Welcome Back

 

Monday January 4th 2021

 

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

 

I hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year. Welcome back to the start of the new Spring Term and thankyou for your patience regarding schools re-opening and the current media. There has been much speculation in the media over the past few days re: reopening of schools this week and things keep changing.

It is an unfolding situation with the government, scientists, and staff unions all taking different views on the current risks of schools reopening. I’m sure you will appreciate how this is a very difficult time for school leaders as we continue to work out how best to keep our staff and families safe.

School will re-open tomorrow on Tuesday 5th January at 8.00 a.m. for breakfast club, followed by normal start and finish procedures for class bubbles. If there is any further change or guidance from the Department of Education or Local Authority, I will let everyone know as soon as possible. I also totally understand if anyone is feeling anxious about their children returning to school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.

Due to on-going restrictions there will be no after school tuition clubs until further guidance so unfortunately we will not be able to begin them next week.

As you are aware, we are now in Tier 4 and further restrictions are in place. Please can we remind you to be aware of what these are and follow them in order to protect us all. Failing to do so impacts all of us and will most certainly result in the closure of school bubbles. The staggered start times and social distancing measures in and around school are very important, we also encourage you to wear a face mask when collecting your child from school.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home

If you, your child or a household ‘bubble’ member has tested positive for Covid-19 during the last two weeks can you please email d.lee103@durhamlearning.net so we are aware if your child will be absent from school next week, due to the isolation period. This allows teachers to provide online learning, as well as prepare for face to face teaching.

For the latest Covid-19 stay at home guidance visit

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

Despite the start of a new year, we are still facing very difficult and challenging times. Our main priority is the safety and mental well-being of our children and I would like to thank all the staff, Governors and yourselves for your continued support.

 

Best Wishes

Donna Lee

Head Teacher

 

Congratulations to Mrs Aspinall, who has had her baby boy Zac this morning 00.33-7Ib 9oz.

Here at Nettlesworth Primary School we have made sure that all of the children have had a magical run up to Christmas! Click the link to find the best bits:

Good luck on your maternity leave Mrs Aspinall. We can’t wait to meet baby Zac!

Today we had lots of fun at our Class 2 Bubble Christmas Party! Lots of dancing, food and party games. A lovely way to end the Autumn Term!

 

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Today we had lots of fun in school … not only was it Christmas jumper and Christmas dinner day ….. but SANTA had dropped off a letter for each boy and girl in school. What a special day!

A massive thank you to everyone for donating to our Christmas Jumper Day event in school. We’ve managed to raise £62 so far.

And to top it off … a visit from Santa’s elf!

Merry Christmas!

 

The children of Nettlesworth Primary school are proud to bring you our first ever virtual Christingle service. We hope you enjoy it,

Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄

 

 

 

 

Reporting over the Christmas Holidays

Tuesday 15^th December 2020

 

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

REMINDER

 

Reporting symptoms after the school closes for Christmas Holidays

 

Nettlesworth Primary school will close on December 18th . If your child develops symptoms of coronavirus you must book a test.

 

If your child develops symptoms that result in a positive test, up to and including December 20^th  which result in a positive test up to 24^th December, you must inform the school at d.lee103@durhamlearning.net or nettlesworth@durhamlearning.net

 

Please include the name of your child, their class and the date that their symptoms started, as well as your own contact details.

 

From Monday 21^st December

If your child develops coronavirus symptoms from Monday 21^st December onwards, they must be tested and, if positive, follow the advice of Test and Trace. You do not need to inform the school of any symptoms which occur after this date.

 

Contact tracing during the Christmas break

 

Please be aware that the school, following the guidance of the Department for Education and Public Health, will do the following for 6 days after the end of term:

 

• Collect information from staff and pupils with positive tests and families of symptomatic pupils

 

• Advise families of close contact with confirmed Covid cases, and inform them of self-isolation requirements

 

 

 

 Many Thanks

 

Donna Lee

Head Teacher

 

We are super excited for Jacob in class 2!

Last week he did his Judo gradings test and won his Orange belt.

We’re all super proud of him.

Well done to this weeks Headteachers Awards! We are so proud of the children continuing to work super hard. A massive well done!