We’ve had a fantastic half term at Woodlands. We’ve had trips out of school, a great number of visitors join us, a fantastic careers event, library visits, a viking day for year 5, 12 farmers went to Wales and, of course, lots of learning in school. I’d like to thank our children for showing RESPECT and for their engagement in their learning; our staff for their continued hard work and dedication for our children and to our parents for your support and care.

I hope everyone in our community has a restful, safe half term break.

We break up	3:15 pm, Friday 10th February
We return	8:40 am, Monday 20th February

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Jamie’s Farm 2023

Last week, 12 Year 5 and 6 children travelled to Wales to spend a week helping to run a real farm.

Safer Internet Day

Tuesday 7th February was Safer Internet Day. Our children learned about how to reach out for help if they are worried about something online in their PSHE lessons this week.

Find out more about Safer Internet Day.

National Online Safety also have loads of really great videos and resources to support you and your children to stay safe online, all for free!

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Children’s Mental Health Week

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. This year’s theme is Let’s Connect.

When we have healthy connections – to family, friends and others – this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week

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Reach out for support 

If you need any support as you are struggling with the cost of living and energy crisis, please let us know.

You can come into school or ring and ask for Miss Benjamin or Mrs O’Carroll. Give us a call.

If you are in need support we are able to signpost you to local foodbanks and for help with energy bills.

When we are closed, please call Leeds Welfare Support Team on 0113 376 0330 (Weekdays, 9am to 5pm​​, except Wednesdays when we’re open from 10am). Attached are information sheets with contact numbers on for agencies who can also help with food, energy bills, benefits etc which I am sure you will also find useful.

We have a clothes bank and have plenty of good quality clothes that you are welcome to take, free of charge.

Get a free bike!

Leeds Youth Service and On Trak are holding a free bike giveaway event at the Bilal Sports Centre on Wednesday 15th February for people in the Gipton and Harehills community. Bikes suitable for toddlers to 16 year olds.