2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago
Posted on 04th Jul 2025 by Mr M

Summer Newsletter 9 Notification (04.7.25)

Please follow the link below for this weeks newsletter

https://newportjuniorschool.org.uk/newsletters/summer-newsletter-9-4-7-25/

Have a lovely weekend

Mr M

2 weeks ago
Posted on 04th Jul 2025 by Mr M

3M – DT: “There’s a Hole in My Bucket…”

3 weeks ago
Posted on 27th Jun 2025 by Mr M

Summer Newsletter 8 Notification (27.6.25)

Please follow the link below for this weeks Newsletter.

https://newportjuniorschool.org.uk/newsletters/summer-newsletter-8-27-6-25/

Enjoy your weekend! 3 weeks to go!!

Mr M

3 weeks ago
Posted on 25th Jun 2025 by Mrs M

Summer Fair TOMORROW!

REMINDER!

*Children can attend for mufti tomorrow if they bring a filled jar to school for the jar stall.

*Summer Fair is taking place 2-3pm on the school field. Parents/carers will be welcomed into school via the front security gate at 2pm. You will be invited to collect your child from their outside classroom door to visit the fair with them. You may leave when you are ready: Mrs Moody will be on the gate to sign your child out.

*If you are not attending the Summer Fair with your child you may wish to send them with some money so they can enjoy some of the stalls. Your child will be dismissed as usual at 3.15pm.

*We will end the Summer Fair at 3pm and ask visitors to leave so we can safely dismiss children who are going home at 3.15 as usual.

*All funds raised tomorrow will go into much needed School Fund.

*Letter as a reminder: Summer Fair letter 2025

Thank you loads for your support.

Mrs M

4 weeks ago
Posted on 23rd Jun 2025 by Mr Rotherham

Summer Fair- Thursday 26th June – 2pm- 3.15pm

4 weeks ago
Posted on 20th Jun 2025 by Mr M

Summer Newsletter 7 Notification (20.6.25)

Please follow the link below for this weeks Newsletter.

https://newportjuniorschool.org.uk/newsletters/summer-newsletter-7-20-6-25/

Hope you are all enjoying the warm weather – remember sunhats/caps, sun cream and your water bottles for school!!

Mr M

1 month ago
Posted on 18th Jun 2025 by Mr Rotherham

Summer Fair

RSPCA – Bake Sale

One child has asked to run a stall during the afternoon to raise money for the RSPCA.

She will be selling cup cakes and cookies during the afternoon.

Thank you.

1 month ago
Posted on 18th Jun 2025 by Mr Rotherham

RSE (Relationships and Sex Education)

Dear Parents,

Teachers will be planning to deliver the RSE curriculum to the children within the next few weeks. I attach here a letter explaining about our approach to teaching of RSE. I also include an information pack for parents, a parental guide to RSE and the right to withdraw form.

Please take the time to read through the materials.

If you have any questions please contact either myself or the class teacher and we will endeavour to answer those for you.

Mr Rotherham

Dear Parents and Carers

Parents Guide to RSE

RSE – Relationships and Sex Education. Parental Guide

Parental Form – Right to withdraw from RSE