This area is the place for you to keep up to date with all the latest news from Medway.

• Measles Cases in Leicester- For your information

  Tue 06 Feb 2024

  You may have seen the news about the increasing number of measles cases in Leicester.  We know that there has been a significant number of outbreaks in schools in our city and across the country.

   

  It's important that if you would like to be vaccinated, or if you are unsure of your vaccination status, you contact your GP.  They will be able to either provide information about your vaccination status or organise your vaccination for you.

   

  Measles is circulating

   

  Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious Make sure your children get two MMR vaccines on time; the first at 1 year of age and the second at 3 years, 4 months If you or your children missed these vaccines, it’s not too late. Ask for the free vaccine from your family doctor (GP) if you or your children aren’t up-to-date If you have symptoms of measles, stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice. STAY AWAY from GP surgeries and A&E departments – you could spread the illness to others Symptoms include: high fever; sore red, watery eyes; coughing; aching and feeling generally unwell; a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the first symptoms Go to nhs.uk for more measles information

• Year 4- Updated information for the Multiplication Test Check for parents.

  Thu 11 Jan 2024

  https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6543c1ef9e05fd0014be7c64/2024_Information_for_parents_Multiplication_tables_check_PDFA_v1.1.pdf

• Healthy Eating Workshop for Parents Mon 30 Oct

  Wed 25 Oct 2023

  Dear Parents, 

  If you are interested in attending a Healthy Eating workshop please contact the school office to register. 

  

• Household support form

  Thu 12 Oct 2023

  Household Support Fund update
  
  The UK government’s Household Support Fund continues to be available to support those households most in need. 

  Those families who received support between the period of June 2023 and September 2023 are now able to make a further application for the period October 2023 to February 2024.

  Support can be accessed by:

  1. Application submitted directly by the family
     Families will only be able to make an application during the following days and times:

  • Saturday 14 October – 9am to 12.30pm
  • Monday 23 October – 5pm to 8.30pm
  • Saturday 11 November – 9am to 12.30pm
  • Monday 20 November – 5pm to 8.30pm
  • Saturday 9 December – 9am to 12.30pm
  • Monday 18 December – 5pm to 8.30pm

• Please read and enjoy this wonderful article about the school in the Leicester Mercury.

  Tue 05 Sep 2023

  https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/pupils-thrive-against-odds-school-8635440

• Year 3 Visit to Graysford Hall Care Home.

  Wed 05 Jul 2023 H Khalifa

  Year 3 went as part of 'Thank You Day' to sing to the staff and residents. Whilst there, they spent time getting to know the residents and then helped to set up a cream tea for residents and visitors. They were accompanied by Radio Leicester! 

  

• Year 4/5 Visit to the Afro Caribbean Centre

  Tue 27 Jun 2023 H Khalifa

  On Tuesday 26^th June, Years 4 and 5 visited the African Caribbean Centre to celebrate the 75-year anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush to England. Here, children met Caribbean storyteller Biden Prince, who told stories originating from the Caribbean and their spread across the world! Our children were completely captivated and had an incredible time! 

  

• Congratulations to Mr Williams!

  Thu 15 Jun 2023

  Mr Williams was nominated by staff members, the governors and parents for 'The Headteacher of the Year Award'. He received this today! 

   

  We are all so proud of Mr Williams. He has worked very hard to make our school a wonderful place to: learn in; to teach in; and to be in! 

  

• Important Information for parents from the University Hospitals of Leicester

  Tue 13 Jun 2023

  Thunderstorm Asthma

   

  Whilst rare, thunderstorms can trigger severe asthma attacks in children (and adults) that are known to wheeze and in hayfever sufferers, as pollen is broken into even smaller pieces that can move deeper into the lungs.

   

  There are lots of things you can do to help:

   

  First – keep pollen at bay

   

  Take antihistamine medicines if you or your child suffer from hay fever (symptoms include sneezing, cough, itchy eyes or skin, or runny nose). Keep windows closed, change your clothes and have a shower after being outside. You may find wearing a mask outdoors helps. Your local pharmacy can advise and provide the right antihistamine for your child. 

   

  Two – know your inhalers

   

  Take your asthma steroid PREVENTER (usually a brown, pink or purple inhaler) inhaler regularly if you have been prescribed one. Always use a spacer, if you have one, to help medicine get to the lungs.

   

  The blue inhaler can be used as needed if you have difficulty breathing. A child can have two puffs at a time (ideally using a spacer as in the videos below) - up to 10 puffs. If they improve and can talk in full sentences and can drink then you can monitor them at home.

   

  If they continue to need more than 10 puffs in a four-hour period call 111 or your GP.

   

  When to come to the emergency department:

   

  If your child is still struggling after 10 puffs or any of the following symptoms occur, please attend the Emergency Department:

   

  • Too breathless to talk

   

  • Breathing rapidly

   

  • Floppy or unresponsive

   

  • Blue lips

   

  • Grunting when breathing

   

  • Muscles in neck and between ribs pulling when breathing

   

  You can keep giving the blue inhaler until you get to the hospital.

   

  More on how to use your inhaler properly here:

   

  https://youtu.be/3QL0RNDboIU

   

  https://youtu.be/bkRKd9oAXUA

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Leicester City Council HAF offer Easter Offer

  Fri 03 Mar 2023

  Children and young people who receive benefits related free school meals can take part in our free holiday activities and food (HAF) programme over the Easter holiday. The sessions will include a variety of activities, such as art, sport and music and a healthy meal will be provided each day your child attends. The HAF programmes will take place across the city between Monday 3 to Friday 14 April. Days, times and age ranges differ by programme - please consider this when registering. 

   

  For further information please click on the link below:

  https://families.leicester.gov.uk/family-information/activities/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/what-is-haf/

   

  To register please click on the link below:

  https://families.leicester.gov.uk/holiday-activities-and-food-programme