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Dear families,
*LET THE SCHOOL KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL OR NOT IN SCHOOL*
We currently have no more reported positive cases in school and we are working hard to remain that way. The school should not have to call families to find out why the children are not in school. All children should be in school when the school is open. If illness or another reason means your child cannot come into school, you have a parental duty to let us know that day. Especially in a pandemic you should let us know why your child is not in. If any member of the household develops symptoms, do not send your child to school and call the school immediately.
*SEESAW HOME LEARNING CONTRACT*
The two classes isolating at home have been set work on Seesaw and are following the work set by the teachers. Working with Seesaw is what we call remote learning (learning away from the school building) and if you follow the work set on Seesaw, we hope to maintain your child's progress while they are not in school. I attach a Remote Learning Contract which sets out expectation and safety measures to make sure we complete the work set and stay safe online.
Remote learning contract.docx
Every family should read the contract as we also set homework on Seesaw now, so the contract applies to all the families in the school.
*CHRISTMAS LUNCH*
Every year we give children who do not eat a school lunch the chance to have a Christmas lunch in school. If your child normally has a packed lunch but would like to have a Christmas lunch, then look out for an email from Carina explaining what to do. We can only accept payment on SIMS Pay and will not be taking cash at the gate for the Christmas meal.
Stay safe and well.
Best wishes
Joe
Thank you for your generous donations to Children In Need. It is amazing in these difficult times that the Old Oak community finds the spirit to care beyond our own context. The school raised £273.00 and at such short notice too! The money will be sent off as soon as we can. Thanks again.
The children are continuing to work really hard and I have given out numerous stamps of excellence for great work again this week. The proud smile on children's faces makes my job worthwhile. The resilience continues to amaze me.
Please follow the guidance about distancing, mixing with others and staying safe - we all have a duty to look after each other to keep the school going.
To that end, can you please stand clear of the gates at the end of the day and not crowd around the barrier. Children are sometimes having to walk on the road to avoid the larger groups to get to parents who are waiting away from the entrance gate.
Have a safe and good weekend.
Best wishes Joe
Hope you are all well and staying safe.
During these busy, busy times, I have over-looked the national Children in Need fundraising event tomorrow, Friday 13th. Normally in school, this is a big focus with an assembly and events around school. This year things are a bit different and we can only mark this in a small way. For Children in Need this year:
Because of the health and safety measures in school, we are not able to do anything else this year but ensure that any money collected will go to the charity to support vulnerable children.
Best Wishes Joe