Newsflash

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

• Scarlet Fever

  Thu 08 Dec 2022

  Please see below the guidance shared by UK Health Security Agency. This was also emailed out via ParentPay.

   

  Dear Parent(s) / Carer(s),

  Re: Increase in scarlet fever

  We are writing to inform you of a recent national 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.

  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.

  Yours sincerely,

  Dr Yimmy Chow

  Consultant in Health Protection

  and Head of NWL Health Protection Team, UKHSA

   

   

   

  Kelly O’Neill

  Director of Public Health

  London Boroughs of Hounslow and Hillingdon

   

   

  Resources

  NHS – Scarlet Fever

  Scarlet fever: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

  Health protection in education and childcare settings

  Hand hygiene resources for schools

   

  

• Mindfulness for you and your child coffee morning

  Tue 21 Jun 2022

  It was lovely to have such a great turn out for our coffee morning today!

  Please see photos on our coffee morning page.

  For copies of handouts and support with anxiety and behaviour please see the 'Supporting your child' and then Education Mental Health Practitioner section.

  

• Breakfast club

  Tue 12 Oct 2021

  If you are interested in signing your child up for breakfast club please contact the school office.

   

  You will receive a letter to confirm your place. 

• Welcome back to the new academic year

  Wed 01 Sep 2021

  Dear parents/carers,

   

  Here is to a fantastic Autumn 2021!

  We hope you had a great holiday and are ready to get back into the swing of things. As the new term starts, we will continue to make health and safety our priority.

   

  Drop off/Pick up

  For your safety, we recommend you continue to wear a face mask when dropping off/collecting your child/children.

  We will continue to use the Balmoral gates for entry/exit. Please follow the one way system.

  We will continue to have staggered timings, however have updated the timings. Please see below.

  	Start time- Please drop off at gates where possible	Hometime- please collect from parent zones
  Year 3	8:40am	3:10pm
  Year 4	8:45am	3:15pm
  Year 5	8:50am	3:20pm
  Year 6	8:55am	3:25pm
  	Gates will be locked at 9:00am	Gates will be locked at 3:30pm

   

  As we did last year, if you are late dropping or collecting your child please go to the Fredora entrance and ring the doorbell.

  As there are now shorter gaps between each year group, family time will no longer be needed.

  Please be patient with us whilst waiting to collect and drop off your child/children.

   

  What to bring to school on my first day

  • Be smartly dressed in your full school uniform
  • Water bottle
  • Packed lunch (optional)
  • Drawstring/PE bag. No backpacks please

  School will provide pencil cases so please do not bring one in.

  Please ensure all uniform and belongings are labelled with your child’s name.

   

  New Year 3 parents and pupils

  • Thursday 2nd September start time is 8:30am.
  • The year 3 teachers will be on the playground from 8:30-8:45, holding their class sign so the year 3 pupils can line up. They will escort their class into school.
  • Your child will stay in the same class they were in during Year 2 however classes may be subject to change during the first half term.
  • We will do our utmost to ensure that your child has a smooth transition from infant school to GPJS.

   

   

  We are constantly reviewing our systems for health and safety and we thank you for your continued support during this time.

   

  Yours sincerely.

   

  Miss Shaikh                        Mrs Ali                                                  Mrs Doohan

  Headteacher                      Assistant Headteacher                   Acting Assistant Headteacher

   

   

• Parents! We need you!

  Tue 02 Mar 2021

  Throughout lockdown all our children have been blessed to have the support of amazing parents who have worked with our incredible staff to keep children engaged in their learning , continuing to make progress and most importantly looked after their mental health.

   

  When we re-open, and your child is safely back in school, please put your feet up, have a nice cup of tea and a well deserved rest, then............

   

  Contact the school and tell us that you still want to make a difference to both your child's education and the education of others by championing our school and helping it to be the best that it can be.

   

  'But how?' I hear you cry.

  By becoming a parent governor

   

  Our children deserve the very best and they have that in their parents, so please consider joining our wonderful governing body and help us to move your child's school to outstanding.

   

  Please see the Vacancies Page under the 'About Us' Tab for further information and how to apply.

   

  We look forward to hearing from you.

   

   

• School Re-opening

  Tue 02 Mar 2021
  Grange Park Junior School opens to all pupils on Monday 8th March 2021 - we can't wait to see you all back!

• School Closure - January 2021

  Thu 31 Dec 2020 Miss Oliver

  Following the latest Government guidelines GPJS will remain closed to pupils until Monday 18th January 2021.

   

  If you are a keyworker and wish for your child to attend school from Tuesday 5th January 2021 (Monday 4th January is a scheduled training day) then you must please contact the school tomorrow, 1st January 2021.  Please phone the school on 0208 353 4265 between the hours of 9:30am and 3:00pm.  It is essential that you contact us if you need your child to attend school so that we can ensure the correct provision is made.

   

  For all other children remote learning will commence on Tuesday 5th January.  All children are expected to attend online lessons via Microsoft Teams, complete all work set and submit work for teachers to mark and give feedback.

   

  Further information in regard to how learning will continue at GPJS over the next few weeks will be made available by Monday 4th January 2021. Please check the COVID-19 School Opening Information page under the News and Events tab for the latest information, which will be updated over the coming days. 

• Re-Opening Information - Year 6 Only

  Fri 05 Jun 2020

  The school will re-open to year 6 pupils in the week commencing 15th June 2020.  Please go to News & Events, then letters to read the re-opening letter. 

  Please see the Risk Assessment within the Policy Page under the Information Tab

• Home Learning Update Summer Term 2020 - Covid 19

  Tue 21 Apr 2020

  Home Learning - Summer Term

  Our Home Learning pages (found in each year group page) are updated weekly.  To supplement the activities and resources planned by our teachers, each year group leader has also selected online lessons from both The National Oak Academy (Government Lead Learning) and BBC Bitesize Daily for children to watch and learn from. 

  Please ensure that your child is following the timetable given and doing the learning activities suggested, whether that be in the CGP books, science and topic work (using the topic book provided), our online learning platforms (mathletics, Bug Club etc.) and the online lessons suggested. 

  All home learning can be found by accessing the Pupil Tab then going to the relevant Year Group Page.  Towards the bottom of the year group page there is a Home Learning Icon.  Click on that. 

  Once on the Home Learning page you will see a set of stars with dates - each star represents a week of learning activities. Click on the Star for the current week and all learning activities for that week (with relevant links) will be listed and explained. 

  New stars will be added each week.  You will also notice further down the Home Learning page additional learning information and links that will take you to other websites and activities that your child might also enjoy doing.

  Happy Learning and we hope to see you all again soon!

• Provision for key workers and the parents of identified vulnerable children

  Tue 31 Mar 2020

  In accordance with government guidelines, it is recommended that where possible, children are looked after at home.

   

  However, as a school we recognise that some key workers may need our support with childcare at this time.

   

  Grange Park Junior School remains open to support these parents as part of our local community. 

   

  If you require support then please do not hesitate to telephone the school between 8.30am and 3pm on tel: 0208 353 4265 with your shift requirements and we will be happy to help. 

   

  Stay safe and look after yourselves.