Return to School 1st September 2021 - Arrangements
We look forward to our pupils returning to school on Wednesday and are excited about the academic year ahead.
Although we realise that many sanctions and COVID restrictions have been lifted over the summer holidays, we remain cautious as we return to school and so will be keeping our arrangements in place for the start and end of the school day. This will help to reduce the number of people on and around the school site, keeping our school community safe.
We will review the arrangements at the end of September.
EVERYTHING COVID...
...what to do if symptoms, track and trace, family contacts & bubble start times, FAQs, pupils' video message
Update: 30/08/2021 - Regularly undertake a full refresh to get most up to date page.
As we approach the start of term...
Whilst the number of cases nationally and locally continues to remain steady, it is vital that we remain vigilant against the spread of COVID. Although the relaxation of restrictions has taken place over the summer break, much of the science suggests the country will see an increase in the number of cases as pupils return to school.
As such, we ask that you continue to follow our guidance in order to stop the spread of the virus and public health closing one or more of our classes. Please ensure you arrive on time to drop off and collect your children, please avoid congregating in groups outside the school site and most of all if your child is unwell we ask that you check their temperature or if possible complete an LFD test.
We will continue to have a staggered time table for the start and end of the school day for the different classes. We are maintaining our classes within the family bubble arrangement as last year to reduce virus transmission. This is part of our COVID risk assessment and will support our outbreak plan if required.
Pupils in class bubbles A, B, E should arrive at school for 8.45am (to 8.50am) and collect at 3.10pm (to 3.15pm). Scroll down for update on which classes are which bubbles (as published in last terms newsletter) and their start times for September.
Pupils in class bubbles C, D, F should arrive at school for 8.55 am (to 9.00am) and collect at 3.20pm (to 3.25pm). Scroll down for update on which classes are which bubbles (as published in last terms newsletter) and their start times for September.
We will review these arrangements at the end of the first month.
This will help protect our whole school community and keep our classes open until the end of term.
Thank you for your patience and continuing support at this time.
Mr Metcalfe & Mr Boyle
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A letter to parents from WBC
Please find attached a link to an open letter from the Directors of Education and Public Health regarding pupils' return to school this week - click here
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Outbreak response: Is my child's bubble/class open?
The following classes are open: ALL
Nursery NLP ¦ Nursery NEF ¦ Class RRC ¦ Class RKD ¦ Class 1AL ¦ Class 1LM ¦ Class 2HJ ¦ Class 2SB ¦ Class 3ST ¦ Class 3SV ¦ Class 4RC ¦ Class 4EC ¦ Class 5AM ¦ Class 5MT ¦ Class 6ML ¦ Class 6CM
Classes will only close if advised to do so from Public Health or as a result of severe staff shortage.
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Return to School Information
Guidance on return to school - can be used after lockdown or isolations.
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Covid Advice on When to Isolate
If somebody in your household develops symptoms or is advised to go for a test please DO NOT send your child into school.
By doing so you potentially put other families and staff at risk of contracting COVID-19.
You MUST keep your children at home until you recieve a negative test. When a negative test is received we can welcome your child back to school. If you receive a positive test, the rest of your household must isolate for 14 days.
If you are unsure what to do, please click on this poster image or contact the school office via Live Chat.
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Safe Practice for School Arrival and Leaving - updated
Whilst we have measures in place to reduce the number of people arriving at school for drop off and pick up each day, we appreciate that there is limited space on the pavements outside school. With this in mind we politely request that you arrive on time for your child's slot at the start & end of the day and avoid waiting outside the gates for long periods - this reduces the risk of bubbles crossing and keeps all of us safe. We also remind you of the need to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing of 2m when entering and leaving the school site and would encorage parents to continue to do this in September.
IF YOUR CHILD IS IN THE SECOND SLOT, PLEASE ONLY ARRIVE AT SCHOOL TO DROP OFF FROM 8.55AM SO THE SCHOOL SITE IS CLEARER.
We have Gate Supervisors on each of the gates who will be there to ensure our school stays safe and will be able to answer any questions about school access.
Below are the groups, the classes and the subsets. We have deliberately put children in subsets according to family groups so as to minimise the potential for whole school shut down if there is a local outbreak. This may mean children will be working with other children in the year group different from their previous class. We are prioritising public health and this prority will continue in September. Pupil groups/classes will not be changed. Signs are up showing which Gate, for which class, at which time.
Parents are discouraged from going onto the main playground in the morning and must be prompt both drop off and pick up.
Chart below has been updated to reflect the newslewtter sent at the end of last term.
| YEAR GROUP | CLASS/SUBSET | START TIME | START GATE | PICK UP TIME | PICK UP GATE |
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Nursery (Mrs Peters Nursery Manager) |
Class NLP Group A: Mrs Peters/Miss Hewitt lead Group B: Miss Albon & Miss Fleming lead
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Session dependent Session dependent |
Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate A1 (out) |
Session dependent Session dependent |
Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate A1 (out) |
| Reception |
Class RRC Miss Coleman (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) |
| Reception |
Class RKD Miss Davies (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate A2 (in), one way, Gate C (out) |
| Year 1 |
Class 1AL Mr Lankertis (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate C (in and out) - wait along fence side | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate C (in and out) - wait along fence side |
| Year 1 |
Class 1LM Miss McGivern (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate C (in and out) - wait long wall side | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate A2 (in), Gate A1 (out) - wait long wall side |
| Year 2 |
Class 2HJ Miss Johnson (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate C (in and out) - wait along fence side | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate A2 (in), Gate A1 (out) - wait long wall side |
| Year 2 |
Class 2SB Mr Bulger (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate C (in and out) - wait long wall side | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate C (in and out) - wait long wall side |
| Year 3 |
Class 3ST Miss Taylor (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate D (In and out) - wait along housing side | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate D (In and out) - wait along housing side |
| Year 3 |
Class 3SV Mrs Vernon & Miss Spenceley (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate D (In and out) - wait along fence side | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate D (In and out) - wait along fence side |
| Year 4 |
Class 4RC Mrs Callon (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate D (In and out) - wait along housing side | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate D (In and out) - wait along housing side |
| Year 4 |
Class 4EC Miss Clarke (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate D (In and out) - wait along fence side | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate D (In and out) - wait along fence side |
| Year 5 |
Class 5AM Mrs Meager & Miss Allen (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | Gate A1 (in and out) | 3.10-3.15pm | Gate A1 (in and out) |
| Year 5 |
Class 5MT Mrs Taylor (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | Gate A1 (in and out) | 3.20-3.25pm | Gate A1 (in and out) |
| Year 6 |
Class 6ML Miss Littler (ABE) |
8.45-8.50am | SMILE Centre Entrance (in and out) | 3.10-3.15pm | SMILE Centre Entrance (in and out) |
| Year 6 |
Class 6CM Mrs Malhi (CDF) |
8.55-9.00am | SMILE Centre Entrance (in and out) | 3.20-3.25pm | SMILE Centre Entrance (in and out) |
This is likely to run till December and we will keep our arrangements under review.
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Family Video Message
This video has been provided by WBC/ Warrington Public Health to help families to understand how the COVID virus can spread and therefore the steps they need to take to protect themselves. It emhasises the focus of 'Hands <-> Face <-> Space. Parents are encouraged to sit with their child and watch it together, discussing also the factsheet below.
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Pupils' Video Message for Return to School
This video is to help prepare children to understand how school will look and feel like during COVID restrictions. It emhasises the importance of social distancing and handwashing. Parents are encouraged to sit with their child and watch it together, discussing also the factsheet above.
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'Thank you for your tremendous resilience and keep showing your school values that support our vision of Care, Challenge and Celebrate with Christ. We are here for you. Be determined. Be courageous. Be kind.', says Mr Metcalfe, Executive Headteacher.
You may be in your own home...but you still belong to this community. We miss you but look forward to seeing you soon.
LETTER FROM MR METCALFE & MR BOYLE
LETTER FROM EYFS TEACHER ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 1 TEACHERS ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 2 TEACHERS ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 3 TEACHERS ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 4 ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 5 ¦ LETTER FROM YEAR 6
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You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!
Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
- Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
- If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.
Nursery and Reception Starters
Our welcome pages with videos and flipbooks have been updated:
Nursery: https://www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk/learning/eyfsdept/nursery-starters
Welcome evening - Tuesday 29 June
Reception: https://www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk/learning/eyfsdept/reception-starters
Welcome evening - Monday 28 June
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Holiday Club - Next one Summer Holiday 2021
We will be running our holiday club for four weeks during Summer holidays (3 run by school staff and WYC, 1 run by WYC). More details will be put on our Link Club page: https://www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk/parents/link-club
Holiday Club information now LIVE!
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COVID Update
Bubbles/classes open and closed, and return dates available at : https://www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk/wellbeingsafeguarding/covid-update
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Job Vacancies 
Please see our vacancies page for teaching assistant vacancy details: https://www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk/information/vacancies
World Book Day 2021 - making it great wherever you are...
The Masked Reader Competition and more for World Book Day
Below are some great activities to get you 'bookish'. In case you are wondering - no costumes this year (phew!)
Tomorrow we will be joining in with the celebrations for World Book Day - a day for sharing our love of books and the extraordinary adventures that stories can take us on. Across our whole school, we will be sharing a fantastic book called 'Perfectly Norman', which encourages everyone to celebrate and love their uniqueness, rather than trying to hide it away. A range of fun activities that are linked to the story have been planned, as well as the keenly awaited 'Masked Readers' quiz! Will you gue
ss who's behind the mask?
Teachers will be sharing Perfectly Norman and the Masked Reader quiz with their class during live lessons, but to make sure parents can enjoy sharing the fun with their children, we have put links to the story, the Masked Reader quiz and the Pick 'n' Mix afternoon activities below. You will also find a link to the World Book Day £1 Book Token which can be printed off at home (paper copies will be sent out when all children return to school on Monday). These can be exchanged in participating books shops for one of the World Book Day books.
Please make sure you share any photos that you take during the day, either using your child's Google Class stream or on Tapestry or you can Tweet them on parents’ Twitter Accounts with the hashtag #smcepslovereading
VIDEO OF MASKED READERS HERE (mp4)
MASK READER COMPETION SHEET HERE (pdf) (editable one in your Google Classroom)
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Our Whole School Book
We are all using the same book to share World Book Day. You can download the SLIDESHOW FOR THE BOOK here.
Its a fabulous book - just imagine having wings!
Book Hunt - Can you find these book cards...
Click on picture to download the full list of books.
INSET Day Change in 2022 & Exciting Training
On 4 January 2022 we are delighted to be hosting Andy Wolfe, the national Deputy Chief Education Officer for the Church of England to inspire our teaching team. We are running the event for five other Church of England primary schools in Warrington in the 'Grace Hub'. As a result we are swapping the INSET Day from 1 July to this date. He have avoided changing the other holiday dates.
Our revised Term dates for 2021-2022 are published here:
