School Updates and Latest News

• Returning to School - Wednesday 6th January

  Mon 04 Jan 2021

  Return to School 

  Wednesday 6th January, 2021

   

  Firstly, we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 

   

  I'm not sure there has been a day over the festive period when discussion around COVID and Schools has not been in the headlines. Each day a new article has prompted reactions and in some cases uncertainty. 

   

  As it currently stands primary schools will open this week - staff are in school preparing for the start of the Spring Term and we look forward to welcoming our children back. However, we are also aware that our families will have different views and feelings on what they have read or heard. 

   

  There has been no directive to primary schools to alter our current provision. School will be open from Wednesday 6th January and we will continue to follow the protective measures we have in place. These include:

   

  • Staggered start and end times to the school day.
  • Children and Families maintaining safe distance from each other.
  • Daily reminders for pupils how to keep safe. This is achieved through age appropriate video clips and signs.
  • Following strict hand washing & sanitising throughout the day.
  • Following a marked route in our corridors with only one class allowed in the corridors at one time.
  • Using the isolation room if they feel unwell
  • Face masks worn by adults on the school site.
  • Adjustments to the timetables to reduce number of contacts over the period of the day. 
  • Break and Lunchtimes staggered. 
  • Children remaining in class bubbles with seating plans in place.
  • A cleaning schedule in place throughout the school day with deep cleans taking place at the end of each day.
  • Staff will wear PPE when dealing with pupils who are unwell
  • Whole school equipment is cleaned after every use and quarantined for 72 hours
  • Books are quarantined for over 72 hours before they are able to use again

   

  A full list can be viewed on our COVID page in our Risk Assessment. 

   

  We respect that some parents may wish to discuss their personal circumstances with us. Please do - we are here to help, support and advise. 

   

  The main points to follow remain the same: 

  • For the most accurate and up to date advice, please contact the NHS services on 111 or 119 if you have any concerns or questions relating symptoms. We strongly advise that you use these services

   

  • DO NOT send your child to school if they are unwell.

   

  • Please contact the school when reporting an absence and the nature of the absence. If your son or daughter is ill or shows any of the of symptoms that are associated with Coronavirus including:
  • High temperature
  • New, continuous cough
  • Loss or change to sense of smell and taste

   

  We are in the process of updating our records.  A Google Form will be sent out this week for families to complete. This information will only be used if primary schools need to make any alterations to their current provision.

   

  If you have any questions please contact school on office@wolverleysebright.worcs.sch.uk 

   

• School Update 09.12.2020

  Wed 09 Dec 2020

  School update 09.12.2020

   

  You may have seen a government announcement late yesterday ‘allowing schools’ the freedom to move a training day to Friday 18 December.

   

  We have already added an additional day at the start of our Spring Term with children now returning on Wednesday 6^th January 2021. This is due to the building works in school and with the possibility of further disruption, we feel that finishing on Thursday 17^th December is not an option.  

   

  Although finishing earlier would reduce the expectation on Headteachers to be on call until Christmas Eve by a day, we will not be making any changes to our plans and our Autumn Term will finish on Friday 18^th December.

   

  We feel overwhelmingly that all our families have been extremely supportive throughout this year and will continue to support us next term, the lateness of this announcement is less than helpful to all. 

• Harriers Football December 2020

  Tue 08 Dec 2020

  Christmas Holiday Football

   

  Harriers next community holiday football course for children aged 5-14 years will feature Santa’s Penalty Shoot-out and a festive 5-a-side tournament. Courses run 10am-3pm. Cost just £10 per day or £28 for 3 days. Half days are available @ £5 per day 10-12.30 or 1-3pm

  Kidderminster, Baxter College – Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd

  Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High School - Monday 21st,Tuesday 22nd

   

  Please bring trainers and/or moulded studded boots, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and warm waterproof clothing. Venues are 3G astroturf. At present we are unable to run indoor courses due to the CV19 restrictions

   

  To book a place email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.ukor phone 01562 863821. Please leave the child’s name, any medical conditions, an emergency contact and which course you want to attend

   

  We are also looking at a possible course in Cleobury on 23rd Dec Much depends on the availability of venues.

• At a Glance - Coming up this week...

  Mon 07 Dec 2020

  At a glance list of events this week...

   

  The countdown to Christmas has begun and this week we have events taking place. Here is just a reminder of the whole school events your child will be involved in...

   

  Wednesday 9th December: Christmas Party Bag Lunch. Children can come to school in non-school uniform, party clothes or Christmas Jumpers for the day. Christmas Party Food Lunch will be served to pupils in Hedgehogs, Robins and Squirrels and to pupils who have ordered it in Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Swallows and Owls. 

   

  Friday 11th December: Santa Dash

  Children to come in PE clothes and a Christmas jumper (and a Santa hat - if you have one). Trainers are essential as the children will be dashing around the field/ playground as part of the event. 

  A collection of silver coins will be organised by Children Council members Toby and Oscar. 

   

  By Friday 11th December: Class Christmas Performances 

  Staff will upload to the class Seesaw page their festive songs by Friday 11th December. In school each class will get to watch all performances as each video will be shared throughout the following week. 

   

   

   

   

   

• Christmas Dinner Day Wed 9th December 2020

  Thu 26 Nov 2020

  On Wednesday 9^th December, our catering company are giving our children the option of having a Christmas Party Bag for their lunch including:-

   

  Sandwich (ham, cheese or tuna)

  2 homemade mini sausage rolls (vegetarian version also available)

  Cheese & tomato pizza slice

  Pot of vegetable sticks

  Mini Christmas cookies

  Fruit Juice cuplet

  Christmas Activity sheet

   

  The cost of the party bag is £2.80.

  If your child is in receipt of free school meals, or is in Year Reception, 1 or 2 and usually receives a school meal free of charge and would like a Party bag, kindly arrange for 60p to be handed to the school office /dropped in the drop box, in an envelope.

   

  If your child is in Year 3,4,5 or 6 and pays for a meal, please arrange for £2.80 to be handed to the school office/dropped in the drop box in an envelope.

   

  Deadline for monies to school office is Friday 4th December. 

   

  Please ensure you mark on the envelope your child’s name, class and choice of sandwich. If your child would like a vegetarian sausage roll, please indicate

   

  Please note, that no other lunch option is available on Wednesday 9^th December, so if your child does not want the party bag, please send them in with a packed lunch from home.

   

  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office office@wolverleysebright.worcs.sch.uk

   

  Don’t forget your child can wear their Christmas jumper on the 9^th December too!

• Break the Rules Day - Friday 20th November

  Wed 18 Nov 2020

  Dare to be Different / Break the Rules - Guidance

   

  On Friday 20th November our PTA are running a fundraising event titled 'Break the Rules'. We must make it clear all COVID rules will be followed and will be included in this event. 

   

  What can the children do??? (some examples)

  • Wear non-school uniform
  • Have their hair messy, coloured and/or how they would not normally have it
  • They may wear odd socks
  • They may wear nail vanish
  • They may wear a hat indoors
  • They may sneak an unhealthy snack in for breaktime

   

  Remember we are looking for the most creative and imaginative idea - prizes for those who do! 

   

  What can't the children do??

  • Break any COVID rules
  • Break any Good to be Green rules
  • Be unkind to others
  • Not follow the class teachers rules

   

  Normal lessons and timetables will be followed by all classes 

   

  Any questions please let us know

   

   

  

• Fundraising Update

  Wed 11 Nov 2020

  Fundraising Update

   

  Our children in school have decided to postpone our ‘Break the Rules/ Dare to be Different’ until Friday 20th November (when year 3 & 4 are back in school)

   

  The majority of our pupils remarked today, we are a team and a family and therefore, we should wait until they are back.

   

  So, I shall put my glitter wig safely away until next Friday and instead as it is Children in Need this Friday the children have suggested we have a ‘Feel good Friday’ instead. The children can come to school in their comfy, snuggly clothes (non-school uniform) and can wear their Pudsey badges or other accessories.

   

  We have CIN pin badges available please contact the main office for further details.

• School Update 10.11.2020

  Tue 10 Nov 2020

  10.11.2020

   

  Dear Parents,

   

  Since February all of our lives have been impacted by COVID. I have spoken with families and can fully empathise and appreciate the challenges we all face. The infrastructure of our school has had to significantly change with staff and pupils supporting each other, working as an amazing team.

   

  From staggered starts right through to the end of the school day we have imposed restrictions on the movement around our school and have implemented a range of measures to reduce the risks further. However, we are now in the second wave and second national lockdown to stem the rise in cases across our country.

   

  Yesterday we were notified of our first confirmed case in our school. Working with Public Health England, we have carried out all necessary actions and notified the parents of pupils and staff directly affected by this news.

   

  As a team we worked long the into evening and have resumed early this morning to provide advice, support and reassurance to those who have sought it; prepared remote learning opportunities for those directly affected; and worked hard to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum so that school is able to remain open for the other year groups. But equally as important, we are doing everything we can to keep your children and our staff safe.

   

  So, what next?

  Our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils and the staff linked to those year groups begin a period of isolation. Only those who may have had contact need to isolate - we have informed those families and a copy of the letter we were issued from Public Health is on our website under the tab ‘Our School - COVID 19 -

  Letters to parents’ - if you wish to view it. This letter outlines what each family must do and for how long.

   

  We were able to clearly track the pupil during the one day they were in school and could confidently identify the limited areas they had visited, with the contacts linked on this day.

   

  Due to the measures we have in place which include: regular cleaning of toilets throughout the day, the cleaning of touch spots, tables and chairs between lessons, the increased amount of time spent outside, the limited movement within the building (which is coordinated by staff and the use of walkie talkies) making sure only one class is allowed in our corridors at one time, allowing only 3 children from the class into their cloakroom at one time, recording seating plans with 1m and 2m spacing in place and playtimes spent in year zones - we were able to limit the volume of pupils and staff that may have come into contact. The rule from Public Health is - if you can’t rule them out, you must rule them. Therefore, we closed the lower key stage 2 bubble as outdoor play is taken twice a day with the two year groups. Although separate and zoned apart, if there is a slight chance contact took place, even remotely, we need to factor this in. A very cautious but necessary action, I hope you would all agree.

   

  The remaining year groups will continue to attend school with all our protective measures still firmly in place.

   

  In the meantime, we are working with parents and pupils who have been directly affected but if you have any queries or would like clarification on any aspect please do not hesitate to contact me. Although we are focused on the job at hand I completely understand if any family has questions or just requires further reassurance. I am happy to make time if you need me.

   

  Mrs RW

• Children in Need Day 2020 week beginning 9th November 2020

  Mon 09 Nov 2020

  Children in Need 2020

  This week is Children in Need week and we are selling Pudsey badges!

   

  As we are a cashless school, you can pay for a Pudsey badge via School Money. A text message will be sent out alerting you that you have able to access School money to pay your £1. Once your £1 has been received your child will receive their Pudsey badge!

   

  Please access www.eduspot.co.uk and log on to ‘School money parent log in’. You can then buy a badge for your child. All proceeds will be send to Children in Need.

   

  If you have any queries or questions about School money, please contact the school office, office@wolverleysebright.worcs.sch.uk

   

  Many thanks

• Break the Rules Day Friday 13th November 2020

  Fri 06 Nov 2020