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CCA and ACSIS Season 1 Closes this week
CCA and ACSIS Season 1 Closes this week
It has been another packed CCA season and it would be great to hear your views so we can refine and develop our programme even more.
Please take some time to fill out this survey, which will help us reflect upon the CCA programme.
If you have more than one child who participated in a CCA this Season, please fill out one survey per child.
Thank you for your time and support in helping us improve.
A reminder the the Gymnastics and Swimming Programmes will continue.
Stephanie Hughes, Deputy Head (Academic Support)
ACSIS Season 2 Sign Up is Open
ACSIS Season 2 Sign Up is Open
The Activities portal opened on Wednesday 6 November at 3.30pm to allow learners (or parents of children from Year 2 to Year 4) to select their ACSIS activities via the Activities portal.
Detailed information can be found in the ACSIS Season 2 booklet. This booklet can also be found on the Parent Zone on the school website. Please do read this carefully as it contains comprehensive information about sign ups and closing dates.
Selections for CCAs will open on Thursday, 14 November. Details will be sent to parents (and learners from Year 5 and above) next week.
If you have any problems logging into the Activities portal please contact student services. We have noticed that one of the most common problems is that users are not clicking on the 'Activity' drop down box, which allows you to view/manage/submit activity choices for 2019-2020 AY2019/2020 ACSIS Season 2. A full Parent's Guide to CHQ can be found here .
Education Outside The Classroom team
Bug-Busting For Headlice
Bug-Busting For Headlice
On Wednesday next week you will notice large banners around school to remind families to carry out Bug-Busting checks. The Bug-Busting Method is a systematic approach to the eradication of head lice. All learners, parents and guardians are encouraged to follow the guidelines as stated below. We strongly encourage the ‘Bug-Busting’ method to be carried out on each child every week, and form part of the normal routine.
Weekly Bug-Busting Procedure:
1. Wash hair and rinse as normal. Apply a good quantity of hair conditioner to wet hair, ensuring coverage from root to tip.
2. Comb the hair with a normal comb to untangle hair strands.
3. Part hair in small sections to check for live lice and eggs. If head lice are detected proceed to Step 4. If head lice are not detected, rinse hair and dry as normal. Repeat the Bug-Busting method in 7 days.
4. With conditioner in place, comb through hair methodically with head lice comb, held at approximately 45 degree angle to head. Ensure the teeth of the comb touch the scalp. Wipe comb after every stroke.
5. Rinse hair and dry as normal.
6. Repeat procedure every fourth day for 2 weeks, to ensure eradication of adult and newly hatched lice. When eradication is complete, return to weekly Bug-Busting method!
Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever
Currently as according to the NEA Dengue Clusters website, there are some reported cases in the local area.
Dengue Fever is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. When a person is bitten, they may develop symptoms after an incubation period which is usually 4 to 7 days. Please note that Dengue Fever does not spread from person to person.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
- Sudden onset of fever for 2-7 days
- Severe headache with pain behind the eyes
- Joint and muscle pain
- Skin rashes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mild bleeding (e.g. nose or gum bleeds, or easy bruising)
Prevention
You can prevent mosquito bites by applying insect repellent, wearing long, covered clothing and sleeping under mosquito nets or in rooms with wire-mesh screens or air-conditioned rooms to keep out mosquitoes. Preventing the spread of dengue is also about maintaining vigilance in your environment. The Aedes mosquito has a distinctive black and white striped body, and prefers to breed in clean, stagnant water. By frequently checking and removing stagnant water from your home, you can help to prevent the spread of dengue fever. For more advice on preventing Aedes mosquito breeding, you can visit the National Environment Agency website. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved a dengue vaccine, which is available for individuals aged 12-45 years old. You can consult your doctor to find out if you are suitable for the dengue vaccine. At school, we carry out thorough checks for any stagnant water and regular fogging of our outdoor areas and drains.
In the event your child should develop symptoms of Dengue Fever, please seek early medical assessment. If you have any questions or would like further information, please see the School Nurses or speak to your family doctor.
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