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

• 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