Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been wonderful to be able to invite you into school this week to share the Christmas Performances with us. We are looking forward to next week's final performances. Well done to all of the children who have performed this week. You were fantastic!
COVID Update
We have been notified of a small number of positive Covid cases in school over the last week. It has been reported to us that some children are not experiencing the common symptoms associated with COVID-19, only that the children have felt unwell. Should numbers rise over coming days or weeks we may have to consider making changes to the current measures that we have planned for the rest of the school term, including Christmas arrangements. This is to protect children, staff, parents and the wider community. Should this happen, we will inform you immediately.
If you receive a letter informing you of a positive case within your child’s class we strongly advise you to get a PCR test.
You can book a test using the following link https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
Children and staff can still remain in school until the results of the PCR test have been received. Please inform school as soon as possible if the PCR test result is positive.
School Photos Are Still Available
If you haven't viewed your Child's school photo from this year yet, simply click on the link below to have the photo link sent to you directly https://www.carmeljane.co.uk/pre-registration-support/
Or you can contact Carmel Jane Photography on 01277 822 674
Free postage still applies, and you have up until the 14th of December for Christmas delivery
Christmas Performances
To ensure safety for all we ask that all adults take a LFD Test before attending the Christmas performances and whilst in school wear a mask to ensure that we minimise the risk to our school community. We will ensure that the hall is ventilated adequately and hand sanitizer and masks will be made available. Should you display Covid symptoms (a new cough, temperature or loss of taste/smell) you must not attend the performance.
We are limiting the number of people attending the performances and only 2 tickets have been allocated per child.
Poppy Appeal
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated and purchased merchandise for the Poppy Appeal. We raised £391.38!
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated and purchased merchandise for the Poppy Appeal. We raised £391.38!
YN - Y6 Class Parties - Thursday 16th December (pm)
To celebrate Christmas, we will be holding class parties on Thursday 16th December. The children should still wear their school uniform. It will not be necessary to send in party clothes.
We would be grateful for donations for your child’s class party which could include any from the following:
- Crisps
- Iced Gems
- Biscuits
- Small Cakes
- Mini sausages
- Chicken Nuggets
- Sausage Rolls
- Breadsticks
We would request that contributions do not contain nuts and are brought in the day before/the day of the party. If possible, please send in food items that are individually wrapped. The school will provide water and fruit cordial throughout the afternoon as well as paper plates and disposable cups.
If your child has a specific allergy or dietary requirement, you may provide your child with a specific plate of food for the party. This should be clearly labeled and brought to school on the day of the party.
A separate letter has been sent to the parents and carers of children in Malta (ARP) with further details.
Key Information and dates
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Havering Catering Lunch Menu
Wednesday 15th December School Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 16th December Christmas Parties (pm) School uniform to be worn for this day
Friday 17th December Last day of school.
Tuesday 4th January School Closed to children - Staff INSET Day
Wednesday 5th January Children return to school (8-40 start as normal)
Thursday 27th January Reading and Phonics Parent Partnership Morning
Friday 11th February Last day of school.
Monday 21st February School Closed to children - Staff INSET Day
Tuesday 22nd February Children return to school (8-40 start as normal)
Thursday 10th March Homework Parent Partnership Morning
