Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for your kind donations for the raffle prizes at the Chocolate bingo, the PTFA volunteers are looking forward to making up the hampers.
The school has started to look a little festive, classrooms and the hall are being decorated with trees. In the assembly we started to discuss what gifts and acts of kindness we could do for others around this festive time.
Scholastic Book Fair
The book fair will remain at Heathfields until Wednesday. The book fair will be on the main playground unless it is raining at the end of school until 3.30pm.
Staffing updates
We are missed to share that we have appointed a new teaching assistant to support in Year 2, Miss Golder. Miss Golder will be starting her job as soon as the safeguarding process has been completed.
Educational visit
As you are aware, we have booked a visit to watch the production of Jack and the Beanstalk at Tamworth assembly rooms.
To help the children enjoy the live performance further, we will be studying the book Jack and the beanstalk asa whole school just before we break up for Christmas.
Winter illness
As the temperatures drop, winter brings not only festive cheer but also an increase in seasonal illnesses. Common conditions like cold, flu, RSV, and even pneumonia tend to spread more easily during this time because we spend more time indoors and in close contact with others. Here’s what you need to know to keep our school community healthy and safe.
Common Winter Illnesses
- Common Cold: Runny nose, sore throat, mild fever, and cough.
- Influenza (Flu): High fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, and respiratory symptoms.
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Can cause severe illness in infants and older adults.
- Pneumonia: Persistent cough, fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
- Norovirus (“Winter Vomiting Bug”): Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Top Tips to Prevent Illness
- Get Vaccinated: Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are strongly recommended. Ask your doctor about RSV and pneumococcal vaccines for those at higher risk.
- Practice Good Hygiene: Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds, use hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your face.
- Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Use a tissue or your elbow.
- Stay Home When Sick: Prevent spreading germs by resting at home until symptoms improve.
- Improve Ventilation: Open windows briefly or use air filters to reduce airborne viruses indoors.
- Healthy Habits: Eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep to boost immunity.
Celebrations
The class with the highest number of readers was Ahlberg Class with 88%
The class with the best attendance was Rosen class with 98.1%
Polite Final Reminder to Parents/Carers from the School Age Immunisation Service”.
We shall be visiting school on Thursday 4th December 2025 to deliver the Nasal Flu spray programme to pupils. If you have not done so and would like your child protected against Flu, please complete the consent form by 10am on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 when the online consent portal will close. Please use the following link:
https://forms.mpft.nhs.uk/?session=6729&code=SS147571-25
Asthma
If your child has asthma and there have been changes to your child’s health within 14 days of the vaccination e.g.
- your child has become wheezy
- has required oral steroids
- has increased their asthma medication
- has had a severe asthma attack
YOU MUST contact the immunisation team on 0300 124 0366 as your child may not be well enough to receive the vaccination.
If you have any concerns regarding the vaccination, have taken your child to the GP for their vaccination or require support completing the consent form please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Immunisation Service to discuss on 0300 124 0366.
Dates for your diary;
5th December – Children will bring home their English and Maths books for them to share with the family over the weekend.
11th December 9am – Year 1 singing in the playground
12th December 9am – Year 2 singing in the playground
15th December 9am - Reception singing in the playground
This is a short sing-along activity that usually lasts no longer than 15 minutes.
Thank you for your continued support.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mr Melloy
