Ramadan!

Dear Parents,

It's the first day of Ramadan and there is excitement in school and among our wider community about this very important time of year. I know many of you were up very early for breakfast at 2.30 am and will be fasting until sometime after 9pm tonight.

Some children have said they are joining in with fasting. Whilst I understand why they want to do this I am very concerned about the impact it might have on their health. Getting up to eat very early in the morning and then facing a very long hot day working hard without food or drink is challenging for an adult. For young children it is potentially very dangerous. I understand that some children may say they want to fast but can eat or drink if they need to. We need to ensure every child has food available to them.  If your child usually has a packed lunch, please send one in with them. If they normally have a school dinner then we will book them in for one. Any child that comes to school without a packed lunch will be booked in for a school dinner. We have water available in school throughout the day if children need to drink.

I hope you understand the school's comment to the health and wellbeing of your children. During the hours the school is responsible for pupils we will make sure their health needs are being met.

Best Wishes

Mr Burton