Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

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• Summer Bounce Fundraiser 6th July

  Fri 05 Jul 2019
  

• E-Safety and Gacha Apps

  Fri 05 Jul 2019 K Jensen

  We have recently been made aware, by some year 6 pupils, of concerns regarding an online app/game called Gacha. Gacha is an anime game which is aimed at primary aged children. Whilst the app itself is innocent, e.g. dressing up characters etc. there have been reports of the content being used to create inappropriate YouTube videos including references to, e.g. sex, suicide and bullying.

   

  There are, sadly, people who post inappropriate content on YouTube designed to look innocent and appealing to children, often based on popular apps or TV programmes. While it is tempting to stop children from  using certain apps or YouTube altogether, this is not always the best solution. Our advice remains as follows:

   

  • Follow the age restrictions for websites and apps. These offer a good guide as to whether an app or service is appropriate for your child.
  • Check and turn on privacy settings in apps and websites, and set up parental controls on your broadband service.
  • Don’t participate in any anonymous chat – turn off the chat option if possible.
  • Block and report any inappropriate contact.
  • Keep family computers in a communal area so that you can talk about and share what children are doing online

   

  Most importantly, keep the conversation open with your children. Talk to them about what they are doing online, celebrate the exciting stuff (there is lots of exciting stuff out there) and remind them of the importance of keeping private information to themselves and not taking risks.

   

  You can find more advice and useful links on our safeguarding page.

   

   

• Schools Out Summer Holiday Camps

  Mon 01 Jul 2019
  

• New Events at The Children's Centre

  Sun 30 Jun 2019
  Check out the Children's Centre Page on our website for details of two new events: The Henry Programme and Free Zumba Classes starting on Tuesday evening from 7:30 – 8:30pm.

• LBBD Festival of Learning

  Mon 17 Jun 2019
  The LBBD festival of learning is taking place this week.

  

• Top 3 Taggers!

  Tue 21 May 2019 K Jensen

  Our top 3 taggers have won surprise Amazon Vouchers of £10 each. There is still lots of time to join in with the fun and get tagging!

   

  Well done to our top 3!

  1. Nora 
  Points: 7810
  
  2. Margo
  Points: 7730

  
  3. Bilal 
  Points: 5960

  

• Street Tag Starts!

  Tue 21 May 2019 Mrs Ziane

  Ready, steady, go! Becontree’s involvement in Street Tag got off to a great start on Thursday thanks to the support of our children, families, staff and the Street Tag team. Participants installed the Street Tag APP, went for a walk around the park collecting points for our school. They earned a massive 11,000 points during this one event, putting us at the top of the school’s leaderboard. Well done, to everyone who took part 😊

   

  It’s not too late to get involved. The leaderboard will run until the beginning of July when the overall school winner will be announced. Come on, get involved! It’s simple...download the APP and get walking over half term and throughout June!

  

• Free May Day Activities

  Fri 26 Apr 2019
  Barking and Dagenham free event at Eastbury Manor House. See the leaflet below for details.

  

• Bow Arts Banner Revealed today

  Tue 23 Apr 2019 K Jensen

  Today we revealed the result of the children's hard work with Bow Arts. You can take a look at their beautiful banner in the playground, by the entrance gates. In the meantime, please see our gallery (link below) for a preview and a look at the banner being installed.

   

  http://www.becontreeprimaryschool.com/bow-arts-banner-reveal/

• Our World Book Day celebrations made the news!

  Sat 23 Mar 2019

  See the link below for news of our World Book Day event.

   

  https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/news/children-embrace-their-creative-side-on-world-book-day