Parentmail 10.9.21
Dear Parents/Carers,
So we have reached the end of the first week of term, with very mixed weather and probably quite tired pupils as we get back into our school routine. Pupils are very happy to be back at school and the staff are delighted to see them, meet their new classes and get on with this term’s exciting new work and topics.
Covid arrangements
Our Covid measures in school are working well. The children have always engaged with them and are already in the routine of regularly washing and sanitising hands, using the one-way systems and staggered break and lunch times. Windows and doors are kept open to keep the classrooms and halls well ventilated.
Thank you to parents for wearing masks on the school gates and as you come on site to collect your children. We really appreciate everyone helping to keep us all safe.
A reminder of what the guidance now is: where a pupil displays one or more of the three main symptoms of Covid (a new continuous cough, high temperature, loss of smell or taste), they must isolate at home and arrange a PCR test as soon as possible. Track and Trace have advised schools that where a pupil tests positive, the whole year group NO LONGER need to isolate. TTP will advise close contacts and the school of any action they need to take.
Clothing
As the weather starts to cool, please ensure that your child wears enough layers to keep them warm. Covid guidelines require that we have windows and doors open for effective ventilation, so it can get chilly in classrooms. Thank you.
Nut Allergies
Allergies: please do not send your child into school with any food that contains nuts as we have a number of pupils and staff who have allergies. These include muesli bars, some chocolate spreads e.g Nutella and some cakes. Please check the ingredients on food you are unsure about. Unfortunately, if your child does bring food containing nuts into school we will not be able to let them eat it. Thank you.
Medications: in the new school year, we are updating our medical register. If your child needs to take medication in school, please complete the attached form and return to school as soon as possible.
PE Days
Children should wear their PE kit to school on the day they have PE. Please see the table below for each year group’s PE day.
Year Group |
PE Day |
RECEPTION |
Mondays |
YEAR 1 |
Tuesdays |
YEAR 2 |
Mondays |
YEAR 3 |
Fridays |
YEAR 4 |
Tuesdays |
YEAR 5 |
Week 1: week starting 13th September – Friday Week 2: week starting 20th September – Weds and so on… See class page on website for full list of dates |
YEAR 6 |
Wednesdays |
Events
September
October
November
Best wishes,
Rachel Mitchell