Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
We have been asked to share the information below in italics from Public Health England. If your child receives a letter and you have any questions please feel free to ring school and ask to speak to Mrs. Cooper our medical and welfare assistant.
Dental examination of reception and year 1 children as part of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme
The National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP)
Public Health England and Derbyshire/Derby City Local Authorities are undertaking the upcoming dental survey of 5-year-old children in reception and year 1 classes across England. The survey is usually undertaken every 2 years and provides information on the oral health of children. The aim is to support actions to improve oral health and reduce health inequalities and improve the provision of treatment services. Schools are selected to participate at random and participation in the survey is vital to the success of the survey and we thank you in advance for your support this year.
Support from Parents
The programme is delivered by a survey provider commissioned by the local authority and involves a dental examination of selected reception and year 1 children (approximately 25 children). If your child is one that is randomly selected, you will receive a letter informing you about the programme and requesting parental agreement to participate in the survey. The date confirmed for this dental survey at St John’s is Monday 28th February 2022.
I am pleased to share that on Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th February we will have mechanics from 'Big on Bikes' in school offering free children's bike maintenance, safety checks and minor repairs at school.
No appointment is needed. Parents just need to bring the 'broken' bike to school in the morning and the team will help, free of charge. They will have all the equipment and a free supply of parts such as inner tubes, brake pads etc to get most bikes back on the road safely.
I hope that you are able to take advantage of this offer.
Please note that not all repairs will be able to be carried out and it may be that the team will offer advice on how to repair more major problems if they don't have the equipment with them.
Mr. Averis
We have been asked to share the following information
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Angelique Foster, wants to hear your views on crime and community safety.
Throughout the year, the Commissioner runs a survey asking for Derbyshire residents views on crime and community safety. This is done to ensure that the priorities the Commissioner sets for policing, community safety and victims services reflect the issues that matter most to you, wherever you live in the City or the County.
Using the responses from the survey, the Commissioner will work with the Chief Constable to ensure that resources are balanced efficiently with your concerns.
The Commissioner needs to hear from as many people as possible, from all age groups and backgrounds, to ensure the results are fair. This is where we are asking for your help.
If you could share the survey below with staff members and parents, it would be greatly appreciated.
To complete the survey, and to read a short statement from the Police & Crime Commissioner, please click the below link:
Listening to You – Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster
If you have any questions regarding the survey or would like any more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards,
Stephen
Stephen Powell
Engagement Lead Officer
Parents are invited to complete an online PSHE survey. It should only take a couple of minutes.
Mrs. Girling has shared information and a link to the survey on our PSHE curriculum page.
To find our more about the survey CLICK HERE.
As Mrs. Simpson in our office leaves us to successfully take up a new post, we look forward to welcoming someone new to our office team.
Further information is in the vacancies section on our website - CLICK HERE.
Happy new year
I hope you have all enjoyed your holiday with family and loved ones and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday morning at 9am when we open for the spring term.
I am pleased to share that at time of writing (Saturday 8th January, 8pm) there are no significant changes in COVID regulations for schools for the spring term.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Mr. Averis
Updated on Monday 20th 11.40am
At the time of writing we are still looking forward to this event taking place.
Parents and families are invited to our annual carol concert at St. Peter's church at 7pm Monday 20th December. We will be joined by our school choir and Heage Brass Band. This traditional service is a favourite of many families and we are looking forward to it returning after not having one in 2020.
To ensure we stay as safe as possible Rev. Anne has shared that all adults in the congregation need to wear a face covering throughout the entire service and that seats will be available upstairs and downstairs, giving us plenty of space.
We are also asking all adults to support us in taking and LFD test before the service. All adults and visitors to school are being asked to do this before coming into the school and we are asking for this to extend to this service.
Finally, to help ensure we enjoy the evening, please remember that
We are inviting our community to take part in a consultation regarding admissions to our nursery as we consider offering the option of children attending for up to 30 hours a week. At present children can only stay for up to 15 hours a week.
More information and a link to the survey (that should only take a few minutes to complete) can be found in this letter - CLICK HERE
Many thanks for your help.
Mr. Averis - Headteacher
Updated - Tuesday 14th 8.30pm
At time of writing we are still looking forward to the disco's taking place on Thursday evening. Many thanks to the PTFA for organising the event.
Infant disco - 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Junior disco - 6.45pm to 8pm
All children need to have a ticket. No children will be admitted without a ticket, there will no option to buy a ticket on the door.
When collecting your child at the end of the disco you will be asked to wear a face covering when walking through the school building.
All volunteers helping during the evening are asked to take a LFD test before the disco.
Cinema trips - December 2021
Many thanks to the PTFA for funding this annual Christmas treat. It's good to be able to enjoy this again as we weren't able to it 2020.
Our online school calendar lets parents know when their children are going to the Ritz cinema for their Christmas treat. CLICK HERE.
If you are able to help walk the children to the cinema safely please let your child's class teacher know.
Morning films begin at 10am
Afternoon films begin at 1.15pm
Children will leave school about 30 minutes before each film to walk to the cinema. All parents that help walk are invited to come and watch the film with the children.
At the Ritz cinema adults will be required to support the cinema in the wearing of face coverings as per their risk assessment.