So much to read about in this week’s newsletter that includes future PTA run events, workshops in robotics and with the Devon Junior Jazz Orchestra, netball matches, sports festivals and much, much so please do read on… 

We have had a case of scarlet fever in school. 

Scarlet fever is a common childhood bacterial infection. Symptoms 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. Patients typically have flushed cheeks and pallor around the mouth. This may be accompanied by a ‘strawberry tongue’ whereby the tongue becomes pale with red spots.

If you suspect your child of having scarlet fever contact your GP for a consultation. If your child has contracted scarlet fever and is provided with appropriate antibiotic treatment, please follow your GP’s recommendation for how long your child be away from a school setting.

Please read on to find out what has been happening in and around the school and classes…

The PTA are running a spring term disco for children in Reception to Year 6 on Friday 1st February. 5pm – 6.15pm for Reception to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6 6.30pm – 7.45pm.

Letters have been sent home with the children, but click here if it didn’t make it home. Please complete one slip for each child and return it with payment to the school reception desk or office. Thank you.

Friday 1st February, Disco, Reception-Y2 5pm-6.15pm & Y3-Y6 6.30pm-7.45pm

Friday 8th March, Quiz and bingo night for adults (parents, relatives, friends…). Time tbc. Details to folow.

Friday 29th March, children’s Easter bingo. 3.30-4.30pm. Details to follow.

Friday 21st June, summer fair. Details to follow.

Please read on to find out about future PTA events and what has been happening in and around the classes…

TThank you for embracing the ordering of school meals for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 on line. Please be aware that any changes must be made by 12 midnight the night before to ensure your child gets the correct meal.  Thank you.

Welcome back everybody and it’s been a very busy week.  Please read on to find out what has been going on in and around the classes this week…

For those children in Reception – Year 5 who missed the vaccination in school the NHS is offering appointments at various venues throughout Devon to receive the vaccination.The most local venue is Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple on 15th January 3.30-5.30pm. Please be aware an appointment must be booked and information on how to book is available by clicking here.

This has been a fantastically festive week with so much wonderful singing and performing, rounded off with all classes getting together and singing songs from their various performances from the last couple of weeks and presenting our Values Cup for this term’s kindness theme to our youngest ever recipient. 

Please read on to find out what each class has been up to and a very happy Christmas to you all from all of us here.

This week has been nothing short of brilliant!  It started with each class putting up their Christmas hoop in our main corridor and included, amongst many other great things, a barnstorming nativity by our nursery and reception class and our Christmas Jolly yesterday (big thanks PTA!), so please read on to find out what else has been happening in and around the classes this week…

Please read on to find out about what happened in and around the school and what is coming up…

please read on to find about Christmas festivities, including wearing those festive jumpers to school days, a parent survey and much, much more that has been happening in and around the school…

Please read on to fin out about what has been going on in school this week and forthcoming events…

In our PSHE lessons this term, we will be discussing the NSPCC’s Underwear Rule. This is designed to teach pupils how to stay safe from sexual abuse, without giving explicit information or telling scary stories or even using the term “sexual abuse.” In the lesson, children will learn about the ‘PANTS’ acrostic, which stands for:

• Privates are private
• Always remember your body belongs to you
• No means no
• Talk about secrets that upset you
• Speak up, someone can help

The lessons will introduce a range of ideas, all delivered in a way that’s fully age-appropriate. These include:

• “appropriate” and “inappropriate” touching 
• your child’s right to say no to things that make them feel upset or uncomfortable 
• naming parts of the body 
• who your child can turn to if they ever feel upset or worried.

If you would like to know more about the NSPCC’s campaign and see how you can help keep your children safe in partnership with your child’s school, more information can be found by clicking here for the parent guide or clicking here to view a short film on the NSPCC website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s class teacher.