Friday February 5th
Welsh Government have today announced plans for a return to school for Foundation Phase children after half term. We will be working alongside the local authority and cluster schools to prepare for a safe return to school for Foundation Phase. We will provide more details next week. Welsh Government have given no firm indication of when Key stage 2 pupils will return but we will keep you fully updated.
Wellbeing
Today’s announcement is a clear sign that we are heading in the right direction. There is light at the end of the tunnel but the tunnel has proved to be longer than we had hoped for. Talk of a return to school will be music to the ears of many but will cause anxiety for others. Home Learning and the juggling of family circumstances are amongst other reasons which may be causing anxiety at this time. It is really important that you reach out if your children, or yourselves, are struggling. As I have said before, you will not be alone! We are here to help in any way we can! The following links could provide some support in dealing with anxiety and wellbeing concerns in children.
Charlotte Lowe – Support for parents and carers
10 minute activities to support wellbeing
We are trying to keep in regular contact with all our families via Home Learning platforms, email and phone. Please don’t hesitate to make contact if you have any concerns, queries or need advice!
Weekly Live Check-ins – Microsoft Teams
Every class in school has had the opportunity to attend a live check-in again this week. All the staff have thoroughly enjoyed catching up with the children. If you are having problems blurring the screen, please ensure the session takes place in an appropriate room with regard for what’s visible in the camera shot. You will receive an invite for next week’s check-ins. The easiest way to check your invite is through the Teams calendar. Next week’s check-ins are:
Monday – Reception, Year 1 (am), Nursery (pm)
Tuesday – Year 2
Wednesday – Year 3 and 4
Friday – Year 5 and 6
If you haven’t completed the consent from and wish your child to take part please low the link:
Internet Safety Day
Current circumstances mean it is more important than ever to ensure our children understand how to remain safe when online. Staff will be sharing more information with children next week.
Digital support
If you have any issues surrounding technology/devices or accessing the learning online, please contact the school for support. Additionally, if you require paper versions of activities, let us know!
Emergency Childcare provision
We continue to provide a service to our most vulnerable children and those key workers that have no other option available to them. If you wish to discuss accessing this provision, please contact the school by phone or email. Please note that Emergency Childcare provision will not be available during half term (wb 15.2.21).
Stay safe and have a good weekend!
Mr Jamie Evans (Acting Headteacher)
evansj737@hwbcymru.net
