Parent/ Carer Bulletin - W/C 14th July 2025

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Headteacher's Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Parent/ Carer bulletin.

We’ve had a truly fantastic and memorable two weeks in school, filled with energy, achievement, and celebration. Highlights have included a brilliant school production that showcased the incredible talent of our learners, an exciting and enthusiastic sports day, and special leaving events for our Year 11 and Year 13 learners, including wonderful proms that gave them the send-off they deserve. As we head into the final stretch of term, we’re looking forward to more special moments, including the Halls Rewards Day, the eagerly anticipated Year 8 residential trip, and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition – all offering learners valuable opportunities to celebrate, bond, and grow. 

I am pleased to confirm that the latest edition of the Upton Voice Newsletter is now available on the website, this publication is produced by learners with the support of staff and highlights all of the amazing things that go on at Upton-by-Chester High School:

https://www.uptonhigh.co.uk/uptonvoicenewsletter

With very best wishes,

Mr L Cummins

Forthcoming Events 

Last day of term
8:35am – 1:20pm
22
July
Inset Day - school closed to learners
8:35am – 3:10pm
23
July

Other School News 

Parent/ Carer Governor Election

 

Dear parents and carers,

I am pleased to let you know that we have a new Parent/ Carer Governor following the recent election.

We received three nominations.

The new parent/ carer governor is Emma Neal.

If you wish to contact Emma please email gov@uptonhigh.co.uk 

Yours faithfully,

L Cummins

Headteacher

Learners who are in receipt of Free School Meals

 

We are in the process of arranging for parents / carers of all FSM learners to receive a £75.00 Tesco e-gift card, financed through Cheshire West & Chester Council’s Household Support Fund, to assist with purchasing food for your child(ren) over the Summer holiday period.  We will be issuing one e-gift card for every FSM learner on roll in our school. These cards will be emailed to you direct by Tesco at around 8.00 a.m. on Friday 18th July.  If you cannot see the email in your Inbox please double-check your Junk Email and Clutter folders, just in case it has gone into one of them in error.

If you do not receive an e-gift card you were expecting please email finance@uptonhigh.co.uk and we will investigate and resolve the matter for you.

Sports Day Results

Updating Parent/ Carer Contact Details

 

It is very important that we hold the most up-to-date contact details for you. Should you need to update anything you can complete a form on our website https://www.uptonhigh.co.uk/page/?title=Online+Forms&pid=537 or email us at admin@uptonhigh.co.uk

Careers Bulletin

 

Click on the link below to see the latest information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ab57VM41x7_yzr0Q19PUj0r4KoWn--X2iSfZR7Kl_yc/edit?usp=sharing

Community News

Increase in cases of Measles across Cheshire and Merseyside

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

Measles is on the increase in Cheshire & Merseyside – make sure your child has received two doses of the Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) vaccine for full protection.

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. It can cause serious illness in some people and in rare cases, spread to the lungs or the brain. Babies and pregnant women are at increased risk of harm. Having two doses of the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent measles.

Measles usually starts with a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and a high temperature. It may cause red, sore eyes. The measles rash will appear a few days later, starting on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body. There may be small white spots inside the cheeks.

If you suspect you or your child has measles, phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice. Do not go directly to the GP surgery as measles is highly infectious. Do not send children to school or childcare if you think they have measles.

People of any age can become infected with measles if they have not been fully vaccinated. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. The first dose is given at the age of 12 months and the 2nd dose is given at 3 years and 4 months old for those born before 1 July 2024, or at 18 months for those born on or after 1 July 2024.

Ask at your GP surgery if you’re not sure whether you or your child has been fully vaccinated. You can also check your child’s Red Book. Your GP surgery can administer the MMR vaccine to you and your child for free on the NHS. It is never too late to catch up. You can be vaccinated at ANY age. If you have any questions about the MMR vaccine, a nurse will be happy to answer them at your appointment.

You can find further information about the MMR vaccine and other childhood vaccinations here: NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS

For further information about measles, visit Measles - NHS

Thank you for giving this your attention and helping to protect our children from infection.

Yours sincerely

Professor Helen Bromley

Director of Public Health

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