And we made it!

A massive thank you and well done to everyone in our school community for getting to half term! Everyone’s contributions to adapting to Remote Learning have been incredible and in a time where people could be feeling isolated and lonely, we are thrilled that our sense of belonging remains strong, giving children the care and sense of community which we feel is vital to children and families. Thank you for taking time to attend Face to Face meetings with the class teachers; they really do appreciate the time to talk about your child’s achievements as well as share any worries.

The next part of the ‘road map’ will be announced on 22nd February and we know that schools will not be back before the 8th March. There is a considerable amount of speculation (and panic) in the media about the return to school – try hard not to listen to it!! As always, we feel communication is crucial in these times and we will get information to you as soon as plans are made. As far as ‘catch up’ goes, our teachers will do what they do best – teach the children based on what they can do when they return to school. There will be no panic! Children have continued with the curriculum through this period of lockdown and they have also experienced and learned different things by being at home: whether that is maturing in terms of organisation and resourcefulness, showing resilience, or learning news skills with grownups in their houses. All these new skills are vital and will be celebrated! 

I hope you have a relaxing half term, and enjoy some downtime with your families. Please spend time away from screens and get outside in the wind and rain, splash in some puddles and get muddy!

Thank you as always for your continued support through these ‘interesting’ times.

Ms Teagle