Maundene Weekly
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Friday 6th January 2023
““You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
Dear Parents/Carers,
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a lovely break and that you feel refreshed for the term and year ahead!
We welcomed the children back on Tuesday and EYFS had a very exciting visitor to start the term - The Gruffalo! As part of their immersion into their new text, EYFS had many exciting activities planned into their provision which were associated witht he Gruffalo. They loved using the cotton buds to practise number formation and recognition. In addition to this, Year 2 were reflecting on their learning from last term and thinking about vocabulary that they could use to enhance their writing this term in English.
On Wednesday Year 6 spent time looking up new vocabulary and filling in vocabulary cards in preparation for the term ahead. Year 5 were beginning to plan their own video games in computing. They spoke about video games that they play and used them as inspiration. In the afternoon, Year 1 successfully programmed a fish to move across the screen using coding in their computing lesson. The children were extremely proud of themselves!
On Thursday, Year 3 worked hard to improve their accuracy when throwing during their PE lesson. In order to be successful, the children had to work on their collaboration and communication skills effectively when passing and catching the ball/bean bags.
Today Year 6 had a maths workshop. The children enjoyed demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the maths curriculum to their parents and carers. Thank you to so many parents who attended, we appreciate your support!
We hope you have a lovely weekend,
Miss Capes, Mrs Jackson and the Maundene Team
Key Messages
Key Messages
Group A Strep
Group A Strep
Group A strep cases – advice for parents You may be aware from the media that the UK is seeing a high number of Group A strep cases this year. The bacteria usually cause a mild infection which can lead to sore (strep) throats, impetigo or scarlet fever, that can be easily treated with antibiotics.Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is very infectious. Symptoms to look out for include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others. In very rare circumstances, these bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). This is still uncommon. As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if: • your child is getting worse • your child is feeding or eating much less than normal • your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration • your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty • your child is very tired or irritableCall 999 or go to A&E if: • your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs • there are pauses when your child breathes • your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue • your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awakeGood hand and respiratory hygiene are 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. UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strephttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-scarlet-fever-and-invasive-group-a-strep 5 ways to protect your under 5s this winterhttps://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/25/5-ways-to-protect-your-under-5s-this-winter/
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Milo and Skippy bookmarks will be available to purchase via Arbor. They will be £1 each and a great addition to a child's reading book! Once the book marks have arrived and payment is made on Arbor, they will be given straight to the children that have purchased them. The payment item can be found under Activities - Trips.
Staffing
Staffing
Below are our staff photos and job titles.
You will notice that some Teaching Assistants are moving year groups from January due to needs in school. All adults have had an extensive handover and are looking forward to getting to know more children in the new year.
Miss Capes
Associate Headteacher
Mrs Jackson
Assistant Headteacher
Miss Byrne
SENCo
Miss Bennett
Home School Support Worker
Mrs Osment
Office Manager
Mrs Spice
Office Assistant
Mr Levey
Site Manager
Mrs Worthy
HLTA
Mrs Read
EYFS Leader
Kingfishers Class Teacher
Mrs Harriss
Doves Class Teacher
Mrs Rattle (previously Rixon)
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Mrs Clarke
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Mrs Parker
Finches Class Teacher
Mrs Magill
Kestrels Class Teacher
Miss Shannon
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Miss Wheddon
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Rattle
KS1 Phase Leader
Blackbirds Class Teacher
Mrs Howard
Robins Class Teacher
Miss Thompson
Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Miss Branton
Falcons Class Teacher
Mrs Macey
Woodpeckers Class Teacher
Mrs Lovell
Year 3 Teaching Assistant
Mr Lawrence
Year 3 Teaching Assistant
Miss Kasabi
Lower Key Stage 2 Leader
Owls Class Teacher
Miss Keightley
Ravens Class Teacher
Mrs Ruse
Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Miss Ellis
Jays Class Teacher
Miss Pomphrey
Swans Class Teacher
Mrs Barker
Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Miss Heath
Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Mrs O'Connor
Upper Key Stage 2 Leader
Eagles Class Teacher
Mrs Rattle
Ospreys Class Teacher
Mrs Eden
Year 6 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Bolton
Year 6 Teaching Assistant
Key Dates
Key Dates
Friday 13th January
Year 3 Learning with your child - Writing Focus - 9am
Year 5 Reading with your child - 2.55pm
Thursday 19th January
Choir Club - Young Voices Choir at The 02
Friday 20th January
Kestrels Class Assembly - 9am
Year 4 Reading with your child - 2.55pm
Wednesday 25th January
Year 1 Toy Making Experience Day
Friday 27th January
Ospreys Class Assembly - 9am
Friday 3rd February
Woodpeckers Class Assembly - 9am
Year 1 Reading with your child - 2.55pm
Tuesday 7th February
Year R Learning with your child - Phonics Focus - 9am
Thursday 9th February
Year 2 Learning Exhibition - Class times tbc
Friday 10th February
End of Term 3
Attendance
Attendance
Our whole school attendance this week is
Our whole school attendance this week is
95%
Doves - 95%
Kingfishers - 85%
Finches - 91%
Kestrels - 94%
Robins - 96%
Blackbirds - 97%
Woodpeckers - 98%
Falcons - 94%
Owls - 98%
Ravens - 94%
Swans - 95%
Jays - 97%
Ospreys - 97%
Eagles - 93%
Birthdays
Birthdays
Doves
Kingfishers
Finches
Kestrels
Adam P
Robins
Brooke W
Isabella V
Blackbirds
Freddie C
Woodpeckers
Riley B
Falcons
Owls
Ravens
Elliot G
Swans
Jays
Ospreys
Eagles
Sam H
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