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We are looking forward to supporting this day at St. John's for the first time. We are going to use the day to draw attention to what Down's Syndrome is and how we can play and learn happily at St. John's along side children and adults who have Down's Syndrome.
Children and adults with Down's Syndrome are born with an extra chromosome, 47 instead of 46. To recognise and learn about this extra chromosome we are asking children to wear one extra 'thing' with their school uniform for the day, for example a hat, scarf, false moustache, shorts on top of trousers etc. We are not fundraising, no money needs to be brought to school.
Parents are invited to visit the UK's Down Syndrome page to find out more about Downs' Syndrome www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
We have reminded the children this week that when they arrive at school in the morning and leave in the afternoon that they should use the footpaths around the side of school. Unfortunately some children are walking across the car park and using the car park gates or walking across the grass and then jumping over the wall to get onto Laund Nook.
Thank you for you support in helping our children leave school safely by encouraging them to use the paths and not the 'shortcuts'.
Day for Ukraine - Wednesday 16th March 2022
We are looking forward to supporting ‘A Day For Ukraine’ tomorrow on Wednesday 16th March. We apologise for the short notice, but we only received information about it from the Department for Education today. Children will be encouraged to wear blue and yellow to school on Wednesday. Teachers will use the day to continue helping children understand what is happening in Eastern Europe. The day is being organised by First News Education. They have provided some information and resources to help teachers and parents talk to their children. CLICK HERE. We would also encourage families to look at the BBC Newsround website that has a special ‘Newsround’ page that explains what is happening in a manner to help primary children. CLICK HERE.
Please do not send any money to school on Wednesday 16th March.
Friday 18th March is Comic Relief day. On Friday we will allow children to make donations to Comic Relief and or the Ukraine appeal.
Finally please remember that this event, along with every other fund raising event organised by school is not intended to result in parents giving their child some money. We feel it is important to encourage the children to ‘earn’ any pocket money that you or they wish to donate by doing some jobs around the house or for a relative. All charity donations at St. John's are always voluntary and we hope that in encouraging children to ‘earn’ their donations that we help them improve their understanding of supporting others less fortunate.
We have been asked by Derbyshire catering and school meal service to share a survey link.
Please can parents and families support our hard working catering staff and team by taking a couple of minutes to complete the form. CLICK HERE
Thank you
Mr. Averis