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Staindrop Live – 3rd March

28th February 2021 By katherinepotts

Dear Parents and carers,

As part of their transition work, Staindrop Academy have been offering some live lessons for our Year 5 and 6 pupils to join in with.   The last lessons were a hit with the children who participated and we have had a lot of positive feedback from them.  The next lessons will take place on Wednesday 3d March. Please find attached an outline of the lessons with the links and passcodes to join in!
There is also a Transition Programme attached with information on Staindrop masterclasses. These will take place 4-4.30pm for the next three Wednesdays.  You will need to sign up to these classes and a code will be sent to you. The information on how to sign up is at the bottom of the ‘Parent and School Info’ sheet or you could click this link:
Sign-up form
I’m sure you will enjoy these classes as much as the last ones.
  • Transition Programme – March 2021
  • Staindrop Live Wednesday 3rd March – Parent and School Info

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Letter 11/02/21

12th February 2021 By katherinepotts

Dear Parents,

I can’t believe that it is half term! Undoubtedly it has been a tricky one for all of us whatever our circumstances. I would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’ to all of you who have been home-schooling – you have done an amazing job! I know it is not easy given the pressures of working from home and often having siblings to home school too! I can only say that your support has been truly appreciated.  Hopefully on 22nd February the government will announce details on how schools can return to full opening safely and we can then plan accordingly.

Class Assemblies up-date: We had hoped that all of our children would’ve had the opportunity to ‘see’ their class teacher via an on-line class assembly but, technology got the better of us and we have only managed this with Year 4, 5 and 6.

However, after half term, we will start the Celebration Class Assemblies as per timetable that was sent yesterday and fingers-crossed it will all work smoothly this time!

Spreading some Half-term happiness. . . We have a little gift for all of our children to cement our school motto:

’Growing & Learning Together’

This consists of a small plant pot that the children can decorate and a personalised packet of wildflower seeds to plant in it.

We would like you to send some pics of the decorated pots to your child’s class google email. Children can also track the progress of the growth of their flowers by taking photographs or, older children might like to measure and keep a weekly log. It is entirely up to them! We will set up some class competitions – who knows – your small seeds may flourish into a sea of colourful flowers in your gardens!

We have planned collection times for each class tomorrow. We have given separate slots for the classes who have not had that ‘connection’ via an assembly with their class teacher (Reception, Year 1, 2 & 3). Their class teachers will hand out the ‘gifts’ so, if you want to bring your child to collect, it will enable them to see their teacher and say a quick ‘hello’!

Years 4, 5 & 6 will be given out by Mrs Collings and me.

Please note that:

  • children who are in school will bring theirs home with them.
  • you can collect for siblings at the same time- however it may only be possible to see the teacher who’s time slot it is!

Times are as follows:

Class Time slot where
Reception 10 – 11a.m. Reception yard
Year 1 9 – 10a.m. Reception yard
Year 2 10 – 11a.m. Quiet Yard
Year 3 9 – 10a.m. Quiet Yard
Year 4  

1.30-2.30p.m.

 

 

Quiet Yard

Year 5
Year 6

 

Home Learning

This will be available on the school website by Monday 22nd (We have to wait for our some of our subscription websites to allow us access as they are time limited.)

If you request a pack, this will be available for collection between 11a.m.-12 noon to give us enough time to photocopy them.

I hope that all of you manage to get some rest over the half term break – everyone I think needs to recharge their batteries! Let’s look forward to some positive news that will help us see that the light at the end of the tunnel is within our grasp!

Take care and stay safe

Wendy Gill

Headteacher

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Our Lockdown Stars….

12th February 2021 By katherinepotts

We have had very different half term but that has not stopped all of our children from working extremely hard.  We are so proud of how they have worked throughout this lockdown and have loved seeing the amazing work they have produced.  Some children have been exceptional and the teachers would like to recognise them for their commitment and dedication throughout this half term.  Our ‘Stars of the Half Term’ are nominated below. For those year groups who were not able to have a virtual  assembly this week, you teachers have recorded you a special message with their thanks and nominations.  For Years 4, 5 & 6 who were lucky enough to see their teachers and friends in a virtual assembly will already know who their class stars are.

After half term we will have weekly assemblies and we will nominate a Home Learner Star of the week and a School Learner Star of the Week for each class!

Keep working hard and keep smiling and we will see you after half term! Enjoy your rest!

 

Reception Class:

 

Year 1:

 

Year 2:

Year 3:

 

 

Year 4:

Alfie C, Connor C, Elena W, Heidi D and Mason T

 

Year 5:

Zack R and Lilly J

 

Year 6:

Finley B, Evie C, Danae H, Jack R and Sophie B

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Children’s Mental Health Week

3rd February 2021 By katherinepotts

We are starting to put a page together with all the resources we have found for Children’s Mental Health Week.
We have included a Powerpoint from The County Durham Emotional Health and Resilience Team which we feel is a fantastic resource to be used at home or in school.

Children’s Mental Health Week

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Robin Hood and His Socially Distanced Men

2nd February 2021 By katherinepotts

We have purchased an online pantomime for the children and families of our school to enjoy.

This is available for the whole of February so you have plenty of time to watch it at your leisure.

Click on the blue box which say ‘Watch on Vimeo’  then add the unique password for our school which is: Feb142RH

Please do not share this password with anyone outside your family.

 

Sit back, relax and enjoy

 

 

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Staindrop Live

25th January 2021 By katherinepotts

Dear Parents and carers,

As part of their transition work, Staindrop Academy are offering some live lessons for our Year 5 and 6 pupils to join in with starting this Wednesday 27th January.
Please find attached an outline of the lessons and the links and passcodes to join in!
I know that there is a published timetable for Home Learning for Year 5 and 6 but it is okay to deviate from this – we will be doing this in school!
Let me know if you do take part and what you think please!
Take care
Wendy Gill
Staindrop Live Wednesday 3rd Feb – Parent and School Info
Staindrop Live Wednesday 27th January – Parent and School Info

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Letter 22/01/2021

22nd January 2021 By katherinepotts

Please see the attached letter regarding Remote Learning

  • Remote Learning Letter –  21 Jan
  • Guide to help you access Home Learning

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From our school to your home . . .

18th December 2020 By katherinepotts

Although we haven’t been able to do Christmas in quite the same way as we normally would in school, we have made sure that the children have still been able to celebrate Christmas with us.
Take a look at our Festive Fun page to see what has been happening in our school!
https://www.escomb.durham.sch.uk/christmas-2020/

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December News

18th December 2020 By katherinepotts

Please take the time to look over the following letters.

There is information on what has been happening in school and what to do if you have a confirmed coronavirus case over the holiday period:

Covid Notification

Dec 2020 Newsletter

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Mental Health & Emotional Support

17th September 2020 By katherinepotts

We are living in very stressful times. There are lots of organisations able to offer mental health and emotional
support for children, young people, adults and families.
Please see the following information to find out what support is available to you and how you can get in touch.
CYP Emotional Wellbeing
MHES Adults

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