Rowhill School Pupil Appreciation of Love Pop Up Shop - 17th March 2023

Rowhill School, along with the Fundraising Team, will be running the popular Appreciation of Love Pop Up Shop during school lunch time on Friday 17th March.

Previous pop-up shops have always been a big success with all the pupils who have participated enjoying the experience of the “shop”.  This is also a great opportunity for the pupils to purchase a gift (or more!) for someone special.

The Fundraising Team have always aimed to keep pop up shop costs as low as possible. However, we have had to slightly increase our prices due to the increased costs of purchasing stock from our stockists.  Gifts will now range from £2 to £5.

If you wish for your child to participate in this event, please send your child in with funds on this day.

Rowhill School thank you for your support.

We are taking part in Children’s Mental Health Week. On Monday 6th February, staff and students will be invited to DRESS TO EXPRESS! This is a free event to raise awareness of Children’s Mental Health.

FAMILY LEARNING COURSES - 2023

Our courses are free of charge and delivered virtually via Zoom unless specified.

 

Autism Awareness
Tues 10 h Jan Tues 31st Jan 6.30pm - 8.30pm (4 sessions)

Managing Children’s Behaviour
Weds 11th Jan Weds 1st Feb 9.30am - 11.30am (4 sessions

First Aid for Families
Fri 20th Jan Fri 3rd Feb 9.30am - 11.30am (3 sessions)
at Oakfield Children’s Centre,
Oakfield Lane, DA1 2SW

Managing Children’s Behaviour
Tues 28th Feb Tues 21st March 12.30pm - 2.30pm 4 (sessions)

Supporting ADHD in the Home
Weds 8th March Weds 29th March 6.30pm - 8.30pm (4 sessions)

First Aid for Families
Thurs 15th June Thurs 29th June 9.30am - 11.30am
at Swanscombe Children’s Centre
pedestrian access only via Coopers Rd DA10 0BS

Autism Awareness
Weds 21st June Weds 12th July 9.30am - 11.30am

Managing Children’s Behaviour
Thurs 22nd June Thurs 13th July 6pm - 8pm (4 sessions)

Please contact Tracy on 03000 418992 to find out more or book a place

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Increase in scarlet fever

We are writing to inform 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:

• 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,

 

Mr G Bartrum

Headteacher

Rowhill School

 

Resources

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scarlet-fever-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/managing-specific-infectious-diseases-a-to-z

https://www.e-bug.eu/