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Important Letter to Parents
Tue 24 Nov 2020November 24th 2020
To parents/guardians of Greenhill Primary School pupils
I hope you and your families are well. I would like to take this opportunity to give you some updates on our current situation.
As you are aware, the situation regarding Covid-19 is changing regularly and the guidelines for schools are updated to reflect this.
FACE COVERINGS
The Welsh Government has updated its guidance on the use of face coverings in schools. To reduce the risk of transmission amongst parents and relatives, please wear masks when visiting school, and at drop-off and collection areas. Maintaining clear social distance at the school gates will also reduce risk and set a good example to pupils. Along with regular hand washing/sanitising and social distancing, this will reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 at school as far as possible.
The guidelines have been made stronger to keep you and your families as safe as possible. They are based on new advice from Welsh Government’s Technical Advisory Group, as we learn more about the way COVID-19 is transmitted.
Thank you for your help in doing all we can – together - to keep ourselves and others safe.
CHRISTMAS
- Each class will hold a Christmas party. Your child’s class teacher will let you know when this is. It will clearly be more low-key than usual as we can’t mix contact groups, but we will make sure the children have fun!
- Christmas jumpers can be worn any day!
- Christmas cards will only be distributed to children in your child’s contact group.
End of term
There have been a few queries regarding the end of term, and concerns around the possibility your child may be told to isolate over the Christmas holidays. I feel it is important I am really honest with you about this, so you can make an informed decision. While the government are mentioning a slight relaxation of the rules for a few days over Christmas, this does not involve people who are told to self-isolate as a contact. Therefore, if your child is in a contact group where there is a positive case for the last week of term, they will be legally expected to isolate for two weeks, and this will include Christmas Day. Some parents have asked whether they can take their child out of school for the last week of term to avoid this. This is your decision, and I respect all families are in different situations, and have different concerns and priorities for the festive period. If you are intending to take your child out of school for the final week, please let us know.
The news of a vaccine is light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully next Christmas this will all be a distant memory, and we will be welcoming you into school for a fabulous Christmas Concert!
Take care,
Ms. Lisa Jones
Headteacher
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Governors' Report to Parents 2020
Tue 24 Nov 2020The 2020 Governors' Annual Report to Parents is now available in the Information section of the Parents tray. -
Christmas dinner
Mon 16 Nov 2020Christmas Dinner Wednesday 9th December
Turkey & Stuffing or
Glamorgan Sausages (V)
Served in a Roll
with
Roast Potatoes
& Baked Onion Rings
Christmas Ice Cream Tub
or Fresh Fruit
Water
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School closure Letter
Tue 10 Nov 2020Dear Parents and Guardians,
Unfortunately, I have been notified today that that we have a two positive cases of Covid-19 within the school and we therefore need to follow strict public health protocols to ensure the health and wellbeing of the whole school community.
As a result, all children in Dosbarth Fioled, Arian and Aur will need to isolate at home for 14 days. This means that these children will need to isolate until 21/11/20 and not be able to return to school until 23/11/20.
Current public health advice states that other members of your household do not need to self-isolate. You should, however, be particularly vigilant about your child’s health and if they display any coronavirus symptoms, you should ensure that are tested as soon as possible.
I know that this will cause you all some concern and this is completely understandable. However, I want to reassure you that all appropriate risk assessments and safety measures are in place throughout the school. These are being strictly followed to protect all pupils and staff and to limit the risk of any cross-contamination.
The class teacher or another member of staff will keep you updated daily via SeeSaw and we will continue to provide educational resources for the children using SeeSaw and Google Classroom (for those classes that are using it). Earlier this year your child was provided with all of the necessary log-in details required.
I shall, of course, continue to keep you fully updated of the situation.
Regards
Lisa Jones
Head Teacher
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