Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are coming to the end of the first week of full reopening- it has been lovely to see all the pupils back in and enjoying the company of their classmates and the various staff. Long may it continue.
Notable events
Tomorrow we will be raising money for Comic relief with a non-school uniform (wear red if possible)- please use the link below to donate money as we are now cashless.
https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=2503
However, on Monday please feel free to bring in a donation of World Down Syndrome Day. The money will go straight into an envelope in class and will be handed over to be counted and donated by the group we are supporting. The pupils and staff can show their support by wearing odd socks.
A quick reminder that Thursday 25th March is the final day for pupils prior to the Easter break. Friday will be an Inset day for staff.
Drop off and Pick up
Can I kindly request that pick up and drop off times on site are kept to a minimum. There have been a few occasions recently where adult have been on site for up to 20 minutes. As we have Playmates needing to safely use the site we are required to empty the yard and lock the gates for security.
Can I also ask that adults monitor the pupils whilst they are waiting for pick up (and in the morning). We have cordoned off the park equipment at the moment but there have been numerous times when children have broken through the tape to access the trim trail.
Other adults in school
Some parents have, understandably, queried the use of supply to cover classes in school. Health and Safety, legal and contractual obligations mean that from time to time other staff or supply staff will be required to teach. We have a bank of supply staff who are only teaching at our school. We have also requested that every supply teacher take a lateral flow test prior to accessing the school site.
The school have taken the decision to limit the bubbles to classes. This is not the case in all schools (with some bubbles including many classes). Doing this limits the fall out of any positive cases. Unfortunately, it does mean that cover may be needed on occasions.
Gwersyllt CP 