11.10.20 Reception parents – Drop off
Please can we ask that parents move away from the gate and Reception class entrance once your child is safely with the school staff.
We are operating a staggered drop off 8:45-8:55 to avoid large crowds. Parents waiting to see their child go into school are making the area difficult to access for others and to allow social distancing.
Thank you for your continuing support.
We have received the following information from some of our local secondary schools about their virtual open evenings. We hope you find it useful.
We will add more information if we receive it to this post.
St. Wifrid’s
Boldon School
Virtual tour will be available from Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 6.00pm.
If you or they have any questions or queries, please email:- [email protected].
Please click here to read a letter from the school for future parents and pupils.
All pupils and staff were invited to wear yellow today as part of #HelloYellow to support young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day.
Pupils across the school took part within their classes in discussions and awareness activities to promote well being and mental health.
8.10.20 #HelloYellow Day
At a time when it’s needed most, tomorrow (9.10.20) we come together for #HelloYellow to support young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day.
We know the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils is incredibly important. We also know this is a stressful time and families are juggling a lot right now.
So on Friday, add some yellow to your uniform (if you want to) and let’s brighten the place up! Something in your hair, change your top or even some yellow shoes.
*Please note that this is not a non-uniform day.
We are not asking for any donations whilst the current challenges of COVID19 remain.
For more information, check out…
7.10.20
Dear parents and carers,
As many of you will be aware, the current COVID situation of the school was reported via the Newcastle Chronicle last night. We were aware of this and cooperated fully with the information that was requested. South Tyneside Local Authority were also part of the process.
We are focused on the challenge in front of us and continue to work closely with Public Health Advisors to ensure our procedures and practice are as safe as they can be. Our Risk Assessment remains up to date and on our website. We hope we are through the worst of this in school. Several staff have now returned fit and well whilst Reception pupils have already returned and pupils from Years 1 and 4 next Monday.
Thank you for your continuing support through these unprecedented times.
7.10.20 Parent Pay availability
ParentPay are making some planned changes on Wednesday 7th October.
As a result users will not be able to log in to ParentPay for approx 4 hours after 20:00.
Parent Pay apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please remember lunches need to be booked by 10pm on a Wednesday for the next week so you have reduced time to act.
Thank you
6.10.20 Nasal Flu Immunisation
Pupils (where consent was given) have been vaccinated today with Fluenz Tetra nasal spray.
Most children are usually fine after the vaccination, however occasional side effects of this can be a headache, a runny nose, general tiredness or some loss of appetite.
The vaccine is absorbed quickly so there is no need to worry that it hasn’t worked even if you child sneezes immediately after having the spray.
If you require any further information or advice please contact the Community Immunisation Team on 0191 402 8179, NHS 111 or your GP.
For those children not in school today, parents should contact the above number to find details of their nearest suitable clinic after illness or isolation.
5.10.20 Time to get active with the whole family!
The Tokyo 2020 Games may not be happening this year but you can still get active, stay connected and win prizes with Travel to Tokyo, Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s official, free programme for children aged 5-11 and their families.
The school has signed up to get Set Tokyo – Travel to Tokyo 2021 where challenges commence from October 5th.
To access this resource, families can sign up at https://www.getset.co.uk/travel-tokyo using our school postcode which is NE34 0RW leaving a space between the first and second part of the postcode.
The site contains a lot of fun activities linked to the Olympic Games and the children’s overall well-being and physical development.
This is an opportunity for parents to engage in physical activity with their children at home.
Let us know how you get on!
5.10.20 County Lines
With the term ‘County Lines’ appearing more an more in main stream news and media we have been asked to share this information from Northumbria Police.
