Confirmed COVID Case

Monday 2^nd November, 2020

 

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

 

 

Confirmed case of COVID-19 within school

 

We have been advised this morning that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school during half term.

 

We know that you will find this concerning but would like to assure you that we contacted Public Health England and the DfE immediately, have followed their instructions and will continue to follow their advice and guidance.

 

The affected case has been absent from school since 24th October for half term holidays. NO adult or child has been identified as a close contact and therefore no one needs to make any changes to their usual routine. School remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well.

 

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:

• a new continuous cough and/or
• a high temperature and/ or
• a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia).

 

If your child, or anyone in your household, develops these symptoms, you whole household must remain at home and not go to work, school or public areas. You should arrange testing for the person who has developed symptoms. When the result is known further advice will be available.

 

Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus.

There are things we can all do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

 

 

Yours Sincerely

 

Donna Lee

Head Teacher

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Free Meals/Packed Lunches

Some businesses in Durham have very kindly offered to help out those that are in need of some assistance with meals over half term. Information on how to access this is available from the link below.

https://covid19durham.com/free-school-meals/

Class 3 felt very proud painting a community art project for the police. We illustrated UNCRC Article 28, every child has a right to an education. UNCRC Article 31, every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a range of cultural and artistic activities and UNCRC Article 24, every child has the right to best possible health. Governments must work to provide best possible healthcare, clean water, nutritious food. We look forward to seeing the artwork on display in Chester-le-Street.

 

We looked at a range of intricate Anglo-Saxon patterns. We then used our sketch books to improve our mastery of art and design techniques by sketching our own Anglo-Saxon patterns. We used our patterns to create print blocks onto polystyrene. We were really pleased with our finished designs!

Our final Head Teachers Award of the half term!

We are so proud of how hard all of our children have worked over our first half term back at school. A special mention to our head teachers award children …. Well done guys, we are super proud!

We have had a spooky end to the half term. We all came dressed up in our spooky colours and enjoyed a treat from the Parent Group. A massive thank you! Enjoy half term everyone!

 

 

Dear Parents

Firstly can I thank everyone, children, parents and school staff alike for their efforts during this first term back to school. Although it’s been a challenge for many we have started to see a steady rhythm within schools living under covid measures. Thank you.

It is in this respect that I write to you today. With the high rates of COVID-19 in County Durham currently, I am asking parents to let the school know if their child tests positive for COVID-19 during the half term break. If your son or daughter receives a positive COVID-19 test after Friday 23^rd October 2020 please contact the school immediately on Nettlesworth Primary School email: Nettlesworth@durhamlearning.net and provide the following information:

 

Name of child

 

Class/year group

 

Date of the COVID-19 test

 

Does the child have symptoms? Yes or No

 

What date did the symptoms start?

 

What date did the child last attend school?

It is very important that you provide this information so that the school can identify any close contacts that your son or daughter may have had in school during their infectious period. The school will then follow up close contacts and request that they isolate for 14 days to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Please note that you should also report any close contacts that your child has had outside the school setting through NHS Test and Trace. If you are unable to speak to your school please make sure you have provided information of all close contacts within the school to NHS Test and Trace.

In addition I know our children and young people will still want to see their friends during the holidays, but please can I remind all parents that children and young people must not meet up in groups larger than six people (of any age) and that young people should not be gathering indoors with friends. Please also remember where they do meet up in groups of six or less they should still observe social distancing and good hand hygiene. Helping our children and young people to understand the importance of this will help to keep us all safe and healthy.

Thank you again for your help in this matter and I wish you a safe and well half term break.

Your sincerely

Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health for County Durham

Richard Crane, Head of Education and Skills

We have had lots of fun in class 2 creating our very own messy pumpkin pictures. They all look very scary!