Weekly Certificates Week Our Stars! 6th September 2024

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Get the BAFTA-nominated phonics game + teacher-approved reading game (with over 70 free eBooks!)

Hi there,

It’s us again. As promised, the Teach Your Monster to Read and Reading for Fun apps are now both completely FREE for you to download today.

Download these apps for free today and there’s absolutely nothing to pay, even after the promotional period ends on Wednesday 11th September. After Wednesday 11th, the apps will go back to their usual rates.

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Why should I download these games?

Teach Your Monster to Read is a BAFTA-nominated phonics game, used in thousands of schools, that’s helped millions of kids learn to read.

Reading for Fun is a magical world packed full of over 70 eBooks and ignites a love of reading.

As a non-profit, we’re committed to making only the very best educational resources. Our team includes leading academics and top-tier game designers, and we rigorously test our games with thousands of kids to ensure they’re educationally valuable and incredibly fun.

Together, these games have been played over 500 million times worldwide.

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Why are they free?

We’re a non-profit on a mission to help millions of kids achieve the best start in life, through games, learning and fun.

We rely on the funds we raise through our app sales to maintain and improve our games, but every so often we’re able to run special free promos like this one – with the goal to reach as many kids as possible.

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What if I’ve already got the apps?

If you already have the Teach Your Monster to Read and Reading for Fun apps, thank you so much for using them and for supporting our non-profit. Any proceeds we make go straight back into improving our games and creating more resources to support children’s learning.

Please can you support our mission by sharing the message below with as many people as possible, so we can help even more children learn to read?

“Teach Your Monster are giving away two amazing apps completely free. ‘Teach Your Monster to Read’ is perfect for teaching kids how to read using phonics and ‘Reading for Fun’ includes over 70 free books to get kids reading for pleasure in a magical world. Hurry, download on your app store today. Ends Wed 11 Sept. teachyourmonster.org”

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If you have any feedback or resources you’d love to have, please email us at support@teachyourmonster.org.

We’re a non-profit on a mission to help children learn, so we’re always looking for ways we can help you!

Best wishes

Teach Your Monster HQ

Weekly Certificates Week Our Stars! 30th August 2024

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On Monday 2nd September, Dr Bike will be visiting St Joseph’s on a mission to help every child have a cycle-worthy bike. If you have a bike at home, which is in need of repair, please bring it to school on Monday and the doctor will try to repair it for free. This event is open to all children in the school, from nursery – P7.

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P1 and P7 have taken some time to get to know one another through social games and spending time with one another. Today we had lots of fun playing games in the hall.

We are delighted and proud to share that the school is now officially a ‘Reading School’ after achieving our Core Level Reading Award from the Scottish Book Trust.

A huge well done to all staff and pupils involved in this. We look forward continuing our reading journey as we hold lots of reading events throughout this year.

Weekly Certificates Week ending 16th August 2024

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The pop-up shop will visit St Joseph’s tomorrow, Wednesday 26th June, with a wide range of new and nearly new clothing available at hugely reduced prices. The pop up shop is open from 12pm – 4pm to all parents and families. Payment can be made via cash or card. You do not need to book to enter.

St Joseph’s Fashion Show will also take place tomorrow in the school hall, however this is a ticketed event.

Lyme disease is still on the rise in Scotland. It is caused by being bitten by an infected tick and can be serious if not treated. Campaign resources are available to help you communicate to parents and carers about the importance of checking for ticks this summer when enjoying the outdoors.

To help increase awareness of tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease, campaign messaging encourages the public to be more tick aware and take precautions when spending time outdoors, this includes urban green areas like parks, woodlands, beaches with long grasses and the countryside. Campaign materials highlight the preventative measures that can be taken to avoid tick bites and provide advice on what to do if bitten. Key Messages Lyme disease is on the rise in Scotland, it’s usually mild but can be serious if not treated. You should take measures to prevent tick bites when spending time outdoors. The quicker you find and remove ticks, the less likely you are to get ill. Lyme disease is usually easier to treat the earlier it is diagnosed. The most common signs of Lyme disease in its early stages include a red, circular rash on your skin and cold or flu-like symptoms such as tiredness, headaches and muscle and joint pain. In some cases, Lyme disease can lead to chronic fatigue, meningitis, inflammatory arthritis, and even cardiovascular complaints. For ideas on enjoying the outdoors with children and tickling for ticks, visit Play outdoors | Parent Club.