Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
The School Council have been working very hard to think of ideas how to make us all more healthy.
They have asked if every Friday can now be 'Fruity Friday' where we encourage and reward children for bringing in healthy snacks. I think this is a FABULOUS idea.
We will be launching 'Fruity Friday' this week with a Healthy Snack Tuck-shop which will be available for all pupils in the hall at first break. The School Council members will be selling healthy snack alternatives such as bananas, cheese portions and breadsticks.
From this Friday onwards we will be awarding house points to those who can show us a healthy snack at playtime.
Well done to our School Council for this wonderful idea, let's all give them and our childrens' health our full support!
You may be aware that Smith House was the winner of the race to get the most house points at the end of the Autumn Term.
As a result we have offered the members of Smith house a prize – which is for them to have a non-uniform day.
This will take place on Friday, 15th January and will ONLY be in place for the children of Smith house.
We send them our congratulations at working so hard to get so many points and we look forward to seeing who will win at the end of this term.
THREADWORM –INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Information for parents when cases of threadworm are reported at school. This document is to
give guidance in what to look out for and to reassure you that this infection is not serious but that
medical guidance should be sought if you suspect that your child is suffering from them.
Threadworm
Threadworm (also known as pinworm) are common worm infections of the intestines (or gut)
that often do not show symptoms. Humans are their only host and anyone can catch them. They
are particularly common in children between the ages of five and twelve years. Infection often
occurs in more than one family member. Threadworms look like thin, white cotton threads.
Signs and symptoms
In infections where there are symptoms, itching around the anus occurs, especially after a warm
bath or at night causing sleep disturbance. A sticky fluid is sometimes felt around the anus which
may also cause itchiness. Sometimes the worms can be seen either in the stools or around the
anus.
Mode of Transmission
Transmission is by direct transfer of infective eggs by hand from anus to mouth of the same or
another person, or indirectly through clothing, bedding, food or other contaminated equipment.
Re-infection is common. The eggs are ingested and hatch in the small intestine. The worms then
migrate to the large bowel.
Treatment
There are a variety of treatments available; advice should be sought from the GP. Treatment
should be repeated after two weeks. It is also advisable to treat the whole family/ household
members at the same time in order to adequately eradicate the problem from the household.
Prevention of spread
• Prompt recognition of new cases by GPs
• Remove sources of infection by treating cases with anti-worm medication
• All close contacts should be treated with the same medication
• Encourage hand washing especially after going to the toilet and before eating
• Keep fingernails short and discourage nail biting
• Wear clean underwear at night
As well as informing you of the situation, purpose of this letter is to enable you to seek treatment
early if your child is affected and to remind parents of general hygiene, in particular to make sure
that your child/ children wash their hands regularly, particularly after going to the toilet and
especially before eating.
Children with threadworm do not need to be kept away from school as long as the child is
treated and is aware of the hygiene measures required. However, could you please inform
the school as soon as possible if you have a case of threadworm in the family home.
Thank you for your co-operation.