St Wilfrid's R.C.V.A. Primary School

Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham

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Spring Term Update

6th January 2021 By joannesands

Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope everyone is well and coping with the latest changes following this weeks Lockdown announcement. I know this is a stressful time for everyone and especially confusing for the children. We are all trying new ways of working and communicating and there are going to be days things don’t go to plan – either at home or at school. I’m sure as a school community we will help each other through.
We’ve made a really good start and the numbers attending Zoom meetings and accessing Dojo are very encouraging. Thanks to everyone supporting the children at home.
As you know school has not fully  reopened to all pupils but we are providing in school lessons for Key Worker and Vulnerable pupils and Remote Online Learning for those pupils at home. The children in school are having the same lessons that are being shared online for completion at home. So no one should miss out.
Most of our pupils may not be physically in school but they all have access to the same learning.
Remote Learning
Teachers will be posting teaching videos on Dojo each day with input and activities to complete. There will also be Zoom meetings where staff can answer questions, share discussions etc.
Our plan is to share input and activities for English and Maths each day aswell as other subjects like History/Geography RE etc.
Staff will allocate online reading activities for pupils and we have access to a variety of online resources like Purple Mash, Maths Whizz and TT Rocks  which can be accessed at home aswell.
We will be recommending daily exercise or physical activities too.
Staff will provide a weekly overview outlining what will be covered that week.
Completed work can be uploaded to the Dojo portfolio and staff will provide feedback aswell as Dojo reward points.
We will be putting together a guide timetable for organising home learning days. 
Please try to get into a routine – get up and ready for school start times.
This is not an extended holiday we are starting our Spring terms learning in a totally new way and missing out on this learning can impact all future learning.
If you are having problems motivating your children at home – contact school and staff may be able to support with this in the Zoom meetings or on the phone.
It is essential that all children keep up with their education during this Lockdown. We are not just producing packs for children to work through to keep them occupied – we are sharing lessons for them to take part in, learn or practice skills  and complete tasks.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO DOJO – YOU MUST CONTACT SCHOOL AND ARRANGE THIS IMMEDIATELY.
Access to Devices 
Obviously any remote learning needs devices in order to access it. 
Several families have already contacted school because they have little or no equipment on which to access the learning. 
We will support when we can but we must prioritise those in most need.
The government have allocated a small number of laptops to our school (we are waiting for them to be delivered) and we have a few in school which we can loan to families during lockdown and we are trying to get hold of more. (These devices are for use by the children to access learning and are to be returned to school after Lockdown)
A Survey Monkey will be sent out tomorrow to get an updated view on what access people have to devices – please complete it ASAP So we know how to allocate our limited resources.
Wifi – Data
If you have issues with Wifi or data on devices at home please contact school and we will try to support with this aswell.
Work Packs
Work packs are available from school – the packs support the lessons being shared on Dojo. 
         First Steps are available from their entrance.
         Years 1-6 are in the main entrance to school.
 Exercise books are there to be picked up aswell so the children can complete their  work in books as they would at school. 
This is not the New Year start we were expecting and we are having to deal with different challenges each day. 
We really appreciate the support we are getting from our families and please know we will help and support with home learning when we can.
Over the coming weeks we will keep in touch – longer messages will come via email and Dojo and we’ll post them on the school website and anything short will come via text.
 IF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS CHANGE PLEASE TELL US ASAP.
Take care and stay safe.
Miss Sands
 

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January Start of Term

3rd January 2021 By joannesands

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

I’m sure you will be aware of the ongoing discussions around the safety of fully reopening primary schools especially those in Tier 4 areas. Safety concerns for pupils and staff with the new virulent strain of the virus and the potential mixing over the Christmas period.

The safety of our pupils and staff has always been our priority and following guidance from unions,  we have made the decision not to fully reopen St Wilfrid’s on Tuesday as planned.  School will only be open to Key Worker and Vulnerable pupils for face to face lessons.
Remote learning will be provided daily for all other pupils and class teachers will be in contact via Dojo tomorrow with further details. This will be the case for  2 weeks and will be reviewed before January 18th.

I know this decision is last minute but as you’ll be aware this issue is changing on a daily basis.

If you are a key worker and require a place  for your child(ren) please contact school by either calling school 01388 603451 or emailing stwilfrids@durhamlearning.net

I hope you will continue to support us in these trying times and please be assured all decisions have been made to try to minimise risks to pupils and staff.

 

We’ll be in touch tomorrow with further details.

 

take care and stay safe

 

Miss Sands

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Merry Christmas

18th December 2020 By Admin Linda

We would like to wish all of our wonderful children and families a happy, a healthy and a peaceful Christmas. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021. From all of the St. Wilfrid’s family.

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Jungle Week Adventures

12th November 2020 By rshaw

Just before half term, we all enjoyed jungle adventures at St. Wilfrid’s. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring jungle waterfalls and  dark caves, discovering exotic wildlife and uncovering ancient ruins in the undergrowth.

All of this was part of our whole school writing week, which inspired all sorts of amazing pieces of work. We had everything from poetry and explorer diaries, to letters and campaigns around climate change.

We couldn’t quite bring ourselves to say goodbye to all of the jungle, so we’ve kept a jungle wall in the hall, where we’ve displayed some of our children’s excellent efforts!

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Remembrance 11th November

5th November 2020 By joannesands

Wednesday 11th November at 11am in school we will be remembering all those who have fought in past wars and those who have lost their lives in conflict.

Join with us at 11am for silence and to remember.

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Free School Meals Vouchers

27th October 2020 By joannesands

Durham County have announced they will fund vouchers for pupils eligible for Free School Meals

Link to press release with details on how to apply below.

Anyone who struggles to access the internet or does not have a device that would support the digital code can call the local authority’s County Durham Together community hub on 03000 260 260. Staff will be on hand from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, to help people with the forms or talk through other options.

 

Miss Sands

Free school meals scheme launch

 

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Autumn Half term letter

22nd October 2020 By joannesands

Find attached the letter sent home today (22nd October)

Autumn half term review

St Wilfrids Parents home learning info

 

During the half term holiday – you can contact school via the Text service or by email stwilfrids@durhamlearning.net

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St John’s Virtual Open Evening

20th October 2020 By joannesands

The link below takes you to St John’s Virtual Open Evening presentation

With the COVID restrictions there will be no ‘face to face’ information session this term at St John’s.

This Virtual Presentation has been produced to give information to prospective parents and students.

St John’s Virtual Open Evening

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Guidance from Test and Trace

23rd September 2020 By joannesands

Here’s a letter we are sending out this week giving advice on when to have a COVID test.

Please remember always contact school if you have concerns about your child having symptoms.

23rd September – PHE letter to parents and guardians

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Friday 18th September Update

18th September 2020 By joannesands

Dear Parent & Carers,

Thank you for all your support over the last few weeks helping with our successful start to the new term.

Following yesterdays announcement about ‘Local Lockdown measures’ we will continue to keep in contact with you when we get updates. We hope everyone in our school community children, families and staff will follow the government guidance to help keep all of us as safe as possible. The easiest way for us to communicate longer messages is by email (our text service only does short messages) – please make sure we have an up to date email address as well as phone numbers.

We’ve emailed this letter as well as sending out a paper copy. Please check and if you haven’t received it please come to the school office to check we have the correct details.

Here is a reminder of what we are doing in school to limit risks for pupils and staff. Several parents have mentioned they are still having some anxiety around the children coming to school. Please be assured we are doing everything we can to make school as safe as possible.

What are we doing?

    • Staggered drop off and pick up to limit numbers of people on site. Please stick to the correct times Group A – 8.45am drop off and 3.00pm pick up. Group B – 9.00am drop off and 3.15pm pick up.
  • Asking adults to wear face coverings when on site. We made this decision because some people were finding social distancing a problem.

 

  • Staff may wear face visors if working closely with pupils.
  • Each class acts as a ‘bubble’.
  • Each ‘bubble’ has an area to play on outside, has a time slot for lunch, has designated toilets and sinks.
  • The staff are staying with their bubbles while in school.
  • All staff are social distancing in school.
  • Children are encouraged to social distance whenever possible.
  • We’ve extra sinks outside on the yard for handwashing.
  • Hand sanitizer all over school for frequent use.
  • All pupils wash/sanitise hands when they arrive and leave school. Everyone encouraged to wash/sanitise hands during the day.
  • No school bags coming into school.
  • Children bringing in own water bottles so no sharing of cups in class.
  • All pupils wear PE Kit on the day of their lesson.
  • If anyone is showing symptoms in school they are isolated, sent home and recommended to have a test. If test is negative they come back to school.
  • If a test is positive – the whole bubble will be contacted and they will have to isolate for 14 days.
  • All classrooms and areas in school thoroughly cleaned each day. Extra cleaning during the school day of toilets, sinks and touch points (door handles, taps etc)

The link below will take you to a poster with some helpful information if you have concerns if your child is ill and whether to send them to school.

Can my child go to school today

We know a lot of families have concerns and additional stress at the moment. Please remember you can contact school and if we can help in any way we will try or might be able to find other local services who can help.

Take care and stay safe,

Miss Sands

 

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News & Events

Spring Term Update

January Start of Term

Merry Christmas

Jungle Week Adventures

Remembrance 11th November

Free School Meals Vouchers

Autumn Half term letter

St John’s Virtual Open Evening

Guidance from Test and Trace

Friday 18th September Update

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