Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic Primary School,
Moorfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby.
Merseyside.L33 1DZ
Telephone
0151 477 8205
Fax.
0151 477 8206
Website: www.saintspeterandpaulcps.org.uk
E mail: peterandpaul.de@knowsley.gov.uk
Headteacher: Mrs J. Mousley
Chair of Governors: Mr. M Pendergast
Date Friday 15th May 2015
Dear Parents and Carers,
As you are aware we have been informed that a small number of children who attend Saints Peter and Paul Catholic
Primary School have been diagnosed with scarlet fever.
We have sought advice from the local Public Health England, Health Protection Team. They have advised that
although scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications
and to reduce spread to others.
The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine
red rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. On more
darkly-pigmented skin, the scarlet rash may be harder to spot, but it should feel like 'sandpaper'. The face can be
flushed red but pale around the mouth.
If you think you, or your child, have scarlet fever:
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See your GP or contact NHS 111 as soon as possible
Ask your GP to take a throat swab to confirm if this is scarlet fever
Make sure that you/your child takes the full course of any antibiotics prescribed by the doctor
Stay at home, away from nursery, school or work for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to
avoid spreading the infection
If your child has an underlying condition which affects their immune system, you should contact your GP or hospital
doctor to discuss whether any additional measures are needed. You can find more information in the attached FAQ
sheet.
Whilst scarlet fever is circulating in the school, it is also very important that children with chickenpox stay off school
until all their blisters have dried over. This is because the bacteria that cause scarlet fever can also cause skin
infections. People recovering from chickenpox are susceptible to infections of the skin.
The Health Protection team have advised us on hygiene measures to help prevent spread within our school / nursery.
Parents can also help with this by reminding children of the importance of coughing / sneezing in to tissues and
placing these in the bin, washing hands regularly and ensuring any breaks to the skin are covered with a waterproof
plaster/dressing before attending school.
If you have any questions please contact the school on 477 8205 to speak to either Mrs Mooney, Mr O’Keefe or Mrs
Mousley.
There are lots of viral infections at the moment, if you suspect scarlet fever you must go to the GP or walk in – these
cases must be reported. If your child has only got a cough, cold or symptoms such as a headache – they should be in
school.
Best Wishes
Mrs. J. Mousley
School Dinners and Packed Lunches
Can you please remember that children cannot swap from packed lunch to school dinners or vice versa during the
term.
Once the child has made a decision on the first day of a new half term they need to keep to this for the rest of the term.
Food is ordered well in advanced; therefore the children need to remain with their initial choice.
Please ensure dinner money is paid on a Monday morning for the week ahead please.
Playgrounds at Home Time
Please do not allow your child to play with any of the Foundation stage equipment whilst you are waiting for children to
come out of class or when Reception children come out of the classes, please do not allow them to play with
equipment at this time, thanks.
Attendance
Attendance from / to / is as follows;
94.3% Class Marsden
Class Owen
100% Class Kirby
Class Adams
Class Moore
92.9% Class Howard
Class Barlow
99.2% Class Clitherow
Class Campion
96.7% Class Plessington
Total School Attendance 95.7%
Well done to Class Adams and Class Plessington Enjoy your toast!
91.7%
95.7%
96%
93.8%
98.4%
Dates for This Term
Y2 SATS conducted throughout the half term and the first two weeks in June
Friday 22nd May – sponsored bounce and half term holidays begin at 3.15pm
Wednesday 10th June – ‘Giant Walk’ starting at 10am
Weekly Awards
Nursery
Zachary Ellis
Charlie OConnor
Lwah Doherty Hale
Kayleigh Glascott Roberts
Kendall Sweeney
Moore
Alfie Hughes
Mirrame Bushiri
Lois Christopher
Jayden Howard
Marsden
Karly Munro
Libby Forshaw
Olivia Smith
Gracie Thomas
Dean Robertson
Harry Dack
Clitherow
Whole Class
Lily Anna Williams
Owen
Jayden Axworthy
Isobella Long
Ben McMullen
Alfie Campbell
Adams
Tenay Russell
Liam Gledhill
Macy McElroy
Ava Richards
Barlow
Tallulah Long
Katie Wheelan
Poppy Martin
Campion
Ryan Thomas
Hannah Hyland
Lola Kildare
Kirby
Cameron Doherty
Libby Murphy
Howard
Aaliyah Stanton
Carlos Boynton
Plessington
Whole Class
Well done to all children who received Mathletics certificates today!!