Newsletter for Parents 5th February 2021
Dear Parents and Carers,
Return to School
We are expecting a further announcement today regarding return to school but it may be a few days before we can give you definite dates. There is a meeting on Monday afternoon for Swansea head teachers at which we should receive further information. So I hope to get some definite information to you by Tuesday.
I do know how much you are wishing for a return to some kind of normality for your children, and we are too! This situation is putting a strain on children, parents and staff and we all want to see an end to it! It looks likely that Foundation Phase (infant) children will return first, possibly in smaller groups to start with. It will be very important to ensure that school is as safe as possible so we will be taking advice and doing lots of planning over these next couple of weeks.
On-site Provision
May I ask that parents of children attending our on-site provision consider very carefully whether there are any days on which they can safely keep their children at home. There is a lot of demand for places so we would ask you to give us as much notice as possible if your child is not going to attend so that the place can be freed up for a family in need of it. Thank you.
Home Learning
Thank you again for your support for your children’s home learning tasks. Many of your children are engaging brilliantly. As I have said before, your family’s safety and well-being is the most important thing so please do not be anxious if you are unable to complete all the tasks set! Just a little each day is fine if you’re struggling.
Please don’t forget to send your child’s work in for the staff to see, either by email, DoJo or even by post. You can also drop off work for marking to school if you’re out and about for your daily exercise. This is important because we know how much your children enjoy receiving feedback from their teachers!
We finish for half term on Friday 12th February. School will be closed and no home learning tasks will be set until Monday 22nd February.
I will be in touch soon with arrangements for return to school (fingers crossed!)
Best wishes
C M Hewitt