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Anti-Bullying Week 2022 We started Anti-Bullying week with a whole school assembly and shared this years theme of 'Reach Out'. We discussed different people we could talk to if something is worrying us including our teachers, our friends and our parents.  We talked about how bullying can happen face to face and also online. We are taking part in the BBC Live Lesson about Anti-Bullying at 11am this morning - CLICK HERE   

Tag Rugby Today I would like to talk to you about the tag rugby tournament my teammates and I went to this term. Now I am going to explain the rules: 1. Your team and your opponent’s team stand 2 metres away from each other 2. Two people from each team do ‘Rock Paper Scissors shoot’ and whoever wins gets the rugby 3. Once the game has started you have to pass the ball backwards to one of your teammates 4. Then they would try and get the ball to the horizontal end of the pitch 5. If one of your tags get taken off then you stop and pass the ball backwards to one of your team mates 6. (the most important rule) have fun. I like tag rugby because it is an energetic and fun game. It also involves a lot of teamwork and passion. I hope you enjoyed my report. Isabelle Red Squirrel Class   Football News   Last week we played football against Barton and won the match 4-1. They were a really tough team to play against, but we passed and crossed the ball brilliantly. Tommy made some excellent saves. All of the players played really well, and we deserved to win the match. I was really proud because I told Mrs Adams-Beer that I was going to score, and I was able to score my first goal in my first ever match for the team. I would like to say thank you to Mr Uden for setting up this match as we all really enjoyed it. I would also like to say thank you to everyone that came to support us. Well done to everyone as we were a fantastic team.   By, Henley Red Squirrel Class

Cost of Living Crisis Support The rising cost of living is affecting families across the country, if you are in need please do not hesitate to get in touch with school, we work closely with local partnerships and there is support in the local area to get us through these challenging times.   Dover Foodbank Please be reminded that we are registered to issue ‘vouchers’ for the Foodbank, for families in crisis.  The Foodbank can help not only with emergency food, but also offer fruit, vegetable, and meat vouchers to be used in local partnership stores.  They can also help as a ‘Fuel Bank’, with emergency credit which can be used to top up your gas and electricity meter.  For anyone is real need there is the additional support of help with White Goods, so please do get in touch with school if you need support with a referral.   Dover Pantry For a small weekly subscription of £5, members of this pantry will be able to buy food, including fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites, to the value of £15 to £20 or more. Membership is open to the community surrounding the pantry address and local families are strongly encouraged to join.  The Pantry is located in the Charlton Centre.   Aylesham Community Fridge Community Fridges are spaces where anyone can access free, quality food that may otherwise go to waste. The Community Fridge is open 10am to 2pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 2pm on Friday at the Jubilee Family Centre.   Sunrise Cafe Snargate Street They operate a 'pay what you can afford' model so that no one goes hungry, and customers are asked to pay what they can afford. The goal is to provide tasty food for all, including those who are hungry and struggling to put meals on the table for themselves or their families in the Dover area.    United Families Offer a range of support including a foodbank and support for food over Christmas.   https://unitedfamiliesuk.org.uk/   Dover District Council For regular updates and helpful information sign up to Dover District Council’s Keep me posted, visit the website, Facebook page and Twitter.  https://www.dover.gov.uk/Home.aspx Benefits and financial support - Kent County Council Home essentials in a crisis - Kent County Council Energy providers may also be able to offer emergency credit. The  British Gas Energy Trust - https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/, or the Salvation Army (https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/budget-and-debt-advice/emergency-assistance ) may be able to help.   Family Fund (Provider of Grants to low income families) Grants to families in receipt of various benefits/low income who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 and under. 01904 550055   Turn2Us Free service that helps people in financial need to access welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help. 03000 3335700   Citizen’s Advice Adviceline (England 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays): 0800144 8848   Mental Health Support: https://www.place2be.org.uk/ https://kentresiliencehub.org.uk/ https://livewellkent.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/ Release the pressure - Kent County Council, text the word Kent to 85258. Call 0800 107 0160 to speak to someone in the highly trained and experienced - Mental Health Matters team.

  Primary school applications for Kent schools open today and close 16th January 2023. Head to www.kent.gov.uk/primaryadmissions to apply online. You'll also find lots of help and advice for choosing a school for your children on these pages.

KS1 Gardening Club had a special treat this week. As the children have been working so hard in the school gardens, Mrs Cox and Mrs O'Keefe treated them to roasted marshmallows and s'mores. The children had great fun learning about how to set a fire and roast marshmallows safely. I think you can see from the pictures the s'mores were a big hit. 

White Cliffs pupils looked fantastic today in their Silly Socks! There were some wonderful homemade pairs wonderfully designed and decorated by the children.  Thank you all, for your generous donations for the Dover smART project. This local charity supports many children within the local community and has led workshops within the school. For more information about the wonderful cause visit: Dover Smart Project – LOCAL CHARITY TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH ART & CREATIVITY