| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Nursey Update – 16.1.22 |
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Dear all,
we are extremely disappointed to send this message, however we now have four members of our nursery team absent with COVID19.
Alongside the high number of staff absence across our school, we are now unable to offer a full nursery program.
To ensure we meet appropriate numbers for staff, we will be closing nursery to morning and afternoon only groups.
At the moment, we are still able to open for 30 hour pupils only, however if you wish to make alternative arrangements for your child then please do so. A phone call to the school office would be appreciated.
This is the last action we would want to take and is it not taken lightly. We await staff returning and we will keep you up to date on how long this impact will last.
Thank you for your support
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| 6RD & 3JDo Update – 5.1.22 |
| Dear parents/carers,
Changes affecting classes 6RD & 3JDo Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have found it necessary to make some short term changes to 6RD & 3JDo. Mrs Douglas (6RD) is currently absent from work and as of yet we are unable to predict at what point she will return this year. We are sure that you will join us in wishing her a speedy return. To move forward in the strongest position, Mr Douglas will lead class 6RD in the short term, as he knows the class well having already taught a large majority of them. Our own Miss Reid will step in as the lead teacher of 3JDo. We sincerely hope that these changes are short term and we will continue to monitor and review them on a regular basis. We are in the fortunate position to be able to use our own staff and not look to outside agencies for staffing solutions. We will continue to keep you updated of any changes and are happy to answer any questions or queries you may have in the meantime. Thank you for your support Mrs G Cunningham Head Teacher |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Warn & Inform Year 5 – 13.12.21 |
| Dear Parents,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Year 5 from 5PM Mr Mackay’s class. NHS test and trace have been in contact with individuals who have been identified as a close contact to let them know if they are legally required to self-isolate, and to provide further advice. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. What to do if your child develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or tests positive for COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child does develop symptoms, they should get a PCR test and remain at home at least until the result is known. Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). if positive, the child should isolate until at least 10 days after their symptoms appeared. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. If your child has a positive test result but does not have symptoms they should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the date the positive test was taken. This isolation period will be extended if they go on to develop symptoms by counting 10 full days from the day following their symptom onset Instructions for people who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 From 16 August, you will not be required to self-isolate if you are a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and any of the following apply:
NHS Test and Trace will contact you to let you know that you have been identified as a contact and check whether you are legally required to self-isolate. Even if you do not have symptoms, you will be advised to have a PCR test as soon as possible. Even if you are vaccinated, you can still be infected with COVID-19 and pass it on to others. If you are identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 but you are not required to self-isolate, you can help protect others by
You should follow this advice while the person in your household with COVID-19 is self-isolating. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable should be supported to minimise their contact with other people in the household during this period, regardless of whether others have symptoms or not. You may be eligible for a Test and Trace Support Payment or other help. Please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/70840/Test-and-Trace-Support-Payment for more details. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Warn & Inform Year 2 – 13.12.21 |
| Dear Parents,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Year 2 from 2SK Mrs Keighery’s class. NHS test and trace have been in contact with individuals who have been identified as a close contact to let them know if they are legally required to self-isolate, and to provide further advice. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. What to do if your child develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or tests positive for COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child does develop symptoms, they should get a PCR test and remain at home at least until the result is known. Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). if positive, the child should isolate until at least 10 days after their symptoms appeared. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. If your child has a positive test result but does not have symptoms they should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the date the positive test was taken. This isolation period will be extended if they go on to develop symptoms by counting 10 full days from the day following their symptom onset Instructions for people who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 From 16 August, you will not be required to self-isolate if you are a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and any of the following apply:
NHS Test and Trace will contact you to let you know that you have been identified as a contact and check whether you are legally required to self-isolate. Even if you do not have symptoms, you will be advised to have a PCR test as soon as possible. Even if you are vaccinated, you can still be infected with COVID-19 and pass it on to others. If you are identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 but you are not required to self-isolate, you can help protect others by
You should follow this advice while the person in your household with COVID-19 is self-isolating. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable should be supported to minimise their contact with other people in the household during this period, regardless of whether others have symptoms or not. You may be eligible for a Test and Trace Support Payment or other help. Please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/70840/Test-and-Trace-Support-Payment for more details. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Warn & Inform COVID19 – 7.12.21 |
| Dear Parents,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Year 3 from 3JG Mrs Grant’s class. NHS test and trace have been in contact with individuals who have been identified as a close contact to let them know if they are legally required to self-isolate, and to provide further advice. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. What to do if your child develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or tests positive for COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child does develop symptoms, they should get a PCR test and remain at home at least until the result is known. Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). if positive, the child should isolate until at least 10 days after their symptoms appeared. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. If your child has a positive test result but does not have symptoms they should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the date the positive test was taken. This isolation period will be extended if they go on to develop symptoms by counting 10 full days from the day following their symptom onset Instructions for people who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 From 16 August, you will not be required to self-isolate if you are a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and any of the following apply:
NHS Test and Trace will contact you to let you know that you have been identified as a contact and check whether you are legally required to self-isolate. Even if you do not have symptoms, you will be advised to have a PCR test as soon as possible. Even if you are vaccinated, you can still be infected with COVID-19 and pass it on to others. If you are identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 but you are not required to self-isolate, you can help protect others by
You should follow this advice while the person in your household with COVID-19 is self-isolating. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable should be supported to minimise their contact with other people in the household during this period, regardless of whether others have symptoms or not. You may be eligible for a Test and Trace Support Payment or other help. Please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/70840/Test-and-Trace-Support-Payment for more details. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Warn & Inform Y1 – 1.12.21 |
| Dear Parents,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Year 1 from 1KR Miss Reid’s class. NHS test and trace have been in contact with individuals who have been identified as a close contact to let them know if they are legally required to self-isolate, and to provide further advice. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. What to do if your child develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or tests positive for COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child does develop symptoms, they should get a PCR test and remain at home at least until the result is known. Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). if positive, the child should isolate until at least 10 days after their symptoms appeared. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. If your child has a positive test result but does not have symptoms they should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the date the positive test was taken. This isolation period will be extended if they go on to develop symptoms by counting 10 full days from the day following their symptom onset Instructions for people who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 From 16 August, you will not be required to self-isolate if you are a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and any of the following apply:
NHS Test and Trace will contact you to let you know that you have been identified as a contact and check whether you are legally required to self-isolate. Even if you do not have symptoms, you will be advised to have a PCR test as soon as possible. Even if you are vaccinated, you can still be infected with COVID-19 and pass it on to others. If you are identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 but you are not required to self-isolate, you can help protect others by
You should follow this advice while the person in your household with COVID-19 is self-isolating. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable should be supported to minimise their contact with other people in the household during this period, regardless of whether others have symptoms or not. You may be eligible for a Test and Trace Support Payment or other help. Please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/70840/Test-and-Trace-Support-Payment for more details. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Y4 Warn & Inform – 10.11.21 |
| Dear Parents,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Year 4 from 4KA Mrs Allan’s class. NHS test and trace have been in contact with individuals who have been identified as a close contact to let them know if they are legally required to self-isolate, and to provide further advice. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. What to do if your child develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or tests positive for COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child does develop symptoms, they should get a PCR test and remain at home at least until the result is known. Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). if positive, the child should isolate until at least 10 days after their symptoms appeared. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. If your child has a positive test result but does not have symptoms they should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the date the positive test was taken. This isolation period will be extended if they go on to develop symptoms by counting 10 full days from the day following their symptom onset Instructions for people who live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 From 16 August, you will not be required to self-isolate if you are a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and any of the following apply:
NHS Test and Trace will contact you to let you know that you have been identified as a contact and check whether you are legally required to self-isolate. Even if you do not have symptoms, you will be advised to have a PCR test as soon as possible. Even if you are vaccinated, you can still be infected with COVID-19 and pass it on to others. If you are identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 but you are not required to self-isolate, you can help protect others by
You should follow this advice while the person in your household with COVID-19 is self-isolating. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable should be supported to minimise their contact with other people in the household during this period, regardless of whether others have symptoms or not. You may be eligible for a Test and Trace Support Payment or other help. Please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/70840/Test-and-Trace-Support-Payment for more details. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |

