8.7.20 Update

8th July 2020Mr Bennett
8.7.20 Update
Thank you for helping make Phase Three happen this week. Key worker parents have been brilliant using the ramp and adjusting to the new times. Thank you parents for moving off site as quickly as possible. All children have quickly settled in and have enjoyed some time with their teacher and class mates. Next week sees years 2 and 4 return for their two days.
There are just a few things to update you on this week.
Reports
Our new look reports are being posted out this week. We do explain what the reports cover, but please bear in mind that they only focus on your child’s year till the 20th March.
Please complete the paper based receipt or alternatively use the electronic form, which will be shared later in the week, to let us know you have received your child’s report.
Your child’s new class teacher, for next year, will also be noted on the report receipt.
Free School Meal Vouchers
Vouchers for the summer holidays have been ordered as one batch worth 6 weeks and one batch worth 1 week, both will go out on 13th July (you will also have your normal week voucher that date too). So basically you will have 3 lots of voucher codes to redeem.
Could all parents redeem their codes as soon as they receive them and if they have any problems to email the school as soon as possible so this can be sorted before the end of term.
Year 6 – Leavers Day
The final week for year 6 offers a chance to attend for a day with the whole class (split into smaller groups) and take part in their leavers assembly. Children can stay for the whole day (the majority are) or leave after the assembly (a parent will need to collect).
Some things to note about the final day:
· We will keep the same times 9:10 on the yard with a 3:30 finish.
· Children can bring their own picnic (no sharing items) to enjoy during the day.
6RD – Monday 13th July
6FH – Tuesday 14th July
6EM – Wednesday 15th July
If you haven’t signed up yet, you can by using the following form.
https://forms.gle/D4JgropJfP9NrKDU6
Year 6 Music
Please return clarinets, flutes, violins or cellos to the school.
If children are planning to continue lessons in Y7 their instrumental teacher will meet up with them at the beginning of term.
Could all tutor books be returned too, including Abracadabra recorder books.
September 2020
With new guidance to digest, we are busy working on our plans for opening in September. We will communicate these with you when possible. We will continue to update you via our website news and Facebook group.
Our latest newsletter is being given to pupils in school and will also be shared electronically soon.
Reminder
School is closed to all pupils Friday 10th and 17th July. There is no Key Worker care on these days.
 
Thank you for your continuing support.

South Tyneside Back to School Games

7th July 2020A Stelling

Many of our year groups have been taking part in South Tyneside’s Back to school games. Monday involved a variety of jumps that had to be measured accurately and Tuesday’s tasks had a lot of core challenges.

Here are some of our year 1, 2 and year 5 pupils in action.

Week 16 – A Letter from Mrs Cunningham (Tuesday)

7th July 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

Today’s Topic is  International Chocolate day which is today. I’m not expecting a Ripple of laughter, maybe just a little Snicker. We’ll just Wispa that as we don’t want everyone getting too hungry. Someone is Bounty come up with something funnier. You lot being so Smartie pants. Get your thinking caps on and lets see who can make a Quality street joke. You know you are my Heroes! It won’t be a Picnic in the park as I’ve got a few Twix up my sleeve. By the time your’e finished, you might need some Time Out. Don’t spend too long. I really only want a minute of your Dime. Go on, give it a Twirl.

Have a Treat Tuesday,

Mrs Cunningham

Week 16 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Monday)

6th July 2020A Stelling
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

I hope you have all had a good weekend. It feels like more things are getting back to normal. The government has said that we can go abroad on holiday now. I know lots of people, including me, are looking forward to that. However, I went on a windy walk yesterday and took a few pictures. I think if you did not recognise the places as being South Shields, you would possibly think that you could be anywhere! We all should appreciate what is right here.  There is absolutely no place like home.
Have a marvellous Monday,
Mrs Cunningham

Sydney, the stay safe snake

3rd July 2020A Stelling

Our EYFS Key Workers’ Bubble had a fantastic morning placing their decorated pebbles in the Redhead Park.

We counted over 200 pebbles now along the body of Sydney, the stay safe snake. We noted all the different colours and spotted a few other Mortimer pebbles along the body. We even had time for a few games on the grass.

A lovely community art project started by one of our very own Year 1 pupils.

A great time was had by all.

3.7.20 Phase Three

3rd July 2020Mr Bennett

3.7.20 Phase Three

Here is the key information for Phase Three, our final two weeks of the term.
Key things to note:
  • Key workers need to line up to collect and drop off via the ramp.
  • Key worker times have changed. Children won’t be ready for collection until 3pm and need to be collected by 3:15 at the latest. Drop off must be made by 9am.
  • Classes are now staggered by year group for drop off and pick up. Please check your new times as we have multiple year groups entering and exiting.
  • KS2 children should enter via the steps and straight onto the yard. Can parents please stay on the lower level and not come up the steps. Please also exit via the steps.
  • KS1 parents – please use the white boxes to social distance when dropping off and picking up.
  • Lunch is free, with a limited choice. Children can bring a packed lunch if they wish.
  • Uniform should be worn where possible.
  • Please leave the site promptly and avoid any gatherings.
  • The school is closed to all children Friday 10th and 17th of July.

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Week 15 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Friday)

3rd July 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here.

Tonight on my way home I heard a story on the radio which I could not believe, so when I got home I Googled it and sure enough it is true. NASA has made a perfume called Eau De Space! Back in 2008 Nasa contacted a chemist called Steve Pearce, who started work to develop the fragrance.

Using details from astronauts who described the space smell, Pearce used his knowledge of fragrance chemistry to produce a perfume that matched those descriptions.

Now a company is trying to sell it as a perfume so we can all experience the unique smell for ourselves. Now what does space smell like? A  mix of fireworks, steak and raspberries. Nice! Eugh!

I think I will stick to my normal perfume!

Have a fragrant Friday.
Mrs Cunningham

 

Week 15 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Thursday)

2nd July 2020A Stelling
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.
We have a new vegetable patch in our school garden. I went to have a little look at it today and as  I was approaching it I thought the broccoli had shot up though the soil. But it was NOT broccoli. It was a FROG! He jumped over the carrot tops and away into the pond.
Enjoy the Frog poem I found.
Have a thoughtful Thursday.
Mrs Cunningham