Stanmore Post - 17 July 2020

Written By Chris Lindsay

This week we have welcomed children from Year 4 and 5 as part of their transition back into school. It has been important to us to ensure that children and families retain a sense of belonging to our school. From talking to parents, it would seem that these brief visits have helped towards reducing anxiety about the return to school. I hope that this has been your experience. If you believe that there is more the school can do for your child to ease transition back in September please contact the school office. 

This has been an extraordinary term and one that will last long in the memory.  I am so proud of the whole school community and the way in which we have all adapted. Thank you to every single person who has played a part in keeping both a positive mind set, and learning going, either in school or at home.  We would like to hear from you on how you feel we have responded to this highly unusual situation. By giving us your feedback, you will help us in our future preparations, planning and decision-making, should the need arise.

Please follow the link to leave your comments - https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/covid-parent-feedback

September Opening 

In the guidance issued by the Government at the beginning of July, it is stated that all pupils, in all year groups, will return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term. We are making plans for this to happen safely. Our overall aim is to give pupils as full a curriculum and as ‘normal’ an experience as we can, while keeping everyone safe, by adjusting school routines. Our plan for safety follows government advice closely and includes: 

  1. Making sure that people who are ill stay at home 

  2. Making sure everyone practises good hygiene techniques 

  3. Cleaning the school even more intensively 

  4. Active engagement with NHS Test and Trace arrangements 

  5. Adjusting school routines to reduce contact amongst those on site 

Further guidance will be issued to parents on Friday 28th August, prior to the start of term. However, I would like to draw your attention to the following key points:

All children will return to school on Friday September 4th  

  • School attendance will be compulsory and we will follow our usual absence procedures in the case of non-attendance. 

  • Children will work in a class ‘bubble’ of 30 with limited movement around the school and there will be staggered break and lunchtimes. 

  • All children are expected to wear their full school uniform.  

  • Children can bring one bag to school – not a rucksack, please - containing a packed lunch (if needed), a coat, hat and sun cream (if needed) and a water bottle. For children in Year R the Stanmore book bag will be provided by the Friends of Stanmore Primary School 

  • Children must not bring their own pencil cases etc. All school equipment will be provided by the school.  

  • There will not be a staggered start or end to the school day.  

  • Children will be able to arrive from when the gates open at 8.30am. The gates will be locked at 9.00am. The day will finish at 3.10pm for KS1 and 3.15pm for KS2 

  • Parents should make preparations in the event of an emergency closure of a ‘bubble’ or year group. Parents may be notified at short notice of children not being able to attend. Notification will be via text, email and the website. 

  • For individuals or groups of self-isolating children, remote learning will be in place. 

  • There will be no school run clubs for at least the first half term, and possibly the whole term.  

  • We are intending to re-open our breakfast and after school club from Monday September 7th.  www.creativekidz.org.uk  

Reports 

All reports will be sent home with children in school today in years R, 1, 5, and 6. If you have not received a report for your child, collection times from school are available next week on both Monday and Tuesday.  

  • 9.30am – 9.45am      Year R and Year 4 parents can collect their child’s report

  • 10.00am – 10.15am  Year 1 and Year 5 parents can collect their child’s report

  • 10.30am – 10.45am  Year 2 and Year 6 parents can collect their child’s report

  • 11.00am – 11.15am  Year 3 Final Collection  

Classes 

You should have received an email with information about your child’s class for September. For ease of reference, the structure is as follows: 

Year Group

Class Name

Teacher

Support staff
Year R Catkins Miss Day Mrs Spencer-Clark and Mrs Head
Year 1/2 Maple Miss Williamson Mrs Bullock and Mrs Johnson
Year 1/2 Rowan Mr Read Mrs Bullock and Mrs Johnson
Year 3/4 Birch Mrs Jones Miss Anderson and Mrs Stanley
Year 3/4 Sycamore Miss Evers Miss Anderson and Mrs Stanley
Year 3/4 Willow Mrs Joyce Miss Anderson and Mrs Stanley
Year 5/6 Oak Mrs Laver Mrs McGovern
Year 5/6 Elm Mrs Kempson and Mrs Hauman Miss Elkins
Year 5/6 Juniper Mrs Atkins and Mrs Fenton Miss Kelly, Mrs Scarr, Mrs Griffiths
Ready to Learn Mrs Mason, Mrs Petts and Mrs Mitton
Additional Support Mrs Askwith and Mrs Horkan
Admin Team Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Eagle
Site Manager Mr Foard

Virtual Sports Day

Thank you to everyone who took part, sent photos and their scores. The children in school enjoyed themselves. More information can be found at:  https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/news/2020/6/12/summer-term-2020-work-and-house-points

 The winning House Team is: Lark

Congratulations to all of the children in Lark and well done to everyone for taking part!   

There is no expectation to complete work during the summer holiday. However, if you do wish to continue with home learning then please look for work on our website at: 

 Please send work to:

Your new teacher will look at your work in September. 

We can provide printed versions of the work on line. Please contact the school office to arrange collection before the end of term.

Farewells and thank yous

I would like to congratulate all of our Year 6 pupils as they come to the end of their years at Stanmore Primary School. I am sure they are taking away many happy memories. They are a super year group and we all wish them the very best for their future at Secondary School and beyond. 

I would like to wish all of our leavers: Miss Norris, Mrs Lowy and Mrs Riches, every success in their new roles in September. They have all made a significant contribution to the school and we will miss them. 

Finally, I would like to thank children, parents, and grandparents, Governors, Friends of the School, volunteers, especially Demi Eagle, as well as each and every member of staff, including our HC3S kitchen team, who are all committed to strengthening our values of Belonging Excellence Support and Trust.

I hope that you all enjoy a peaceful, happy, healthy and sunny summer!  

Best wishes, 

Sharon Taylor

Chris Lindsay
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