Friday 26th February
It’s been an incredible few days with our wonderful Foundation Phase children filling half the school with smiles and laughter. The sun has even made an appearance for us! If we all continue to play our part, our school family could be complete with the return of KS2 in a few weeks.
A reminder to KS2 that live check-ins will take place twice a week from now on. Teachers have thoroughly enjoyed catching up with the children this week. Home Learning has resumed and we are extremely proud of the effort that children (and parents) continue to put into learning from home. Remember, we are here to help in any way we can. Do not let home learning be the cause of anxiety! Pick up the phone or email if you need any support!
School meals
The kitchen will be providing school meals again from next week. Please check your SQUID account if you wish your child to have school dinners (these will be eaten in the classroom).
Drop off and pick up
A big thanks to parents for following the guidelines at drop off and pick up. It is a way of the whole school community showing support as we hope for a return to school for KS2 children. Just a reminder:
- One parent/carer only
- Keep your distance
- Wear a mask
What’s on next week? 
Monday 1st March – St David’s Day
Thursday 4th March – World Book Day
Important – Lateral Flow Tests for Staff
As you may know from the media, all education staff across Wales are being asked to take Lateral Flow Tests, for signs of Covid19 in asymptomatic people, twice weekly. Staff will be completing these at home and all results recorded. Should a member of staff display a positive result, the school will be informed immediately, and Public Health Wales Advice will be followed.
In the event of a staff member displaying a positive lateral flow test:
- The staff member will need to immediately self-isolate with their family members and arrange for a full PCR test as soon as possible.
- We will notify you of a positive result in your class via text. If the staff member has been in class within 48 hours, children and staff working in the class will be asked to self-isolate until the PCR test result.
- If the PCR test is positive, 10 days self-isolation will be required for staff and pupils identified as close contacts.
- If the PCR test is negative, the class can return to face to face teaching.
- We will notify you of the outcome of the PCR test as soon as possible.
As always, if you have any concerns regarding wellbeing, home learning or any other issues, contact us as soon as possible!
Have a great weekend!
Mr Jamie Evans (Acting Headteacher)
evansj737@hwbcymru.net
communicate we can look forward to a bright future at Waunarlwydd! A big thanks for your support and, in particular, for following the safety guidelines at drop off and pick up time. Please remember that we are on the end of the phone or email if you have any concerns!
