Congratulations to our fabulous choir who, on Monday 23rd May, joined 3 other schools at St James Church, Muswell Hill for a Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert. The ethereal quality of St Catherine’s singing was magical as they opened the concert. The concert celebrated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, it included video, soloists and a […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 17/05/22 – Deciphering the safety of apps
If you are ever feeling unsure about whether an app is suitable for your child, there are a number of strategies you can use to find out. If your child already uses the app, you could ask them to show you it and how it works. Alternatively, to check for yourself before giving your child […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 10/05/22 – BeReal
BeReal is a social media app that has recently grown in popularity amongst teens and children. Every day at a different time, the app alerts users that it’s time to take a photo of what they are doing in the moment. The user then loads the photo and can decide whether they share it with […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 05/05/22 Age Ratings
Age ratings are useful to help you decide what is appropriate for your child. It is important to remember that apps and games are rated differently to films and there is lots more to consider. Apps stores have classification systems but there are also developer’s recommendations and PEGI ratings and often, not all of these match […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 25/04/22 Gaming
Children currently enjoy a range of games online that are safe and age appropriate. There are however, some things to be aware of that children could encounter when simply seeking information or guidance on these games. Modding- People can create mods which are their own versions of existing, popular games. Sometimes these are harmless but […]
Read MoreOnline Safety 29/3/22 Roblox
Roblox is a ppoluar platform used by many children. On this, they can create, access and play games. It is important to remember, that whilst the content is aimed at children, there is a public forum on Roblox, meaning children and young people could potentially be exposed to strangers and inappropriate content. Children can stay […]
Read MoreComputing and PSHE In Year 3
For their computing and PSHE learning this week, Year 3 took on the roles of barristers, defendants and the jury as their classroom became a courtroom. They heard different ways that people had broken the Computer Misuse Act, who their behaviour impacted and decided how they should be punished.
Read MoreJubilee Song and Music sheet
Rise Up and Serve – sheet music Rise up and sing – lyrics Platinum Jubilee
Read MoreMaths Day – 24/03/22
Maths Day In Year 2, they read the story called ‘One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab’ and then the children worked together in their talk partner pairs to answer problems such as: ‘How many ways can you make 10?’ and they responded with: 10 = one spider and a snail 10 = one spider and one person […]
Read MoreYear 4 – Hour Of Coding
Year 4 have participated in an ‘hour of code tutorials’ lead by Minecraft every day this week. The children have learnt how to code correctly in a variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Year 4 thoroughly enjoyed the process and feel they have built upon their coding skills which will continue to support them with […]
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