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Salford Olympics Disco - mark your calendar
Calendar Art 2020Room 14Room 11Room 10Room 1Room 9Room 2Room 3Room 4Room 7Room 6Room 8Room 5
Concerns about Social Media
It has come to our attention today that Tik Tok, Facebook and Twitter platforms have been used to stream inappropriate content to viewers. Graphic content of a suicide nature has been hidden within videos of puppies and kittens to lure children to view. Our recommendation is to remove Tik Tok from any child's device as content cannot be unseen or retracted. Parents/Caregivers will need to actively monitor children's use of all social media. 
House Day 2020
A fantastic afternoon. Well done to Ms Henery and the House Captains. A great afternoon for mid term and the weather was perfect too. Thank you to you all for getting into the fun in the sun and house coloured clothing etc too. Slide show below is a selection of photos from House Day. Children's Immunisation Status - URGENT9th September 2019
Dear Parent/Caregiver Salford School has been advised that since 22nd August, five people have been confirmed with measles in the Southern region, and this number has further increased. 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:
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 Please complete the form on SchoolStream and arrange to have a copy of your child’s immunisation record to us by Friday September 13th. Regards Sarah Gibbs Principal PTA FUN RunANAPHYLAXIS AWARENESS AND SAFETYDear Parents and Whanau
ANAPHYLAXIS AWARENESS AND SAFETY You will all be aware of the extreme reactions that bee stings, nuts and other food or plant allergies can bring to children. At Salford School we have staff and students with varying allergies and body responses to these allergens. Some that can be treated easily with antihistamine or creams and others that are more severe requiring epi-pens and immediate medical treatment. The intensity of exposure and resulting reactions vary just as much as the treatment. We currently have a student who is a level 6 reactor. This is the highest level there is on this scale. This means that should they come into contact with nuts at all (even if someone else has had a peanut butter sandwich and touched a door handle and then the child touches the door handle some time afterward) their body will react violently and quickly leaving the smallest amount of time for help to be obtained and administered. In order to support this child (and others who also react but not so strongly) in being able to attend school safely, Salford School will be a nut free school. We please ask that you support this by ensuring children do not bring nuts, nut products or food items containing nuts to school at any time. Just the residue of nut traces on someone’s hands is enough to cause a rapid, violent reaction. Thank you for helping us keep all of the children at Salford School safe. Sincerely Sarah Gibbs Principal Salford School 
Early ArrivalsDear Parents and Caregivers,
Children are not expected to be at school before 8:30 am. We have a number of children arriving earlier than this just for the social or play aspects. We would appreciate the support of our parents and caregivers in ensuring that children don’t arrive too early at school. Children who arrive earlier than 8:30 are asked to wait outside the classrooms until the 8:30 bell. Robin Harris Principal Pre loved UniformDear Parents and Caregivers,
The stocks of "pre loved" uniform is very low, and we wonder if there are any uniforms items that are no longer used in the bottoms of draws. We have a young lady joining us next week, who will be in year 6 and therefore only with us for 10 short weeks. Thanking you. WANTED - for "inside days"Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Do you have any: LEGO Puzzles Board Games Wooden blocks your children are no longer using. Donations to school would be greatly appreciated to amuse out students on these wet cold days. UNWELL CHILDRENDear Parents and Caregivers,
Please keep unwell students at home. We have had to send a number of students home today unwell, some of whom presented symptons on arrival at school. We have a tummy bug moving through the classrooms. Stand down period for a child presenting with vomiting/diarrhea is 24/48 hours - dependent on last episode. If children are not kept home, the risk of the illness passing to other children in a school environment is high. Thanking you for your consideration. Thank you to the PYE FOUNDATIONStudents from all over the school, creating thank you cards to send to the Pye Foundation for there generous donation of 211 reading books.
Who are the PYE FOUNDATION? The Pye Foundation is supporting New Zealand Schools, teachers and students with free access to Sunshine Classics, a digital literacy program featuring 310 all-time favourite Sunshine titles. The program can be accessed through an app on the iPad and Samsung Android and through a browser on computers, interactive whiteboards and Apple TVs. The texts cover levels 1-30 with captivating fiction from world-renowned authors such as Margaret Mahy and Joy Cowley as well as a great selection of non-fiction and plenty of interactive activities. NZ Playhouse - Red Riding Robyn Hood was enjoyed by students at Salford on Thursday 15th March.
"King George has lost the plot! In his never-ending quest to build bigger palaces, giant walls and enormous statues of himself he has raised the Land Far Far Away tax rate to 101%! Jack and Jill can’t afford to get a pail of water, Little-Bo-Peep has to sell her sheep, and even the Princess is so hungry she ate the pea. When even the bravest of Knights are too scared to stand up to him, the Land Far Far Away cries out for a hero to put a stop to the madness of the King. Luckily their cries are heard by a mysterious red hooded figure with a bow and arrow, a basket of goodies and some very unlikely ‘Big Bad’ backup." Junior School - Visit to East Road PetsSki Trip 2017We went up the Mountain on Friday the 28th of July - a full bus and two cars also travel.
A great experience was had by all. Many students are looking forward to going again. School StreamIf you haven't already uploaded School Stream to your phones, please do so now.
Instructions on "How to" are in this weeks newsletter. If you don't like the alerts coming through, you can turn these off and the tag will come through without the sound. Remember to check regularly at the updates. Newsletter - 4th August 2017Room 8 - Creative WritingRoom 8 did some very cool 'Colour Poems for writing .
House Day 2017What a great day was had with our House Day this week.
Great organisation by the House Captains and Teachers. Which ensure a great afternoon was had by all. Creating memories for students at Salford School. NATIONAL MP - Sarah Dowie took time out to visit
New Zealand playhouse - ENTERTAINS students at Salford
It’s the crime of the century that’s too much to bear. Bear-boy-band singing sensation Baby Bear has been kidnapped! When a ransom note is discovered asking for an unlimited supply of ‘Just Right Porridge’ all hands and paws point straight at Goldilocks.
Facing a life sentence of uncomfortable beds, chairs and cold porridge she turns to the only cool-cat capable of cracking the case, the mysterious super-sleuth in boots known to all as the ‘Pet Detective’. Goldilocks discovers that sometimes when everything seems too hard, all you need is a friendly feline and a whole lot of perseverance to make it all just purrrrrrrrrfect. BANNOCKBURN EXPERIENCE 2017 - Year 6MP Sarah Dowie, visits Salford Students
Community Oral Health Service
Children (from birth to the end of year 8)
Children* are entitled to FREE basic dental care, from birth until they begin high school. Free basic dental care is available at Community Oral Health fixed clinics and mobile dental units throughout the Southern District. The Service is run by appointment only. We would like parents/guardians to attend all appointments with their child as Dental Therapists provide parents with valuable advice to support their children’s good oral health. If your child is already enrolled with the Service we will contact you to make an appointment. If your child is not enrolled, you are unsure or new to the area, please call: Southland 0800 570 300 – free from cell phones For more information visit: http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/pages/community-oral-health-service/ Find us on Facebook Talkteeth – Southern *who meet the eligibility criteria for publicly funded health and disability services School Sports detailsPlease go to the Sports page - found under the subheading "More" for details relating to teams etc.
TOOLBOX Parenting GroupsGo to our community notices page for more details.
Congratulations to our 2017 House CaptainsCongratulations to our 2016 Awardees.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - SUN PROTECTION PROCEDURE.Please refer to Salfords Health and Safety Procedure relating to Sun Protection which can be located on the Schools website under About us/Governance/Policies
We all hope the cooler weather is behind us. 1 - Students are expected to wear hats and sunblock when involved in outdoor activities (playtime, lunchtime, sports trips, camps etc) during terms 1 and 4. Bucket hats are available through the school for $10.00 each on order or can be bought direct from UniformNZ at the airport. Small price to pay for safety. 
Te toanga tamariki o te Waihopai
SALFORD PERFORM at the Murihiku Polyfest 2015CHILD SAFETY
Ski 2015
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Reminders WHATS ON:
STUDENT LUNCHES · Daily—Heat-ups - Clearly name, wrap securely and take to room appropriate box. · NO FROZEN ITEMS PLEASE for Health and Safety reasons. · Wednesday—Subway Orders (Order by 9:00am at the Office) via the office · (envelops can be collected from the office) or www.subwayexpress.co.nz/ WHATS ON:
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Owing to increased workflow for both the Office and After School Care, can we please ask that going forward, parents/caregivers text your bookings/cancellations directly through to the After School Care Coordinator; Gaye Templeton on 02102202296 or email asc@salford.school.nz. School Stream - Please continue to use the booking and cancellation forms, as these deliver directly to the asc@salford.school.nz email address. School Website - Please continue to use the booking/cancellation form this delivers directly to the asc@salford.school.nz email address. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Head Lice ReminderICC Message to the Community
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