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As we come to the end of our first full week back, the children are all fully immersed in their new learning.
Today you have been sent a link to a letter from your child's classteacher(s) with an outline of this learning for the new term and other useful reminders.
(We have added the links below for you too).
Year 2 and Year 4 are studying geography - India and biomes respectively. Years 1, 3, 5 and 6 are all being historians ranging from learning about the Moon landings to the Romans, Ancient Egyptians, and World War Two. Our youngest children have a winter topic which the weather this week has certainly brought to life!
As is usual, all the children have new books to support their learning in English. We have also taken delivery of a wonderful selection of non-fiction books to support learning across all subjects. They will make wonderful additions to our libraries. Please continue to support your child's homework, expectations have been included on the letters from classteachers as reminders of what is required in each year group.
Year 1 Spring Curriculum letter
Year 2 Geography Curriculum letter
Year 2 Spring Curriculum letter
Year 3 Spring Curriculum letter
Year 4 Spring Curriculum letter
Changes to the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19
From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
Information from the Department of Education.
It was lovely to meet and chat with families who attended our open morning last Saturday.
Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Byrne were on hand to meet and greet and provide refreshments whilst Mrs Carpenter did the important job of explaining all about our nursery & pre-school provision.
Due to the volume of interest we will open again on the morning of Saturday 26th March for prospective families of children due to start nursery in September 2022.
If you have a child due to start nursery in September 2022 and would like to visit the setting please email [email protected].
Did you know that we have several of our mums and even a couple of grandparents working in our team here at school.
They value their roles here because of their family commitments. There is no need to worry about child care on inset days or during the holidays. Plus, they can be involved in the school where their children spend so much time, they all get the chance to see their little ones at some point too.
Not only that the pay is split over 12 months, so you get paid every month, even in August!
Perhaps you are thinking about getting back into the workplace but are unsure if this would be right for you. Why not have a chat to our current staff to see what it is really like. Mrs Byrne would be happy to answer any questions too.
Our vacancies could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Play Partners, support meaningful and productive child-initiated play during our lunchtimes to ensure that our children have the very best lunchtime opportunities possible.
Midday Supervisors rather be involved in serving the children their lunches, we have opportunities in this department too.
Look at our website or telephone Sara Byrne on 01242 512391 for an informal chat if you'd rather.
There are only 5 more weeks left in school until the summer holidays, luckily Atlas Holidays Camps have released their camp dates for the summer.
The Summer Holiday Camp will run here at school from Monday 25th July right through until Friday 2nd September.
The children have so much fun, it's great that they are in an environment that they are familiar with and with their friends.
We are still very excited about our OPAL initiative - Outdoor Play And Learning. We still need your help though.
Next week we hope to collect items listed below, it doesnt matter what condition they are in !
Mrs Byrne would still love to have a little boat or a canoe..but we really need -
Picnic Blankets, Stickle Bricks, Lego or any other construction toys. Dolls, dressing up clothes, buckets and spades, small world toys ..
Perhaps you are having a clear out after Christmas ? If so keep us in mind, if you are unsure if we want it, just drop us an email or give us a quick call.
If you have anything to donate please bring any small items to the office for the attention of Mrs Byrne, if you happen to have any larger items please email [email protected]
Did you know that when we send out newsletters and other information you are able to translate it ?
Perhaps you know someone who would benefit from seeing the newsletter in their own language, we would be grateful if you could share this information.
There is a simple translate button at the top of the page.
Go to 'select language'.
Just to remind you about the new area for parking junior bikes and scooters, it is very near the entrance.
Thank you to everyone that put their name forward to become a Parent Governor and to everyone that voted in the election.
Simon Masters received the most votes and has been elected.