Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome back to all the pupils in Foundation Phase. It has been a pleasure to have the pupils back for the last few days. The school always feels a happier and more vibrant place with them here. Just a few things to update you on this week and looking forward.
KS2 Return
As you may have heard, Kirsty Williams has pencilled in the date, 15th March 21 for a return of the rest of the pupils in primary school. We are working towards this date and will let you know when we have further information.
Lateral Flow testing
Staff that are eligible are currently taking this test twice weekly to further ensure the safety of all in schools. It feels right to warn you that if there is a positive result through these test, the next step is to book a standard test as soon as possible to confirm the positive case. It may be necessary to close contact bubbles until this confirmation is received. We are aware that this could potential be hugely disruptive to those families. However, I hope you understand the need for caution in this situation.
Parent pay
The school have been chosen to implement this service, with the expectation that we and all other schools in County go cashless. We are now no longer able to accept cash and request all payments for snack, dinners and breakfast club be done through Parent Pay. As we all get use to the system many other payments will be made through this, for example, school visits, non uniform days etc. Those that wish to order school dinners can also choose from the options available for their child at home.
NB-Though Playmates are still using a cash system, it is now necessary that the payment for Breakfast club (additional £1 in mornings) be made through Parent Pay.
Arriving at school
Can we remind everyone that it is hugely important that you arrive in the window for your class in order to keep the yard as empty as is possible. Please be aware of social distancing on the school site as much as possible.
Newsletter
We will be recommencing the school newsletter after Easter.
Other Events
Thank you for all the hard work at home for our St David’s day, it looks fabulous. We will reschedule World Book Day in some form in the Summer term when all children are in to enjoy it (the date may be wrong but the experience can still be a joyous one).
We are plannig a Comic Relief non – school uniform day for Friday 19th March. Please use the link below to donate (anyone is free to donate) We will not be able to accept cash and this donation will go straight to Comic Relief. Thank you in advance.
https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=2503
and finally…
Parents Evening
We will be organising a phone call for those who would like it for the week beginning 22.3.21. This will be a more general conversation as the pupils will not have been in school for long. Forms will be coming out shortly.
Gwersyllt CP 