The weekly newsletter of Malmesbury CofE Primary School Headteacher: Steve Heal BSc, PGCE, NPQH Tetbury Hill MALMESBURY Wilts SN16 9JR 01666 823514 Thursday 11th February 2016 Primary Post 156 The first six weeks of the year have passed in a flash. Suddenly the days are longer and spring is in the air. Lent begins today and Easter will be here before we know it. Chinese New Year was on Monday, so ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ and welcome to the year of the monkey. If we show the monkey’s energy, playfulness and inquisitiveness then we’ll have a great year in school. It was a pleasure to be involved with the celebrations: Mr Oakes and I have been cooking stir-fry. (You don’t have to be mad to ‘wok’ here, but it helps.) I’d like to thank the staff, who go to such lengths to prepare memorable learning experiences for the children. There was plenty of further evidence of this on Egyptian day in Milepost 2, where I also had the pleasure of being embalmed. After a lengthy search, my brain was located, extracted and stored in a jar in case I ever need it again. As we approach the holiday, ‘King for a Day’ day will keep us busy right to the end, but also give us a chance to be thankful for everything Mrs King has done for the children of this school over so many years. She is a dedicated, inspirational teacher and a lovely person. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to her, but we wish her happiness in her retirement. A really nasty flu-like bug has been going through staff and children alike. Hopefully the holiday will stop this in its tracks and let those who have suffered recover properly. A big thank you to staff who have covered for others to keep the school running smoothly. Illnesses like this emphasise the importance of keeping children off school until they are properly well again, rather than patching them up and sending them back only to pass it on to others. Below is some guidance on what medication we can and cannot administer in school. I hope you appreciate that we have to follow legal and health guidance very carefully, since we are not medical professionals and the consequences of a mistake in this area could be enormous. SIX WEEKS AND SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED! We cannot administer or allow in school any medicines other than those prescribed by a doctor. Non-prescription medicines of any kind should not be in school. This includes sore throat sprays, painkillers such as Calpol, cough sweets, decongestants and (in the summer) non-prescription antihistamines. If a parent or carer wishes, they can come into school at midday to administer these medicines to their child, bringing the medicine with them. To administer prescribed medication, we must have written consent from the parent and evidence that the medicine has been prescribed for the child (eg name and dosage on the bottle). This is only done where administration during the school day is essential, eg insulin, long term medication for ADHD, inhalers and antibiotics where the dose is 4 times a day. If emollients are needed for eczema then this should also be confirmed by a doctor - there is a form available which parents can take to their doctor and have signed if the doctor has advised them to buy the medication over the counter. CLARIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S MEDICATION POLICY
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The weekly newsletter of
Malmesbury CofE Primary School Headteacher: Steve Heal BSc, PGCE, NPQH
Tetbury Hill
MALMESBURY
Wilts
SN16 9JR
01666 823514
Thursday 11th February 2016 Primary Post 156
The first six weeks of the year have passed in a flash. Suddenly the days are longer and spring is
in the air. Lent begins today and Easter will be here before we know it.
Chinese New Year was on Monday, so ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ and welcome to the year of the monkey. If
we show the monkey’s energy, playfulness and inquisitiveness then we’ll have a great year in school. It was a
pleasure to be involved with the celebrations: Mr Oakes and I have been cooking stir-fry. (You don’t have to
be mad to ‘wok’ here, but it helps.) I’d like to thank the staff, who go to such lengths to prepare memorable
learning experiences for the children.
There was plenty of further evidence of this on Egyptian day in Milepost 2, where I also had the pleasure of
being embalmed. After a lengthy search, my brain was located, extracted and stored in a jar in case I ever
need it again.
As we approach the holiday, ‘King for a Day’ day will keep us busy right to the end, but also give us a chance to
be thankful for everything Mrs King has done for the children of this school over so many years. She is a
dedicated, inspirational teacher and a lovely person. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to her, but
we wish her happiness in her retirement.
A really nasty flu-like bug has been going through staff and children alike. Hopefully the holiday will stop this
in its tracks and let those who have suffered recover properly. A big thank you to staff who have covered for
others to keep the school running smoothly. Illnesses like this emphasise the importance of keeping children
off school until they are properly well again, rather than patching them up and sending them back only to pass
it on to others.
Below is some guidance on what medication we can and cannot administer in school. I hope you appreciate that
we have to follow legal and health guidance very carefully, since we are not medical professionals and the
consequences of a mistake in this area could be enormous.
SIX WEEKS AND SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED!
We cannot administer or allow in school any medicines other than those prescribed by a
doctor. Non-prescription medicines of any kind should not be in school. This includes sore
throat sprays, painkillers such as Calpol, cough sweets, decongestants and (in the summer)
non-prescription antihistamines. If a parent or carer wishes, they can come into school at
midday to administer these medicines to their child, bringing the medicine with them.
To administer prescribed medication, we must have written consent from the parent and evidence that the
medicine has been prescribed for the child (eg name and dosage on the bottle). This is only done where
administration during the school day is essential, eg insulin, long term medication for
ADHD, inhalers and antibiotics where the dose is 4 times a day. If emollients are
needed for eczema then this should also be confirmed by a doctor - there is a form
available which parents can take to their doctor and have signed if the doctor has
advised them to buy the medication over the counter.
CLARIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S MEDICATION POLICY
ATTENDANCE FIGURES - Our target for the year 15/16 is 96.5%+
Winning Class for Week:
w/c 4.1.16 - 100% for RBDO & PG
w/c 11.1.16 - 100% for RBDO, AB & PP
w/c 18.1.16 - No 100%
w/c 25.1.16 - No 100%
w/c 1.2.16 - No 100%
Whole School Attendance for:
Term 1:
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
Term 5:
Term 6:
95.8%
97.1%
96.3%
96.6%
96.4%
96.4%
97.2%
96.2%
14/15 15/16
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 12th Feb - Wear a crown to school day - donations to Myeloma UK
Friday 12th Feb - Last day of term 3
Monday 22nd Feb - Swimming - Y5 - AB class
Thurs 25th Feb - Y1 dress up day - pirates
Monday 29th Feb - Swimming - Y3 - RS class
Wednesday 2nd March - Class photographs
Thursday 3rd March - Book Day
Friday 4th March - Mother’s Day gift shop - Friends
Monday 7th March - Swimming - Y3 - RS class
Thursday 10th March - Reports to parents Y2-Y5
Thursday 17th March - Parent consultations - EYFS-Y5 - 5pm-7.30pm
Friday 18th March - Friends’ quiz night
Tuesday 22nd March - Parent consultations - EYFS-Y5 - 4pm-6pm
Thursday 24th March - Last day of term 4
ESSENTIAL SKILLS COACHING will be running their usual half-term club Monday 15th Feb to Thursday
18th Feb, 9am-3pm - during half term at school.
Please contact Matt for more information on 07859 794621. Leaflets are now available in school.