Here are some extra top ups from our March news and some guidance from the NHS regarding meningitis.
A night at the Opera
Well done to years 3, 4 and 5 for their amazing vocal and dance performance in Northampton working with the Royal Opera House. They certainly pulled out all the stops and was proud to see impeccable behaviour all day.
Sporting Success
Well done to the football team who have qualified to the Plate Final at Grantham town on March 28th! Tickets coming your way!
Coming soon- Inclusive Football and the Winter Cup
Coming soon- Poetry Competition
Public Health Information
Following the meningitis outbreak in Kent please note the advice on signs and symptoms. While cases remain uncommon, we want to ensure parents and carers are informed and know what to look out for. Meningococcal disease (meningitis) is a rare but serious infection caused by bacteria. It can develop quickly, so recognising the symptoms early and seeking medical help promptly is very important. Symptoms to be aware of may include: • A rash that does not fade when pressed through a glass. • Sudden high fever • Severe headache • Stiff neck • Vomiting or diarrhoea • Sensitivity to light • Cold hands and feet • Drowsiness or difficulty waking • Confusion • Seizures Not all symptoms will appear, and they can develop rapidly. If you are concerned, please seek medical advice urgently, via NHS 111 or your GP practice. Young people, particularly those moving on to college or university, can be at increased risk due to mixing with larger groups, so awareness and vaccination is especially important.
Vaccination Programme: • Teenagers The Men ACWY vaccine, which protects against four types of meningitis (A, C, W and Y), is offered in schools. This includes: • All Year 9 students • Any students in Years 10 and 11 who may have missed their vaccination Consent is needed for children to receive this vaccination. The consent form can be emailed to parents from a programme called 'MAVIS'. Please ask your school if you have not had this email. • Children From 2015, all children have been offered vaccinations against meningitis B at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and one year. You can check if your child has had this by asking your GP. Reassurance Meningitis is usually spread through close, prolonged contact. There is no need for siblings or close contacts to stay off school unless they are unwell. Further information and support You can find more information and support here: • https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ • Meningitis Research Foundation (24-hour helpline: 0808 800 3344) • Meningitis Now (helpline: 0808 80 10 388, 9am–8pm) • https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/
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Our new quiet space- It's nearly here!
The quiet space is nearly finished! Pupils voted on a new name so I will stop calling it the cardboard box! I can't wait to open the...
Fundraising for the PTFA
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