The New Islington News – Edition 13
Scarlet Fever
Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause illnesses like scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is an infectious illness that normally affects young children (2-8 years old). It causes flu-like symptoms, including a high temperature, sore throat and swollen neck glands (lump on side of neck). It spreads when people cough. After 12-48 hours it causes small, raised bumps that feel rough like sandpaper on the chest and tummy area. On white skin the rash looks ping or red. It can be harder to see on brown or black skin, but you can still feel it.
These pictures will help you:
If you notice any of these symptoms, please keep your child at home and speak to your GP to see if
treatment is needed. For most children this is not a serious condition and they will be able to go back to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics. In very rare cases it can cause more serious illness. If your child gets worse after having scarlet fever, please don’t wait, talk to a health professional or ring 111 for help.
In the meantime, please encourage your child to wash their hands, cough into a tissue and put the tissue in a bin
Term dates
The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! New additions or alterations are bold. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
| Monday 12th December | Week B |
| Monday 12th December | Year 3 Carols and Poems at Angel Square, starting at 2pm.Remember to take your tickets with you and please arrive between 1:40 and 1:45 |
| Monday 12th December | Last call for the £1:00 donation for party food |
| Tuesday 13th December | Key Stage One Carol Concert at 9:30 – all parents welcome |
| Wednesday 14th December | Christmas Dinner day. School will pay for all our pupils to have a Christmas Dinner. Those who usually pay for a school dinner will be credited for this meal. Of course, if your child would prefer their usual packed lunch, they can bring this in as usual. |
| Wednesday 14th December | Christmas Jumper Day: Children can (if they want to) wear a festive jumper and bring in £1:00 for the charity ‘Mind’. |
| Wednesday 14th December | A live orchestral concert, here at school, performed by the Manchester University Orchestra for our pupils in KS2. |
| Thursday 15th December | Badminton tournament for Years 5&6 |
| Thursday 15th December | Music Concert at 9:30 – parents of those pupils performing are invited to attend. |
| Friday 16th December | Christmas Parties for all classes. Children can come to school in their home clothes / party clothes. Teachers will ask for a £1:00 donation from Monday 5th December, so that we can provide party food. |
| Friday 16th December | Term ends today |
| Wednesday 4th January 2023 | Spring Term begins for all pupilsWe return to Week A |
| Wednesday 11th January | Year 5 classes start ‘Project Chameleon’, which is a 10-week program delivered by ex-Police Officer trainers. Our pupils will learn about different aspects of law and crime, helping them to make positive choices going forward. This complements many different aspects of our curriculum. |
| Thursday 19th JanuaryThursday 26th JanuaryThursday 2nd February | Money Zone sessions for Years 4, 5 and 6 run by Metro Bank. |
| Friday 27th January | Co-op Young Leaders Training Day – our pupils who take on a leadership role will work with a trainer focusing on teamwork, problem solving and developing their initiative and confidence. |
| Monday 6th March | Book Fair this week |
| Forest School MONDAY 9/1/23 – 3JM16/2/23 – 4LB23/1/23 – 4AO30/1/23 – 2AO6/2/23 – 1MO13/2/23 – TBC |
Forest School FRIDAY6/1/23 – 3FC13/1/23 – 5LB20/1/23 – 6CH27/1/23 – 2JJ3/2/23 – 1H10/2/23 – 5IP17/2/23 – TBC |
Notes Children should come to school on Forest School days in the appropriate clothing and footwear. As the winter approaches, a warm waterproof coat is essential as the children go out in any weather. Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification. |
As always, contact me any time: tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk
Thinking ahead: These are the term dates for 2023/24. They will be published on our website.
Term Dates 2023/24
Training Day nos. 1&2 (no pupils in school): Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September 2023
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 20th October 2023
Training day no. 3 (no pupils in school): Monday 30th October
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Christmas holiday
School closes: Friday 15th December 2023
Training day no. 4 (no pupils in school): Tuesday 2nd January 2024
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 16th February 2024
School opens: Monday 26th February 2024
Easter holidays
School closes: Thursday 28th March 2024
School opens: Monday 15th April 2024
Bank holiday: School closed Monday 6th May 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 24th May 2024
Training day no. 5 (no pupils in school): Monday 3rd June 2024
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 4th June 2024
Summer holidays
School closes: Wednesday 24th July 2024 closes at 1pm