Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Cake Sale Photos
Thu 28 Mar 2024Thank you so much to everybody who baked and bought for our cake sale. We were 'blown away' by the amazing effort everybody made. The School Council were exhausted from selling so much cake.
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Wed 21 Feb 2024AFTER SCHOOL CLUB continues being offered at a discounted price of £5 per session (club runs from the end of the school day until 5.45pm).
We are offering lots of fun theme nights over the coming weeks. If you need after school childcare or would just like your child to join in on any particular night, please book a place as soon as possible. If your child has not attended before, please call at the office to complete a registration form.
All places must be paid for before the session.
Theme nights at the club are as follows:
- FRIDAY 1ST MARCH -ST DAVID’S DAY (the patron saint of Wales) where children will be enjoying baking and eating some traditional Welsh food
-TUESDAY 5TH MARCH - TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC. Bring along your teddy bear and enjoy a healthy picnic -- FRIDAY 8TH MARCH - WORLD BOOK DAY - come and enjoy lots of book and story related activities
- TUESDAY 12TH MARCH - FILM NIGHT - come along and watch a movie on the big screen whilst enjoying popcorn and snacks
- FRIDAY 15TH MARCH - ST PATRICK’S DAY - (the patron saint of Ireland). Why not join in with all things Irish
- FRIDAY 22ND MARCH - HOLI: PAINT THROWING FESTIVAL - celebrate good triumphing over evil by taking part in this exciting event.
- MONDAY 25TH MARCH - EASTER CRAFTS - we will be baking Easter chocolate nests at this session
- WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH - EASTER DISCO - change into your best party clothes and enjoy dancing and games at the disco
The club runs as normal every other day after school if you need childcare or indeed if you just need another few hours without your children.
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB THEMED ACTIVITY DAYS
Thu 11 Jan 2024Dear Parents
At our After-School Club, we are currently offering some exciting themed activities on certain days.
If your child would like to join the club on these days (at a cost of £5 per session), then please call the school office (telephone 01228 558724) to check for availability and book in.
If you have not already completed a registration form, we will need this completed ahead of your child attending and we will also need the £5 to be paid.
Please see timetable below showing the themed activities that are on offer.
If you would like more information, please ask at, or call the school office.
The After-School club runs from when school finishes until 5.45pm and you can collect your child at any time up until 5.45pm.
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Free Holiday Activity Club
Wed 06 Dec 2023FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITY CLUB AT GREYSTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN ON INCOME RELATED FREE SCHOOL MEALS. Details below:
I trust this message finds you in good spirits. As the Christmas holidays approach, we are offering a FREE programme tailored for your children who receive free school meals due to deprivation (unfortunately this is not open to those on universal infant free school meals – it is only open to those who are entitled to FSM with the clothing grant and holiday food vouchers). This initiative is designed to provide a fulfilling and festive experience during the break. We will also run free clubs for SEND children. Please email for more details about this.
Programme Overview:
Duration: 4 hours from 10 am to 2 pm
Free warm meal
Multisport camp activities
Programme Areas:
Greystone Community Centre (Carlisle) 20th-23rd December
Eligibility and Registration:
The programme is primarily for children who receive free school meals. Signing up is easy and free. Parents can register through the provided link: Programme Link
https://bookwhen.com/sportworksnorthwest
Daily Activities:
Sports sessions
Mindfulness exercises
Arts and crafts activities
How to Secure Your Spot:
To secure a spot and join us for a joyous holiday experience, please sign up via the provided link.
https://bookwhen.com/sportworksnorthwest
If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out.
Kind regards
Craig Holcroft (he/him) | Operations Lead - North West
e: craig.holcroft@sportworksltd.co.uk
w: www.sportworksltd.co.uk
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SYMPTOMS OF STREP A VIRUS
Tue 28 Nov 2023Strep A
Strep A is a common type of bacteria. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious.
Symptoms of a strep A infection
Common symptoms of strep A include:
- flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body
- sore throat (strep throat or tonsillitis)
- a rash that feels rough, like sandpaper (scarlet fever)
- scabs and sores (impetigo)
- pain and swelling (cellulitis)
- severe muscle aches
- nausea and vomiting
Strep A infections are more common in children, but adults can also sometimes get them.
Most strep A infections are not serious and can be treated with antibiotics.
But rarely, the infection can cause serious problems. This is called invasive group A strep (iGAS).
What to do if your child is unwell
It can be difficult to tell when a child is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts.
You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like, so you'll know when something is seriously wrong.
If your child does not seem to be seriously ill, you can usually look after them at home. They should feel better in a few days.
If they're uncomfortable, you can give them children's paracetamol or children's ibuprofen. Check the leaflet to make sure the medicine is suitable for your child and to see how much to give them.
A pharmacist can give you advice about how to ease your child's symptoms and whether you need to see a doctor.
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Scarlet Fever & Strep A
Mon 05 Dec 2022You will be aware of news reports about increases in cases of scarlet fever and Strep A. Please see the following information from Public Health and visit the following websites for more information.
There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating. These should resolve without medical intervention. However, children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.
As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement. Contact NHS 111 if or your GP if:
- your child is getting worse
- your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
- your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
- your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher
- your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
- your child is very tired or irritable
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
- there are pauses when your child breathes
- your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
- your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake
Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up, or spreading, infections.
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XMAS JUMPER AND DINNER DAY PLUS DATE AND TIME THAT WE FINISH FOR XMAS HOLIDAYS
Fri 18 Nov 2022CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
DATE AND TIME THAT WE FINISH FOR CHRISTMAS AND RETURN AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
If you are struggling, please ask in school for help.
Please also note that school will finish for the Christmas Holidays on
TUESDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2022 AT 1.30PM.
This is earlier than some other schools in Carlisle.
Yours faithfully
MRS G HAUGHAN
SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
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Easter Holiday
Sat 02 Apr 2022Brook Street School finishes for the Easter Holiday on Friday 1st April 2022 at the normal time. Children return to school on Tuesday 19th April 2022.
All children are expected to return to school on this date, on time.
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EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CONTACTING SCHOOL OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAY
Fri 01 Apr 2022Our email address is office@brookst.cumbria.sch.uk. If you have an urgent request, please email us on this address. This will looked at periodically over the Easter holiday.
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Easter Holiday FSM Vouchers
Mon 28 Mar 2022Dear Parent/Carer,
Cumbria County Council wants to ensure every child who receives benefits-related Free School Meals continues to be supported over the Easter holidays.
To do this the council is working with Wonde who will provide families with e-vouchers that can be spent on food and drink in a range of supermarkets and shops. The voucher will be worth £33 for each child/young person and covers the 11 day Easter holiday period 2022.
School is working with Wonde to ensure they have the right contact details for you. It is important that the email and mobile contact details we hold are up to date. Please let us know if immediately your details have changed by emailing office@brookst.cumbria.sch.uk
Vouchers will be delivered by email on Thursday 31st March 2022
Please see below for step by step instructions on accessing your voucher.
