Good Morning,

Please see the link for this half-term’s Wednesday Word Booklet below. 

Please note, due to extra weeks/pages contained in the Half Term Booklet, we have included a page turn facility on the link below to improve users’ experience (rather than a static pdf).

www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/easter-holiday-special?pid=MTA101634&v=23.4

Blessings and best wishes,

The Wednesday Word Trust

www.wednesdayword.org

Easter Class Competitions

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we prepare for our Easter celebrations in school, the PTFA would like to invite the children to take part in class competitions as we have done in the past.

For children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 our competition this year is to make an Easter bonnet or an Easter hat.

For children in Key Stage 2, please create an ‘egg carrier’. This can take any form you like, as long as it will transport your egg from a starting line, to finish line! Create your egg carrier from any materials you have to hand. Remember to bring an egg too – hard boiled is preferable to avoid messy clean ups. You will then complete an ‘egg and carrier’ race within your class bubbles.

The children can bring their entries into school on Tuesday 30^th March where they will be able to take part in a parade/race with their year group/class bubbles.

Prizes will be awarded in each class.  We look forward to seeing the children’s creativity.

Thank you for your continued support

Mrs Greer and Mr Crowther

On behalf of the PTFA

Easter Class Competition letter

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FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF DIRECT CLOSE CONTACTS OF COVID 19 at St Oswald’s Catholic School Nursery Bubble

Advice for Child to Self-Isolate for 10 Days

 Dear Nursery Parent or Carer,

We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

We have followed the national guidance and have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected person. In line with the national guidance we recommend that your child now stay at home and self-isolate until Sunday 28th March (including that day). Your child can return to school on Monday 29^th March.

We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community.

If your child is well at the end of the 10 days period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. A negative test does not mean that your child can return to school earlier than 10 days.

Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the 10 day self-isolation period.

Please see the link to the PHE Staying at Home Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

 What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared as advised in https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

You should arrange for testing for your child via https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested or 111.nhs.uk or primary care

All other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 10 days.

The 10-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.

Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.

Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community

If you are able to, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period

Symptoms of COVID 19

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

• new continuous cough and/or
• high temperature and/or
• a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/or by phoning 119.

 How to stop COVID-19 spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

 Further Information

Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Walsh

Headteacher

Covid Bubble Isolation Letter Nursery

Advice to All Parents – Single Case Nursery

Dear Parents,

We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter asking them to stay at home for 10 days.

The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.

What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 10 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.

Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

The 10-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.

Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.

If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.

Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community

If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

• a new continuous cough
• a high temperature
• a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.

How to stop COVID-19 spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19

Do

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

Further Information

Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Yours sincerely

Miss D Hay

Deputy Head

General Whole School COVID Letter Nursery (002)

Dear Families,

Please find attached a second letter off Father Liam regarding First Holy Communion.

Regards,

Miss Hay

Father Liam letter

Dear Families,

Please find attached a letter off Father Liam regarding First Holy Communion.

Regards,

Miss Hay

Holy Communion 2