Special Leavers Menu - Wednesday 20th July 2022

 

Special Menu Friday 5th November

 

Reminder:

 There is a special menu tomorrow (Thursday 22nd July) 

Enjoy! 

Themed school dinner tomorrow - 25/06/2021

Please note that the blue option is vegan vegetable dippers and the green option is a vegan sausage.

Themed school dinner - 25/06/2021

Please note that the blue option is vegan vegetable dippers and the green option is a vegan sausage.

Dance Theatre Arts Academy

We are thrilled to be offering this exciting session starting this summer term. Exploring the wonderful world of Musical Theatre, this style covers Dance, Drama and singing all in one class. These classes are perfect for building confidence and developing great communication skills.


Year Groups -Y3, 4, 5 (30 places are available and sessions will be in year group bubbles)
Time/Place -Straight after school 3.00-4.00pm in the KS2 Hall
Clothing -Children should wear their PE Kits and plimsolls/trainers
Class dates -Wednesday 9th June, Wednesday 16th June, Wednesday 23rd June
No Class on Wednesday 30th June, beginning again on
Wednesday 7th July, Wednesday 14th July
Cost Free!
Collection point for parents -Key Stage 2 Playground
Please note: that if your child is walking home unaccompanied we will need this in writing from a parent/carer.


To book your child’s place please email the information below to: info@dancetheatreartsacademy.co.uk
*Child’s name
*Child’s date of birth
*Child’s class
*Contact mobile number
*Medical information we should be aware of


The sessions will be taught by Miss Charlotte Thompson Principal at Dance Theatre Arts Academy. Charlotte trained professionally at the Urdang Academy, Covent Garden, London graduating with a Diploma in Professional Dance & Musical Theatre and the ISTD Teaching qualifications. As a performer Charlotte worked as a dancer, singer, choreographer, entertainer and dance teacher in hotels abroad and on board Princess Cruise ships performing to audiences of all ages. She is a fully qualified member of the ISTD and IDTA which are globally recognised examination boards.


About Dance Theatre Arts Academy
At Dance Theatre Arts Academy we offer friendly professionally run dance classes for children aged 2 to 18 years in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Acro Dance, Singing, Drama and Musical Theatre.


Our aim is to make sure that every student becomes a confident, determined, resilient and happy individual whether they are dancing for fun or have aspirations to work in the industry. We are currently based in Hornchurch but are thrilled to be expanding our classes.

We are currently busy planning to launch after school and Saturday classes at Mead School from September 2021. Please check out our website: https://www.dancetheatreartsacademy.co.uk/

Havering Catering Services

 

Week commencing 10th May Mead are on week 1 of the menu

(School is closed for the bank holiday on Monday)


https://www.haveringcatering.co.uk/schooldata/test-mead-primary/

Havering Catering Services

 

Week commencing 3rd May Mead are on week 3 of the menu
(School is closed for the bank holiday on Monday)


https://www.haveringcatering.co.uk/schooldata/test-mead-primary/

Year 2 Parents - Flu immunisation rescheduled

 

Although flu immunisations were today, if your child is isolating because the year two bubble has been closed and they have siblings at home during this time too, please be advised that the nurses will be back in on Wednesday 16th December so that your child/children will not miss out.

Parents of children self isolating

If your child is isolating and is entitled to free school meals , please let us know if you require a food parcel by emailing mail@mead.havering.sch.uk or call the office on 01708 343616

Please be aware that this offer is for FSM entitlement and NOT universal meals ( KS1)

FLU Immunisation

Consent forms for the FLU Immunisation have been given to the pupils from Year R – Year 6.


We will be attending Mead Primary School on Wednesday 2nd December.

Please return consent forms by Monday 23rd November.


If you do not wish for your child to receive the vaccination, please fill out the form as a refusal and return to school.


If your child has not received a consent form or you have any questions, please call us on 0203 432 1971


Vaccination UK

 

Walk to School Week 2020

Are you up for the challenge?

On Monday the 5th of October we will be taking part in the walk to school five-day challenge. We challenge you to walk, cycle, scoot or park and stride to school every day for one week.

This year Living Streets are asking us to join them this coming week in celebrating the incredible physical and mental health benefits walking brings to every individual.

Strong hearts, healthy bones, increased muscle strength are all well-documented outcomes of walking, but the benefits for the mind are just as powerful. Increased sense of calm and self-esteem, time to connect with friends, family and the natural world, awakened creativity and improved overall cognitive function, phew! All that makes for a happy, healthy child set up for success in and out of the classroom!

Every pupil will be given a fun activity diary to record their journeys, daily stickers for the pupils that have taken part and badges which will be awarded at the end of the week for pupils who have taken part throughout the week.

We hope to see as many of you as possible taking part next week.

If you would like to find out more about the challenge you can visit www.livingstreets.org.uk/parents

Letter to parents and guardians: when you should book a coronavirus test for your child

Dear parents and guardians,

This is an important letter to share some information on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.

One important part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils, students, parents and our communities is testing for coronavirus. We all have a duty to make sure that the right people have access to get tested at the right time. Every time a test is used inappropriately, a person with COVID-19 symptoms may miss out on getting tested.

Therefore, I ask that you all follow these principles:


you should only book a test if your child has any of these 3 coronavirus symptoms:
a high temperature: any new high temperature where your child feels hot to touch on their chest or back (you do not need to measure the temperature)
a new continuous cough: coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
a loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste: a noticeable loss of smell or taste or things smell and taste different to normal
your child does not need a test if they have a runny nose, are sneezing or feeling unwell but do not have a temperature, cough or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste because these are not normally symptoms of coronavirus
if you are unsure about whether to get a test, please check the official list of symptoms on the NHS website, which is reviewed regularly
only the person with symptoms should get a test. You do not need to get a test for anyone else in the household unless they also have any of the 3 symptoms listed above. All members of the household need to self-isolate whilst waiting for the test result
if the person with symptoms’ test comes back positive, other members of their household should continue self-isolating for 14 days and only get a test if they develop coronavirus symptoms
if a pupil or student in a class or bubble tests positive for coronavirus, anyone who is advised to self-isolate does not require a test unless they subsequently develop symptoms.

No one else in the same class or bubble as the symptomatic person needs to take any action unless advised by the school or college. Schools and colleges have detailed guidance and access to a Department for Education and Public Health England helpline for advice and support.

Contacts of a person who has tested positive must follow the guidance carefully and in full, which means they must stay at home for 14 days. This is because it can take several days following contact with an infected person before an individual develops symptoms or the virus can be detected. Students should only book a test if they get symptoms.

The NHS has produced some guidance to help parents understand when their child can and cannot attend school which you may find useful.

It is vital for children and young people’s learning and future opportunities that they are able to return to school and college. It is therefore vitally important that all we work together and do our bit to make this possible.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Viv Bennett CBE
Chief Nurse and Director Maternity and Early Years, Public Health England

Dr Susan Hopkins
Interim Chief Medical Officer, NHS Test & Trace
Deputy Director, Public Health England
Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, Royal Free, London

Snacks at play time in the Juniors

 

Please be aware that we are unable to provide snacks for the children in the juniors.

If your child in years 3, 4 , 5 or 6 requires a snack at break time then please bring in a healthy option.

Thank you for your continued support.

Virtual Sports Week - 06.07.20

Virtual Sports Week - Week Commencing 06/07/2020














We are determined to not miss out on some of the more exciting events we hold at the end of year whether you are at school or at home. Our annual 'Sports Day' is no different!

Next week we will be virtually hosting a week of fun 'Sports Day' activities. With just a few household items you’ll be all be able to take part, wherever you are. We’ve chosen activities that don’t require lots of space or fancy equipment, and don’t involve contact between children. But you are welcome to change the activities to suit your situation, the only thing that matters is that you get active and have fun!

Every day, next week, we will publish 2 activities (with video guides to show you what to do) that you can do in your home, garden, at a park or at school. You will need to record your results in a grid, which we will post to our Facebook for you to print at home or you can draw your own!

To make sure you are ready, here is a list of equipment you will need (if you don't have the exact same thing then use your imagination!):

• Monday: markers (can be literally anything), tape measure or a ruler
• Tuesday: marker, a target (bucket, large saucepan, washing up basin, etc), throwables (small beanbags, balled up socks, or anything throwable that doesn't bounce much), a spoon (big enough to hold an egg), a hard-boiled egg (or small ball).
• Wednesday: random objects to make an assault course, sacks (pillowcase, bin bag etc).
• Thursday: space to dance, a music player, 4 markers, timer 
• Friday: an empty plastic 500ml water bottle, a table, a stick (short broom, cricket bat etc).

At the end of the week, you can submit your results to us and we will announce winners from each class. Make sure you take lots of photographs and videos to share with us, we can't wait to see you having fun! Stay tuned for more details to follow!

Important - Apply now for FSM vouchers which will be available from 20/04/2020

Sign up now and claim your free school meal vouchers from the 20th April 2020

The government has set up a Free School Meal voucher scheme for our families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals to claim weekly supermarket vouchers during the Coronavirus crisis. Families will receive £15 per child per week.

The voucher will be issued by email as an eCode which can be redeemed at six different supermarkets including Asda, Tesco and Sainsburys.

What you can spend the vouchers on:
You can only use the vouchers on groceries. You must spend the full voucher value at once.
You can’t:
· use the vouchers on fuel or other household expenses
· use the vouchers on tobacco or lottery tickets
· exchange the vouchers for cash


To claim your vouchers you must complete the form below as soon as possible , IN FULL so that the school can confirm eligibility and arrange for the ecode to be emailed to you.​

https://forms.gle/1tk2YKxsHX566i6k8​
Vouchers can take up to 72 hours to process once applied for.


If you weren’t eligible for FSM before the schools closed but you think you might be now, use the link below to check the criteria and apply:
https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20006/schools_and_education/431/school_support

A big thank you to the staff!

The Local Authority were approached by the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust (BHRUT), requesting support as they construct visors for front line NHS workers, due to current shortages.

Having heard about this our amazing staff at the Learning Federation came into school today; set up a sterile environment and began to make the personal protective equipment.

They are working continuously to support the community and make a difference to the NHS.


Thank you staff!

Promoting good hygiene

With lots of colds and coughs this time of year in school we promote this advice to all:

1. Eat well- Ensuring children have a healthy and varied diet and eat lots of fruit and vegetables will help their immune system to be fit and healthy
2. Hand washing –Practicing effective hand washing after being outside, before eating and being around others is an effective way of minimising the spread of the cold virus and transferring it children themselves
3. Drinking water – Drinking plenty of water will ensure children’s bodies are hydrated, this will help children to feel fit and help their bodies to work correctly during the cold virus season
4. Dressing correctly – Wearing appropriate clothing (hats, gloves, coats) depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors will help children to maintain the right temperature, which will ensure they are ready for the cold virus
5. Preventing the spread of colds – Covering their mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing and using a tissue if possible (wash hands afterwards). Adults should remind children to do this and help younger children. (Keeping a pack of tissues in their (of your) bag is always handy during winter! Alcohol gel can be beneficial but should be supervised at all times with young children.
6. Exercise- Keeping active can help the body to stay strong, fit and healthy, which can help to prevents colds, so ensuring children are active can be beneficial.

Mental Health awareness week

During mental health awareness week KS2 had an assembly to discuss what 'finding our brave' is really about.
Here are some of the keys messages that the children thought of:

• Being brave during tough times doesn’t mean holding it all in, not crying or pretending you are OK.
• Being brave during tough times doesn’t mean holding it all in, not crying or pretending you are OK.
• Being brave can also mean you have a go at something new. This could be joining a new sports club or learning a new skill.
• Being brave can also mean saying ‘no’ to something that isn’t good for our physical or mental health.
• It can also mean stepping outside of your comfort zone and challenging yourself.

The children have been reflecting upon this phrase all week and have produced some fantastic work in classes to support this very important event. 

 

Children's Mental health Week

The next Children's Mental Health Week will take place 3-9 February 2020.


Set up by children's mental health charity Place2Be, the week shines a spotlight on the importance of children and young people's mental health.


This year's theme is Find your Brave.


Please keep an eye on the blog next week to see what your child's class does to raise awareness.