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EYFS/KS1 reading letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to respond to our reading questionnaire for EYFS/KS1. The information you have provided has been very helpful.

Going forward, and in response to your feedback, please note the following:

  • The e-books will continue to be available for you to access at home.
  • Please can you make contact with your child’s teacher if you cannot access the app.
  • Should you require support with accessing the app on a device that is suitable (e.g. requiring a tablet as opposed to a phone screen) please contact Mrs Andrew.
  • Paper books will now be changed whenever you feel your child is ready for a new book but please clearly indicate this in the record by writing ‘Finished’. If you finish the book with your child but think they will benefit from reading the same book again to practise sounds and build fluency, please explain this in the comments and only write ‘Finished’ once you are happy for the book to be changed. Please also record when your child has read the e-book in the reading record.

A huge thank you to those parents who said they would like to volunteer to listen to readers. We will be in touch in the new year.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Mr Lowrie-Herz

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Christmas Parties and Post

Parties

Next week we will be holding our Christmas Parties on the following days.

Monday 12th December – Years 5 and 6

Tuesday 13th December – Years 3 and 4

Wednesday 14th December – EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2

Please remember to bring your party clothes in a named carrier bag for the afternoon and a contribution of £1 towards sweets and prizes would be most appreciated.  Payments can be made via school money.

Post

The children may also use the school post boxes to post their Christmas cards for delivery by our Year 6 elves!   The post boxes are in the area by the office.

Please remember to include the name and class name or year group on the envelope.

Last day for posting will be Thursday 15th December.

1 year, 296 days ago
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Information regarding Scarlet Fever

As per the media reports regarding an increase in scarlet fever cases please read the following information below:

Signs and symptoms of scarlet fever:

Scarlet fever is a common childhood infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus (GAS). The early symptoms of scarlet fever include sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic red, pinhead rash develops, typically first appearing on the chest and stomach, then rapidly spreading to other parts of the body, and giving the skin a sandpaper-like texture. The scarlet rash may be harder to spot on darker skin, although the ‘sandpaper’ feel should be present. Patients typically have flushed cheeks and pallor around the mouth. This may be accompanied by a ‘strawberry tongue’. As the child improves peeling of the skin can occur.

As per national Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Child Care Settings, children and adults with suspected scarlet fever should not attend nursery / school / work for 24 hours after the commencement of appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Scarlet fever can be a serious illness, but thanks to antibiotics, it’s less common than it used to be and easier to treat, for some children it may be mild.

There’s no evidence to suggest that getting scarlet fever during pregnancy will harm an unborn baby.

Scarlet fever – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Strep A and scarlet fever – what are they and what are the symptoms? Information for parents, schools, colleges and early years providers – The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)