Key Dates for your Diary

Return Date for Academic Year 2019/2020 - Monday 9th September 

Date Change - Tuesday 16th July - Sports Day

Wednesday 17th July - Year 10 Science Field Trip

Thursday 18th July - Year 9 & 10 E-Portfolio Day
(Letters sent home with time slot)

Thursday 18th July: Whole School Summer Exhibition
(4:30pm - 6:30pm)

Friday 19th July - Last Day of Term - School finishes 12:50pm

Dehydration in Hot Weather

Dehydration occurs when there isn’t enough fluid in the body to keep it working properly. The body needs water to help maintain body temperature, make bodily fluids and for day-to-day functioning.

Young children and babies are at greater risk of becoming dehydrated than adults. Keeping your child hydrated is important at all times, but especially when they are unwell and in hot weather.

If your child is very thirsty, they are probably already dehydrated. The effects of severe dehydration can be serious.

Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration

If your child is mildly dehydrated, they may have:

• dizziness or light-headedness 

• nausea or headaches 

• dark yellow or brown urine (wee) – urine should be pale yellow 

• fewer wet nappies or nappies not as wet as usual; or older children will not go to the toilet as much 

• dry lips, tongue, mouth or throat.

If your child has severe dehydration, they may be:

• extremely thirsty 

• irritable, drowsy or confused.

• breathing faster than usual and have a fast heart rate 

• cold – especially their hands or feet 

• pale and have sunken eyes, tears may be absent when crying 

• lethargic or less active than usual 

What Causes Dehydration?

Children are more likely to become dehydrated:

• after lots of physical activity or exercise 

• with severe vomiting or diarrhoea 

• if they have a fever 

• if they take certain medications, such as diuretics 

• if they don’t drink enough, especially during times of illness 

• if they are younger than six months of age 

• in hot weather.

Making sure your child drinks enough water each day can help prevent dehydration. Providing extra drinks of water in hot weather, during and after exercise and during illness is particularly important.

Sports Day Change of Day

Please note we have had to move sports day to Tuesday 16th July from Monday 15th July. The sports day will still be at the Copper Box in the Olympic Park.  Pupils will need to arrive at The Copper at 8:45am to be registered and will be dismissed at 2:00pm.

Library Books

Thank you to all the students who have visited the library this year. I love seeing your enthusiasm and commitment to reading. 

As summer break is nearly here I would like get back as many library books as possible. At the moment there are 650 overdue books that need to be returned. Please have a look at home and return to the school library or reception.

Students are allowed to borrow up to three books for a loan period of one month and can be renewed after this period should the need arise. Any books that are lost or damaged must be replaced.   

Mrs Fisher
Librarian

Before School 

Please note we have been informed by a number of residents and parents about Middle and Secondary students being disruptive on the street by the shops. Students must be mindful of other pedestrians whilst walking on the pavement and ensure that they are not blocking the road. Additionally we expect our students to walk calmly and to not be pushing, shoving or play fighting. We advise that students don't go to the shop before school. If it is absolutely essential for your child to go to the shop please ensure they leave plenty of time to get to lessons on time by 8:29am for a punctual start. 

Recieving Emails from School 

Those with Yahoo email accounts need to add: 

3164001@capita-intouch.co.uk  as a safe contact so that they can receive emails from the school.

The Lunch Menu has changed - please see the changes below.

The Lunch Menu this Week is Week 3!