Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Internet Safety over Christmas

  Fri 23 Dec 2022
  

• One small packet of kindness...

  Fri 23 Dec 2022

  One small packet of kindness can make a BIG difference – The Schools North East Blog (wordpress.com)

• Food Bank Information over Christmas Period

  Tue 20 Dec 2022
  

• School Fayre & Raffle Winners

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  We have managed to raise a over £800 at our Christmas Fayre!

  Thank you so much to all of our families for their generosity. 

   

  Raffle Winners are below - 

   

  Prize/Supplier:	Winner Name:
  £40 Christmas Voucher – Bellway (Awaiting cheque)	Tabitha B
  2 x Falcons Rugby Tickets	Caitlin W
  4 x NUFC Women’s Tickets	Jacob T
  2 x Falcons Rugby Tickets	Sam – Lola
  4 x NUFC Women’s Tickets	Jess K – Gran
  Smyths Voucher – S F Racewear	Stephen S
  Smyths Voucher – S F Racewear	Jaycie D
  Walbottle Health & Fitness Voucher	Lilly H
  Walbottle Health & Fitness Voucher	Poppy DN
  Boxing Gloves – Legacy Fitness	Zara W
  Gym Membership – Legacy Fitness	Alex M
  Hamper – Morrisons	Alex M
  M&S Hamper – Education Network	Jake M
  Oli & Joe’s Voucher	Bailey D
  Angry Bird Golf Voucher	Charlie R
  Haribo Halal Bear – E Dey	Amy Mc
  Amazon Voucher £25 – Askell Family	Sam – Lola
  Amazon Voucher £25 – Askell Family	Caitlin W
  White Wine – Keelman	Charlie R
  Jack Rabbit Wine – Keelman	Terry & Dylan
  Martini	Ayan
  Cava – Education Network	Amelia W
  Heroes Tub – Northern Stationary	Karen H
  Haribo Selection Box – Tesco KP	Olly H
  Cadbury Selection Box – Tesco KP	Caitlin W
  Lynx Set – Tesco KP	Hudson M
  Malibu	Jacob K
  Jack Daniels	Amanda W
  Cake – E Dey	Askell Family

• Last Week of Term Dates

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  Last Week of Term - Christmas Dates

  19th December - Early Years Christmas Party

  19th December - Year 5/6 Christmas Party

  20th December - Toddler Group Christmas Party

  21st December - KS1 Christmas Party

  21st December - Christmas Lunch

  22nd December - Year 3/4 Christmas Party

  23rd December - Break up at 1.30pm for Christmas Holiday - Non-Uniform

  9th January - Return to School

• Coffee Morning / Carol Service

  Fri 09 Dec 2022

  On Thursday 15th December, our PTA will be holding a Coffee Morning in our school hall including an appearance from our Christmas Carollers!

   

  15th December - 9.30am 

• Toddlers Christmas Party

  Fri 09 Dec 2022
  

• Update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

  Thu 08 Dec 2022

  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-scarlet-fever-and-invasive-group-a-strep

   

   

  There were 851 cases reported in week 46, compared to an average of 186 for the preceding years.

  Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia or a bloodstream infection. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

  Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called group A streptococci. These bacteria also cause other respiratory and skin infections such as strep throat and impetigo.

  In very rare occasions, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). While still uncommon, there has been an increase in invasive Group A strep cases this year, particularly in children under 10. There were 2.3 cases per 100,000 children aged 1 to 4 compared to an average of 0.5 in the pre-pandemic seasons (2017 to 2019) and 1.1 cases per 100,000 children aged 5 to 9 compared to the pre-pandemic average of 0.3 (2017 to 2019) at the same time of the year.

  So far this season there have been 5 recorded deaths within 7 days of an iGAS diagnosis in children under 10 in England. During the last high season for Group A Strep infection (2017 to 2018) there were 4 deaths in children under 10 in the equivalent period.

  Investigations are also underway following reports of an increase in lower respiratory tract Group A strep infections in children over the past few weeks, which have caused severe illness.

  Currently, there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. The increase is most likely related to high amounts of circulating bacteria and social mixing.

  There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating. These should resolve without medical intervention. However, children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.

  As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if:

  • your child is getting worse
  • your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
  • your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
  • your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
  • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
  • your child is very tired or irritable

  Call 999 or go to A&E if:

  • your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
  • there are pauses when your child breathes
  • your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
  • your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

  Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading infections.

  Dr Colin Brown, Deputy Director, UKHSA, said:

  We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year than usual. The bacteria usually causes a mild infection producing sore throats or scarlet fever that can be easily treated with antibiotics. In very rare circumstances, this bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). This is still uncommon; however, it is important that parents are on the lookout for symptoms and see a doctor as quickly as possible so that their child can be treated and we can stop the infection becoming serious. Make sure you talk to a health professional if your child is showing signs of deteriorating after a bout of scarlet fever, a sore throat, or a respiratory infection.