Melling Primary School
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See below for news about what's happening in Melling.
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM ACTIVITY GUIDE
Mon 06 Feb 2023Have a look in Newsletters to find Active Sefton February half term activities guide.
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ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS 9TH FEBRUARY 9am
Fri 27 Jan 2023AN INVITATION YOU CAN’T REFUSE
E-Safety Week – if your child has internet connection on their mobile phone, tablet, lap top or on their computer, we would urge you to attend the following session delivered by a leading expert in keeping children safe online:
THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY AT 9.15am IN NEW MEETING ROOM (Side entrance to school)
GARY MELIA
Technology plays such an important part in our children’s lives and whilst the advantages of using technology are significant, there are also some risks which we need to be aware of. To support you in protecting your children and to help you understand the risks associated with using technology, we have arranged a Parent online safety presentation, which will take place on Tuesday 8th February at 9:15am. The session will cover –
- Current trends – what children are doing online, what apps/ games are popular amongst children.
- Understanding the Risks – a look at the risks associated with using technology, in particular when using social media, online gaming & live streaming.
- What can you do – some suggestions for how you can support your child with their online lives and what parental controls are available to help you.
- Further Support – signposting to services that are available to help you if you need it.
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INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Wed 18 Jan 2023INDUSTRIAL ACTION SCHOOL STAFF
You may or may not know that there are several different unions that teachers and support staff can belong to. The NEU has asked their members to take industrial action. This school will remain open for all children and all classes on the four strike days that have been planned by this union.
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ALDER HEY SYMPTOM CHECKER - PLEASE READ
Wed 21 Dec 2022Alder Hey Symptom Alder Hey https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/17HvzkTfX4O1vNzkKWULM9dK7InN9zy8g
Containing:
- Video and animation
- Website copy
- Poster
Strep A advice and guidance on who to contact and when: https://www.seftonpartnership.org.uk/strep-a
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STREP A - ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Fri 09 Dec 2022Advice for parents and carers
Group A strep in childrenThere are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, coughs and colds to circulate, especially over winter. These usually get better without needing any special medical treatment or medicine. However, children can occasionally develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.
One of these bacteria is called Group A Strep (GAS), it’s very common, is not new and can be treated, responding well to antibiotics. It has been in the news over the last few days as it has been found in some children who have become very sick, very quickly. Fortunately, this is still very rare.Most children recover well after a mild illness. Your child may be poorly for a few days but will usually recover well. Antibiotics may help them recover quicker, but they are not always needed. There is more GAS around this winter than in recent years, causing a lot of children to be unwell. We think this is because there is much more mixing now and these bugs are new to many young children, so they are more likely to catch and spread them.
Signs that suggest your child might have Strep throat are:
- Fever within the last 24 hours
- White spots at the back of their throat (pus on their tonsils)
- Very large or red tonsils
- Sore (tender) lumps under their chin
- If they have become poorly quickly over the past couple of days
- No cough or runny nose
If you are concerned that your child might have these contact 111 or GP Surgery. You can also find more information here.
Antibiotics are not routinely recommended as a preventative treatment and should only be taken when recommended by your doctor.
If there are cases identified in a child’s class, any child showing symptoms should be assessed by their GP and will be prescribed antibiotics if needed. Children are not infectious after 24 hours on treatment and can return to school once they’re feeling well enough after this period.
Good hand and respiratory hygiene are also important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up, or spreading, infections.
Keep unwell children off school or nursery and away from vulnerable adults and children.
We know that when there are lots of viruses circulating, like flu. Reducing these viruses through vaccination can help protect against GAS outbreaks and is the best way to make sure they are protected from serious illnesses.
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KEEPING SAFE THIS BONFIRE NIGHT AND HALLOWEEN - MERSEYSIDE FIRE BRIGADE
Wed 12 Oct 2022Please see the attached information from Merseyside Fire Brigade.
A message for Merseyside Schools this Halloween &
Bonfire period from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
To all Merseyside Schools,
We at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service want young people attending schools across
Merseyside to stay safe and engage in positive behaviour during the Halloween and
Bonfire period. A vital part of ensuring that is our good relationship with schools across
the area.
With that in mind, we have worked with our communications team to produce some
short videos, which we would like you to share with your pupils to encourage them to
think about their behaviour and make the right choices.
You should carefully review all videos before they are shown and consider which videos
you decide to show, as some of the material may not be suitable for younger or more
sensitive children, however, you should make a decision based on the behaviour and
likelihood of participation in risky or negative activity by pupils from your school.
Please view the videos on our youtube channel (or if you cannot access youtube at
your school, we have also provided a wetransfer link here https://we.tl/t-xhEbbTGzNc at
which you can download the video files to a location of your choice).
Direct Youtube links to the videos and a brief description of content are below.
‘Don’t let your Halloween turn into a nightmare’- Halloween costume safety video
showing the flammability of Halloween costumes- this is aimed at parents buying
Halloween costumes and is not aimed at pupils
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-71QYA_kYw&list=PLVRqw03en9eBD3JRF8ajc1dd5LbVajbT&
index=2
‘Don’t make fireworks the last thing you see’- This video depicts serious and
permanent injury from firework misuse and is aimed at older children who may be at
risk of participating in risky behaviour - https://youtu.be/q60dT0E5Sms
‘Make the right choice’ - This is an animation about making the choice between
positive and negative behaviour and should be suitable for anyone
https://youtu.be/R7139N1Hfjw
‘We can’t be in two places at once’ – outlines the additional pressures on the Fire &
Rescue Service caused by deliberate fire setting, aimed at young people who could
potentially become involved in this and have not considered the repercussions
https://youtu.be/eyaHRe6hw80
www.merseyfire.gov.uk
‘Lily’s story’ animation – tells the story of a young girl whose community is blighted by
anti-social behaviour during the bonfire period, the consequences of firework misuse
and deliberate fire setting and that it may ultimately lead to more serious criminal
activity- aimed at older children with a view to encouraging them to consider the
effect of their actions on younger children and their future trajectory
https://youtu.be/JwsfQ6IHiWw
‘Bonfire Safety Primary’ – depicts a real incident which occurred on Merseyside
and highlights the dangers of street bonfires and aerosols, this depicts burn injuries
and may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive children, please review before
showing https://youtu.be/XCBznnXE440
‘Bonfire Safety Secondary’- depicts a real incident which occurred on Merseyside and
highlights the dangers of street bonfires and aerosols, this depicts burn injuries and is
aimed at secondary pupils to outline risks and discourage negative behaviour during
the bonfire period https://youtu.be/Ixl11mwPQsk
You will also find a leaflet with bonfire period safety messages supplied with this
message, it would help us if schools could display this on websites and attach to parent
emails to ensure our messages reach parents as well as young people.
Have a happy and safe bonfire period,
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service -
NASAL FLU VACCINATIONS FRIDAY 14th TH OCTOBER 2022
Fri 07 Oct 2022All parents who wish for their child to have the flu vaccination should have by now have given permission via the link on the newsletter.
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MAGHULL HIGH OPEN MORNING
Mon 03 Oct 2022Open morning at Maghull High School
Saturday 8th October from 09.30 to 12.30
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Whole School Judo Assembly
Fri 16 Sep 2022The children have had a wonderful afternoon, experiencing some real life Judo.
Anne, the instructor, introduced them to some moves and has hopefully inspired some of them to come along to her classes (in school).
Letters will follow shortly, so keep an eye out for them!
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ON THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH
Tue 13 Sep 2022QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR NATIONAL BANK HOLIDAY
MONDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
‘The rock upon which Modern Britain was built’
On Monday 19th September, school will be closed as we join with the rest of the country in celebrating the life of and mourning the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She was such an inspiration to all people and always did her best to do her duty. She served with dignity right up until the end of her life and we will always be in awe of all that she achieved. Thank you, Your Majesty – for all that you have done and all that you have been. May you rest in peace.
