• Safe – Check that the surrounding area is safe for yourself and others.

• Stimulate – Try to get a response by speaking to the person (“Hello, are you okay?”). If there’s no response, perform a sternum rub or gently squeeze their shoulder.

• Shout – Call out loudly for help.

• A – Airway: Make sure the airway is open.

• B – Breathing: Check for normal breathing and give rescue breaths if trained and needed.

• C – Circulation (or Compressions): Begin chest compressions to restore blood flow.

Head Tilt–Chin Lift Technique:

This is used to open the airway if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
How far you tilt the head depends on age.

Under 12 half way

Adults all the way

. We smelt some perfume and tasted some oranges and felt some play dough.

The Advent Candles and What They Represent

1. First Candle – Hope

2. Second Candle – Peace

3. Third Candle – Joy

4. Fourth Candle – Love

5. Optional Fifth Candle – The Christ

Our worship leaders led a beautiful service today as we begin this season of hope, reflection, and joyful expectation. 💜

We also connected live with children in Kenya who are refugees from Sudan, as they shared what Christmas means to them and how they celebrate in their community.

We were invited to take part in simple nativity-themed dress-up for a non-uniform day and bring a £1 contribution to support our partner schools in Kenya. We didn’t wear non-uniform, but we did bring in £1 donations.

The funds raised will help provide laptops and school desks for refugee children, as well as support the work of the Great Big Live Assembly.

Thank you for the children in Kenya who joined us for the Great Big Live Nativity.
We are grateful for their smiles, their stories, and their hope.

Please keep them safe, happy, and healthy.
Help them to learn, to play and to grow with confidence.
Bless their schools, their teachers and their families.

May they always know that they are loved, that they matter and that we are thinking of them with kindness and friendship.

Amen.

We were treated to three fantastic nativity performances, each one bringing the Christmas story to life in its own special way. From confident narrators to angelic singing (and some wonderfully enthusiastic actions!), every child shone on stage. Thank you to all the families who came along to support – your applause meant the world to the children.

The dance floor was well and truly worn out after two school discos, where flashing lights, festive tunes and some very impressive moves filled the hall. There were smiles everywhere and plenty of energy burned off!

Our Christmas Fair was another huge highlight. With games, stalls, treats and lots of festive fun, it was wonderful to see the school community come together. A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise, run stalls or came along to support – we couldn’t do it without you.

We also enjoyed a magical pantomime trip, which had everyone laughing, cheering and shouting “It’s behind you!” It was a brilliant experience and a real treat for the children.

And of course, in between all of this, there has been a whole lot of parties – festive outfits, party food, games and lots of laughter as we celebrated a brilliant term together.

As this term comes to a close, we are also saying goodbye to some very special members of our school community. We say a heartfelt farewell to Father Nigel, who after 16 years of dedicated service to the school, will be greatly missed. His support, kindness and commitment have meant so much to staff, pupils and families over the years.

We also say goodbye to Miss Quist, who has been an amazing part of our team. She is leaving us to continue her studies, and we wish her every success in this exciting next chapter. In addition, Miss Constanta will be leaving us at the end of this term, and we thank her for all her hard work and contributions to the school.

We wish Father Nigel, Miss Quist and Miss Constanta all the very best for the future.

Thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work, enthusiasm and organisation, and to our families for your continued support throughout the term.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting term ahead!

Since the beginning of our annual seaside trips, Father Nigel has been a constant presence, joining us on the beach year after year and bringing joy, laughter, and smiles to children, staff, and parents alike. His kindness, dedication, and infectious spirit will be deeply missed by everyone at St John and St James.