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Updates

Wednesday 25th November, 2020

Update 25.11.20

Dear Parents/Carers,

You will have undoubtedly have heard that unfortunately we have had our first positive case in Year 2.

One of the classes will be required to self-isolate until the 8th December. We have been working very hard with the Health Protection Hub looking at contact tracing.

All parents of children who are required to self-isolate alongside this class have now been contacted or will be contacted this afternoon.

Please remember…

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID 19) are recent onset of:
– A new continuous cough and/or
– High temperature and/or
– A loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. Most people with coronavirus have at least 1 of these symptoms.
If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/ or by phoning 111.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do
– Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
– Use hand sanitiser gel (with 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available
– Wash your hands as soon as you get home
– Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
– Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
Further information
Further information is available at
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

If your child becomes ill then please air on the side of caution and follow guidance.

Thank you for your understanding and rest assured we will continue to work really hard in keeping our site safe for your children.

Miss Cook
Headteacher
Newdale Primary School and Nursery

Monday 23rd November, 2020

Update 23.11.20

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

As part of our ongoing risk assessment, we need to ensure levels of ventilation across the school are high. We are told this constant movement of fresh air helps us keep our school safer.

 

This means that we need to have periods of time where the doors to classrooms and windows are left open. Before now, this was not too much of an issue but now the temperatures are dropping it could be.

 

Please ensure your children are adequately dressed e.g. with an extra layer under their shirt and of course please make sure they have a coat.

 

We continue to do all we can to protect everyone in our school, but we need your help along the way.

 

As ever…

 

  • Keep your children off school if they are displaying symptoms (do not risk it for the sake of everyone else).
  • Maintain social distance yourselves at all times and wear a mask.
  • Make sure children wash hands before arriving at school and immediately when they come home.
  • Keep us up to date – communication is key at this time.

 

If in doubt, call the office (01952 387720) and someone will do their best to help you.

 

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Friday 20th November, 2020

Year 1&2 Star of the Week

Jean from Miss Newport’s class for a great improvement in his handwriting and for working hard at home.

The Den – no star of the week today

All of Miss McCullagh’s class for working SO hard in phonics and all having a FANTASTIC first practise at their phonics screening.

James from Miss Jones’ class for fantastic progress and effort with every area of his work this week 😊

Friday 20th November, 2020

Year 5&6 Star of the Week

Logan from Mrs Thomas’ class – for demonstrating a positive attitude towards his learning

Effie – Rose from Mr Banfield’s class – for producing stellar poetry at home

Zoheb from Mrs Arthurs’ class – for his enthusiasm towards grammar!

Dan G from Miss Clay’s class  – for fantastic leadership skills during a science investigation

Monday 16th November, 2020

Year 3&4 Star of the week

Soumil for his great work at school and home.
Emma for her positive attitude towards her learning.
Emeli-Mai for being a kind and helpful member of the class.
Filip for putting effort into all his work at home and school.

Friday 13th November, 2020

Year 1&2 Star of the Week

Aidan from Miss McCullagh’s class – for fantastic determination and for ALWAYS reading five times a week at home 😊

Freddie from Miss Newport’s class- for spotting patterns when problem solving in Maths

Megan from Miss Plimmer’s class- for fantastic phonics and reading

Miss Jones – Clara from Miss Jones’ class- for a huge improvement in her handwriting

Thiago from Miss Broadhurst’s class- for a huge improvement in his handwriting