Please do not send your child to Nursery or school, if they have any symptoms of Covid-19.

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                                       Friday 22nd January 2021

   Please do not send your child to Nursery or school, if they
               have any symptoms of Covid-19.                                          Some examples of the
                                                                                       wonderful RE artwork
 Google Classrooms                                                                     from the pupils in Year 4.
 Another great week of learning both in school and in the Google
 Classroom. The class teachers have been really pleased with the
 quality of the work submitted and of the range of subjects which
 pupils are engaging with. It always brightens our days when we
 receive photographs of completed remote learning activities.
 This week, Mr Allen has been busy recording PE lessons which are
 now available for all children in Years 1 to Year 6. Remember it is
 important to keep active during lockdown too.
 If you have any difficulties with internet access/technology or need
 more data to enable your child to access Google Classroom, please
 let us know and we will see what we can do to help, especially if your
 child is entitled to Pupil Premium funding.

 Keeping in touch
 There is a requirement that families maintain contact with school throughout the lockdown period.
 Therefore, it is important that you support your child to access Google Classroom and that they respond to
 registration and class teacher comments. If you have any queries/questions or worries, please don’t hesitate
 to contact a member of staff via email or phone. We can provide printed work if you are unable to access
 online resources.

 Nursery
 This week it has been lovely to welcome Nursery back and I know that they have very much enjoyed their
 learning about Polar Regions; made even more special with the timely snowfall this week. Thank you Ms
 Shenton and Mrs Farrell for making learning fun. Here are some of the great photographs from the online
 gallery of the children who are thoroughly enjoying their learning outdoors.
                   http://www.st-pauls-hyde.tameside.sch.uk/work/more-snowy-fun/63146

 Healthy Snacks
 The fruit scheme has been reinstated so now children no longer need to bring a snack for break time, instead
 they will be provided with a piece of fruit at break time.

 Staffing News
 Today, Mrs Robinson, one of our wonderful Teaching Assistants, commences her Maternity leave. Although
 Mrs Robinson hasn’t been in school recently she has been busy supporting remote learning for the children
 at home. We wish Mrs Robinson well for her new addition to the family and we hope she enjoys her
 Maternity leave.

Self-isolation due to COVID
Please remember that if anyone in your family is showing any of the symptoms of COVID-19:-
         a persistent cough                    a temperature                a loss of taste or smell
The whole family should isolate until a test has been taken and a negative result received. If there is a positive
result, then the whole family should isolate for 10 days from the date of the first symptoms or if there are
no symptoms from the date of the test. If your child is currently attending school, please do let us know if
anyone in your household tests positive, as your child will need to isolate.

School Attendance
Please continue to inform school if there is a change to your requirements and your
child will not be in school on certain days. This really helps to support us with our
planning and we appreciate advance notification when possible.

Testing and possible closure of bubbles
As part of the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help to bring the
pandemic under control, staff will shortly be offered regular lateral flow testing, even though they are not
showing any symptoms. This means that members of staff test may test positive, as part of this programme
and we may have to close class bubbles with little notice. We will try to avoid this wherever possible, but
due to pressure on staffing this may be unavoidable.

National Lockdown
The lockdown means people cannot leave their homes except for specified and limited reasons,
including essential medical needs and food shopping, exercise and work for those who cannot do so from
home. The full guidance can be viewed here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support - GOV.UK
(www.gov.uk)

Free School Meals (FSM)
This week, you should have received your voucher codes under the FSM system which has been launched
again this week. If your situation at home has changed, and you feel you may be entitled to FSM, please
contact the school office who can carry out a check for you, if you provide them with some key details.

Application for a place in Nursery 2021
Applications for places in Nursery for September 2021 remain open. Please contact the school office for an
application form. Further information can be found on the school website http://www.st-pauls-
hyde.tameside.sch.uk/page/admissions/18690

SEND Pupil Services
As during the last school closure period, the SEND Pupil Support Service is offering a Parent Helpline to
support any parents with children with additional needs at home. The team can provide advice and strategies
regarding all areas of SEND. The phone number for parents is 0161 342 5503, where they can access
immediate expert advice and strategies.

Additional support for families
There is a wealth of information available on the school website St Paul's Catholic Primary School: Health
and Well-being at Home (st-pauls-hyde.tameside.sch.uk) to support you and your child during this period of
lockdown.
Support for vulnerable children, young people and families is available at Tameside MBC Early Help or by
contacting The Early Help Access Point on 0161 342 4260.
There are lots of parenting information, tips and advice on our parent resources web page to use whilst
staying in at home with your children. Visit www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/parentresources
A dedicated webpage has also been created for young people to find activities and help whilst at home. Visit
www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/youngpeople

Before & After School Provision – Independent Breakfast Club / After school Club
Kiddi Day Kare Out of school club has been able and allowed to remain open during the current lockdown
helping parents manage the challenge of work and out of school care. They have four sites in the Tameside
area and support all local schools. If you need support with childcare options either side of the current school
day please see www.kiddidaykare.com           email info@kiddidaykare.com       call Su 07984994324/Stephen
07878357755

Dates for your 2020/2021 Diary –Spring 1
                  All school events have been cancelled for the foreseeable future.
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Sunday 31 January 2021          Closing Date for Nursery Applications
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Friday 12 February 2021         Break up for half term
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Monday 22 February 2021         Return to school after half term