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covid19 Lateral Flow home testing kits

Fri 28 May 2021

In our ongoing need to continue to take asymptomatic tests, we’re bringing these mobile testing units to an area near you.

You may already be aware that there are a few different ways you can access your twice-weekly asymptomatic tests. However, we know it can be difficult for some people to access these options for a number of reasons.

That’s why we’re setting up a one-day mobile collection point in each the following areas: Scisset, Gomersal, Salendine Nook, Dewsbury, and Roberttown, between the dates 01/06/2021 and 04/06/2021.

Anyone over 18 can collect two packs of home testing kits (containing seven tests each) – the times, dates and locations are in the below table.

You don’t need to book, just turn up and please wear a face covering and social distance from those outside your household or bubble.

The tests come with instructions on how to use the tests and how frequently you should take them. We will have staff on hand to show you how to use the tests should you need help.

Mobile collection site timetable

Date	Time	Area	Location	Address
Tuesday 1 June Collect only	8:00am - 17:00pm	Scisset	Scisset Baths and Fitness Centre	Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield HD8 9HU
Wednesday 2 June Collect only	8:00am - 17:00pm	Gomersal	Gomersal Public Hall	Oxford Rd Gomersal Cleckheaton BD19 4JP
Thursday 3 June Collect only	8:00am - 17:00pm	Salendine Nook	Salendine Nook Shopping Centre	144 Moor Hill Road Huddersfield HD3 3XA
Friday 4 June Regular test and collect	9:00am – 16:00	Dewsbury	Dewsbury Sainsbury’s	Railway Street Railway St Dewsbury WF12 8EB
Friday 4 June Collect only	8:00am - 17:00pm	Roberttown	Sainsbury’s local and Greggs	Fountain Court Huddersfield Rd Robertown Liversedge WF15 7PH

In addition to this we have launched our enhanced testing offer which means that everyone in Kirklees can access a PCR test.

Following the Government’s announcement last week that Kirklees will start enhanced testing, we’ve quickly put together our plan which is initially focussing more resources in four areas with highest infections rates.

This will see asymptomatic and symptomatic people in Kirklees taking PCR tests which gives us more information on the types of variant spreading so we can isolate them as much as possible. Read more about our surge and increased testing programme – and how to play your part.

Three new mobile testing units have also been set-up to offer people in Savile Town, Thornhill Lees, Honley and Batley asymptomatic PCR tests between 10am-4pm.

Savile Town at Taleem Training and Community Centre, Orchard Street

Honley Community Centre, Stony Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6DY
Wards Hill Car Park, Wellington Street, Batley, WF17 5HR.

Anyone who lives or works in Kirklees can also get an asymptomatic PCR test at the below testing sites between 8am-8pm and help us detect potential cases of the new variant and prevent further spread:

Dewsbury: Dewsbury Railway Station Car Park, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF
Huddersfield: Percy Shaw House, also known as Queen Street Studios, Queen Street South, Huddersfield, HD1 3BB.
Ravensthorpe: Ravensthorpe KNH (Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing), Queen Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3BT

We really urge everyone to continue to get tests wherever possible to keep your community safe and help prevent the spread of infection.

Taking a test helps reduce the spread of the virus in your community.

If you test positive, you help to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 in your household, support bubble and community.
The test identifies and supports infectious people to isolate before they develop symptoms.
Testing helps with the management and containment of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Testing protects those most vulnerable to the impacts and consequences of COVID-19.

Wrist Bands

Fri 28 May 2021

We would like to congratulate the following children on achieving wrist bands this week

6HH Mahnoor, Grace K, Grace-Leigh and Kagan

6HN Sean and Ibrahim

5SE Romeo, Karlis and Ameliya

5KH Joel and Amelia

4BW Burhaan and Tilly

4LG Aminah and Mackenzie

3EM Oliver

3EG Hollie

Project Sports half term camps

Thu 27 May 2021

Berry Brow is recruiting!

Wed 26 May 2021

We are recruiting! Berry Brow are looking for two fabulous Level 3 practitioners to work in their Nursery, term time only! Could this be you or someone you know?

Please share!

https://kirklees.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/2631-Level-3-Nursery-Practitioner-Berry-Brow-I-N-School/en-GB?fbclid=IwAR2K5MUx49vFhib9rbs-9U7nPmad4DpkhKeoLMBvy3w2-RUknyRXF-jizLU

Wrist Bands

Fri 21 May 2021

We would like to congratulate the following children on achieving wrist bands this week

6HN Ellie and Maisey

6HH Keogh, Gabriel and Chloe

5SE Sophie and Bobby

5KH Farhiya and Riley

4BW Neveah and Evelyn-Rose

4LG Dylan P and Maya

3EM Shola-Rose and Sophie

3EG Harry

Our School App

Fri 21 May 2021

Have you downloaded and gained access to our school app yet? The app provides links to our website, latest news and personal messages about your child. Please could we ask all parents of children in school to do this as soon as possible.

In order to make the most out of the school app, you will firstly need to be given access by the school. Please contact the school office by email and we will send an invite via a text message to start the authentication process.

office@newsomejuniors.co.uk

Half term holiday ideas

Thu 20 May 2021

Are you looking for something creative to do in the half term holidays. Copy the link into your search

Half Term Creative Workshops - WOVEN (woveninkirklees.co.uk)

Social Media

Tue 18 May 2021

A number of children and parents from school have recently reported inappropriate conversations they have witnessed on social media between children who attend Newsome Juniors. Some parents are unaware of these interactions until we make contact. This concerns us as without careful monitoring of devices children could easily be viewing offensive materials or even be exposed to online grooming.

We urge all parents to stick with the social media age restrictions, no matter how much children plead to be like their friends by downloading similar apps.

Some social media providers allow users to delete comments which makes it very difficult to monitor interactions. Some even track the location of the user’s phone and make this visible to others through a map. The settings can easily be changed by children.

In school we promote responsibility, respect and kindness. We hope parents will help us to encourage this with children both in school and online.