Among children – and especially teenagers – TikTok boasts approximately 220 million users, providing a near-endless reel of short clips intended to entertain, educate and more. However, along with its enormous userbase comes a significant number of possible risks: Ofcom have dubbed it the most likely app on which teen users would potentially suffer harm. With the platform reaching astronomical levels of success among the younger generation, it's vitally important for parents and educators to understand the risks it poses. This free guide lets you know about the most prominent potential dangers associated with TikTok and offers expert advice on how to safeguard youngsters who are navigating the site.
Mrs McPherson's Year 10 art students have researched the artist Claeus Oldenburg, who was famous for his giant sculptures of everyday objects. Students worked with papier-mâché ,acrylic paint and other materials such as sawdust, to describe the surface texture of their object. What an amazing display of talent!
We are bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with a particular focus on children and young people. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive grant awards and Tesco customers can vote for the group they think should take away the top award in their local Tesco store. The Priory Witham Academy is one of the groups on the shortlist in Lincoln. We are requesting funding for outdoor play equipment for nursery and primary pupils to increase the physical and emotional wellbeing of children, helping to lower anxiety and boost self-esteem. Voting is open in all Tesco stores from Mid-January to the end of March 2025. Customers will cast their vote using a blue token given to them at the check-out each time they shop. Please help us raise money for outdoor play equipment and vote for us!
We will be holding a special Winnie the Pooh themed lunch on Thursday, 16th January, to commemorate the author, A.A. Milne's, birthday. If your child has a food allergy, such as lactose or gluten intolerance, the menu will be adapted to meet their dietary requirements. If you have already ordered your child a hot meal on ParentPay for this day, you will not have to do anything as this will be replaced with the new themed lunch. If you would like to order this meal, please email generalenquiries@priorywitham.co.uk. We look forward to celebrating this special day with a delightful meal!