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LION’S ROARJunior Challenge - 2-D: 7 FebruarySubmissions will be accepted starting 1 August. Mark your calendars and check back often to view details,rules and inspiration. Don't miss out on your chance to take the challenge! Visit www.scad.edu/scadchallenge for details.Key senior school dates29 May – 11 June – Exams for Years 7 – 10 and 12 (see timetable already issued for exact details)11 June, 6.30pm – Parent organised graduation event for Year 1313 – 20 June – Exam feedback lessons21 June – Sports Day22 June - Speech Day24 – 26 June – Community Service activities years 7 – 1024 – 27 June – Work experience, Year 1228 June – School closes 12 noon and end of year reports issuedEnd of year exams have started this week, with some oral and other practical exams. They begin in earnestnext week when the written exams kick in. I hope that all our students have undertaken sufficientrevision and that they have made use of the revision techniques that they have been taught by their tutors,in PSHE and in specific lessons. I wish all our students every success in these exams.Dinah HawtreeHead of Senior SchoolINFLUENZAInfluenza, commonly known as "the ‘flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of therespiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, children tendto get it more often than adults. The illness even has its own season.Signs and SymptomsThe ‘flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually moresevere than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of a cold.Symptoms of the ‘flu may include: fever cough chills sore throat headache runny nose muscle aches nausea or vomiting dizziness weakness loss of appetite ear pain tiredness diarrheaContagiousnessSpread by virus-infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air, the ‘flu is contagious. Peopleinfected with the ‘flu are contagious from a day before they feel sick until their symptoms have resolved(usually about 1 week for adults, but can be up to 2 weeks for young children).6 31 May 2013THE BRITISH SCHOOL MANILATelephone 860-4800 Fax 860-4900 Website www.britishschoolmanila.org
LION’S ROARPreventing the ‘Flu from SpreadingThere's no guaranteed way — including being vaccinated — to prevent anyone from getting the ‘flu.Avoiding large crowds can help, but it's often impossible to keep children cooped up.Here are some practical ways to help prevent the spread of the ‘flu: Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Never pick up used tissues. Never share cups and eating utensils Stay home from work or school when you're sick with the ‘flu. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.TreatmentCases of the ‘flu rarely require specific medical treatment. But some children with chronic medicalconditions may become sicker with the ‘flu and need to be hospitalized. For a severely ill child or onewith other special circumstances, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine that can ease ‘flu symptoms,but only if it's given within 48 hours of the onset of the ‘flu.These at-home tips can help most otherwise healthy children cope with the ‘flu: drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration get plenty of sleep and take it easy take medicine to relieve fever and aches (do not give aspirin unless your doctor instructs you todo so) wear layers, since the ‘flu often makes sufferers cold one minute and hot the next (wearing layers— like a T-shirt, sweatshirt, and robe — makes it easy to add or subtract clothes as needed)BSM NursesI would like to say thank you to all those who have taken the time to answer the recent ASAquestionnaire and who have offered their assistance. We had a fantastic response and I hope to able touse your comments to continue improvements to the ASA programme we offer next year.Dave HarfieldSports Co-ordinatorDear All,Rugby is ON this Saturday from 9am to 10.30am on the Don Jones field.Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.Looking forward to seeing you there.Robert HawtreeFor and on behalf of Rugby Coaches7 31 May 2013THE BRITISH SCHOOL MANILATelephone 860-4800 Fax 860-4900 Website www.britishschoolmanila.org
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