Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

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• BACT February Half Term Activities

  Mon 14 Feb 2022

  Please see flyers below of activities that Burton Albion Community Trust are running through February Half Term.  Booking will need to be made through BACT please see flyers for contact details.

   

  

• E-Safety Update

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  What parents and carers need to know about Netflix.  Please read document below.

  

• Raring2Go!

  Wed 20 Oct 2021

  Your local Raring2go! Magazine, in Burton & Ashby, covering the National Forest in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire. Please click the link below to view the Autumn issue!

   

  https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/burtonandashby/autumn/

   

• E-Safety - What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Apple Guided Access

  Wed 20 Oct 2021
  

• Year 2 Harvest Assembly

  Fri 15 Oct 2021

  On Monday 11th October, Year 2 performed their 'Harvest Festival' assembly to Victoria Road site. We had lots of fun sharing readings about harvest, singing harvest songs and performing our harvest poem. We even showcased our fabulous harvest artwork too. Well done everyone-what a great assembly! 

   

  Thank you to everyone who brought in donations for harvest. These donations will be going to Burton Soup Kitchen and the charity HOPE. 

  

• County Lines

  Fri 15 Oct 2021

  Dear Parents/Carers

  
  Following our last letter regarding County Lines which we sent in May we wanted to get back in
  touch to remind you that you can still help.

  
  County Lines is the term used to describe the networks of gangs and organised criminals who
  export illegal drugs into other areas of the country, often smaller areas, using dedicated mobile
  phone lines known as ‘deal lines.’

  
  They exploit children and vulnerable people to move and store drugs and money. Often, they
  do this using blackmail, intimidation and violence.

  
  Staffordshire Police are working alongside our partners as part of a County Lines operation
  which has two aims – to arrest members of organised crime gangs who target young and
  vulnerable people, but also to identify young people who are at risk of criminality and to help
  divert them away from criminal exploitation.

  
  We are asking education establishments and parents to help identify young people who are at
  risk of criminality, so they can be given help.

  
  There are several signs to look out for that may indicate someone is involved in county lines:

  • repeatedly going missing from school or home and being found in other areas

  • having money, new clothes or electronic devices and they can't explain how they paid for them

  • getting high numbers of texts or phone calls, being secretive about who they're speaking to

  • decline in school or work performance

  • significant changes in emotional or physical well-being

   

  We have produced a podcast which discusses the issue of County Lines and how support
  networks including parents and carers can help to protect children from exploitation. To listen
  to the podcast (episode 6) visit: https://thebeatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

  
  No one school in Staffordshire is more or less affected by these problems. We know that the
  overwhelming majority of young people will never be affected by this issue but a conversation
  with your child will help us collectively make a difference. It is critical that young people know
  that there is help available if they are involved in County Lines activity and that they can get
  support from home, school and agencies who work with young people.

   

  You can find more information in the enclosed leaflet and on our website
  here:  https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/countylines

  
  Thank you for your support in this matter.

   

  Best wishes,
  Detective Superintendent Tom Chisholm, Head of Major & Organised Crime, Staffordshire Police
  Victoria Wilson, Cabinet Member for Communities & Culture
  Mark Sutton, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People

  

• Walk into School Month October

  Tue 28 Sep 2021

  “We are encouraging pupils and parents to take part in Walk to School Month this October. Walking is a healthy, active and non-polluting way of getting to school if you live within 10 minutes of the school. For those that live further away try parking 5-10 minutes from the school and walking the rest of the way.

  
  Walking also promotes a less congested environment around the school gate making it safer for everyone.”

  

• World Car Free Day 2021

  Thu 16 Sep 2021

  “Wednesday 22^nd September is World Car Free Day and we would like all parents and children to try and give the car a day off where possible.

  
  You could try walking, cycling or scooting to school that day or if you must use the car due to distance park further away from the school to cut down on congestion around the school gates. Fore more information on World Car Free Day visit World Car Free Day | Living Streets website.

   

  Less cars on the streets during the school run means safer, less polluted and less congested streets making it better for everyone”.

  

• Sickness Policy

  Mon 28 Jun 2021

  We have had a number of cases of sickness/stomach bug over the last 48 hours within our Year 5 classes.  We are working hard to try and prevent any further spread of this bug and would ask for your support with this.

   

  Please ensure that if your child is displaying any of the following symptoms that you keep them at home as detailed below:

  • Stomach ache/cramps, feeling sick, unsettled stomach – children should remain off school until symptoms have gone
  • Sickness - children must remain off school for 48 hours from the last episode of sickness
  • Diarrhoea  - children must remain off school for 48 hours from the last episode of an upset stomach

   

  As stomach pains/upset stomach can be a symptom of Covid -19 within children please could we ask that if your child suffers from any of the above that they have a Lateral flow test (available from the local chemist) as soon as possible and the result reported to the school office.  Please could you also remind your child of the importance of regular hand washing.

   

  Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

• NHS Big Vaccination Weekend

  Fri 25 Jun 2021

  The NHS are running a big push to get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 this weekend, with a series of walk-in vaccination clinics opening across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Anyone aged over 18 or over will be able to arrive without an appointment and will be vaccinated on a first come-first-jabbed basis.

   

  More information can be found on their website at: Big Weekend walk-in COVID vaccinations available across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (prgloo.com)

   

  If you could share on your networks with any parents, staff and other school stakeholders who may find this information useful, we’d really appreciate it.

   

  A table of locations, dates and times can be found below:

   

  Site	Open	For
  Whitemoor Lakes Vaccination Centre, Barley Green Lane, Lichfield WS13 8QT	Saturday 26th June 8.30am -7pm	1st Doses  - Under 40-year-olds (Moderna)
  Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0AR	Saturday 26th June - 9am -12.30pm	Under 40-year-olds
  Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0AR.	Sunday 27th June 9am –1pm	Over 40-year-olds Only - 1st & 2nd Doses 8 weeks+ (AZ)