We hope the warm weather will return soon and we head toward the summer holidays it is important that our children are safe at all times.  You will likely have seen on the news during the last spell of hot weather that there were a number of tragic water-related incidents leading to the deaths of a number of children across the country.

Please consider speaking to your children about the dangers of swimming in water such as canals, reservoirs and rivers, you could talk about the following:

• Cold Water Shock: Even on a very hot day, canal water stays incredibly cold just beneath the surface.  Jumping in can cause an involuntary gasp for air, leading to water entering the lungs, causing instant panic or even cardiac arrest.

• Hidden Hazards: Canals and other local bodies of water often contain shopping trolleys, discarded bikes, broken glass, and thick reeds.  vIt is very easy for a child to get caught or injured beneath the surface.

• Deceptive Depths: Open water can drop off sharply into deep water without warning.

• Toxic Water: Open water can carry harmful bacteria, such as Weil’s Disease, which can make children severely ill.

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Water Safety Code has these simple rules:

1.  Stop and Think: Look for warning signs.  Never swim in canals, rivers, quarries, or reservoirs.

2.  Stay Together: Never go near the canal towpaths or water edges alone.  Always be with an adult or a group of friends.

3.  Float to Live: If you unexpectedly fall into the water, do not panic or splash violently.  Fight the instinct to swim, lean back, extend your arms and legs like a starfish, and float on your back until your breathing is under control.

4.  Call 999: If someone else is in trouble, never jump in to save them.  Call 999 immediately.  If you are inland at a canal or river, ask for the Fire and Rescue Service.  Look for a nearby life ring to throw to them.

• If you encounter a medical emergency near the school, please prioritise safety of all involved.  If children are nearby, ensure they enter the school gates safely under the supervision of another trusted adult or school staff, keeping them clear of the incident.

• If you think to be neccessary call 999 and ask someone else to inform a member of staff so we can assist.  For cardiac emergencies, the school has two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on site. Staff can access one of the defibs, which is located in the school hall.  There is also a defibrilator located outside near the main entrance; its secure cabinet can be unlocked using a code provided directly by the 999 call handler.

Our attendance this week has been 94.72%, and our attendance for this year is 93.86%  Our attendance target for every child is 96%.

Children in Years 1 to 6 who are in school on time every day in a week will be given 5 dojos to celebrate and recognise their attendance. We are also recognising the best class each week with an in-school Shine Charter competition, where classes can win £50 to spend on resources once they have been the highest-attending class 5 times. Please support the school by ensuring that you child is here every day, ready to learn.

reporting absence to school

The Leisure Box in Brierfield offer free sports activities for children in the evenings.  If you are interested, please see which sessions you would like to book onto and speak to Umbreen in the school office. Once your child is registered you can attend without having to book weekly. Please note it is your responsibility to take and collect your child from the Leisure Box. 

Leisure Box

  شام کے وقت بچوں کے لیے مفت کھیلوں کی سرگرمیاں پیش کرتا ہے۔  اگر آپ دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں تو براہ کرم دیکھیں کہ آپ ٹائم ٹیبل پر کون سے سیشنز بک کرنا چاہتے ہیں اور مس امبرین سے بات کریں۔ ایک بار جب آپ کا بچہ رجسٹر ہوجاتا ہے تو آپ ہفتہ وار بک کیے بغیر شرکت کرسکتے ہیں۔ براہ کرم نوٹ کریں کہ یہ آپ کی ذمہ داری ہے کہ آپ اپنے بچے کو لیزر باکس سے لے جائیں اور جمع کریں۔