Dear Parents and Carers and children,
Croeso! Welcome back to school. Let us hope that we will be
able to continue to provide face – to – face teaching for the rest
of the academic year. The future is bright!
Our primary focus for all children is Wellbeing.
- Spiritual and mental
- Social
- Physical
This has been an extra-ordinary time. We all have formed new attachments, children and parents. Yes, we know children need to feel happy and safe before they can begin to learn. Back to school in February has been easy for some, but very tricky for others. We are all different and unique.
Please work with us to reinforce a smooth transition back.
Early to bed – please could we ask that as far as possible you reinforce an early to bed routine and remember to embed night-time prayers? (We’ll send some simple prayers)
Social Story – if your child is still a little anxious about coming to school, try to help them to be well prepared. Leave for school in plenty of time. Beforehand, run through the morning gate routine, so they understand and are prepared for the next step. Know that we will contact you, should your child continue to be upset in school.
Family Bubbles – please can you keep family bubbles outside school. Keep risk of transmission to a minimum.
Healthy Diet and Exercise This term we are really trying to boost wellbeing by getting fit and healthy. In school we will be increasing our physical exercise. More information to follow from Mrs O’Leary. At home we would invite you as a family to sign up the Fitness challenge. Maybe take a look at The Amazing School Run – Get your kids signed up to this Free Run Challenge.Reply-To: FixEvents <info@thefixuk.com>
Make some time for reading, to have peace, make some time to think Now more than ever it is really important to find 10 minutes to read quietly together, put away ipads and TV, spend some time sharing a book, don’t forget illustrated Bibles and then say a Night Prayer.
Events coming Up:
St Patrick’s Feast Day Wednesday March 17th
Children are invited to wear green / or another bright colour. Can I remind you that we are ventilating rooms, windows and doors open as often as possible. Please ensure clothes are warm and shoes are sensible.
At Joseph’s Feast Day March 19th
Wear red for St Joseph- it could be a welsh jersey. Again please ensure that clothes are warm and footwear suitable.
Easter Raffle – 5 Easter Hampers- one per class.
We will be holding a class raffle, reusing gifts sent in at Christmas. If you have already sent in money to buy tickets (for the Christmas Raffle) then you will be automatically entered into the Easter draw. Raffle tickets are available from Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants once children have been dismissed at the end of the day.
Working Together
Thank you for working with us as we embed school routines. Every day there are small steps towards returning to the rhythm of normal school life. Please continue to support school in a staggered start to the school day. If family members are dropping, please share Class the start time with them.
| Class | Start Time | End of Day |
| Miss Wellington Year 2 | 8:45 | 2:45 |
| Mrs Turner/ Mrs James | 8:50 | 2:50 |
| Mrs Mapp/ Mrs Torrance | 8:55 | 2:55 |
| Nursery – Morning | 9:00 | 11:30 |
| Nursery – Afternoon | 12:30 | 3:00 |
Should your child present with any Covid-19 symptoms, play safe, please keep them at home and book a test. Breakfast Club restart is under constant review, however, safety is our priority.
Easter Celebrations:
- Year 2 led Easter Assembly will be shared with parents before we break. Watch this space!
- Please could you send in Easter bonnets on 26th More information to follow after we have reviewed the risks involved in inviting parents to watch the parade.
- Easter Egg Gift – Thanks those parents who have helped us buy an Easter egg which will go home on the last day of term.
Lent: As we move though Lent, please find some time to pray with your child and reflect on the Bible stories. Our Catholic Virtues this month are attentive and discernment. How can we make right choices? In Lent we are asked to try to be more like Jesus. Please discuss opportunities when we can be selfless, giving to others, our time, maybe pocket money? See Missio and CAFOD web sites.
https://missio.org.uk/ Today. Tomorrow. Together
https://cafod.org.uk/ This Lent in lockdown, you and your family can help transform the lives of people like Abdella.