As always, even though we have only been back a week, it feels as though we have never been away. That is especially strange since we have not all been together since March –it is amazing how quickly you can get used to a routine even when it is a new one.

The children all appear happy in school - it is lovely to see them all on the playground at lunchtime running around and playing with all their friends – we certainly hope that we do not have to take that away from them in the coming months. In class they are all getting used to the workings of school although I do think that a couple of them are finding some of the conditions of school learning difficult to get used to again. We were expecting this and we know they will get used to school life again but if your child is feeling a little anxious please reassure them that this is perfectly normal and they will soon get used to school routines again. If you find that these feelings persist after a couple of weeks, please speak to their class teacher. Remember that if you need to speak to any member of the school staff that you must contact them by either email or telephone as parents are not allowed on site at the moment.

I know we have made a few changes to the beginning and end of the school day in how parents drop off and pick up their children and we are all getting used to new routines but I am surprised that some parents are still trying to drive up to the school entrance to drop off and pick up their children. We have always actively discouraged this practice as it makes it an unsafe environment for the parents and children but I am especially surprised that people are still doing it now when due to social distancing parents and children are having to use the road. Although I have no legal right to stop this I think it is our moral duty to unite together during these challenging times to keep everyone as safe as possible. I hope I do not see people driving down School Road from next week to drop off and pick up their children.

May I also remind parents that children from Nursery to Year 4 must be collected from the teacher by an adult and they will not be allowed to walk across to where their parents are parked. Can I also ask that if you want your child picked up by an adult other than yourself that you inform the class teacher or school office. Without this permission, children will not be allowed to go home with that adult.

Looking forward to next week we have the Year 6 taking part in cycling proficiency which is great so please take care on Monday as there will be more children coming to school on bikes. The forecast also looks very good for next week so they could not have picked a better week to do their cycling proficiency in. Have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing you all next week.