Welcome back to the start of a new term, this is the spring term, with a one week half term holiday in February (w/c 15th February, returning to school on Monday 22nd February).
School term and half term dates can be found on our website or this School App. We hope everyone has enjoyed a restful break, with special moments and memorable times with family, we look forward to hearing all the special stories from the children this week.
School re-opens on Tuesday 5th January at 7.45 a.m. for breakfast club, please can we remind you that breakfast club CANNOT be accessed before this time so please ensure you wait with your child until 7.45 a.m.
Please pay dinner money/ breakfast club on ParentPay for this week as well as any money outstanding from last term as there were several families who had arrears. Children must return to school on the same dinner arrangements (unless otherwise changed with Mrs Raine), if your child changes without giving notice, your ParentPay account will be charged.
Due to on-going restrictions there will continue to be no after school clubs. This also remains the case with swimming lessons.
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
As the weather is particularly wintry can you ensure your child is dressed appropriately, the classrooms will continue to be ventilated and children will need additional layers of clothes to keep them warm indoors. On snowy days can children bring with them indoor footwear in a separate bag. PE days can be found on the class pages on our website – many PE days changed temporarily last term but now return to the usual days. Last term there were several children who were not in the correct uniform – we feel that this is far too relaxed and would like to remind you of our uniform policy and expectations, unless it is a PE day, children must be in the correct uniform.
https://www.consett-jun.durham.sch.uk/parents/our-school-uniform/
If you, your child or a household ‘bubble’ member has tested positive for Covid-19 during the last two weeks can you please email consettjunior@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.
Please take care
CJS Team
