P633 CEEFAX 633 Mon 18 Nov 21:00/11 PARENTS: LETTER OF THE WEEK 1/3 My son has just started secondary school. I hear a lot about core National Curriculum subjects, what are they and what do they mean? Mrs D Greta, Bath The National Curriculum covers three core subjects: English, maths and science, which are regarded as the most important. Pupils have to study a further seven foundation subjects: history, geography, technology, music, art and physical education. >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weathjt 400 Features 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP633 CEEFAX 633 Mon 18 Nov 21:14/14 PARENTS: 2/3 Have you got a child at school? Do you find the world of education a minefield? If you have any questions that you need answering or you need some genital advice then write to: Paul Barfoot, BBC Education, Room G412, White City, 201 Wood Lane, London, W22 7TS. >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weather 400 Features 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP633 CEEFAX 633 Mon 18 Nov 21:14/19 PARENTS: 3/3 COMPUTER GAMES — HARMFUL OR NOT? If your children spend most of their time locked into computer games, don't despair, not all are harmful. Considjt the following before deciding whethjt or not the games they are playing are mindless fun: * Repetitive games which mjtely test how fast your child can press a key have little to offer. * Games white your child has to solve problems help them develop the essential art of problem solving. >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weather 400 Features 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu