We will remain open over half term (next week) for key worker families as we have done continuously since school closed however we will be closed to all pupils and staff on Bank Holiday, Monday 25th May 2020.

As this week is half term, children of key workers do not need to attend in school uniform.

Please note, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any school dinners. Therefore children must bring in their own packed lunch from home for this week only. Thank you to Ms Millerchip (School Cook) who has been in school each day cooking meals for our children of key workers.

Being online is providing a lifeline for everyone in society from the old to the young, workers and learners, and the vulnerable and curious. This is probably, therefore, a good time to remind ourselves of a few key points to keep safe online.

Whilst the teachers will only send home what is deemed to be safe online material, nothing online is without an element of risk. E.g Joe Wickes PE is a great way to start the day but is most easily accessed using ‘You Tube.’ The age range for this site is 13 and so children should not be left on there unsupervised.

As always, it's important to have open and honest conversations with your children about what they are doing online, and especially so at this point in time when they might be making more extensive use of technology. Check in on their technology use regularly.

Equally, keep the lines of conversation open for children if they have any concerns about anything they might have encountered online.

Social Media – Many children feel isolated, they miss their friends and just want to make social contact. Be very mindful of what media platform you use and keep the age of your child in mind. This is a time to remember to 'BE KIND ONLINE'.

Finally, have some routine and boundaries, you are in charge and probably all queueing to use the technology anyway – especially if you are working from home. Set time limits on what can be done online and never leave children to ‘their own devices’

For home learning packs, please see our dedicated Covid-19 page on this website found via 'Key Information'. Each classes work is listed in order below communications from the school.

Class work may also be found on Tapestry.

Thank you.

As we enter the Paschal Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday), may we take this opportunity to share with you the following online spiritual aids:

www.churchservices.tv (various Catholic churches live streaming Mass/services over the internet)

https://youtu.be/X3AlW96TaFg (Archbishop John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark, speaking directly to young people on Good Friday 2020)

'We adore you, O Christ and we praise you, because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.'

*Please ensure an adult is supervising children whilst accessing the internet. Thank you.