22nd April 2022
Dear parents/ carers,
Welcome back to the start of the summer term.
We have lots going on this term, some details are below and I’ve also put some key dates in at the end of this newsletter as a reference with more information to follow nearer the time.
Latest Covid information for schools: While “living with covid-19” represents a general return to ‘normality’, guidance remains that individuals should stay at home in certain circumstances to help prevent the spread of infection
Pupils will attend school unless they are unwell. There is no expectation to take a LFT or PCR. Where parents choose to test a child with symptoms and the test is positive, you are advised to keep your child at home for 3 days. During this time, schools are no longer required to provide online learning.
If your child has symptoms of Covid-19, and a high temperature or does not feel well enough to attend school or do normal activities, they should:
Stay at home and avoid contact with other people
Avoid meeting people at higher risk from COVID-19, especially if their immune system means they’re at higher risk of serious illness from Covid-19, even if they’ve had a Covid-19 vaccine.
You can go back to your normal activities if you:
Feel well enough to do so
Do not have a high temperature
The same rules apply to adults, but with a stay at home guidance of 5 days if you have chosen to test and a positive result is returned.
Staffing news: Congratulations to our lovely Miss Jeremy who is expecting her first child in the autumn term. As I’m sure you are aware, contracting chicken pox and other infectious illnesses during pregnancy can cause harm for both Mum and the unborn child.
Could you please therefore let the school know if your child develops an infectious rash; thank you.
Mental Health Day, Friday 29th April: As part of our Mental Health day, the children will be engaged in lots of fun (and possibly muddy!) activities. We have therefore decided next Friday will be a non-uniform day. If your child usually has PE, they should still come into school in suitable clothing and footwear for their activities and PE session.
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service: please see the attached flyer for information of the many support services and courses available.
ACL ESSEX Community and Family Learning: the ACL Essex team supports parents with their parenting role – family wellbeing, parenting, SEND support, early years, starting school (primary and secondary), understanding the curriculum (Maths, English, STEM) and other specialist workshops. Please see the attached flyer for information of courses available.
PSA: If you haven’t had your spring clear out yet, now’s the time! Bag2school collection is back on the 9th May! The following ‘good quality’ items for re-use are accepted. Please drop your bags from Tuesday 3rd May under the carport of the school house.
Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s clothing – Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) -Handbags Hats – Bags – Scarves and ties – Jewellery – Lingerie – Socks – Belts – Soft toys – Household linen – Household curtains – Household towels – Household bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)
Some external events coming up that you may be interested in:
24th April Open Day at the Gardens of Easton Lodge 11.00-5.00pm: It is a lovely time of year at the Gardens – a time to particularly enjoy the trees springing back to life. Younger visitors will enjoy climbing into the treehouse, a Children’s Trail, featuring the trees in the Gardens and tree craft. There will be music and refreshments. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Ashdon Fun Run: 10k/3k and fun is on bank holiday Monday 2nd May for its 25th event!
Red Cross Silent Auction in aid of Ukraine: at the Chesterford Community Centre, this auction will take place on the 20th May. All proceeds will be going to the British Red Cross Help for Ukraine. Here is the link for more information: https://www.auctionforukraine.co.uk/
Below is an overview of the main events coming up this term. Have a super weekend everyone!
Best wishes,
Kim
Kim Hall
Headteacher
Dates for your diary this term:
| After school clubs start | Week commencing Monday 25th April |
| Year 6 SATS | Week commencing 9th May |
| Photographer in school – class photos | Monday 16th May |
| Year 6 bikeability (more details to follow) | Monday 16th May – Monday 23rd May |
| Jubilee celebration week (more details to follow!) | Week commencing Monday 23rd May |
| Dress as a Royal! | Wednesday 25th May |
| Year 3/4 Production | Tuesday 24th May 9.30am and 2pm performances |
| Red, white and blue dressing up – Jubilee sports morning and picnic lunch (followed by a parade and singing in the afternoon where parents are welcome to stay and join us) | Friday 27th May |
| Half Term | Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June |
| Non-Pupil Day | Monday 6th June |
| Year 6 Residential | Wednesday 15th June – Friday 17th June |
| PSA Summer fete | Saturday 2nd July |
| Year 5/6 production | Wednesday 6th July 1.30pm and 5.30pm performances |
| Parent Open Afternoon | Tuesday 12th July, 3pm |
| Year 6 Leavers Assembly | Thursday 21st July 9.30am |
| Last day of the summer term | Thursday 21st July 1-1.15pm finish |
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