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- Read MorePublished 04/10/24Another great week at Waunarlwydd Primary. It's been great to see the parents that could attend our various workshops over the last few weeks. If you have any ideas for future workshops, please let us know. You will be receiving an invita
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Latest News - Friday September 27th
Published 27/09/24Another great week at Waunarlwydd. Diolch yn Fawr iawn pawb! Just a couple of reminders this week. Firstly, please don't forget to complete the flu vaccination form that has been sent out to you. Secondly, there will be a parent workshop on offer - Read More
Letter from Education Welfare Service
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CAMHS in-reach - Parent Workshop
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Latest News - Friday September 20th
Published 20/09/24Another great week at Waunarlwydd, learning in the sunshine. Weekly newsletters will be slightly slimmer this year with an overview of highlights and more detailed newsletter published half-termly. We hope the parents that could make it found the SeeSaw workshop helpful today. We'll be holding more as the term and year progresses. Next week's workshop will focus on 'Reading Eggs' and it's most effective use as a support for learners.
We've listened to feedback from parents in regard to notice of events and have endeavoured to plan ahead. All our currently planned events for the Autumn term are as follows. We will add any additions as early as possible:
As always, if you have any concerns, questions or ideas, don't hesitate in making contact!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jamie Evans
Headteacher
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Flu Vaccination
Published 17/09/24Information about flu vaccination for children and young people
The flu vaccine for most children is a nasal spray. It will help protect them and the people close to them against flu. It’s easy for you to make sure they get it, all you need to do is complete the consent form.
Flu is serious
Flu spreads easily and people of any age can get flu, but children have the highest rate of infection, and flu can be serious for them. Complications can include bronchitis, pneumonia and ear infections. Some children get so ill they need to be admitted to hospital. You can read more about flu and possible complications here: phw.nhs.wales/fluvaccine.
Benefits of the nasal spray flu vaccine for children
Flu vaccine helps protect children from flu and also helps stop them spreading it to family and friends. Some children can still get flu after having the vaccine but the infection is usually milder. The vaccine is a simple painless nasal spray, which gives them better protection than a flu injection. Your child will have their maximum protection starting around two weeks after having their vaccine.
Flu vaccines are safe
Since 2013 millions of children in the UK have had the nasal spray flu vaccine and it has been shown to be very safe. The flu vaccine cannot cause flu. Like all medicines, the nasal spray flu vaccine may cause side effects for some children. Common side effects include: a runny or blocked nose, a slight temperature, tiredness, a headache, a reduced appetite or aching muscles for a day or two after the vaccine. You can report any side effects online at: yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the Yellow Card app.
There are very few reasons for children to miss out on their flu vaccine
It is perfectly safe for your child to have the flu vaccine if they have a cold or minor illness on the day.
Your child should NOT have the vaccine IF:
• have had a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine or any part of it;
• are on long-term aspirin (salicylate) treatment;
• have needed intensive care following a severe allergic reaction to eggs or egg products;
• have had oral steroids in the past 14 days;
• have a wheezy chest on the day of the vaccination or in the previous three days;
• have increased the use of their asthma inhaler in the last three days;
• have a condition or treatment that weakens their immune system; or
• are in close contact with someone who has a very weakened immune system and needs to be isolated (for example, after a bone marrow transplant).
If your child cannot have the nasal spray because of one of these reasons, they will be offered a flu vaccine injection instead, and the School Nursing Service will advise you on this please contact 01639 862801 or SBU.schoolnursing@wales.nhs.uk for more information.
The nasal spray vaccine is best for children, and like some other medicines it contains traces of highly purified porcine gelatine. If this is an issue for them, it doesn’t mean your child should miss out, you can request a gelatine-free flu vaccine injection from their GP surgery or for more information contact the School Nursing Service on the contact details above. For a full list of the vaccine ingredients, visit this website: medicines.org.uk/emc/ and enter ‘Fluenz Tetra’ into the search box. For more information about flu visit phw.nhs.wales/fluvaccine
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Latest News - Friday September 13th
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Croeso Nol - Welcome Back
Published 05/09/24Wednesday 3rd September A huge welcome back to all the wonderful pupils and families of Waunarlwydd Primary School. We hope that you have all enjoyed a wonderful summer! The sun is shining and it has been great to see all the smiling faces as - Read More
A very big Thankyou! Diolch yn fawr iawn!
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Latest News - Friday July 5th
Published 05/07/24Another busy week at Waunarlwydd Primary School as we approach the end of a great year. Highlight of the week has to be the Summer Fair. The weather forecast kept us on our toes but I hope you’ll all agree it was definitely worthwhil - Read More
Latest News - Friday June 21st
Published 05/07/24An amazing week at Waunarlwydd! The weather was kind to us and all our Sports Days went ahead successfully. We’ve tried a different approach this year and we hope you all enjoyed as much as we did. We welcome any feedback, both po - Read More
Latest News - Friday June 14th
Published 05/07/24The weather hasn’t stopped us enjoying another wonderful week at Waunarlwydd. Two big congratulations to our sporting teams. On Tuesday our beach rugby squad enjoyed a great day on Swansea Bay where they played some great rugby and did themselv