ST WILFRID’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER — 19th June 2020 No 33

Theme of the Week ahead - The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Reflection and Prayer When we are young children, if something exciting happens or we learn something new which we find to be wonderful we usually want to run and tell people we’re close to. We don’t keep knowledge to ourselves and we don’t stop to question why something inspires us. As we get older there’s the temptation to stop showing this excitement and to try and be more serious. Throughout Jesus’ time of teaching he told his disciples that to get into the kingdom of Heaven they should be like children. The disciples succeed in being like children again after Jesus speaks to them for the last time. He tells them to go out to the world, share the Gospel and Baptise other people. When they’re filled with the Holy Spirit, they do just that. They run out into the world and will tell anyone that will listen about the amazing things they have seen. We should try to be more like little children and continue to see the amazing things in the world and share them with others.

Wakefield School Sports Partnership Please see attached the link for the Wakefield Sports Partnership YouTube channel for use both in school and for studying at home. Due to YouTube guidelines it takes 30 days to change the URL of the channel, it will then be YouTube.com/WakefieldSSP. Until then use this link: Wakefield School Sports Partnership YouTube Once the channel starts to fill with content, it will be spilt into categories, such as Assemblies, Warm Up’s, Cool Down, Physical activities and games, Sport specific exercises, Mini Olympics and Sport’s Days etc.

Chaplaincy News - Faith in Action Some of our staff and students have taken part in the reading of Matthew’s Gospel for a podcast by the diocese as part of the Year of the Word. The podcasts are now available to listen to online below: Diocese of Leeds Podcast. For the students already taking part in the Faith in Action award you can still be working towards it keep writing a reflection on any activities you do, take photos or make a vlog. There are still many ways you could be supporting your community whilst in lockdown. Did you clap for carers? Have you sent cards of gifts to those who are alone? Have you helped your siblings with school work? Have you led your family in prayer? Have you prepared the space to join in with online Mass? There are lots of things you can be doing.

“Confident Me” – Be the Change Confident Me is a programme designed to help young people to raise their awareness of positive body image and ways to raise their self-esteem and confidence, whilst they are learning away from school. The last session of our five week programme, brings together everything students have explored and learned so far with the chance to review and reflect. As in previous weeks, there is a student presentation and a set of activity sheets to accompany the resource. There is also a Parents/Carer’s guide to accompany the programme. All resources can be accessed via the links below:

Confident Me - Be the Change

Be the Change - Student Presentation

Be the Change Student Activity Sheets

BNF Healthy Eating Week @ Home The BNF Healthy Eating Week @ Home comprises of seven daily health challenges, which people can take part in at home, or in schools and workplaces where social distancing measures allow. The challenges will be supported by a range of evidence-based, easy to access resources on a dedicated area of the BNF website, as well as a series of cook-a-longs each day. This year’s challenges include:

Eat well, eat more wholegrains, have 5 a day, drink plenty water, move more, be mind kind – help a friend or neighbour, try something new and keep going.

The link to it is: BNF Healthy Eating at Home

Face-to-Face support for Students in Years 10 and 12 Parents of students in years 10 and 12 that have requested places for their child to attend the face-to-face support will have now received an email confirming the days that the student should attend school. If using the bus, students should remember to wear face coverings. Students should only bring a pen, personal headsets and packed lunches, if required, into school. A small selection of meal deals will be available, please ensure that funds are available in online accounts to purchase the lunch if required. Year 10 students should wear uniform, however, ties and blazers are not required.

Safeguarding News This week is National safeguarding week. All groups involved with safeguarding are providing new information and activities for adults and young people. As a school we are choosing to focus on safety of young people when online. The numbers of people live streaming has increased during lockdown especially in the age group 11-18 . It may be that you are knowledgeable about setting safety limits for young people on your household internet and mobile devices but if like the majority of parents and carers you are not we urge you to watch the video via the link below. Produced by CEOP (Child Exploitation and On-line Protection) it’s simple and practical and won’t take long. Further advice is available at CEOP for adults and young people.

Video for adults on setting online safety limits: Online Safety Video

Activities for students in yrs. 7 and 8 on streaming safely: Year 7 and 8 Activity Sheets

Activities for students in years 9-11: Years 9 to 11 Activity Sheets Support for Students and Families During Lockdown The lockdown experience has presented challenges to all households and we know for many it is has been a very difficult time. Wakefield has many support services to help families and are encouraging people to come forward. Please use the contact details below to get support, or contact school so we can work with you to get the right support or make the calls and referrals on your behalf. Bereavement and Loss Support . STAR is a w ell-established service used by many of our students over the years. Star Bereavement – for young people and families experiencing loss- 07599 640714 or https://www.starwakefield.org.uk/ Financial Support Including Support with Food Provision - Local Community Hubs cover all areas of Wakefield and can support for support with welfare concerns, help with housing, delivery of food parcels, support for families requiring additional support. The Hubs currently support many of the young people in our school and welcome contact from all families Please call or – 0345 8 506 506 (option 3) Cash Wise – for financial support and advice – www.getcashwise.co.uk Food Bank Collection date 11th to July - 12.30pm until 1pm. Please contact Barry Jones on: 01924 303480 or email bjones@wakefield.gov.uk Food and welfare parcels and support is available for families living in the Hemsworth area from Hemsworth Helping Hands and The Embrace Project in Hemsworth, you can contact them via Facebook to make an appointment or make a request on behalf of a family. Support and Advice on Alcohol and Drug Use - CGL- support and advice on drug and alcohol abuse for families and young people. This is a free and confidential service. Please call 0808 169 8711 or email: wakefieldservicereferral@cgl.org.uk or use the following social media contacts below:

For young people over age of 16 they can also access Turning point for support, advice on drugs, alcohol, mental health and employment for those 16 and older – www.turning-point.co.uk Emotional and Mental Health Support - One of the biggest concerns to come out of lockdown is the impact it has had on the emotional wellbeing of young people. As a school we work with three organisations to support such needs and recommend the following groups:

CAMHS - for mental health needs – 01977 735865.

KOOTH - online counselling for any student or school pupil in Wakefield – Kooth.org

Do you have a hidden talent for Cyber security? Cyber Discovery is HM Government’s free, online, extracurricular programme to help you master technical skills and security concepts in a fun way. It is for students aged 13-18 who are problem solvers and code crackers.

As you embark on your journey, you will become an agent for the virtual Cyber Protection Agency, where you will stop criminal gangs who are using their cyber skills to do damage online. You will have a go at real-world cyber-attacks, learning how cyber security experts play a vital role in protecting our hospitals, banks, army, and police services! If you are interested in being part of a team from St Wilfrid's email Miss Heal: ahe@st-wilfrids.co.uk

Twitter: @CGLWakefield

Instagram: @cglwakefield

Change, Grow, Live: www.changegrowlive.org/

Facebook: Change, grow, live – Wakefield

Wakefield Families Newsletter The June family activity newsletter has now been released! In this month’s edition families can discover how to make edible slime, design monsters, cook some “white mice”, and learn how to live like a Roman! Exciting activities and that’s only mentioning a few of what are included. You can access and download the latest June newsletter here.

Sixth Form News

We are pleased to announce the inaugural remote Sixth Form Taster Week on the 6th- 10th July. We are conscious that we are unable to offer the typical taster day by bringing Year 11 students into school to sample sixth form life. Instead, we are planning a remote, online-based week of sessions, using the Microsoft Teams platform.

During the week, students will be invited to remote sessions with teachers of A Level subjects and to session on other aspects of sixth form life. We are excited to offer sessions on:

Subject Taster – each A Level will deliver a short taster of their subject, including a questions and answer sessions in most cases

Summer Project Launch – some subjects are using this platform to launch a summer project for students to help them to prepare for September and the start of their A Levels

An Introduction to Sixth Form Life

Pastoral Support and Enrichment Opportunities at St Wilfrid’s, including a live Q and A

The Apprenticeship Route – a session on the opportunities on offer from apprenticeship providers

Progression to Higher Education – the Go Higher UniConnect team will lead a session on the university opportunities and how to get them

We are delighted that so many of our Year 11s are planning to return to us in September. We have enjoyed speaking to you on the telephone in recent weeks. We hope you are able to join us and are looking forward to welcoming you to these online events. Please look out for further details in the coming weeks.