Dear Parents/Carers,

Can all Parents/Carers who are collecting pupils from any of our after school clubs be reminded that the main gate will now be closed after school hours at 3:30pm.

All clubs will be dismissed from the green gate adjacent to the car park, accessed via the walk-way at the side of St Margaret’s Pre-school

Please can we politely remind Parents/Carers all contact with independent clubs will need to be made via the club Manager.

This includes arrangements for early collections, collection changes and general queries.

Regards

Mr L Chamberlain

Head Teacher

Good afternoon Parent/Carers of Year 3,

This is a reminder that the full payment of £12.50 per pupil is due on or before next Friday 26 April 2024, for the above trip.

We would like to thank all the Parent/Carers that have paid, but we do need to remind you all, that should we not receive the full contribution for each pupil, we would need to cancel the event. If you have paid, and the event is cancelled, you would receive a full refund.

If you require a barcode letter, please let me know, and I can send this home with your child.

Many thanks

Kind Regards

Mrs T Chakmak

Finance Officer/Wraparound Admin Officer

Dear Parent/ Carers,

Olton are excited to introduce an after-school chess club!
From Thursday 18th April-Thursday 23rd May. There will be an opportunity for all children in KS1 and KS2 to learn and play chess.
The club will be held from 3-4 pm.
There are 20 places and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you are chosen, you will be added to a separate dojo group where further information will follow. You will be notified of this by Tuesday 16th April.
If your child has not received a place you will not be added to a dojo group.

If you would like your child to take part please fill in the form below:
https://forms.office.com/e/6NrzTkG7j0
There will be an opportunity to compete in a chess tournament after half term.

Many thanks
Mrs Brady

Good afternoon Parent/Carers of Year 3

As you know we have a trip planned for Year 3 to visit the Parkridge Centre on 25th and 26th June 2024. The cost of this per pupil is £12.50 with a payment due date of 26 April 2024.

Please be aware, that we will not be able to extend the payment due date, as all visits are now timed against Coach/Venues cancellation charges. This will mean, should we not receive full contributions, we would need to cancel the event to ensure we comply with cancellation notice periods of the Coach/Venue.

If you require a barcode letter to be sent home with your child, please let me know.

Many thanks

Kind Regards

Mrs T Chakmak

Finance Officer/Wraparound Admin Officer

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please see the attached notifications of proposed Traffic Regulations – waiting and stopping around Olton Primary School area. The restrictions will come into force on 29^th March 2024.

Kind regards,

Mr L Chamberlain          Mrs E Gray

Head Teacher                  Deputy Head Teacher

(N.B. Attachments can be found under 'News and Events '-> 'Letters Home')

Good Morning,

Due to another match being held for our year 6 pupils, Netball club on Thursday will be cancelled.

Please can we remind you that if your child is not going to attend club, you must let us know either via Dojo or the school office.

Many thanks,

Miss Turner and Miss Walton

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please note there is an amendment to the lunch menu for tomorrow (Wednesday 20^th March), please see below.

Mrs Y Jones

Office Manager

Dear Parents/Carers/Children, 

We are delighted to invite children from across the school to take part in a variety of Easter and Spring competitions at Olton and we know that our children enjoy taking part in these activities. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category and for each phase.

EASTER COMPETITONS 2024

Children may enter the various Competitions as shown below. Any child can enter any category, regardless of year group, allowing children to build on skills year on year.

It is important that entries are brought into school on Friday 22nd March 2024, with your child’s name either on the reverse or somewhere discrete. We shall post photographs on School Dojo.

Category 1: Egg(s) in a scene – a blown or hard-boiled egg(s) within a scene of your choice - be as creative as you like. Why not create for favourite superhero, book character or even a teacher?

Category 2: An Easter Garden/Spring garden, modern or traditional, using a range of real plants/grass, twigs, stones, etc. (see image below – lots of ideas can be safely googled!).

Category 3: Easter Bonnets - create a spring inspired hat.

Category 4: A decorated cake. We know that Olton has the best bakers! Why not have a go at decorating a spring or Easter inspired cake.

Best wishes.

Mr Chamberlain    Mrs Gray

Head Teacher       Deputy Head Teacher

Dear Parent/Carer,

The information below provides details of the HAF programme for the Easter holidays for parents/carers with children who are eligible for benefit related free school meals. Attached is a flyer for the ACE Sports Camp which will be running at Olton Primary, which has a limited number of free HAF funded places, that can be booked directly through the Ace Sports Camp with your HAF code.  Where children are entitled to benefit related FSM, parents can book up to 4 sessions (1 session = ½ day) free of charge with their HAF code. Places are offered on a first come first served basis.  

Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) – Easter holidays

The HAF funded activities programme is running during the Easter school holidays. Parents/carers with children eligible for benefit related Free School Meals, will have received a unique HAF booking code by email for each child.  We have attached a copy of a sample HAF code letter for your information. 

If you believe you are eligible but have not received an email, you can request the code to be  re-sent by emailing hafinfo@solihull.gov.uk.   

HAF - family activities

A range of funded activities for children and their parents/carers, including a free meal per person. Information/to book places

https://edportals.solihull.gov.uk/Synergy/Live/SynergyWeb/Solihull_FSD/Enquiries/Search.aspx?searchID=93

We hope you find the information helpful but if you have any questions or want more information, please contact:

HAF and Family Information Service Team hafinfo@solihull.gov.uk.

Yours sincerely,

Mr L Chamberlain          Mrs E Gray

Head Teacher                  Deputy Head Teacher

(n.b.  The above mentioned attachments can be found under 'Letters Home')

Dear Parent/Carer,

We have been informed that a couple of children who attend Olton have been diagnosed with suspected/confirmed scarlet fever.

Although scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the 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:

·       See your GP or contact NHS 111 as soon as possible

·       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.

Complications

Children who have had chickenpox recently are more likely to develop more serious infection during an outbreak of scarlet fever and so parents should remain vigilant for symptoms such as a persistent high fever, cellulitis (skin infection) and arthritis (joint pain and swelling). If you are concerned for any reason please seek medical assistance immediately.

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.

Further advice can be obtained from the Health Protection Team on 0300 303 8162 during office hours.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Chamberlain                  Mrs Gray

Head Teacher                      Deputy Head Teacher