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Don’t let sunburn catch you out. Whether you’re at home or abroad, use shade, clothing and SPF15+ sunscreen to protect yourself and be SunSmart!

Our information is based on the SunSmart code, which contains five key prevention messages:

S pend time in the shade between 11 and 3
Make sure you never burn
A im to cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses
R emember to take extra care with children
T hen use factor 15+ sunscreen

Cover up. Clothing that covers your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays. Although a long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best, they aren’t always practical. A T-shirt, long shorts, or a beach cover-up are good choices, too—but it’s wise to double up on protection by applying sunscreen or keeping your child in the shade when possible.
Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don’t protect their ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with sunscreen.
Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don’t forget to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.
Wear sunglasses. They protect your child’s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.

Now that the weather is improving and the temperatures are soaring please ensure that all primary children bring a hat to school every day

The ICS will close for the mid -term break on Thursday 11th February and will re-open on Sunday 21st February.  The Administration Office will be open to deal with all your enquiries from Sunday 14th February to Thursday 18th February from 9am – 1pm.

• Each week the ICS contacts the ministry to check for updates or guidance on H1N1 in Jordan; this is shared with parents as soon as possible through the newsletter, and on our website: http://www.ics-amman.edu.jo

• All staff are being vigilant in monitoring children; any who have symptoms or are unwell are checked out by the school nurse.

• Children with high temperatures (38 degrees +) are sent home.

• Parents of children without temperature but with other symptoms are contacted and asked to keep an eye on children and if need by get them checked out by a GP.

• All rooms with sinks have antibacterial hand wash.

• All classrooms and shared areas have antibacterial hand gel and supplies of tissues.

• All primary age children have regular hand washing lessons & reminders; posters showing how to wash hands properly are displayed in all children’s bathrooms.

• Upon confirmation of H1N1 virus parents are asked to keep child and siblings home for between 3-5 days depending on the symptoms and for the children to be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• We no longer plan to close classes or year groups if we have 3 or more H1N1 cases.  Classes will run as usual, children with confirmation of the H1N1 virus will need to be absent from school for between 3-5 days depending on the severity of their symptoms.  If we have two cases in Nursery or Reception we will close for 3 days.

• Teachers will provide students with work during their absence (if they are up to it); this can be sent by email.

• The school website continues to be updated with guidance for parents on symptoms and treatment of H1N1 virus. 

H1N1 update                                                                                                                                                                      Sunday 1st November

Whilst the number of confirmed cases of children with the H1N1 virus remains very low, 12 across the school, we continue to be vigilant. Part of this vigilance involves keeping abreast of and sharing with the ICS community, any new information and advice regarding the H1N1 virus as soon as we receive it.

Following advice from the ministry, received Thursday afternoon, we no longer plan to close classes or year groups if we have 3 or more H1N1 cases. Classes will run as usual, children with confirmation of the H1N1 virus will need to be absent from school for between 3-5 days depending on the severity of their symptoms. If we have two cases in Nursery or Reception we will close for 3 days.

Siblings of children with the H1N1 virus will still be asked to remain at home for three days. Teachers will provide students with work during their absence; this can be sent by email.

The World Health Organization (WHO) have said that many people with swine flu only get mild symptoms, and they may find bed rest, drinking lots of water and over-the-counter flu remedies work for them. Its advice suggests that while antivirals should always be given in serious cases, they may not always be necessary for otherwise healthy people.

Please support us by continuing to encourage children to wash their hands regularly, use a tissue when they cough or sneeze and to stay at home if they have a high temperature (38 degrees or above). The ICS continue to monitor children closely whilst they are in school, if we are concerned about your child’s health our school nurse will contact you. Bathrooms, classrooms and shared areas continue to be equipped with antibacterial hand wash and gel.