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

• Latest guidance for schools on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

  Thu 27 Feb 2020

  Please follow this link to read the most up to date guidance from the Department for Education and Public Health England on the COVID-19 virus:

   

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

• Storytelling with our Reception children

  Thu 13 Feb 2020

  Once upon a time George, the friendly, happy storyteller, came to visit St John's!

   

  Year R were lucky to have a professional storyteller, George Hoyle, visit on Monday 3rd February to help celebrate National Storytelling Week. Everyone was in awe of his calming nature and his talent on the guitar and ukulele, as well as his storytelling, of course! George retold 'The Enormous Turnip' using songs, music, actions and many props from his story suitcase. Everyone loved it when he changed his hats to act out different characters in the story.

   

  Having been inspired by George's storytelling, Year R then had the opportunity to create their own stories. They were shown the 'story hand' to help them remember all aspects of a simple story.

   

  1. Where? Where does the story take place?

  2. Who? A good story has at least 3 characters. 1 goody, 1 friend for the goody (a person or an animal) and 1 baddie

  3. Once a upon a time. Start your story with the characters going something very normal.

  4. Uh - oh! A problem. What goes wrong in your story?

  5. Happily ever after. What happens at the end of your story? How is the problem solved?

   

  Year R have become fantastic storytellers since. They cannot stop making up funny and unique stories which often follow their interests. 

  Can you make up you own stories at home using the 'story hand'?

  

• Update from Public Health England - Coronavirus

  Wed 12 Feb 2020

  Advice from Public Health England to share with your school community:

   

  What is the coronavirus?

   

  The 2019 Novel Coronavirus has been spreading since it was first reported in December 2019.

  Symptoms include fever and respiratory symptoms including coughing and shortness of breath. Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.

   

  If you develop these symptoms and have recently travelled to an area where the coronavirus is being widely reported or believe you may have come in contact with the virus then you should stay indoors and call NHS 111 informing them of the details linking you to the virus.

   

  What should I do?

   

  If you are feeling unwell and have not been contacted by Public Health England, then there is no need for concern.

   

  You should continue to treat your symptoms as usual for seasonal flu or a common cold. If you feel unwell and do not know what you should do, then call NHS 111.

   

  As always, if you have symptoms of a cold or flu, then there are measures you can take to bugs spreading:

   

  • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

   

  How do I know if I’ve been in contact with a case?

   

  Public Health England is in the process of contacting people who have had close contact with the confirmed cases.

   

  Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case. This tried and tested method will ensure any risk to them and the wider public is minimised.

   

  Where can I find more information?

   

  • Information for the public
  • Blog and frequently asked questions
  • Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas

• Y2 India Day hot off the press!

  Fri 07 Feb 2020
  The Kent & Sussex Courier have featured a piece on our recent Y2 India Day in the Friday 7th February edition! 

  

• St John's boys success in TWRFC u7 tournament

  Wed 05 Feb 2020

  At the weekend the TWRFC u7 side fielded a team of St John’s boys for the first time - Harry & Jack D (Apple) and Archie, James, Oliver & Theo (Cherry) played really well, winning both their games and all scored several tries each.

  If any girls and boys are keen to play mini-rugby from reception upwards please email alex-nicholson@live.co.uk