St James' Church of England Primary School

I spent a very festive morning visiting the winners of my annual Christmas card competition. I'm always blown away by the standard of entries! Thank you to everyone who took part and congratulations to the winners.

Toy scalping & online fakes aren’t just frustrating—they can harm children financially & emotionally. This #WakeUpWednesday guide explains how bots & scams work, and how parents can help young people stay safe. Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/4hxpk

Interested in becoming a teacher with FA1? Come and see us at the FREE @getintoteaching event this Saturday! ✨ 👉 Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today!: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events/about-g… #getintoteaching #learnwithfa1

The Christmas Celebrations are upon us! ✨🎄 Kicking it off with the Northern Lights Winter Parade in Stalybridge, the exciting festivities will continue across Tameside! 💙 Wrap up, come along and join in the community fun! 🎅 intameside.co.uk/news/festive-f…

Helping young people find their voice 🗣️ It’s Anti-Bullying Week – our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares practical tips for adults to empower children to speak up 🗨️, support others 🤝 and stand against bullying 🚫 Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/4cxk7

Introducing Eco Streets, an initiative to help improve our neighbourhoods in Tameside! We’re launching a pilot scheme to transform alleyways into cleaner community spaces - starting with the alley between Egerton & Raynham Street in Ashton-under-Lyne! public.tameside.gov.uk/pressreleases/…

Here is our updated Bands/Ensembles timetable for 2025/26! To register, follow the 'Bands & Ensembles' section on the following link - uktameside.speedadmin.dk/registration#/ If you have any questions please get in touch with us on 0161 342 3132 or email us at musicservice@tameside.gov.uk

This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide investigates the online spread of conspiracy theories, the safeguarding harms they pose, and how to help young people steer clear of harmful beliefs and misinformation. Download your FREE copy here 👉 vist.ly/469kh

Back to school doesn’t have to be so stressful 💭😌 This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares 10 expert tips to help young people recognise and manage stress in healthy ways.🧠🫶 Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/45ffs

The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept…

🎒 📅Back to school! This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares 10 top tips to support children with the transition back into school life 🧠💬 Download your FREE copy here > > vist.ly/44pvm

Free event tomorrow: Children and Young People's Mental Health For parents, carers and professionals. 21/08/2025 11-3.30pm Hyde Town Hall

Thanks to @StJCEPrimary for sharing this fantastic feedback on the Reading Award 📚✨ We love working with schools to promote both reading for pleasure and reading proficiency - giving every child the very best chance to succeed. Learn more: bit.ly/4fMd1XS

VPNs can help protect privacy – but young people often use them to sidestep safety filters. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday explains what parents & educators need to know 🔍 Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/43xgw

Step into a magical world where stories grow! 🌱✨ This year’s #SummerReadingChallenge theme is #StoryGarden. Sign up for free at your local library and let your child’s reading blossom this summer! 🌼📚

Your ultimate summer guide is HERE! 🌞📖 Discover a jam-packed guide full of free and low-cost activities: 🎡 Family fun days 🏖️ Pop-up beaches bringing the seaside to YOU 🎭 Workshops, World premier theatre performances & more! Download the full guide: intameside.co.uk/news/summerfun

We have enjoyed celebrating a wonderful year together in class 5 this afternoon! We’ve had ice pops in the secret garden, and a party with a few more treats in class 🎈 🎉 Hope you all have a lovely summer 🥰

Talk the talk! 🗣️💡 Our #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks down online slang, from fun trends to hidden meanings. Stay in the loop and connect with young people on their terms! #OnlineSafety 📱 Download your FREE copy here >> ow.ly/vkZb50WtmEB

Celebrating achievement together with lots of fantastic art and design, writing and PSHE as well as super Star Awards. We're very proud of the children who've achieved their 180 days green and looking forward to seeing how many more reach this important milestone this week. 👏🌟