School Opening Arrangements
Thank you for your support over the recent days. The decision to close the school is one that is never taken lightly and there are many factors that have to be considered. As you will appreciate due to the size of the school and the complexity of having two separate buildings it has been important that we consider how to get the children in and around school safely. The safety of the children is always paramount and therefore we have made the following arrangements:
Access to School
Pathways have been cleared to allow safe passage through the school premises. Please stick to the pathways as there is a risk of slipping.
School will be open from8:30am to 9am as normal to allow for staggered entry. Please try not to arrive before this time.
Children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and ARP pupils will enter school using the nursery gate entrance where the pathways are clear.
Children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 will enter school using the KS2 playground and follow the pathways to each door.
Access to the school office is through the KS2 playground and not through the carpark. Please use this entrance for Christmas Performances.
Further information and instructions for pick up will be shared with parents during the day if they are different to usual.
Christmas Performances
Christmas Performances have been rearranged and the dates and times are below. Performances will now be limited to 1 per year group so that all children have the opportunity to perform.
Wednesday 14th December
Nursery @ 9:15am KS1 Hall
Year 5 and 6 @2:15pm KS2 Hall
Friday 16th December
Friday 16th December
Year 2 @9:15am KS2 Hall
Year 1 @2:15pm KS1 Hall
Monday 19th December
Reception (Barbados and St Lucia) @9:15am KS1 Hall
Tuesday 20th December
Reception (Antigua and Jamaica) @9:15am KS1 Hall
Break and Lunchtime
Whilst the playground looks very pretty the danger lies below the snow where there is thick ice, therefore the children will not be able to play out at break and lunchtime and will remain in school building throughout the day. KS1 children will need to walk through the playground to access the Dining Hall at lunchtime and a pathway has been cleared to allow this.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club will be open as usual. There is a single pathway to get to the Dining Hall from the KS2 entrance. Please do not walk on untreated areas as there is a danger of slipping.
Before and After School Clubs
All clubs have been cancelled and will resume in the new year.
School Car Park
Parents and Carers who use the car park or whose children arrive on the School bus will be contacted and advised on what measures have been put in place.
Pantomime
KS1 Pantomime has been rearranged for Thursday 15th December for all pupils.
The local pavements remain very slippery. Please take care on the roads and surrounding areas. If you are driving please be patient with parking and moving around Amersham Road.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Once again, we thank you all for your continued support.
Monday 19th December
Reception (Barbados and St Lucia) @9:15am KS1 Hall
Tuesday 20th December
Reception (Antigua and Jamaica) @9:15am KS1 Hall
Break and Lunchtime
Whilst the playground looks very pretty the danger lies below the snow where there is thick ice, therefore the children will not be able to play out at break and lunchtime and will remain in school building throughout the day. KS1 children will need to walk through the playground to access the Dining Hall at lunchtime and a pathway has been cleared to allow this.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club will be open as usual. There is a single pathway to get to the Dining Hall from the KS2 entrance. Please do not walk on untreated areas as there is a danger of slipping.
Before and After School Clubs
All clubs have been cancelled and will resume in the new year.
School Car Park
Parents and Carers who use the car park or whose children arrive on the School bus will be contacted and advised on what measures have been put in place.
Pantomime
KS1 Pantomime has been rearranged for Thursday 15th December for all pupils.
The local pavements remain very slippery. Please take care on the roads and surrounding areas. If you are driving please be patient with parking and moving around Amersham Road.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Once again, we thank you all for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Ms A Holmes Headteacher
