Click the link below to hear the Pencoed Staff Choir perform.

http://www.pencoedprimary.co.uk/staff-choir/

The eCadets have been very busy completing challenge number 2 and a bonus challenge.

CHALLENGE 2 

The aim of challenge 2 was to develop the children's understanding of posting photos online and how to do this safely and securely. 

The main points that the eCadets highlighted were:

- always get permission from anybody in the photograph

- ensure no personal details are on display

- think if the photo will upset somebody

- ensure that your profile is private (this means only your friends will be able to view the photo)

BONUS CHALLENGE

The aim of the bonus challenge was to inform parents and the community about how to shop safely online. The eCadets crated a leaflet with some tips on what you can do to help protect yourself. The information has been shared on the school website, twitter, schoop and the leaflet was also placed in Pencoed library.

The main points highlighted were:

- only secure websites (url begins with https:// or a locked padlock)

- buy from reliable websites

- use credit cards for purchases over £100 as you have additional protection

- only share personal details when essential

​Please visit the eCadet section of the website to see more of the work that the eCadets have created. (under the subheading 'Children' on the homepage)

FOREST SCHOOL PROMOTES SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE FOR

PENCOED PUPILS

Six year old Andrew Cojocaru is pictured with sales negotiator Jade Robbins of Payton Jewell Caines

Pencoed Primary School has won the Royal Forestry Society Gold award and secured funding from estate agents Payton Jewell Caines for its unique Forest School programme.

Introduced in 2013, the five week Forest School Programme focuses on developing self-esteem and confidence. Children and their parents or family members take part in team building activities including learning how to build campfires and cooking. It is run by Forest School Leader Faye Williams.

Family Engagement Officer Julie Jenkins said: “Extensive research has shown that having parents and family members engaged with school life results in higher academic success and raises children’s self esteem and confidence.”

“Family engagement has become part of school life and we now run the programme on Saturday mornings to allow working families to attend. We are delighted that Payton Jewell Caines has so kindly supported this wonderful initiative which now means that we’ll be able to deliver more sessions for the children of Pencoed.”

Jade Robbins of Payton Jewell Caines added: “We have been really impressed by the positive approach in the school and the work that is done to encourage children to fulfil their potential.”

To find out more about the Payton Jewell Caines community fund please visit www.pjchomes.co.uk

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