Dales School

Due to our extreme weather risk assessment, Happy Cafe in school will be closed tomorrow. ☀️☀️

Thank you for your cooperation.

We want to say a huge thank you to The Countryman's Inn Hunton, for donating the proceeds from their quiz night last Sunday to The Dales School. 🎤

They raised £200 which will go towards the Arts Festival on 29th June, enabling all pupils to enjoy a range of fun arts based activities, and a delicious ice cream in the sunshine. 🍦☀️

From Mencap,

"These relaxed sessions are a good chance to meet others and learn about transitioning to adult services, college etc and what the future might look like."

One of our Governors - Venetia, will be attending Happy Café in school on Wednesday 10th June. Please come along and say hello over a scone and coffee. 😄

In their PSHE and Community Enrichment sessions, 6th form are doing a number of visits to Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk to lead an art and craft workshop for the residents.

This week it included creating lollypop art using lollypop sticks and felt pens. 😀

🍧🌅☀️☀️☀️🌅🍧

It's important to be tick aware while enjoying the outdoors.

Ticks are most active in the UK from March to October, with most bites commonly reported during May and June. They can carry pathogens (microorganisms that cause disease) such as Lyme disease and, more rarely, tick-borne encephalitis.

Ticks live in many different outdoor environments, often found in woodland, rough upland or moorland pastures, heathland, grazed grasslands and some urban parks. You are more at risk of being bitten when taking part in activities such as hiking, cycling or camping, but ticks can also sometimes be found in urban gardens.

When you are enjoying the outdoors be tick aware and where possible:

- use an insect repellent that prevents ticks
- wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent direct skin exposure
- keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
- check for ticks on young children, around their heads and necks
when you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets

What to do if you’re bitten:

- remove the tick as soon as you can, either using a tick removing device or fine-tipped tweezers
- grab the tick as close to the skin as you can and pull upwards
clean the area with soap and water
- keep an eye on the bite area for a few weeks in case of any changes
- if you see a spreading bullseye rash developing, or you become unwell with flu-like symptoms or a headache, contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately.