Dear Parents
We hope you are all well and that the children are ready to return to school on Monday. We have been working very hard to get ready for your return so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read and share the guidance so that all arrangements go like clockwork. It is really important that you help us with our plan to stagger the arrival and departure of our children at the beginning and end of the day.
All children will be coming in and leaving by the Downhall Park Way entrance.Make a note of your drop off time and entrance/exit gate and please remember to keep socially distanced on your approach to and from school. We have chosen this distinct entrance as it enables us to have an entry point and exit point (like in most public buildings) to maintain social distancing and keep our community safe.
The children will only need their reading book from home, water bottles and lunch boxes (washable, of any type). As visits to the school including the office are strictly by appointment only, we would encourage parents to ensure that your child has everything they need for their school day. You can also order a school packed lunch if needed. Payments need to be made via Scopay. Please ask the school office if you need to. The menu can be found here: Lunch Menu.
As there are staggered start and finish times, a reminder that the children are due to start at:
Opal 8.45-3.10pm
Garnet 8.50-3.15pm
Moonstone 8.55-3.20pm
However if your child has an older sibling then they can start at the same time as their sibling, as all siblings start at the earliest time. Times can be found here: Start and finish times
The children will be learning a combination of objectives they would have covered in the Summer Term as well as beginning to access the Year 4 and 5 curriculum. Gaps in their knowledge will be established and planned for accordingly.
When the children arrive they will sit at their allocated seat and begin the school day with GPS. Next will be Maths and Times Table practise. After break is English and Handwriting or Basic Maths Skills. Lunch will be eaten at their table. In the afternoon we aim to have an Art or PSHE focus followed by the Daily Mile . We would ask that you bear with us as we navigate our way in a manner that is best for the children.
Please note that there will be no PE for the first 2 weeks back. Full school uniform is required.
If you have any further questions please email your class email year3_4@downhallprimary.com
and the appropriate teacher will respond accordingly.
The DfE have published guidance for parents about children returning to school. This can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NMuucUKcv7mwOgWzuzJHlzMNOZhIt-gC/view
Thank you for your continued patience. We are constantly reviewing the situation and of course will update you as and when needed via the blog. We cannot wait to see you all again on Monday!
Kind regards,
Mrs Hurley Miss Harvey Mr Greenfield
