The big excitement in school this week was ‘World Book Day’.
All of the children looked really great in their costumes and we have put some
pictures up on our webpage so you can see them. All of the staff followed a
theme this year in that we all wore t-shirts with quotes from books that we
have enjoyed reading. The idea for ‘World Book Day’ this year was to share a
million stories as they want everyone to share stories they have enjoyed with
their families and friends. Hopefully, by us all sharing quotes from books we
have enjoyed we will encourage the children to extend their reading selection.
Next week is another exciting week in school because it is
Science Week. We are staring off the week with children all planting trees
around the grounds on Monday morning. They will need some outdoor footwear such
as wellingtons as it will probably be muddy due to all the rain we have had
recently. On Thursday all the classes will be taking part in a ‘Science CSI’
experience where they will be using scientific investigational approaches to
solve problems. They will also be carrying out a number of other STEM
investigations in class. We believe in promoting science because it encourages
children to find solutions to problems through investigation which is a great
life skill to have.
Next Friday is Sports Relief Day and all the children can come
into school in sports kit if they make a contribution of at least a £1 towards
the Sports Relief fund. All classes will also be taking part in a fitness
circuit to help celebrate the fact that it is ‘Sports Relief Day’.
I would like to take this opportunity to mention how we are
responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. As I mentioned in my letter earlier in
the week no-one associated with the school had contracted the Coronavirus. We
will keep you up to date with any developments but it has been made clear to
all heads that no school can close unless directed by Public Health England –
even if there is a case of Coronavirus in the school. We have also been asked
to point out that most people who contract the virus will only suffer mild
symptoms and that children are least affected by it. We have been told that the
symptoms are very similar to having flu. Also remember that the best way to
stop the spread of the virus is through good hand hygiene and using and
disposing of tissues when you cough or sneeze i.e – ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill
it.’
I hope you all have a pleasant weekend. I am going with the
choir to the Albert Hall on Sunday and I am very much looking forward to that
as are the children – it will be a wonderful experience for all those taking
part.
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