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• 22 Jul 2021
  Google Classroom | Getting Started

  The basic setup process for Google Classroom is pretty intuitive, even for first-time users.
  
  There are also plenty of do-it-yourself tutorials on YouTube posted by teachers and tech-integration specialists.
  
  Many of these teacher-created videos include practical tips and tricks they've learned from using the platform in their classrooms.
  
  Good luck and have an amazing Summer.

• 20 Jul 2021
  End of Summer Term 2021

  After yet another amazing but challenging year at Benchill Primary, we have very nearly arrived at the summer holidays.
  
  We want to thank you for all your commitment and support over this last academic year, we are very proud of all the achievements your children have accomplished and how everyone has managed bubbles closing and lockdowns.

• 16 Jul 2021
  Covid Isolation Update - Monday 19th July 2021

  Following our recent up-date about the changes to restrictions about Covid due on Monday 19th July, and the guidance from Manchester to keep all our current systems in an around until the end of term, we are now up-dating you about the change that will happen from Monday 19th July around contact tracing.
  
  Up to Monday 19th July, school has had this responsibility, but from Monday 19th July, that responsibility transfers to the government Track and Trace department.
  
  Please read the attached letter.
  
  Take care,
  
  Headteacher

• 16 Jul 2021
  Music Squad - Fun in-school piano lessons to primary school students

  To parents,
  
  Hello, we are Music Squad…
  
  And we are here to kick some serious life into learning a musical instrument!
  
  After graduating with a first-class degree in Music, our Chief Squadder, Hannah, got her first
  full-time job teaching the piano in schools. But something didn’t feel right. The kind of teaching
  she was asked to do didn’t reflect any of the fun or enjoyment she felt music was all about. The
  lessons were serious and one-dimensional, the material dull and unimaginative. Yawn!
  
  Inspired by the adventure that Hannah knew music was supposed to be about, Music Squad was
  born! Music Squad exists to share the joy, friendship and adventure that making music can bring
  to all children and is a revolutionary new way for children to embrace music and learn to love
  playing a musical instrument.
  
  Music Squad delivers fun in-school piano lessons to primary school students – or Squaddies! And
  we are so excited to bring our first ever Keyboard Squad to Benchill Primary School. Learning an
  instrument should be lively and fun and that’s exactly what Keyboard Squad is all about!
  
  Keyboard Squad is a relaxed and informal weekly session for children of any ability to discover
  the joy of making music with others. Each week we’ll explore different duets, improvisations
  and activities designed to encourage Squaddies to get creative on their own terms. Underpinned
  by robust musical theory and 15 years of teaching experience, the material has been carefully
  designed to maximise musical development without compromising on enjoyment. Because fun
  learning is good learning. Plus regular performances, it’s light, informal, always great fun and
  boosts confidence from a young age. Check out our site to see what other immense benefits
  making music can bring to children - www.musicsquad.co.uk/music-for-brain-power
  What else do you need to know?
  - Whether your child is a curious beginner or wants to complement their current learning,
  we welcome and encourage children of all abilities to join
  - Cost is £7 per week, invoiced on a termly basis with the option to pay in one go or to split
  across manageable monthly payments
  - All material will be provided – purchasing the books is optional
  - Weekly sessions will take place at 3.15pm on Tuesday in the Multipurpose Room.
  - Limited spaces available!
  We hope you’re as excited as us about this new opportunity and we’d love you to join us. To
  secure your space, head to our site and leave your details on the ‘Register Now’ page and we’ll
  be in touch to secure your place for September. Feel free to drop us a text, an email or give us a
  ring if there’s anything else you want to know – we’d love to hear from you.
  
  From,
  Music Squad

• 13 Jul 2021
  SEND Summer Walks

  Thrive Manchester are partnering with Young Manchester and have walks happening over the summer holidays in Wythenshawe Park, Fletcher Moss Park and Alexandra Park in Manchester.
  
  These are for children and young people with SEND and their families. There is a free packed lunch, drink and gift for everyone. Contact Thrive Manchester to book on.