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

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. 

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 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. 

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!