We have been asked to make you aware that unfortunately Measles cases are on the rise in England, with over 120,000 children starting school or early years provision being at risk of catching the disease.

It is a viral infection that is highly infectious and if left unvaccinated nine out of ten children in an early year’s setting can catch the disease if just one child is infectious.

It causes cold-like symptoms including a high temperature, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash a few days later.

Measles can make children seriously unwell with one in 5 needing a hospital visit, and one in 15 developing serious complications from a measles infection, which can include meningitis and blindness.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine can help stop children becoming seriously unwell with measles. See below for more information about measles infection:

Public Health also wish to advise that it is not only young children whose parents/carers should ensure they have their vaccinations to prevent Measles.

Measles can also affect staff and parents in our school and more especially those adults who may have missed out on these vaccinations when they were young, as they can also receive the vaccination, it is important that as many children and staff are protected, measles is on the rise locally, nationally and worldwide and is highly infectious and can in a small number of cases prove fatal.

NHS Conditions-Measles

Children learn, play, and socialise with more children when they start at a new nursery, school, or college. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccine for the best protection against becoming unwell. If your child has missed their first or second dose of MMR vaccine contact your GP surgery to book an appointment. If you are unsure if your child is due a vaccination, check their red book or contact your GP surgery. It’s also never too late for adults to catch up on their MMR vaccinations which are free on the NHS.

Please see the following for further information about measles, the MMR vaccine, and other vaccinations:

NHS Vaccinations

NHS MMR Vaccine

Dudley Let’s Get-Protect Your Health-Vaccination

It was lovely to hear all your supportive comments regarding the positive parking at school today! Many of you, like many local residents have made lots of complaints about a very small minority of our parents who continue to park wherever they want, irrespective of the law! We will continue to try our best to keep everyone safe, especially the children! 💙💙

We ask parents to please park in the free carpark down the town & give consideration to those who actually need to park outside gates- they might need it more than you! 🙏💙🙏 
 

Thank you for supporting us and championing the efforts we go to to make our school the wonderful place it is. The Junior PCSOs love carrying out their duties, even in the freezing cold and wet weather! 🙏🥶🙏 Well done to them! 👮‍♀️👮👮‍♂️🚔🚓🚨

SAFEGUARDING ALERT***

West Midlands Police have been made aware of a live Snapchat account where children in Dudley are actively encouraging other children to post graphic images and videos of themselves or their peers. Please could we ask parents and carers to pay extra attention to all social media accounts to ensure that the content viewed or shared is appropriate for their age. We are investigating this matter and will be dealing with any criminal offences identified in a positive manner.

For further support or advice, please refer to the Dudley Safe and Sound Website.

Online Safety | dudleysafeandsound

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We have been chosen as a school for subsidised Basketball tickets in Birmingham!

It’s the first event in the British Basketball calendar, and you can be part of the 9,000 crowd in the spectacular surroundings of Utilita Arena Birmingham to enjoy the all men’s Semi Finals action live.

Taking place on Saturday 27^th January, the day includes the Final Four showdown and will decide the top two men’s teams to compete the following day in the Trophy Finals, alongside plenty of sensational entertainment courtside.

Book your £5 tickets here: https://shopbritishbasketball.com/products/trophyprimary

To add tickets, click Add to Cart, then you can increase your ticket request to the desired numbers.

Schedule

2.30pm Doors Open

3.30pm Men’s Semi Final 1

6.00pm Men’s Semi Final 2

8.00pm Doors Close

We are so proud to say that our climate justice art work which is currently displayed in The @Cornbow Shopping centre, is being displayed in the Houses of Parliament for the COP meeting! Well done Mrs Morris for organising this! What a great achievement- well done everyone! 💚 

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Thanks to all the kind donations to school fund, we have been able to buy new netball posts to train our team, and host matches! Thank you to all our wonderful parents who donated- we couldn’t give our children what they want, without your continued support! 🙏💙🙏 If you can donate, please do it via school money #generous&grateful  

So proud of our little Mini Vinnie who is the Mascot at the Aston Villa ground today! How wonderful for him! He’s a mad Aston Villa fan and what a way to celebrate his 7th birthday 🥳 Congratulations Vinnie! It is so lovely to see him, living his best life! 🥳🤩 Please keep Vinnie in your prayers! Come on Villa! ⚽️🏆