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Monday 16th September, 2019
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Kia Ora Everyone,
What stunning and proud performances from both our senior and junior kapahaka groups at Polyfest over this past week. The passion and energy from our tamariki was uplifting! Thank you to our whānau for your amazing support for the children; seeing your smile out in the audience, or knowing you were watching the live feed really made it special for the kids. More photos can be viewed below.
A big thank you to Aaron Kyle who facilitated the Family Yoga session here at school on Saturday. It was a very special family time together, in which we practice relaxation techniques, breathing and fun games! Aaron also shared with us different rituals we can do together as a family to practise being 'Grateful' together. One idea was to make a 'Grateful Jar' where each day, each family member puts in something they are grateful for from their day, at the end of the week these are read out together at the dinner table, or family time.
From this week we have Pita Pit (Wednesdays) and Sushi (Thursdays) on board for lunches each week! Yummy!!!
Pita Pit are having a special $4 launch day this Wednesday. Orders can only be taken online; please note this needs to be set up before you order, as you need to put funds in the account to pay for the order. Just follow the easy steps below if you are keen to make use of this service for healthy lunch options.
www.lunchonline.co.nz
1) register an account
2) add member/s including your child's name, school and classroom
3) make a payment so you have funds in your account before you order
4) select your lunch and place an order
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Ngā mihi,
Melissa and the Bradford Team
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Family Yoga Session with Aaron Kyle
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Room 6 have been writing Essence poems - poems that compare ourselves to other nouns. Below is a selection of single lines from some of our poets:
If I were music, I would be a piano If I were an animal, I would be a fox
Calm and personal Cool and secret
Amelia Meyah
If I were a bird, I would be an albatross If I were a building, I would be the Eiffel Tower
Quiet and huge Tall and narrow
Addison Pounamu
If I were an animal, I would be a horse If I were a country, I would be Japan
Fast and beautiful Lively and complete
Chaymaa George
If I were a tree, I would be a kowhai If I were weather, I would be stormy
Colourful and vibrant Short tempered and unpredictable
Azariah Noah F-C
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Room 1
My robot can grab a forcefield from its pocket and put it in the circle in his chest.
It has 5 weapons. Two swords, a staff and two grappling hooks. It’s a good guy and he is huge.
He protects every person who is in danger, even bad guys because some times even bad guys need some protection. Benji
Room 2
I am lying in the water. I can starfish on the water. Jaxon
I love doing back handstands and front handstands in the pool. I can be a horse and pull Ruby on the board. Vivi
I am floating in the pool and paddling on a board. I can jump off the 10 metre board. Logan
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Congratulations to Eliana who won 1st place in the '10 and under' trampolining at Dunedin Trampolines Invitational Competition last weekend. There were athletes from Invercargill, Te Anau, Wanaka, Oamaru and Dunedin competing. Eliana also got 4th in the Double Mini, and 6th in Tumbling.
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Congratulations to Lillian who received the medal for Most Improved Football Player in her team presentations over the weekend.
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Guidance and Boundaries - Te Tika, Te Hē are the fourth ingredients in the six key ideas that children need at home and school to grow into happy, confident and capable adults.
Set aside some time to discuss as a whānau:
- What ways do we share our expectations of each other?
- How do we share our family rules and boundaries and check understanding?
Time spent talking now will build strong relationships for when children need their whānau in the 'tough times'.
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Below is information from the Southern District Health Board sent out to Primary Schools in our region about MEASLES
The Southern District Health Board has advised Bradford School that since 22nd August, five people have been confirmed with measles in the Southern region and the disease is now likely to be spreading in the wider community.
The number of cases may seem relatively small in comparison with the population, but one person with measles can infect many others.
PHS advises that immunisation is the best protection against measles.
Immunisation is safe, effective and free.
Measles is serious and highly infectious viral disease that causes fever, cough, sore red eyes and a rash. It can make people very sick. People with measles can be infectious even before they start feeling unwell. While almost all people will make a complete recovery, it can lead to hospitalisation and in rare cases, death.
Parents / guardians need to find out whether their children are protected against measles.
Regarding your child’s immunisation status:
- If your child has not received their measles immunisation (MMR vaccine) as per the Immunisation Schedule (1st MMR at 15 months and 2nd MMR at four years), call your GP as soon as possible. Arrange a time to immunise your child as it is never too late.
- Infants and children who are not travelling to Auckland or overseas to a country with a measles outbreak are recommended to get their MMR vaccinations as per the Immunisation Schedule at 15 months and 4 years.
- Infants aged 6 to 11 months who are travelling to Auckland or overseas to a country with a measles outbreak, can have their first MMR vaccination (MMR0) after consulting with their GP, however they will still need to have the MMR vaccinations at 15 months and four years as per the Immunisation Schedule.
- Infants aged 12 to 14 months who are travelling to Auckland or overseas to a country with a measles outbreak, should receive all four 15 month vaccinations (MMR, varicella, Hib and PCV10) at least two weeks before travelling to allow immunity against measles to develop.
- If your child has received only one measles immunisation (i.e. one MMR vaccination), call your GP as soon as possible to see if you need to arrange a time to immunise your child with their second MMR. Two measles immunisations provide better protection than one.
- If your child has received two measles immunisations, or they have definitely had doctor-diagnosed measles infection in the past, they are considered protected. Over 99% of people who are fully immunised are protected from measles.
- If you are not sure of your child’s immunisation records, look in your child’s plunket book or check with your GP.
- If your child is not immune or you choose not to immunise your child, they are not protected from measles. If they come into contact with someone with measles, they will likely have to be excluded from school or ECE for up to 14 days.
Signs of measles
It usually takes 10 to 14 days for someone who has caught measles to start showing symptoms.
If your child develops a high fever, runny nose, cough, sore red eyes, or a rash see a doctor (call ahead to alert your doctor about the possibility of measles before visiting and take this letter along).
If your child has a weakened immune system (e.g. if they have an inherited immune problem or are receiving chemotherapy for cancer), please contact your doctor to discuss further.
If this occurs: Call your GP or Healthline (0800 611 116) as soon as possible for advice. Your GP will advise the safest time for your child to return to school. If your GP suspects measles, they will arrange for testing and Public Health South will be in contact to offer support and any follow up regarding contact tracing.
For more information about measles, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles
Measles Information
What are the symptoms?
The signs of measles are a cough, high fever, runny nose and sore red eyes. A few days later, a rash begins on the head and spreads across the body.
How do I know if I’m immune to measles?
To know that you are 99% immune to measles one or more of the following should apply to you:
- You have had two measles vaccines (MMR). You need to check your vaccination records in your Well Child (Plunket book) or your family doctor may have records. Please show your principal your vaccination record.
- OR you have been diagnosed with measles in the past, or have a blood test proving measles immunity
- OR you were born before 1969 as you are likely to have had measles as a child.
You are almost certainly protected from measles if one of the above applies and will not need to be isolated if you come into contact with someone with measles.
I’ve only had one MMR – do I have to get another vaccination?
To ensure you are 99% protected against measles, it is important to have a second MMR as this vaccine also protects against mumps and rubella. Whilst one MMR does offer 95% of people immunity, it still provides gaps in our community coverage against measles, which puts vulnerable people like new born babies and people with compromised immune systems (e.g. having cancer treatment) at high risk.
Why do I (or my child) have to stay at home in isolation?
If you are developing measles, staying home stops it spreading to others and making them unwell.
What does isolation mean?
It means staying home away from others. Do not go to work, school, group or social activities, sports, or public places like movie theatres, shopping malls, supermarkets and other food markets. Do not use public transport or visit friends or family. Avoid being in the same room as people who are not immune to measles.
What if I or my child feel worse or have symptoms, and need to go to a doctor again?
If you need to see a doctor, phone the medical centre or after-hours clinic before going there and tell them you (or your child) may have measles. When you arrive, you must be isolated and not sit in the waiting room.
My child hasn’t been in the same classroom as a measles case. Are they still at risk?
If your child has been in the same class, room or space as the person with measles while they were infectious, then your child will have been exposed. If your child is not in the same class, even though they may have been in the same classroom afterwards or in the same hall or playground, the risk is much lower. The school is not asking you to keep your child at home, but do watch for symptoms, particularly if they are not vaccinated. We also ask you to check that they are vaccinated.
I don’t have any proof that I have been vaccinated– what do I do?
If you have been exposed to measles but are younger than 50 years, and if your doctor cannot confirm you have been vaccinated or had measles, you may be asked to stay home for the isolation period. Please get vaccinated when you are out of isolation.
If my child has been exposed to measles, do I have to tell others?
You do not need to tell anyone else that your child may be developing measles and is in isolation, unless your child is confirmed as having the virus. Only then will you need to inform the school, and then any family and social contacts.
I’m pregnant or have a weak immune system – am I at risk?
Pregnant women who haven’t been vaccinated, and anyone with a weakened immune system, are at greater risk of measles complications. They or their caregiver should ask their doctor or lead maternity carer for advice.
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School Lunches
Monday - Thursday
Cheese Rolls $1 each
(order at the office between 8:30am - 9am)
Wednesday Pita Pit (Lunchonline)
Thursday Sushi (Lunchonline)
Friday - Alternate weeks -BBQ & Saveloys
Week 9 - BBQ
$2 saveloy
$2 sausage and bread
$3.00 patty and bread $1.00 Juicy
(order in the foyer between 8:30am - 9am)
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P.T.A. News
A HUGE thank you to those who have returned their volunteer form for the Bazaar. Due to limited numbers of help available, we have changed this year's Bazaar event to a Community Market Day. This will be the same date, same time, same place!
We are excited to try something a little different and invite you all to really get behind this family event together.
Some of our highly popular stalls, such as Baking, Sponge the Teacher, Mystery Jars, Sausage Sizzle, Face Painting, as well as the Sandpit Dig will stay the same. However, we have some new exciting additions to give our Community Market Day a new flavour...
- Car boot sale - $10 a space for anyone who is interested in selling some of their own wares. Please book your space via our PTA email pta@bradford.school.nz by October 25th
- Children's Market - children can book a 'desk space' to sell their own toys or books etc from home - book a desk space by October 25th
- Kids Talent Fest - entries close October 25th
Thank you to all those who have offered to help by either baking, manning a stall, donating ingredients, helping set up /tidy up, doing a pamphlet drop etc. We will be in touch very soon to give you the all the details.
This week we are asking each family to donate a quality food item (non-perishable and please check expiry dates) for a Food Hamper raffle. Donations can be put in the box in the foyer thanks.
Early next term we will be sending home jars to please fill for the Mystery Jar stall.
Bradford Community Market Day
Sunday November 3rd
11am - 1pm
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Thank you
pta@bradford.school.nz
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What's coming up...
Welcome to Term 3!
18 Sept Weekly swimming session
23 - 29 Sept Mental Health Awareness week
25 Sept Weekly swimming session
26 Sept KidsCan Dress Up fundraiser
27 Sept Final day term 3
27 Sept African Drumming Concert
14 Oct Term 4 begins
14 - 18 Oct Year 6 Camp week
15/16 Oct Year 5 Overnight Camp
3 Nov Bradford Bazaar
*Please note that costs for events and activities asterisked as above are covered by the activity fee ($80 per year or $20 per term). If you choose to pay for activities as they arise please either send the money along to school in a named envelope, or make an online payment with a reference to your child and the event you are paying for the week prior to the event.
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Assemblies Term 3
Fridays, 2:30pm Room 4
Sept 20 - Kapahaka Assembly
Sept 27 - African Drumming Concert - Whānau welcome (starts at 2:10pm)
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2019 School Terms
Term 1 Monday 28th January - Friday 12th April
Term 2 Monday 29 April - Friday 5th July
Teacher Only Day Friday May 10th
Term 3 Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Friday 13th December
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