Newsletter 24th September 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
Another week has tumbled by and it is evident that he children are truly trying to act out the school’s mission statement. They are showing that they really do come to school to learn and encourage each other to do their best, even when things are difficult. As normal routines are becoming established the children continue to impress me with their positive ‘can do’ attitude towards learning.
This week I have been fortunate to collect in many English books to look at the quality of the children’s writing and how some are already making progress since the start of the year. See the stars of the week for those who have excelled in writing.
COVID 19
The same rules apply regarding reporting cases to school. If a child has symptoms please make sure that you arrange for a PCR Test as soon as possible. If a child develops symptoms at school we will ask you to come and collect your child straightaway and arrange for a PCR Test. If the result of the PCR test is negative then the child can return to school, unless they are too poorly to attend.
Individuals are not required to self-isolate if they live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and any of the following apply:
- they are fully vaccinated
- they are below the age of 18 years and 6 months
- they have taken part in or are currently part of an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial
- they are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons
Instead, NHS Test and Trace will inform affected individuals, children or their parents or carers that they have been in close contact with a positive case, and advise them to take a PCR test. We would encourage all individuals to take a PCR test if advised to do so.
For further clarification then please check the DFE website:
Upcoming Events:
Please check our school website for the dates for some of the key events which we have planned for this year. Dates for events such as Sports Days and Nativities are on our calendar. In sharing these dates with you, our aim is to help our families organise time off work, for instance, so that everyone is able to make the most of the precious memories that will be made on these dates. As the year progresses, further dates and events will be added. We will inform you of significant events in either the weekly newsletters or class newsletters.
Some Headline Dates:
- Monday 18th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
- Tuesday 19th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
- First Holy Communion First Session at School Monday 1st November TBC
Car Parking:
Can I remind everyone that you should not park directly opposite the school entrance. Please be considerate when parking on the road outside school. We want to make sure that everyone is safe.
P.E. Kits- Reminder
We have decided to change the way that children get ready for P.E. Instead of bringing their PE kit into school and changing at their allotted time we will now revert back to the conditions we had last year. This means that children can wear their PE Kit on the days they complete PE all day. This avoids time being wasted on changing and lost school uniform and P.E. Kit.
Please see list below that details when each class has P.E.
- FS1/Little Joeys- Do not change for PE.
- FS2- Tuesday
- Y1- Monday & Friday
- Y2 Monday & Friday
- Y3- Wednesday & Thursday
- Y4- Wednesday & Friday
- Y5- Tuesday & Thursday
- Y6- Tuesday & Thursday
After School Clubs:
We have the following clubs on offer for the next 6 weeks for children from FS2 to Year 6:
Monday – Football
Tuesday – Netball (Only Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6)
Wednesday – Art and Crafts
Thursday – Multi sports
Friday – NPCAT Sport
Clubs need to be booked via Parent Pay in advance. To ensure that clubs can run smoothly we ask you to sign up for a block of sessions, the cost of each club is £9 for the 6 weeks.
Packed Lunches:
As a Healthy School, we aim to promote healthy eating. Please don’t send sweets or too many treats in the packed lunch box. We still have children attending the school with nut allergies so don’t send anything that has nuts in please.
Stars of the Week:
This week certificates have been awarded to children who have worked in well in their writing tasks.
- Little Joeys- Jessica
- FS1- Poppy & Harriet
- FS2-Arthur & Rory
- Y1- Gabriel & Henry
- Y2- Charlotte & James
- Y3- Gracie & Isla
- Y4- Freddie & Oscar
- Y5- Freya & Sofia
- Y6 – Lucian & Riley
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Mr Geaves
Executive Head Teacher
