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14 December 2011

Dear Parents and Carers

As you are aware at this time of year many horrible tummy bugs and viruses are around.
We would like to remind you that the NHS guidelines say that any child who has had any sort of tummy upset should remain off school for 48 hours after the final episode of illness.
As we have had notification from the local authority that the norovirus is once again spreading around the county we would respectfully request that parents are very vigilent about adhering to the NHS guidelines at this time.
Thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.

Mr S Vaughan

In November, 29 children took part in the Primary Maths Challenge. Congratulations to Immy, Sophie, Samuel, Oran and Mia, who gained the gold awards.

A group of Year 6 children recently attended a day at the Council Offices to find out more about the services that are provided.

From September 2011 school meals can be paid for online by visiting this link:

NumberGym

A letter about NumberGym, new Maths software being used in school, will be sent home on Thursday 20th January. It gives information about the software and the username and password so you can access it at home. It is a great resource for you and your child to explore. Please click on the link below to go the login page.

Understanding progress in Mathematics: a guide for parents

Also, here is a link to information produced by the (now defunct) Department for Children, Schools and Families, about what your child's progress in maths should look like in their time at primary school and going into secondary education. It gives information about working at different levels in maths and activities you could try at home with your children. You will need to be able to open a PDF document to read it.

For letters about specific class activities, please see your child's class page.

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