CHPS Weekly Noticeboard

• SAFEGUARDING ALERT - We would like to make you aware that a book series by Andy Cope called Spy Dogs and Spy Cats has a website advertised inside the book which has been compromised and now displays pornographic content. We have taken the necessary action and removed all books at school from circulation.

• Year 3 & 4 ROOKSDOWN - The auditions for Year 4 pupils for the Christmas Production 'Hay Presto' will be on Thursday 16th October.  For more information visit - Year Group Letters

• Year 3 & 4 GREENBANK - The auditions for Year 4 pupils for the Christmas Production 'Bethlehem B&B' will be on Monday 20th October.  For more information visit - Year Group Letters

• ALL GREENBANK - The GB School Disco (see poster below) will be held on Thursday, 13th November, and ticket sales are now open! For more information and to find out how to book, visit - Greenbank Letters

• ALL - Walktober Let's Get Moving & Competition. We will be participating in Walktober 2025, a month-long challenge celebrating International Walk to School Month, encouraging everyone to take part, whether that’s walking, wheeling with a wheelchair or mobility aid, cycling, scooting, using Park and Stride, or taking public transport. Every active or sustainable journey makes a positive difference! Pupils can also take part in the “My Walktober Journey” competition by sharing the story of their active or sustainable journey. To find out more, visit - Whole School Letters

• ALL - Bulb planting will take place on Friday, 10th October, at Greenbank and on Friday, 17th October, at Rooksdown. We welcome any help from parents/carers/relatives, and the timings to come onsite for each year group are included in the letters - GREENBANK and ROOKSDOWN

• ALL - At Castle Hill,  it is important to hear the voices and opinions of all our pupils. Our School Senate is an integral part of this process, and this letter will outline the opportunities for pupils to get involved.  Pupils in each class are invited to give speeches to apply for a Student Senate Representative role. To find out more - School Senate Letter

• ALL - Flu Immunisations Years R-6 - your child’s annual Nasal Flu Vaccination is now due. The vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. Click the link below to access the electronic form and learn more about the vaccine. You will need to input the School Code below to complete the form. Access to the form will close two working days before the session. 

  • • Rooksdown School Code: SH116005 

    • Greenbank School Code: SH116005G

    • Session date: Tuesday 14 October 2025

Link to website: Annual Nasal Flu Vaccination Programme - Hampshire - Parents: Health for Kids

The nasal flu vaccine contains products derived from pigs (porcine gelatine). To opt for the porcine gelatine-free inactive flu injection, select NO to the nasal flu immunisation, and you will be given further options. More information for parents is available from www.nhs.uk/child-flu. Alternatively, if you decide you do not wish your child to receive the vaccine against flu, please complete the form to record your decision. This will enable us to update your child’s immunisation record. 

• ALL - Harvest Foodbank Letter - The Harvest Festival assembly will be held on Monday, 20th October. Again this year, we will be asking for Foodbank donations. Please take a look at the letter for the suggested list of non-perishable items. Thank you. - Harvest Foodbank Letter

• Pupil school photos proofs have been sent home. Don't forget, for FREE DELIVERY to school, please place orders by Thursday, 16th October.

• Grapes in packed lunches - Please remember that uncut grapes pose a significant choking hazard in children because their size and shape can completely block a small airway, and their smooth, firm skin makes them difficult to dislodge with first aid. Due to these risks, children under the age of five should always have grapes cut lengthwise, ideally into quarters. Even older children may benefit from having their grapes cut into smaller pieces to ensure safety. 

• Greenbank Reception door - Please do not pull the reception door when waiting to be let in. We kindly request that you press the buzzer and refrain from standing in front of the main door or attempting to pull it, as this is causing a malfunction with the electronic mechanisms. Thank you.

• SCL Activity Schedule - w/c 13th October

• SCL Holiday Club with 10% Discount - Use the code SGHols10. To book a place for the October Half Term, visit https://sclactive.co.uk/

• MAGNA October Holiday Camp - Follow this link or see the poster below.

• You Are Not Alone - Free Online Parent Drop-In. This is a support opportunity for parents and carers, run through the Autism Family Support Service. For more information, visit - You Are Not Alone

• Food Management in the Home Survey - The Waste Management team at Hampshire County Council, in partnership with the Hampshire Food Alliance, is seeking participants to complete our survey on food and cooking habits. This current survey is targeted at understanding food usage and cooking habits in Hampshire homes, which is why we are contacting you. You can help us reach more households through your school communities, assisting us in achieving a more accurate representation across Hampshire.  The results of this survey will inform our work on access to food and sustainability. The closing date is Sunday, 19 October at 11:59pm. Following this link to complete the survey - https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/consultations/ow-food-management-2025

• School Crossing Patrols - please be aware that we are still working with HCC to recruit School Crossing Patrol Officers for both Park Prewett (Rooksdown) and Winklebury Way (Greenbank). For more information regarding the vacancies, please visit - https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/careers/featured-roles/school-support