8 months ago
Posted on 22nd Sep 2025 by Mr Butler

3B Lunch and Learn!

3B Enjoyed a Maths lesson with parents today completing their Lunch and Learn experience. Attached on the link above are the slides used during the lesson for those parents who weren’t able to make it. Children should all now have access the Numbots and TTRS. Also, please allow your children to take part in the TTRS competition this week, with each year 3 class battling against each other on TTRS!

8 months ago
Posted on 04th Sep 2025 by Mr Butler

Class 3B democracy in action!

Today we voted for our class School Council representatives in 3B, following a democratic process where everyone got a vote and was counted!

10 months ago
Posted on 06th Jul 2025 by Mr Butler

NJS Online Safety Newsletter July 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Attached is the last NJS Online Safety newsletter for this academic year. This month’s edition includes safety information and advice about the following topics:

Nintendo Switch 2 & GameChat
- New GameChat feature allows voice, screen sharing, and video chat (with camera accessory). Up to 12 users can chat while gaming. Parents should ensure children know how to report inappropriate behavior. See link for more on GameChat.
Parental Controls for Nintendo Switch
- There is a free app available to monitor playtime, restrict games by age rating, and manage GameChat access. Children under 15 need parental approval to use GameChat. See link to set up parental controls.
PEGI Age Ratings
- PEGI rates games based on age suitability, not difficulty. It does not cover user-generated content or in-game chat. PEGI info – see link
ZEPETO App
- Social avatar app for ages 13+ with chat and room design features.
  Risks: exposure to inappropriate content, online bullying, and in-app purchases.
  No parental controls, but privacy settings can be adjusted.
  ZEPETO Guardian’s Guide – see link
Sprunki Game
- Multiple versions exist; some contain explicit violence and disturbing content.
  Always check the version and its content warnings. See link for Sprunki safety info
Online Challenges
- 68% of children watch prank/challenge videos.
- Some challenges are dangerous and have led to harm.
- Talk to your child about risks and encourage open communication.
- Guide for parents
Omegle & Similar Sites
- Omegle is gone, but Ome.tv and similar platforms remain. These are not safe for children due to explicit content and random video chats. See link for more on chat apps
Conversation Starter
- Scenario-based discussion: What should a child do if they see bullying in a group chat?
- Encourage kindness, speaking up, and telling a trusted adult.
Transition to Secondary School
- Resources available to support children moving to secondary school. See link for Transition guide

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the content above, please contact either myself or Mrs Moody for further info or advice.

That’s all for this year. Enjoy your summer holidays and stay safe online!

Kind regards,

Mr Butler

11 months ago
Posted on 17th Jun 2025 by Mr Butler

Year 3 Sports Day

Well done all the Year 3 children for their efforts – we are proud of you!

11 months ago
Posted on 06th Jun 2025 by Mr Butler

Class 3B Beech’s Base Wednesday 11th June

Dear Parents and Carers of 3B,

This is an addition to the diary for next week, which was omitted from the diary page recently posted:

Class 3B have Beech’s Base on Wednesday 11th June.

Please send children in appropriately dressed for this activity, as you have done before.

Kind regards,

Andrew Butler

11 months ago
Posted on 02nd Jun 2025 by Mr Butler

Footballing success in Year 3!

Leo from 3B would like to share his success at a football tournament he took part in over the school holiday, playing for Kidderminster Harriers. Not only did they win two tournaments, but Leo was also voted Player of the Tournament, as voted for by the referees! Go Leo!

12 months ago
Posted on 15th May 2025 by Mr Butler

Class 3B Greek Art

3B took some time today to create pastel drawings of Greek pottery…some lovely designs made – well done 3B!

12 months ago
Posted on 07th May 2025 by Mr Butler

Class 3B Assembly 9:30am Thursday 8th May

Dear Parents and Carers of 3B,

Just a reminder that you are invited to watch Class 3B perform their class assembly tomorrow in the School Hall at 9:30am. Please arrive no earlier than 9:25am.

Kind regards,

Andrew Butler

1 year ago
Posted on 01st May 2025 by Mr Butler

Class 3B Beech’s Base date change

Dear 3B Parents and Carers,

Just to let you know that 3B will now be doing Beech’s Base on Thursday 22nd May.

Please change this in your diaries. Next weeks session (Wed 7th May) is now cancelled due to timetabling issues.

Thank You for your understanding and patience.

Kind regards,

Andrew Butler

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Mr Butler

3B Lunch and Learn!

Class 3B democracy in action!

Year 3 Sports Day

Class 3B Beech’s Base Wednesday 11th June

Footballing success in Year 3!

Class 3B Greek Art

Class 3B Assembly 9:30am Thursday 8th May

Class 3B Beech’s Base date change