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Last Saturday the Reception children completely amazed me during their swimming lessons. The improvement in their ability was astonishing given that in September many of the children were reluctant to even enter the swimming pool. Most were now able to swim across the pool without the use of buoyancy aids. It is remarkable to see how much progress they have made and huge thanks to Mr Maycock, Miss Flockhart and our sports graduates who teach and support the children. Today we held a thanksgiving service in the Chapel for our parents and carers. This was an opportunity to say thank you to all those who look after us and for each one of us to reflect on what we should be thankful for. My huge thanks to Rev Jones for leading the service, Mrs Hayden who prepared all of our singing including our amazing choir, and Mrs Clarke with the Year 3 readers. Following the service each family were presented with a small bouquet of flowers to say thank you for all they do for us.
08.45 2H Class Assembly 09.20 1C Class Assembly Reception Drama (Group 2) Year 1 Story Club (Group 2) Year 2 Engineers (Group 2) Year 2 Multisports Year 2 Cricket* Year 3 Film Year 3 Football* 08.45 2P Class Assembly 09.20 2J Class Assembly Reception Film Club Year 1 Football*
Year 2 Multisports Year 2 STEM (Group 2) Year 3 Language Year 3 Swimming Year 3 Tennis* 08.45 1A Class Assembly 09.20 3S Class Assembly Reception Story Time (Group 2) Year 1 Creative (Group 2) Year 1 Cricket* Years 2 & 3 Choir
THURSDAY
Next week we are looking forward to more class assemblies; please do remember to pop into the dining room for refreshments either before or after your child’s class assembly, between 9 and 9.15.
08.45 3C Class Assembly 09.20 3M Class Assembly Year 1 Sign Language Year 1 Tennis* Year 2 Art (Group 2) Year 2 Multisports
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a lovely Mothering Sunday, and let’s hope the sunshine continues into next week.
Year 3 Netball Year 3 STEM
FRIDAY
This morning we were extremely fortunate to be joined by one of our parents, Mr Carrotte, who gave a fabulous assembly to the children about his recent month long expedition to the Antarctic over Christmas. The children were completely captivated as Mr Carrotte explained how he formed an expedition team along with
DIARY FOR WEEK COMMENCING 28th MARCH 2022
WEDS
On Monday and Tuesday evening we held our virtual parents consultation meetings. These provide an opportunity to discuss
On Wednesday the whole school 218, dressed in blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine, raising over £2,000. This is a wonderful achievement and all money raised will be donated to the Red Cross working in Ukraine. Thank you all for supporting this and for the items many of you have donated which will be sent via the Red Cross to Ukraine.
seven others in celebration of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s expeditions. During the trip they skied, climbed and conducted scientific experiments, taking samples of snow which have been sent off to universities including Manchester and Durham for analysis to see if plastic is being blown in the wind as well as polluting the sea. They also carried out experiments to see how fast the snow melts as this affects sea levels and the climate. We discovered how much equipment was needed for an expedition which included, warm clothing, food, skis, sledge, tent, sleeping bag, climbing harness, helmet, goggles, solar panel to charge phones and batteries and a small satellite dish that was used to communicate with people. Members of the team were tied together with ropes as they moved across the snow so that if any of them should fall into a crevice other members of the team would be able to rescue them and pull them to safety. Although very sunny through the day, the winds in the Antarctic are incredibly strong and would often blow so hard that they would flatten the tents so the people inside had to hold the canvas off their faces. To enable him to keep his children close by during the expedition, Mrs Argo had made wonderful peg dolls of each of them. Mr Carrotte explained how they joined him on each and every adventure having an amazing time. My thanks to Mr Carrotte for this wonderful assembly and please do keep us updated on news of the rogue juvenile emperor penguin you spotted while out there! Apparently emperor penguins are not supposed to be in that part of Antarctic so this one has clearly wandered off course but is thankfully managing to survive.
TUESDAY
Last Friday evening the St Peter’s Friends Committee hosted a Curry and Quiz event at school. This was extremely well attended and my thanks to all those who came along for creating such an enjoyable evening. I would particularly like to thanks Mrs Todd and her fabulous team for their organisation and planning, and also our chef Stuart for such a delicious meal. The event raised over £800 for the school charity and the Friends of St Peter’s 2-8.
your child’s progress and to get a glimpse into the world of your children at school. Next term we will hold our first parents’ forum, which will offer you an opportunity to provide any feedback that you feel would enhance the experience of your child in school. I hope to see many of you there and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
MONDAY
It has been another busy week at St Peter’s 2-8. This week we held the first of our class assemblies with 1E and Reception delivering the most fabulous assemblies to parents and children in their year group. 1E presented their learning journey based around their theme, The Magic Faraway Tree. The children also sang ‘When I Grow Up’ from Matilda, beautifully. It was clear to see how much they enjoyed performing to an audience. Huge congratulations to all of the children, Miss Evans, Mrs Stanley and Mrs Hayden who had prepared the children so well. Following on from 1E the Reception children entertained us with their journey through the term, highlighting the areas they had explored, including Pirates (musical adventure), Holi (colour paint party), Scientists (making crystals), Chinese New Year, Teachers (phonics teaching), Chefs (making, tossing and tasting pancakes, they even held a pancake tossing competition amongst the parents which was ably won by Kalan’s mum), Wellbeing Champions (providing spa treatments, yoga, parent pamper session) and Engine Drivers, (following their pop-up classroom to the National Railway Museum). I’m sure you will agree it’s certainly been a diverse and varied term of learning for the children. They all had so much fun performing for the parents and particularly enjoyed the parent interaction. Huge thanks to Mrs Coyle, Mrs Morrison, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Walker, Miss Evans, Mrs Walker, Mrs Franey and Mrs Hayden who had prepared the children so brilliantly to perform such an entertaining assembly.
Newsletter No: 23 Friday, 25th March 2022
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• Alexander (RM)
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• Acer (RJ)
• Sepehr (2P)
• William (RM) • Charlie (2P)
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• Jack (2P)
• Emilia (1C)
• Daniele (3C)
• Jack (1E)
• Norman (3M)
• Sophie (2H)
• Jack (3S)
Music award • Magnus (RC) • George R (RJ)
Notice Board DAY FOR UKRAINE We raised a fantastic £695.89 on our nonuniform day raising money to help the people of Ukraine. This will be added to the funds from 8-13 and 13-18 and donated to the Red Cross fund for Ukraine. Thank you for your generous support of donations, both cash and items to send.
SICKNESS BUG We have had several cases of a vomiting bug in school. Please may we take this opportunity to remind you that we follow Public Health England guidance on infection control in school settings, ands request that children do not return to school until 48 hours after the last bout of sickness or diarrhoea. Thank you for your help in preventing the spread of illness. The PHE guidance is included at the end of the newsletter.
HEADLICE We have had cases of headlice reported in Year 2. Please check your child(ren)’s heads and treat accordingly. Thank you.
PE
Year 1 were so excited to start their tennis lesson this week. When they spotted a tennis net in the middle of the court they were playing in, this led to a lot of curious children, wondering what activities they would be doing. The first game they played was ‘pat-a-cake’. This activity involved working as a team with their partner working on coordination when high fiving their partner straight, diagonal or both hands together. Miss Flockhart was extremely impressed with their skills and therefore progressed into a competition. The second half of the tennis lesson involved a surprise; Miss Flockhart and Miss Hopper had blown up some balloons for the children to perform a volley pass over the net. Working in partners close to the net, partner 1 throws the balloon up to partner 2, who pats the balloon back using the hand closest to the balloon, for Pupil 1 to then catch. The children then did the same but instead of a balloon used a ball. This was proven trickier and required focus on the ball as it approached their hands, to hit it back for their partner to catch. Miss Flockhart was super proud of the Rita Resilience and teamwork skills all children displayed during their tennis lesson this week. Year 1 have been working incredibly hard on their dribbling skills within football. The children revisited an invasion game called ‘Astronauts and Aliens’ as they had so much fun taking part last week. I was very impressed with the maturity level, accepting the rules are there for a reason, to keep one another safe and to make up a fun, engaging game. Keep up the super work Year 1!
ACORNS
It has been such a wonderful week with loads of bright and beautiful sunshine. We have made the most of the lovely weather and have played outside and been on our exciting ventures to forest school. The buds on the trees have been encouraging us to spot and the flowers are looking gorgeous. Our little chicks are growing very fast, and the Acorns have loved taking turns to hold them. Our tadpoles are getting bigger by the day. Thank
you for your support for the Ukrainian day- it was lovely see all the Acorns dressed in blue and yellow. Our star bakers made some little chick cupcakes to enjoy for their snack. Music, PE and Italian continue to be highlights for the Acorns. We would like to wish all the mothers a very happy Mother's Day for Sunday and we hope you enjoy the handmade creations that your children have made for you!
Spring has definitely sprung in Nursery this week! Retelling The Three Billy Goats Gruff, enjoying the warm sunshine, planting our magic beans and spotting all the signs of Spring around us!
CONKERS
The highlight of this week has got to be our Reception assembly! Weren't the children amazing! With only one practice all the Reception children did such a super job of remembering their lines and speaking clearly. We are so proud of all of them. We hope the parents and grandparents enjoyed coming to watch. Of course we have to say a special thank you to those parents who asked questions and participated in our assembly. The children really enjoyed seeing their mummy and daddy getting involved. We all had a lot of fun! Thank you to you all for attending and helping the children to learn their lines. We also hope you enjoyed our lovely Parents and Carers Services on Friday! This week in provision we have had the honor of being visited by some little furry chicks. We loved holding and stroking them. The children were very patient and gentle with our little furry visitors and hopefully they will come back to visit us soon. Our
RECEPTION tadpoles also continue to be very popular with the children. They love checking on them every day. They children all know what tadpoles need to survive. We have also been drawing and writing about a frog's life cycle. We are looking out for the time our little tadpoles turn into froglets with arms and legs! The children have also been working hard all this week and last week on creating our much loved mummies detailed drawings of orchids to send home for Mother's Day. We hope you like them! Next week is our last week before Easter - there's lots of exciting things ready for the children to look forward to next week so keep your eye out on Evidence me for some Easter fun!
RECEPTION
YEAR 1 This week in the Land of Green in Year 1, the children have transformed themselves into authors, illustrators and publishers! As we are approaching the end of our key text, The Magic Faraway Tree, the children have used all of their knowledge that they have learnt this term and have written their own chapter of The Magic Faraway Tree. We have been thinking carefully about which adjectives we could use to describe the land as well as the characters in the story. We also have tried to use verbs and adverbs to add extra detail into our writing! The lands that the children have discovered have been incredible! Hotel land, football land, the land of spring and nature and birthday land are just a few to mention! Just like true authors, the children have spent a great amount of time looking
back over and reflecting on their writing to see what they can do to make it even better! As this week is the Land of Green, the children have been busy creating their own wildflower seed bombs to help and encourage new flowers to grow in the beautiful world that we live in! We have been noticing signs of Spring down in the forest and cannot wait to see the changes over the next few weeks! And finally… but hush hush! we have all been on a secret assembly mission! We have all blown our teachers socks off with our fantastic singing and how well we have all learnt our lines! We truly hope you love watching them!
YEAR 1
YEAR 2 As our incredible theme nears the end, Year 2 celebrated with a Fabulous Finish at Forest School. They threw a Wonderland Garden Party and chose the perfect day for it! The children were busy throughout the week, preparing sandwiches, jam tarts and even making their own lunchboxes. We played garden games including giant jenga, skittles, giant cards and of course, no garden party would be complete without croquet! The forest was draped with bunting which the children handmade and smiles the size of Cheshire Cat's grin could be seen all round. It was a terrific way to come together as a whole year group to celebrate a WONDERful term. More fantastic learning is also being celebrated through the Year 2 assemblies next week. The
children are eagerly awaiting getting up on the stage to share their tremendous learning journeys with their grown-ups - we hope you can make it! Without giving too much away, the children used their Art Wednesday lessons to create something very special for this weekend, we hope you are as blown away by their pastel skills as we were! Speaking of impressed, the Year 2 teachers would like to say how much they enjoyed the Parents and Carers services today and how fantastic it was to hear our Year 2 pupils singing so beautifully. Spring has officially sprung! A truly wonderful week Year 2, how can we possibly top this theme next term? You will have to wait and see...
YEAR 2
Year Three have had a busy penultimate week of term focussing on the midnight sun. The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle where the sun remains visible at the local midnight. In our story, April and her father Edmund witnessed the phenomenon during their adventures on Bear Island. After exploring what it is, we wrote a detailed, descriptive continuation of the story, using our imaginations and figurative language to bring it to life. We then typed up our work and edited it on the iPads, uploading images and changing fonts and backgrounds. The children have been enjoying developing their iPad and typing skills and look forward to exploring new creator apps after half term. We used our learning about the midnight sun to inspire our art and Mrs Salisbury led the children through the many stages of building
up their acrylic paintings to create jaw dropping pieces of work.
YEAR 3
In Maths we have been focussing on fractions, looking specifically at fractions of shape and number. The children have really enjoyed getting to grips with how to work out fractions and we will progress with this next week by looking at adding and subtracting. Amongst everything else we have done this week, we prepared for and performed in our Parents and Carers service which was held today and have begun practicing for our class assemblies next week. We are very excited to have our grown ups in the audience to watch us reenacting our learning journey from this term! Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend.
Curry & Quiz Night Thank you to everybody who came to the quiz night last week. It was a full house and the evening didn’t disappoint! Mr Hardy wrote a brilliant (and at times challenging!) quiz, which was a lot of fun.
We made a magnificent profit in the region of £800, of which one third will automatically go to The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund as this year‘s school charity. Thank you to everybody who contributed it is very much appreciated Nearly New Sale (inc. 8-13 uniform for Y3s) We have not finalised dates for sales into the summer term as yet, but hope to have this information for you in next weeks newsletter. So please look out for it then, particularly if you are hoping to purchase some uniform for children entering 8-13 next school year. Playgroup - Thursday 31st March If you have a pre-schooler and would like to attend Playgroup on Thursday morning then everyone is welcome. Please do spread the word as everyone (including friends who do not send their children to St Peter's) is invited and welcome to attend. Playgroups will obviously not run during the Easter Holidays but will return on Thursday 28th April. The Summer Ball *Saturday 11th June 2022 **please note this is a date change** This will be a black tie evening event for parents/carers of 2-8 pupils, with all profits going to The Children's Heart Surgery Fund. Clif-Fest - Sunday 26th June 2022 Our school fete finally returns for a bigger and even better family day out. Everyone within the St Peter's Foundation is invited, along with friends and family, to come and have fun! So pop the date in the diary! Dates at a Glance Summer Ball (Sat 11th June) adults only Clif-Fests (Sun 26th June - 12-3pm) everyone
Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings Prevent the spread of infections by ensuring: routine immunisation, high standards of personal hygiene and practice, particularly handwashing, and maintaining a clean environment. Please contact the Public Health Agency Health Protection Duty Room (Duty Room) on 0300 555 0119 or Rashes and skin infections
March 2017
visit www.publichealth.hscni.net or www.gov.uk/government/organisations/Public-health-england if you would like any further advice or information, including the latest guidance. Children with rashes should be considered infectious and assessed by their doctor.
Recommended period to be kept away from school, nursery or childminders
Comments
Athlete’s foot
None
Athlete’s foot is not a serious condition. Treatment is recommended
Chickenpox*
Until all vesicles have crusted over
See: Vulnerable children and female staff – pregnancy
Cold sores, (Herpes simplex)
None
Avoid kissing and contact with the sores. Cold sores are generally mild and self-limiting
German measles (rubella)*
Four days from onset of rash (as per “Green Book”)
Preventable by immunisation (MMR x 2 doses). See: Female staff – pregnancy
Hand, foot and mouth
None
Contact the Duty Room if a large number of children are affected. Exclusion may be considered in some circumstances
Cleaning of the environment, including toys and equipment, should be frequent, thorough and follow national guidance. For example, use colour-coded equipment, follow Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and correct decontamination of cleaning equipment. Monitor cleaning contracts and ensure cleaners are appropriately trained with access to PPE.
Impetigo
Until lesions are crusted and healed, or 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment
Antibiotic treatment speeds healing and reduces the infectious period
Measles*
Four days from onset of rash
Preventable by vaccination (MMR x 2). See: Vulnerable children and female staff – pregnancy
Cleaning of blood and body fluid spillages. All spillages of blood, faeces, saliva, vomit, nasal and eye discharges should be cleaned up immediately (always wear PPE). When spillages occur, clean using a product that combines both a detergent and a disinfectant. Use as per manufacturer’s instructions and ensure it is effective against bacteria and viruses and suitable for use on the affected surface. Never use mops for cleaning up blood and body fluid spillages – use disposable paper towels and discard clinical waste as described below. A spillage kit should be available for blood spills.
Molluscum contagiosum
None
A self-limiting condition
Ringworm
Exclusion not usually required
Treatment is required
Roseola (infantum)
None
None
Scabies
Child can return after first treatment
Household and close contacts require treatment
Scarlet fever*
Child can return 24 hours after commencing appropriate antibiotic treatment
Antibiotic treatment recommended for the affected child. If more than one child has scarlet fever contact PHA Duty Room for further advice
Sharps injuries and bites
Slapped cheek (fifth disease or parvovirus B19)
None once rash has developed
See: Vulnerable children and female staff – pregnancy
If skin is broken as a result of a used needle injury or bite, encourage the wound to bleed/wash thoroughly using soap and water. Contact GP or occupational health or go to A&E immediately. Ensure local policy is in place for staff to follow. Contact the Duty Room for advice, if unsure.
Shingles
Exclude only if rash is weeping and cannot be covered
Can cause chickenpox in those who are not immune i.e. have not had chickenpox. It is spread by very close contact and touch. If further information is required, contact the Duty Room. SEE: Vulnerable Children and Female Staff – Pregnancy
Warts and verrucae
Diarrhoea and vomiting illness
None
Verrucae should be covered in swimming pools, gymnasiums and changing rooms
Recommended period to be kept away from school, nursery or childminders
Comments
Handwashing is one of the most important ways of controlling the spread of infections, especially those that cause diarrhoea and vomiting, and respiratory disease. The recommended method is the use of liquid soap, warm water and paper towels. Always wash hands after using the toilet, before eating or handling food, and after handling animals. Cover all cuts and abrasions with waterproof dressings. Coughing and sneezing easily spread infections. Children and adults should be encouraged to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue. Wash hands after using or disposing of tissues. Spitting should be discouraged. Personal protective equipment (PPE). Disposable non-powdered vinyl or latex-free CE-marked gloves and disposable plastic aprons must be worn where there is a risk of splashing or contamination with blood/body fluids (for example, nappy or pad changing). Goggles should also be available for use if there is a risk of splashing to the face. Correct PPE should be used when handling cleaning chemicals.
Laundry should be dealt with in a separate dedicated facility. Soiled linen should be washed separately at the hottest wash the fabric will tolerate. Wear PPE when handling soiled linen. Children’s soiled clothing should be bagged to go home, never rinsed by hand. Clinical waste. Always segregate domestic and clinical waste, in accordance with local policy. Used nappies/pads, gloves, aprons and soiled dressings should be stored in correct clinical waste bags in foot-operated bins. All clinical waste must be removed by a registered waste contractor. All clinical waste bags should be less than two-thirds full and stored in a dedicated, secure area while awaiting collection. Sharps, eg needles, should be discarded straight into a sharps bin conforming to BS 7320 and UN 3291 standards. Sharps bins must be kept off the floor (preferably wall-mounted) and out of reach of children.
Animals Animals may carry infections, so wash hands after handling animals. Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) guidelines for protecting the health and safety of children should be followed. Animals in school (permanent or visiting). Ensure animals’ living quarters are kept clean and away from food areas. Waste should be disposed of regularly, and litter boxes not accessible to children. Children should not play with animals unsupervised. Hand-hygiene should be supervised after contact with animals and the area where visiting animals have been kept should be thoroughly cleaned after use. Veterinary advice should be sought on animal welfare and animal health issues and the suitability of the animal as a pet. Reptiles are not suitable as pets in schools and nurseries, as all species carry salmonella. Visits to farms. For more information see https://www.hseni.gov.uk/publications/preventing-or-controlling-ill-health-animal-contact-visitor-attractions
Vulnerable children
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting
E. coli O157 VTEC*
Should be excluded for 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea
Further exclusion is required for young children under five and those who have difficulty in adhering to hygiene practices
Typhoid* [and paratyphoid*] (enteric fever)
Further exclusion may be required for some children until they are no longer excreting
Children in these categories should be excluded until there is evidence of microbiological clearance. This guidance may also apply to some contacts of cases who may require microbiological clearance
Shigella* (dysentery)
Good hygiene practice
Please consult the Duty Room for further advice
Some medical conditions make children vulnerable to infections that would rarely be serious in most children, these include those being treated for leukaemia or other cancers, on high doses of steroids and with conditions that seriously reduce immunity. Schools and nurseries and childminders will normally have been made aware of such children. These children are particularly vulnerable to chickenpox, measles and parvovirus B19 and, if exposed to either of these, the parent/carer should be informed promptly and further medical advice sought. It may be advisable for these children to have additional immunisations, for example pneumococcal and influenza. This guidance is designed to give general advice to schools and childcare settings. Some vulnerable children may need further precautions to be taken, which should be discussed with the parent or carer in conjunction with their medical team and school health.
Female staff# – pregnancy If a pregnant woman develops a rash or is in direct contact with someone with a potentially infectious rash, this should be investigated by a doctor who can contact the duty room for further advice. The greatest risk to pregnant women from such infections comes from their own child/children, rather than the workplace. • Chickenpox can affect the pregnancy if a woman has not already had the infection. Report exposure to midwife and GP at any stage of pregnancy. The GP and antenatal carer will arrange a blood test to check for immunity. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, so anyone who has not had chickenpox is potentially vulnerable to the infection if they have close contact with a case of shingles.
Exclude for 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea
Exclusion from swimming is advisable for two weeks after the diarrhoea has settled
Recommended period to be kept away from school, nursery or childminders
Comments
• Slapped cheek disease (fifth disease or parvovirus B19) can occasionally affect an unborn child. If exposed early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks), inform whoever is giving antenatal care as this must be investigated promptly.
Flu (influenza)
Until recovered
See: Vulnerable children
Tuberculosis*
Always consult the Duty Room
Requires prolonged close contact for spread
• Measles during pregnancy can result in early delivery or even loss of the baby. If a pregnant woman is exposed she should immediately inform whoever is giving antenatal care to ensure investigation.
Whooping cough* (pertussis)
48 hours from commencing antibiotic treatment, or 21 days from onset of illness if no antibiotic treatment
Preventable by vaccination. After treatment, noninfectious coughing may continue for many weeks. The Duty Room will organise any contact tracing necessary
Cryptosporidiosis*
Respiratory infections
• German measles (rubella). If a pregnant woman comes into contact with german measles she should inform her GP and antenatal carer immediately to ensure investigation. The infection may affect the developing baby if the woman is not immune and is exposed in early pregnancy.
• All female staff born after 1970 working with young children are advised to ensure they have had two doses of MMR vaccine. The above advice also applies to pregnant students.
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Immunisations
Recommended period to be kept away from school, nursery or childminders
Comments
Immunisation status should always be checked at school entry and at the time of any vaccination. Parents should be encouraged to have their child immunised and any immunisation missed or further catch-up doses organised through the child’s GP.
Conjunctivitis
None
If an outbreak/cluster occurs, consult the Duty Room
For the most up-to-date immunisation advice and current schedule visit www.publichealth.hscni.net or the school health service can advise on the latest national immunisation schedule.
Diphtheria *
Exclusion is essential. Always consult with the Duty Room
Family contacts must be excluded until cleared to return by the Duty Room. Preventable by vaccination. The Duty Room will organise any contact tracing necessary
Other infections
Glandular fever
None
Head lice
None
Hepatitis A*
Hepatitis B*, C, HIV/AIDS Meningococcal meningitis*/ septicaemia*
Meningitis* due to other bacteria
Meningitis viral*
MRSA
Exclude until seven days after onset of jaundice (or seven days after symptom onset if no jaundice) None
Until recovered
Until recovered
None
None
Treatment is recommended only in cases where live lice have been seen The duty room will advise on any vaccination or other control measure that are needed for close contacts of a single case of hepatitis A and for suspected outbreaks. Hepatitis B and C and HIV are bloodborne viruses that are not infectious through casual contact. For cleaning of body fluid spills. SEE: Good Hygiene Practice Some forms of meningococcal disease are preventable by vaccination (see immunisation schedule). There is no reason to exclude siblings or other close contacts of a case. In case of an outbreak, it may be necessary to provide antibiotics with or without meningococcal vaccination to close contacts. The Duty Room will advise on any action needed. Hib and pneumococcal meningitis are preventable by vaccination. There is no reason to exclude siblings or other close contacts of a case. The Duty Room will give advice on any action needed Milder illness. There is no reason to exclude siblings and other close contacts of a case. Contact tracing is not required Good hygiene, in particular handwashing and environmental cleaning, are important to minimise any danger of spread. If further information is required, contact the Duty Room
Mumps*
Exclude child for five days after onset of swelling
Preventable by vaccination (MMR x 2 doses)
Threadworms
None
Treatment is recommended for the child and household contacts
Tonsillitis
None
There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need an antibiotic
* denotes a notifiable disease. It is a statutory requirement that doctors report a notifiable disease to the Director of Public Health via the Duty Room. Outbreaks: if a school, nursery or childminder suspects an outbreak of infectious disease, they should inform the Duty Room.
When to immunise Diseases vaccine protectsprogramme against Routine childhood immunisation from July 2016 2 months old
3 months old
4 months old
Just after the first birthday
How it is given
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Hib
One injection
Pneumococcal infection
One injection
Rotavirus
Orally
Meningococcal B infection
One injection
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib
One injection
Rotavirus
Orally
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib
One injection
Pneumococcal infection
One injection
Meningococcal B infection
One injection
Measles, mumps and rubella
One injection
Pneumococcal infection
One injection
Hib and meningococcal C infection
One injection
Meningococcal B infection
One injection
Every year from 2 Influenza years old up to P7
Nasal spray or injection
3 years and 4 months old
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio
One injection
Measles, mumps and rubella
One injection
Girls 12 to 13 years old
Cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by types 6 and 11
Two injections over six months
14 to 18 years old
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio
One injection
Meningococcal infection ACWY
One injection
This is the Immunisation Schedule as of July 2016. Children who present with certain risk factors may require additional immunisations. Always consult the most updated version of the “Green Book” for the latest immunisation schedule on www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-againstinfectious-disease-the-green-book#the-green-book From October 2017 children will receive hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 3, and 4 months of age in combination with the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib vaccine. Staff immunisations. All staff should undergo a full occupational health check prior to employment; this includes ensuring they are up to date with immunisations, including two doses of MMR. Original material was produced by the Health Protection Agency and this version adapted by the Public Health Agency, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BS. Tel: 0300 555 0114. www.publichealth.hscni.net Information produced with the assistance of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Public Health England.
EASTER HOLIDAY St Peter’s School 2-13 STP Holiday Club - Nursery - J5 4- 8 April 2022 An exciting mix of fun-packed activities including sports, swimming, crafts, baking, games and outdoor adventures all delivered by St Peter’s School staff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & BOOKING
STP Football Camp - Y2 to J3 11-13 April 2022 After a very successful launch in half term Man United Academy football coach Paul Burke will be running another three days of football coaching for boys and girls of all abilities this Easter at St Peter’s School. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & BOOKING
All Out Sports / Cricket Camps - age 4-14 11-14 and 19-22 April 2022 All Out is an exciting sporting option for children this Easter. Fun & friendly multi-sports and specialist cricket camps are available for booking located at St Peter’s School 8-13 sports hall and 1st XI cricket nets and outfield. All sporting abilities welcome. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND BOOKING * Please note this is organised by an external company
Creative Workshops - ages 5-8 19 to 22 April 2022 The talented team of professional actors from Creative Coliseum return for another exciting holiday camp this Easter at Peter’s. Coliseum’s workshops are fully engaging, creatively inspiring, entertaining and laugh out loud fun for all. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND BOOKING * Please note this is organised by an external company
9:10 - 10:00
Break
2:20 - 3:10
Break
3:30-4:20
Art s/craft s
4:30-5
Swimmin g Art s/craft s
J2 , 3, 4, 5
Forest School Forest School
Pap er A er op lan es
Games
Bakin g
Bakin g
Forest School
ui et
Swimmin g Comput in g
Q
Games Art s/craft s
T im
e
Swimmin g
Lego Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
Registration
J1
1:20 - 2:10
Lunch
Lunch 1 2: 1 5
Y3
Art s/craft s Board Games
B reak 10 :0 0 - 10 :2 0
Y1 Y2
11:20 - 12:10
Trip - Piglet s (East er Egg - St rav agan za)
Registration
Rec
10:20 - 11:10
B reak 3:10 - 3:30
Group 8:30-9 Nur ser y
Swimmin g
Tuesday 5t h April
Board Games
Foot ball
Net ball
Swimmin g
Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
10:20-11:10
Q
Art s/craft s
Net ball
D an c e Wor kshop
Foot ball
Foot ball
D an c e Wor kshop
11:20 - 12:10
1:20 - 2:10
2:20 - 3:10
Art s/craft s
Bakin g
Games
Free Play
Bakin g
Games
Free Play
Drawin g
Swimmin g
Games
4:30-5
e
Games
Forest School
3:30-4:20
D an c e Wor kshop
Art s/craft s
Registration
Board Games Net ball
J2 , 3, 4, 5
Art s/craft s
3:10 - 3:30
Swimmin g
12:15
J1
Lego
Trip - Piglet s (East er Egg - St rav agan za)
3:10 - 3:30
Y3
Registration
Y1 Y2
Forest School Art s/craft s
2:20 - 3:10
T im
Games
1:20 - 2:10
ui et
Con st ruct ion
Rec
11:20 - 12:10
Break
Nur ser y
10:20 - 11:10
Lunch
9:10 - 10:00
Break
Group 8:30-9
Board Games
Wedn esday 6t h April
Y2 Y3 J1 J2 , 3, 4, 5
Games Swimmin g Tag Rugby Arts/ crafts
Art s/craft s
Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
Tag Rugby
Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
Tag Rugby
Comput in g
Bakin g Trip - Agilit y
e T im
Forest School
ui et
Bakin g
Film Flim
Swimmin g
Film
1:20 - 2:10
2:20 - 3:10
3:30 - 4:20
Games
Art s/craft s
Ultimate Frisbee
4:30-5
Registration
Art s/craft s
Y1
3:30-4:20
Break 3:10 - 3:30
Rec
Lunch 12:15
O bstac le Cour se
Registration
Nur ser y
Q
9:10 - 10:00
Break 10:00 - 10:20
Group 8:30-9
Y3 J1 J2 , 3, 4, 5
Swimmin g Ultimate Frisbee D odgeball
Forest School Dodgeball
Art s/craft s
Comput in g
Dodgeball
Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
Art s/craft s
Free Play
Swimmin g
Con st ruct ion
D ance Work shop Art s/craft s Ultimate FrisbeeTeam C hallenge T eam Challen ge
Swimmin g
Trip - Agilit y
T im
Games
ui et
D ance Work shop
Q
Team C hallenge
Games Art s/craft s
Comput in g Art s/craft s
4:30-5
Registration
Y2
Tower Building D ance Work shop
11:20 - 12:10
Lunch 12:15
Y1
10:20 - 11:10
D ance Work shopTower Building
Break 3:10 - 3:30
Free Play
Registration
Rec
9:10 - 10:00
Break 10:00 - 10:20
Group 8:30-9 Nur ser y
e
Thursday 7t h April
Team C hallenge
Friday 8t h April
J1 J2 , 3, 4, 5
Swimmin g Egg Hun t Cricket
Egg Hun t Games
Egg Hun t
Swimmin g
Bakin g
Boun cy Cast le
Cricket Swimmin g
Tower Building Boun cy Cast le
Swimmin g
Art s/craft s
Boun cy Cast le
Bin go
Cricket
Egg Hun t
Boun cy Cast le
Bin go
Swimmin g
Egg Hun t
Bakin g
Bin go
e
Games Con st ruct ion
3:30 - 4:20
T im
Egg Hun t
ui et
2:20 - 3:10
Games
Q
1:20 - 2:10
Art s/craft s
Bin go Bakin g Boun cy Cast le
4:30-5
Registration
Y3
Games
11:20 - 12:10
Break 3:10 - 3:30
Y2
Art s/craft s Boun cy Cast le
10:20 - 11:10 Bouncy C astle
Lunch 12:15
Y1
Registration
Rec
9:10 - 10:00 Tower Buildin g
Break 10:00 - 10:20
Group 8:30-9 Nur ser y
Please note this timetable is subject to change and will be confirmed again in the final week before Holiday Camp starts once bookings close and final numbers are confirmed.
Please note this timetable is subject to change and will be confirmed again in the final week before Holiday Camp starts once bookings close and final numbers are confirmed.