children who participate in a variety of activities are introduced to new skills and are given a chance to develop them. As children realise they “can do” these things then their self-confidence grows.

5. Learn Teamworking Many activities require children to work together towards achieving a common goal. Whether they are trying to win a game or complete a community service project, children learn to work as a team.

6. Developing Independence By participating in clubs, young children learn to exist and thrive ‘outside of their family’. Older children learn skills and values that will carry them through to their adult lives.

7. Leadership and Responsibility Children have the opportunity to make their own decisions – they learn to lead, follow and carry their portion of responsibility.

8. Civic Mindedness and Values Some organisations exist as service organisations. Others participate in community service as part of a larger scope of activities. Either way, children can get the chance to learn to look beyond themselves and experience how they can make a difference.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

TOP TIPS FOR SETTLING BACK INTO SCHOOL So the long summer holidays have finally ended. Now that it’s time to go back to school, it can feel like there’s nothing to look forward to. The weather’s grey, and half term seems ages away.

But don’t forget, it’s only the thought of it which can make you feel a bit glum. When you get there, normally it’s good to be back! You get to be with your friends again, you’re less likely to get bored and you’ll be constantly kept busy. You can also get your teeth into some new subjects or topics at school and let off some steam in the playground.

To avoid any back-to-school blues and really get back into it, read our top tips for braving the classroom again.

1. MAKE a firm decision to stick to your new routine and timetable - this will help you get back into the swing of things more easily. Get up when your alarm goes off and get to wherever you need to be on time - whether it’s the school bus stop or your science lesson.

2. YOUR first day back is a good chance to clean your desk and make sure you’ve got a healthy and hygienic new work station.You can always jazz it up with some fun stationery or pictures if you’re allowed.

3. TRY to make sure you take some healthy food to school. Pick snack foods that boost your health like fresh fruit and low-fat dairy products. Also try to drink water throughout the day as this will help to keep you active and your brain sharp.

4. THROW yourself into any sports or exercise you do. Really making an effort will help to make up for any lack of activity over the holidays and get you going again.

5.PAY attention to the way you sit in your chair - try sit as straight as possible. Good posture is great for your back and is good training for later life. It will also help you to feel more alert and you’ll be more comfortable.

6. IF you get homework to do, don’t groan - just try and get it done as soon as possible. The longer you leave things, the worse they feel and the bigger the job seems. Do it straight away, and then you can relax and enjoy yourself.

7. IF you walk or cycle home from school, remember to make sure you’re seen. Wear bright clothing or reflective stickers on your bag and jacket and always pay special attention if it’s dark. Try to walk with someone who lives near you so you’re not on your own.

8. ALWAYS prepare for the next school day. Put anything you need to take in your bag and lay out your clothes ready. Being prepared always helps to keep you feeling on top of things and much more relaxed.

9. GET as much sleep as you can! School can be tiring and if you’re getting up early and running around a lot of the day, you need to recharge. Make a set time to go to bed at night, this way you’re less likely to have problems sleeping. Then you’ll be raring to get back to school the next day!

10. REMEMBER these helpful phrases in replying to other kids who are bothering you: “I don’t like what you are doing”, “Please do NOT talk to me like that.”, “Why would you say that?”. Always remember to tell a trusted adult if you think you’re being bullied.

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HEALTHY LUNCH BOXES Thanks to Jamie Oliver, school dinners have had a radical overhaul.

But what about the lunch boxes we pack for our children?

It’s just as important to make sure the lunchbox your child takes to school provide a healthy, balanced lunch as when they eat at home.

This means plenty of foods which contain the nutrients children need and fewer foods which are high in sugar and saturated fat.

Packing the lunchbox A balanced packed lunch should contain: Starchy foods. These are bread, rice, potatoes and pasta, and others.

Protein foods. These are meat, fish, eggs, beans and others.

A dairy item. This could be cheese or yoghurt.

Vegetables or salad, and a portion of fruit.

Starchy foods are a good source of energy, and should make up a third of the lunchbox. But don’t let things get boring. Instead of sandwiches give kids bagels, pitta bread, wraps and baguettes. Use brown, wholemeal or seeded bread, not white bread.

Children often like food they can eat with their fingers, so chop up raw veggies such as carrots or peppers, and give them humous or cottage cheese to dip the veggies in. Breadsticks and wholemeal crackers are great finger foods and they can be spread with low-fat soft cheese or eaten with reduced-fat cheddar and pickles.

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Replace chocolate bars and cakes with fresh fruit, dried fruit or unsalted nuts.

Vary the fruit each day and get them to try new things, like kiwi or melon.

You could also make up a tasty fruit salad.

Be inventive and encourage your children when they try something new.

Making healthier food It may take a while for your children to get used to a healthier lunchbox. But it will be worth it for their health, so keep trying.

You can help by eating a wider range of foods at home, as a family.

Reading supermarket food labels can help you to buy healthier foods for your child’s lunch, and for family meal times.

Save chocolate and cakes for occasional treats. Remember to praise your child when they’ve tried something new, to show your encouragement.

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WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER 2 SEPT - 24 OCT

TRAVELLING TRAIL, LACOCK ABBEY Travel to France, Italy and Germany on this family trail around Lacock Abbey. Fox Talbot, who lived at Lacock Abbey in the Victorian times, enjoyed many trips around Europe. Search for suitcases around the grounds of Lacock Abbey and find out what he discovered on his travels. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock/things-to-see-and-do/events/

6 SEPTEMBER

Trowbridge Carnival Country Fayre & Boot Sale.

Music, dance, stalls selling goods from cakes to jewellery, jams to toys, fair rides, bouncy castles, food vendors, ice cream - plus a Boot Sale. Something for all the family in Trowbridge Park.

13 SEPTEMBER

FREE SATURDAY SCHOOL TASTER With Characters Stage School. 2-5pm Classes in singing, dancing and acting aged 7-18 The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge. Call for more details 07932785807.

13 SEPTEMBER

LITTLE PICKLES MARKET A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/ children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more. Come and see what bargains you can find! Longfield Community Centre, Trowbridge.

13 SEPTEMBER

MERE CARNIVAL Probably the most exciting day of the year in Mere! With a children’s procession in the afternoon showing the amazing outfits and props that the local children have made themselves (with a little help from Mum and Dad!) and a big evening procession with some of the huge floats from the Wessex Carnival Circuit & Somerset Illuminated Carnivals, majorettes, marching bands, lots of walking entries and smaller driving floats.

13 SEPTEMBER

FROME CHEESE SHOW Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show is a popular family event.

The show offers something for everyone, over 350 trade stand for a non stop shopping experience, local food, gifts and loads of animals within our Livestock Village and Animal Nursery. Tickets available from Tourist Information, local shops and on 01749 813899 or www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk.

14 SEPTEMBER

MEDIEVAL FALCONRY DAY 11am - 4pm. The Bishops Palace, Wells.

A day of medieval living history with a difference. Marvel as the hawks, owls and falcons show off their talents in the flying displays and talk to the experts who look after these magnificent birds. www.bishopspalace.org.uk

20 SEPTEMBER

FROME CARNIVAL Afternoon Procession from Victoria Park 2.30pm. Evening Procession from Manor Road Trading Estate 7pm.

24 SEPTEMBER

OAKWOOD SCHOOL OPEN DAY/EVENING If you would like to see the academy during the school day, please make an appointment to attend one of our tours. Either contact us via the school website or email office@oakfield.somerset.sch.uk or call 01373 462539. You may also wish visit us during the evening to attend our presentation to Headteacher Miss Emma Wilkes. After the presentation you will be able to visit our various departments and take part in activities designed for the whole family to enjoy. Refreshments will be provided by the Oakfield Fundraisers. Daytime Tours: 9.15am & 11.20am (by appointment only.) Open Evening: Head’s Presentation at 6pm, Open Evening till 7.30pm.

27 - 28 SEPTEMBER

WILTSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR Several new attractions have been added to appear alongside old favourites. The Falconry Village has native and some more exotic Birds of Prey. The Craft Village comes complete with a working demonstration, beautiful contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Food Glorious Food is perfect for food lovers. Chefs cook up some tasty delights and regional producers sell delicous food and drink. As a treat for visitors, cider tasting is included at Bowood. Children can throw a pot and make a face or ‘Learn How To’ fish with the Angling Trust, handle a gundog and get close to a hawk. More traditional children’s entertainment is included. Open 10.00 - 18.00 Daily Admission Adults £12.00 Over 65’s £11.00 Child £4.00 Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0LZ

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HOMEWORK TIPS Helping your child with reading Reading with your child is vital. Research shows that it’s the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education.

It’s best to read little and often, so try to put aside some time for it every day.

Think of ways to make reading fun - you want your child to learn how pleasurable books can be. If you’re both enjoying talking about the content of a particular page, linger over it for as long as you like.

Books aren’t just about reading the words on the page, they can also present new ideas and topics for you and your child to discuss.

Tips for helping your child to enjoy books: Encourage your child to pretend to ‘read’ a book before he or she can read words.

Visit the library as often as possible - take out CDs and DVDs as well as books.

Schedule a regular time for reading - perhaps when you get home from school or just before bed.

Look for books on topics that you know your child is interested in - maybe dragons, insects, cookery or a certain sport.

Make sure that children’s books are easily accessible in different rooms around your house.

Helping your child with maths As with reading, try to make maths as much fun as possible - games, puzzles and jigsaws are a great way to start. It’s also important to show how we use maths skills in our everyday lives and to involve your child in this.

Identifying problems and solving them can also help your child develop maths skills. If you see him or her puzzling over something, talk about the problem and try to work out the solution together.

Don’t shy away from maths if you didn’t like it at school. Try to find new ways to enjoy the subject with your child.

Tips for helping your child to enjoy maths: Point out the different shapes to be found around your home.

Take your child shopping and talk about the quantities of anything you buy.

Let your child handle money and work out how much things cost.

Look together for numbers on street signs and car registration plates.

Tips for good homework habits • Do find a quiet place at home to use as a homework area.

It needs a flat surface, a good light source and the right equipment eg pens, pencils, ruler, scissors, glue.

• Do be aware of modern teaching methods, eg in long division.

• Do plan a homework timetable and agree on when your child will do their homework.

• Do allow your child to have something nutritional to eat before starting on homework.

• Do discuss any homework tasks with your child and how it connects with what they are studying at school.

• Do turn off the TV - but you could have music on if they find it helpful.

• Don’t give your child the answer in order to get a task finished. Instead, explain how to look up information or find a word in a dictionary.

• Don’t teach your child methods you used at school. It could confuse them.

• Don’t let homework become a chore. Keep it fun and make it a special time that you both look forward to.

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PARTY TIME LET’S PARTY!

One of the joys of having children is being able to create magic and fantasy for them, and seeing the sheer delight on their faces at the sight of something special.

Birthday Parties are a great chance to bring some of that magic to a child, or to a group of kids, and although it can be hard work the results and memories for the child make it more than worthwhile.

The range of choice for Birthday Parties these days is staggering, and like everything else, it is hard to please all the people all the time - even the little people! However, it is worth remembering that it is the kids you want to impress, not their parents!

To get organised, write yourself a Party Plan. Simplify the Plan by choosing the elements you want to concentrate on, broken down into VITAL and OPTIONAL. To get you started on choosing what to do, make lots of calls and get lots of quotes, catalogues and advice to help you with ideas and how to manage your budget.

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Having a special birthday cake made to order is a treat for the kids, and time-saving for you! Going to town on table decorations adds to the atmosphere, and there is lots of choice around to match your chosen theme. Outside catering can take a lot of the strain from you, and is not necessarily costly.

Whatever your budget, don’t lose sight of the reason for the party - enjoyment all round. Ask the little Birthday Person what sort of party they would like (within reason!) and who they want to invite - get some advice from teachers and playgroup leaders if you don’t know all your child’s friends.

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