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• Mental Health Day - Author Visit

  Thu 28 Sep 2023
  Mental Health Day- author visit

  World Mental Health Day is on Tuesday 10th October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health,

  is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. 

  This year we are delighted to welcome author Alisar-Jane into school to lead an assembly on her book

  'Annabelle's Rainbow'.Her book encourages children to understand their emotions and feelings through colour.

  If you would like to purchase a copy of the book  please see attached details to order your copy.

  Please put your child's name and 'Burnside' as the reference when making your online order.

  Ordered books will be signed and given to the children on Tuesday 10th October.

  Annabelle’s Rainbow Book Orders.

  £6.99 plus £1 delivery = £7.99 per book.

  Partnership Publishing is a division of Daisa Original Designs Limited

  Account Name: Daisa Original Designs Ltd

  Account Number: 01818422

  Sort Code: 40-40-24
  Deadline for orders is Monday 2nd October 2pm.

  We look forward to welcoming Alisar-Jane to our school on Tuesday 10th October.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

• Family Hubs - Supporting Your child with their Mental Health & Wellbeing

  Fri 22 Sep 2023
  

• Staff Illness

  Thu 21 Sep 2023

  Unfortunately we have had a number of members of staff who have become ill with COVID or COVID like symptoms.

   

  We continue to follow Government guidance for staff in schools. Whilst we are living with COVID, staff who have symptoms and/or a positive result, should stay at home if they are feeling unwell and consider themselves unable to work.

   

  If a class teacher are unwell, we will cover the class using our own Cover Supervisors in the first instance and when absolutely necessary will use supply/agency teachers.

   

   

• Mental Health Drop In - For Children

  Tue 19 Sep 2023

  Mental Health Drop In - For Children

  Could you do with someone to talk to?

  Come along to chat with our Mental Health Lead, Mrs Akram.

  She will be happy to listen and can advise on further support where required.

  Tuesdays: 12th September, 26th September, 10th October and 24th October 12.30pm – 1pm in Wellness Room.

  

• Is your child well enough to come to school?

  Mon 18 Sep 2023 headteacher

  We know it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school when they're unwell. We are often asked to give advice but you are undoubtedly the expert on your own children.

   

  There is wide agreement among health professionals and educational professionals that school attendance is very important. Being in school improves health, wellbeing and friendships. The greatest benefits come from children attending school regularly.

   

  It is okay to send your child to school with mild respiratory illnesses. This includes general cold symptoms: a minor cough, runny nose or sore throat. Children should not be sent to school if they have a temperature of 38°C or above.

   

  If you do keep your child at home, it's important to phone/email us on the first day of absence by 9am. Let us know that your child won't be in and give the reason.

   

  NHS guidance says:

  • Coughs and colds

  It's fine to send your child to school with a minor cough or common cold. But if they have a fever, keep them off school until the fever goes. Encourage your child to throw away any used tissues and to wash their hands regularly.

  • High temperature

  If your child has a high temperature, keep them off school until it goes away.

  • Other illnesses

  Please check the NHS guidance.

  • Is my child too ill for school (NHS)

• Meet your child's teacher

  Mon 18 Sep 2023 Headteacher

  The  First Monday Drop in sessions will begin again this term.

   

  The first Monday this academic year is Monday 2nd October. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child's class teacher and visit your child's classroom.

   

  The format is very informal. The teacher will be in the classroom after school until 4pm to introduce themselves and its a great opportunity to see the classroom environment.

• Reporting your child absent from school

  Mon 18 Sep 2023

  If your child is absent from school please inform the office before 9am on the day of absence. You can do this in one of the following ways;
  
  1) Leave a voicemail message on the absence line 
  2) Visit the school office in person to let someone know

  3) Email the school using REPORT ABSENCE as the subject heading.
   

  State your child’s full name, their class and the reason for their absence, E.g. Chicken Pox.
  Please do not give messages to the class teacher as at the start of the school day they are extremely busy and focused on getting the children settled so may forget.
  
  Illness
  Children should only be kept away from school for significant illness. If they have vomited or had diarrhoea, they should remain at home for 48 hours after the last episode.

  
  Further guidance from Public Health England on when to keep your child at home can be found below.
  
  Public Health - Infection Control in schools

• Year 6 starting High School in 2024, Apply by 31st Oct

  Mon 18 Sep 2023 Headteacher

   

  Year 6 pupils will be transferring from Primary to High School in September 2024. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31st October. 

• MacMillan Coffee Morning

  Mon 18 Sep 2023

  Year 4 will be hosting MacMillan Coffee Morning on Friday 29th September at 9.15am.

  All are welcome to join us for cake & coffee to raise funds for this fabulous charity.

  

• Parent Governor Vacancy

  Wed 13 Sep 2023

  One of our parent governors, Mrs Rickerby has sadly resigned from our governing body due to work commitments. Mrs Rickerby has been a supportive and valued member of the governing body and I would like to thank her for her work and wish her and her family best wishes for the future.

   

  Due to Mrs Rickerby's resignation we are now looking to appoint a new member to the governing body. If you are interested in this role and would like to get in touch please contact the school office who will pass on your details to the headteacher/ chair of governors. We will be able to answer any questions you have regarding the role and provide information regarding meetings you will be invited to attend and timings.

   

  The nomination form needs to be returned by Monday 2nd October ( 12 noon ) this form can be found on the governor page on the school website.