Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

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• Lunch Price Rise

  Mon 08 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  We have been informed by our caterers, Edsential, that a price rise will be implemented for meals from 1st April 2024.

   

  The new price will be £2.89.

   

• School Closed - Tuesday 16th Jan 2024

  Tue 16 Jan 2024

  School is closed for today.

   

  We will update you via Facebook / Twitter (X) / Text Message if we are closed tomorrow.  

   

  Please assume we are 'in' if you don't hear anything.

   

  Thanks.

   

   

  

• BiddyAve Choir on new Bill Ryder Jones Album

  Sun 14 Jan 2024

  We were delighted to be part of Bill Ryder Jones's new album, Iechyd Da, which was released on Friday (all streamers, vinyl and CD).

   

  The smaller choir group worked with Bill at Bidston Observatory, which was chosen for its great acoustics.  

   

  The choir appear on 4 tracks (see the Choir page in the children' section of the website).  It is the second album in which our choir has taken part, the first being with Two Black Sheep a few years ago.

  

• Back to school in 2024 - Happy New Year!

  Sun 07 Jan 2024

  We reopen for Spring Term 2024 on Monday 8th January.,

  We look forward to seeing you all.

  Happy New Year!

• PE and Sports Premium Highlights

  Mon 31 Jul 2023 Mr Brady

   Today, we have published our latest PE and Sports Premium Impact Report for 2022-2023.

   

   There are some stunning figures in there, including:

  • 61 extracurricular sports clubs were offered to our children (F2 to Y6)
  • 1067 children signed up for clubs (average 17-18 children per club)
  • 48% of our children (Y1 to Y6) took part in 'outside of school' competitions
  • There were 431 opportunities to represent the school in 60 inter-school competitions, incl. inclusive sports
  • 99.1% of children either loved or enjoyed most of their PE lessons
  • 75% loved PE lessons!
  • Our school teams made 2 county (Merseyside) finals and were runners-up in both competitions.

   

  Please go to the 'Key Information' section and browse the pupil premium/sports premium section for the full report.

   

   

• Scarlet Fever - General Information

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

  Re: Increase in scarlet fever

  We are writing to inform you of a recent national/local increase in notifications of scarlet fever to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), above seasonal expected levels.

  We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the signs, symptoms and the actions to be taken if you think that you or your child might have scarlet fever.

  Signs and symptoms of scarlet fever

  Scarlet fever is a common childhood infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (GAS). It is not usually serious, but should be treated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of complications (such as pneumonia) and spread to others. The early symptoms of scarlet fever include sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. After 12 to 48 hours, the characteristic red, pinhead rash develops, typically first appearing on the chest and stomach, then rapidly spreading to other parts of the body, and giving the skin a sandpaper-like texture. The scarlet rash may be harder to spot on darker skin, although the 'sandpaper' feel should be present. Patients typically have flushed cheeks and be pale around the mouth. This may be accompanied by a bright red red ‘strawberry’ tongue.

  If you think you, or your child, might have scarlet fever:

  • contact your GP or NHS 111 as soon as possible
  • make sure that you or your child take(s) the full course of any antibiotics prescribed. Although you or your child will feel better soon after starting the course of antibiotics, you must complete the course to ensure that you do not carry the bacteria in your throat after you have recovered
  • stay at home, away from nursery, school or work for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection

  You can help stop the spread of infection through frequent hand washing and by not sharing eating utensils, clothes, bedding and towels. All contaminated tissues  should be disposed of immediately.

  Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS)

  The same bacteria which cause scarlet fever can also cause a range of other types of infection such as skin infections (impetigo) and sore throat. In very rare cases, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive group A strep (iGAS). Whilst still very uncommon, there has been an increase in iGAS cases this year, particularly in children under 10 years old. It is very rare for children with scarlet fever to develop iGAS infection.

  As a parent, you should trust your own judgement.  You know your child best when it comes to their illnesses.

  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 38C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher
  • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
  • your child is very tired or irritable

  Call 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 awake

  Stop the spread

  During periods of high incidence of scarlet fever, there may also be an increase in outbreaks in schools, nurseries and other childcare settings. Children and adults with suspected scarlet fever should stay off nursery / school / work until 24 hours after the start of appropriate antibiotic treatment. Good hygiene practice such as hand washing remains the most important step in preventing and controlling spread of infection.

   

   

• Tax Free Childcare Vouchers - NEW CODE UPDATED

  Wed 15 Sep 2021

  Our Nursery and our breakfast & after school club (BiddyAve Buddies) have a different code to the previous business for payments made with childcare vouchers.

   

  Bidston Avenue Primary School’s Unique Reference is:

  105060

  **BUT THIS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE USED BY VOUCHER COMPANIES.

   

  Fideliti Voucher Scheme - Account Number: BID009C

  Computershare Voucher Scheme registration number: 0026782354

  Sodexo Voucher Scheme - Carer ID: 913244

   

  If possible, include the school name/code (i.e. BidstonAve or E175)

   

   

  If you use a childcare voucher company different to the above or cannot find our details to pay a breakfast/after-school club bill then please speak to us ASAP.

   

  Once you have arranged to pay by childcare voucher then please inform school of the reference number as soon as possible. 

   

  Wirral Council can then allocate your payment to our school and we can clear your account.

   

  Any questions then please speak to our school business manager on 652 1594.

• Reading Challenge Celebration

  Mon 13 Sep 2021

  We have been delighted to hear that lots of our families took part in the Summer Reading Challenge, this year.  We have seen some familiar faces on twitter collecting their medals and certificates in their local library. 

   

  We would like an opportunity to congratulate the children and celebrate their reading success.  On Friday 17^th September, we hope that all children who completed the Wild World Heroes challenge will bring their medals and certificates into school.

   

  Many thanks,

   

  Mrs Brady, Reading Leader.

• Inset Day - 10/09/21

  Wed 01 Sep 2021

  School will be closed to all children on 10th September 2021 due to a teacher training day. 
   

  We reopen on Monday 13th September. 

• Book Breakfast and After School Club Sessions ASAP

  Thu 01 Jul 2021

  The booking site is open for school's BiddyAve Buddies breakfast and after school club.  Autumn Term 2021 places are selling well.

   

  Please book your early start (7:30am) or normal start (8am) breakfast club sessions asap, as they will fill up quickly when we reopen.

   

  This is important as businesses return to normal over the summer and more and more parents will need to return to work.

   

  https://biddyavebuddies.magicbooking.co.uk

   

  More information is available on the BiddyAve Buddies Breakfast and After School Club page found here.