Update 9.6.20

9th June 2020Mr Bennett

Update 9.6.20

Following the satisfactory completion of risk assessments, we continue to aim for Monday the 15th June to reopen as per our Phase One plan.

We recognise that these plans will not be ideal for all, but we fully appreciate your support as we tackle this huge task of safely reopening the school.

Phase One

Beginning Mon 15th June 2020.

This is the wider opening to nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils. Each child has been allocated one day to return in that week. We have received many responses from parents outlining their plans to return or not; it is still possible to alter your answer.

Our Phase One will last for the first week only – Monday to Thursday.

Phase Two

Beginning 22nd June 2020. At present, Phase Two is outlined to last two weeks and comes into effect if we receive less than 100% of pupils returning in Phase One. From the pupils who return in Phase One, new groups will be formed which may allow children to be in school for more days of the week. Each class/year group may be set up different depending on take up.

Key Workers

Key worker groups from the 15th June will work differently and will have a greater focus on school work. The Governing Body have capped the number of key worker children we will take alongside the wider phased reopening of school. Key worker families who have accessed the offer throughout lockdown will be prioritised for childcare.

We will also move away from daily booking to weekly booking in advance. More will be posted about securing a place in our Key Worker Group on Thursday.

Key worker care will continue to be available Monday through Friday.

Important

Please note that children cannot access their class return day and the key worker childcare in the same week. This is an either/or choice.

The finalised details for Phase One will be published Thursday 11th June, which will highlight key practicalities of lunch, uniform, start and finish times etc. Hopefully, this will answer any questions you have. There shouldn’t be too many changes from our original posted plan.

We will attempt to post some videos and pictures of the school to help children see what classrooms will look like when they return. We have endeavoured to keep it as welcoming as possible but some changes will be clear.

 

Thanks for your continuing support

Stay Safe

School Games Success

9th June 2020A Stelling

Although, due to school closures, we could not apply for Games Mark this academic year, schools have been allowed to retain their current status, ours being Gold. In addition, Mortimer has been recognised for our commitment to physical activity. We have been awarded a certificate for our involvement in school sport during the Autumn and Spring terms as well as a certificate for our involvement in Virtual competitions whilst school has been closed.

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Still At School Games 2020

9th June 2020A Stelling

The results are in! All of our Key Worker children who attended school over the five days that the games took place did very well. In South Tyneside 18 schools and 260 children took part. Our school placed 6th out of the 18 and one of our Year 2 pupils ranked 5th out of 260. This is a huge achievement. Daily statistics collected throughout the week showed that our children performed very highly in individual events from Nursery through to Year 6. Well done children and staff.

Week 12: A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Tuesday)

9th June 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again,

Day 2 of the poetry challenge. Today there are two poems. Both of them are very old, as I can remember learning them when I was very little…..and that’s quite a long time ago. They didn’t make much sense at the time. It wasn’t until I was older did I realise what I was actually saying and what they both meant. You might need a bit of help from an adult with these, but let’s hope you like them as much as I do.

Algy met a bear,
The bear met Algy,
The bear was bulgy,
The bulge was Algy!

Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn’t you?
If the words sound queer and funny to your ear, a little bit jumbled and jivey
Sing “Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy, A kid will eat ivy too, wouldn’t you!”

Mad!!

Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Mrs Cunningham

DfE EY SEND Programme North East – Free courses

8th June 2020A Stelling

Please find links for free parent online workshops funded as part of the DfE EY SEND programme for the North East region. They are aimed at families of children 0-8 years living in South Tyneside.

FREE parent online workshops funded as part of the DfE EY SEND programme for the North East region.

Managing sleep on 9th June

https://sleep-09-06-20-north-east.eventbrite.co.uk

Speech, Language and Communication on 16th June

https://speech-and-language-16-06-20-north-east.eventbrite.co.uk

Click here for more information about Stronger Together

 

Week 12: A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Monday)

8th June 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again,

This week I am going to set you all a little challenge, which your mams and dads might want to do too. How about learning some poetry? Then on Friday you can test yourself to see how much you have remembered. I might even ask you some questions, then you can see who the winner is in your house.
I was out for a run yesterday and ended up running along the coast road and then down to the beach. I love watching waves. So I stopped to catch my breath and enjoy the wild waves of yesterday. Every time I go to the beach (which is very often) the waves are always different. So, that’s the theme of the poem for today.

There are big waves and little waves,

Green waves and blue,

Waves you jump over,

Waves you dive through,

Waves that rise up

Like a great water wall,

Waves that swell softly

And don’t break at all,

Waves that can whisper,

Waves that can roar,

And tiny waves that run at you

Running on the shore. by Eleanor Farjeon

Have a go at learning it, or even just the start.

Have a most marvelous Monday.

Mrs Cunningham

 

Update 5.6.20 Latest Phase One Opening

5th June 2020Mr Bennett

Update 5.6.20

Latest Phase One Opening

Dear all,
thank you for all of your support over the past weeks and months. We know it hasn’t been easy for anyone. You continue to do your best at home with your children and that is all anyone can ask.
Following meetings with teachers, governors and the local authority we are proposing that our Phase One Plan will start with wider opening to years Nursery, Reception, Year One and Year Six from Monday 15th June.
Preparations are fully underway to ready the site and for staff to welcome back some pupils.
We will confirm this opening date and any updates to our plan as early as possible next week but please plan for this date.
Next week we will be open for Key Worker families only. (Mon 8th – Fri 12th)
Stay safe everyone!

Other Updates

Help – there is a dedicated helpline number for education and children’s social care related queries for anyone working in early years through to universities, plus parents – 0800 046 8687 – 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) or 10am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Bright Kids are currently unable to offer wrap around care. Current guidance states till July 4th but this will be reviewed as necessary.

Week 11 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Friday)

5th June 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

Today at work I sorted a shelf in my office which is called ‘children’s books’. I found myself flicking through lots of books which I have not read in a while. I know we all love Roald Dahl, but I had forgotten just how good he was with words. Here a few quotes.
“It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you.” The Witches
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“If you are good, life is good.” Matilda
“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world” Matilda
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” The Minipins
“Let your love out.” The BFG
“It’s impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you aren’t feeling twinkly yourself.” (Danny, the Champion of the World)

I think many of these quotes could be linked to us all at the minute. Maybe you can have a look to see if you have a book written by Roald Dahl in your house. You do not need to read it all if you don’t want to, maybe just have a flick through and see if you find any sentences that either make you laugh or make you think.

So in the words of Mr Dahl,

Have a ‘Flavoury Savoury’ Friday

Mrs Cunningham

Summer Reading Challenge 2020

5th June 2020A Stelling

Today marks the beginning of the annual ‘Summer Reading Challenge’. With libraries currently closed, this year’s event is being hosted online. You can play games, earn points and unlock badges as you make your way through the challenge. By signing up, you can also keep track of the books you have read, your reviews and your reading achievements. There is also lots of advice about how to keep on reading during the lockdown. We would love to know how you are getting on with your challenges so please keep us updated.

Sign up here to start your reading challenge today:

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

Good luck and keep reading!

Week 11 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Thursday)

4th June 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

You have made me laugh with some your grandparents names. Maybe George is not that bad after all!

Well what has happened to the lovely weather? That sunshine better come back soon. At least the flowers and the grass will be thankful for all the rain. A long time ago there was a film made called Singing in the Rain. It was made in 1952 and starred someone called Gene Kelly. In one part of the film he dances and splashes in puddles. It is such a good film. I have watched it many times. Here are the words and the video. I think you will enjoy it.

I’m singin’ in the rain
Just singin’ in the rain
What a glorious feeling
I’m happy again.
I’m laughing at clouds.
So dark up above,
The sun’s in my heart
And I’m ready for love.
Let the stormy clouds chase.
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I’ve a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singing,
Singing in the rain
Dancing in the rain
La ri la la ri la,
I’m happy again
I’m singin’ and dancing in the rain
I’m dancing and singin’ in the rain
Have a Thunderous Thursday.

Mrs Cunningham

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