Dear families,

*STAFF CHANGES*

We are preparing for next year. I wonder what will happen between now and September and the bubble/isolating but it looks as if we need to wait and see on that one. The good news is again there will be many familiar faces in the school again as there will be very few new faces in the staff again next year. The loyalty of the staff to the school is a massive benefit for the school. It means that your child is taught by an experienced teacher who understands the school and what we are trying to achieve. The teaching assistants, premises and admin staff help with this and provide invaluable support to allow the ethos of the school to shine through.

We are saying goodbye to a number of staff this term. Miss Lynch is returning to Ireland to start a new life there. She has been off this year on maternity leave. Mr. Smith is looking for work closer to home in south east London as his life gets busier. Miss Podersoo is going to focus on herself for the time being without the stress of school worries and will not return in September. Lydia Gandaa is also moving to new things though I hope we will continue to collaborate in some way going forward. Each have made an invaluable contribution to the school and had an impact on so many children's lives. I am sure the memories of the children will stay with each of them forever. I thank them all for their commitment over the years and wish them all well in the future.

Maryam Baig, who has supported in key stage 1 for several years, is changing role slightly. She is joining the team at the Old Oak Early Years Education Centre and is therefore returning to her passion for early years. Maryam has been a very valued member of the staff team in key stage 1 and her expertise will be key to the success of our exciting new venture.

*AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS*

Thank you to all parents and carers who have already completed the survey about after school clubs. If you have not had a chance, then please take a few seconds to do so at the link below:

https://simplesurvey.app/preview/4e6dcf17-6524-4cf9-ae6c-01ede6b35106

The survey will close next week on TUESDAY 6th JULY.

It would seem the Covid virus is still in our community with class isolating at local schools. Please follow the guidelines for a few more weeks to keep Covid out of Old Oak.

Have a good weekend.

Best wishes

Joe