Friday 8th October 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
The school is alive with colour (in particular yellow) today as the sun shines and we enjoy some unseasonal Autumnal warmth. I cannot believe that another week has gone by! Please take the time to read the following notices and reminders and let us hope the sun stays out for the weekend.
Hello Yellow Day
Thank you for your generosity towards this charity no school uniform day. As we all struggle with how we’re feeling sometimes we know it’s normal to have ups and down. Children have not only worn yellow today but also taking part in special activities to celebrate World Mental Health Day. This is something that is so important to discuss and here at St Joseph’s it is one of our key priorities to work on for the year.
Parent’s Evening: Reminder to Book
Thank you to all those who have already booked their appointments. I can see we are still waiting for a few parents to sign up. If you could do this by Friday 15th October we would be grateful. All bookings on the Arbor App.
COVID 19- Please keep following the guidelines.
We do still have cases within the school and local community. Please let the school know ASAP if your child tests positive for COVID or if they have symptoms and you are waiting for a PCR Test result. If it is out of hours please email [email protected]
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: When did you last check the school website???
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
Some Headline Dates:
- Monday 18th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm (bookings open on the Arbor App)
- Tuesday 19th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm (bookings open on the Arbor App)
Next Week’s Highlights:
- Friendly Football Fixture against Handle Primary School at St Joseph’s Loftus after school. Monday 11th October
- Year 5 walk to High Street for Geography work (on a dry day)
- FS2 walk around school grounds for Autumn work. (on a dry day)
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.
Stars of the Week:
Last week Year 5 were enjoying a trip so we were not able to report the Stars of the Week.
They were Sienna & Ollie- well done to you both.
This week certificates have been awarded to children who have worked in well in their writing tasks.
- Little Joeys- Arthur
- FS1- Isaac & Harley
- FS2-Dottie & Athena
- Y1- Aurora & Millie
- Y2- Charley & William
- Y3- Toby & Lucy M
- Y4- Mason & Tilly
- Y5- Bridget & Olivia
- Y6 – Violet & Eva
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Mr Geaves
Executive Head Teacher
