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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.
We reopen for Spring Term 2024 on Monday 8th January.,
We look forward to seeing you all.
Happy New Year!
Today, we have published our latest PE and Sports Premium Impact Report for 2022-2023.
There are some stunning figures in there, including:
Please go to the 'Key Information' section and browse the pupil premium/sports premium section for the full report.
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:
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:
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
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.
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.
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 17th 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.
School will be closed to all children on 10th September 2021 due to a teacher training day.
We reopen on Monday 13th September.
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.
School attendance continues to be mandatory for all pupils and the usual rules on school attendance apply. This includes parents’ and carers' duty to ensure their child regularly attends school, and schools’ and local authorities’ ability to issue sanctions, including fixed penalty notices, for poor attendance.
The Department for Education has made it clear that it expects schools and local authorities to continue to communicate clear expectations around attendance to families, identify pupils at risk of disengagement and develop plans to re-engage them.
As restrictions begin to lift, we know some families may be looking to take holidays during term time. As usual, parents/carers should plan their holidays around school breaks and avoid seeking permission to take their children out of school on holiday.