Dear Parent/ Carer,

all of our children have now been at school for four full weeks and it has been great to see them settle in so well. Half term is looming and we are al pleased that they have adapted to school life within their class bubbles and following many new practices.

I am so grateful to the supply teachers who have joined our staff bubble, showing so much enthusiasm and dedication to the classes that they have been teaching. We have had considerable staff absence this term and without these professionals , we would not have been able to offer what we need for all of our children.

I have written a letter to our parents and carers today, informing you all about our parent, carer/teacher consultations which we shall be conducting via telephone. Each class will be allocated a day and you will have a choice regarding timings. This will be an opportunity for teachers to let you know as to how well your child is settling into class this term and for you to ask any questions or offer information.

Today, Class 6C led the first class assembly of the academic year, which you are able to view and we continued with our whole school virtual assembly which the children enjoy.

We plan to share our virtual Harvest festival with all parents this year which we see as a real positive way forward as normally our hall audience is only one year group.

Thank you for providing your child with a warm coat everyday. We want the children to be outdoors as much as possible. and thank you also for the manner in which you socially distance from others on entry and pick up, keeping us all safe .

Have a good weekend everyone.

DD