Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Monday, 23 March 2020
RWI Support
Ruth Miskin is offering free phonic sound lessons at certain times on their YouTube channel, and Facebook page.
Each film will be available for 24 hours.
Speed Sounds Set 1 – 9.30 am (GMT)
Speed Sounds Set 2 – 10.00 am
Dear WR family,
There are some links below to support your mental health courtesy of the MAC team at Wrotham Secondary School.
For Students
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people - https://www.kooth.com/
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/
Joe Wicks Daily PE workouts at 9am from Monday March 23rd - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
For Parents
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2020/13-march-coronavirus-self-isolation-how-to-look-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing-if-you-re-self-isolating/
https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2020/28-february-coronavirus-anxiety-how-to-cope-if-you-re-feeling-anxious-about-the-outbreak/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/online-mental-health/online-mental-health-tools/
Kind regards,
Sarah Jack
Sunday, 22 March 2020
Saturday, 21 March 2020
Friday
What a week with unprecedented measures placed upon us. We don’t know when we will be able to welcome pupils back through the gates at Wrotham Road but we will continue to support you from a distance.
Year 6 pupils will have an opportunity to say goodbye properly whenever we are able to put this in the diary.
For now, take care and we will post the home learning opportunities here. We will also update the website next week with lots of links and information.
It won’t be the same without all of you.
Thank you for your support and kind words.
Sarah Jack
Friday, 20 March 2020
Free School Meal Parents Only
Dear Parent/ Carer,
We are writing to you as your child is, registered with us for Free School Meals, and you are therefore entitled to order a lunch from our kitchen for your child registered with us.
The lunch will need to be pre-ordered.
Unless your child falls into one of the categories stated by the Government, your child will not be able to attend school, as the intention is that the vast majority of children will remain at home.
Therefore, should you wish to order and collect a lunch, they will be available for collection by yourself or a representative if you are self-isolating, from, the school office between 12-12.30PM daily.
If you wish to pre-order a lunch then please telephone the school on 01474 534540 to let us know, so that the kitchen can organise their supplies.
Thank you for your co-operation.
With Regards,
Sarah Jack
Headteacher
Update 20th March AM
Dear WR families,
Further to my letter yesterday, at 11.55pm last night the government released the following information with regards school closures and the list of who is classified as a key-workers.
The full guidance for parents about school closures can be read here:
The advice makes clear that, wherever possible, parents who are key workers will wish to keep their children at home in order to reduce the spread of the virus. This was the reason the decision to close schools was taken and will undoubtedly be the course of action you will wish to take, “Many parents working in these critical sectors may be able to ensure their child is kept at home. Every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.”
Please, therefore, follow these key principles:
· If it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.
· If a child needs specialist support, is vulnerable or has parents who are critical workers, then educational provision will be available for them.
· Parents should not rely for childcare upon those who are advised to be in the stringent social distancing category such as grandparents, friends, or family members with underlying conditions.
· Parents should also do everything they can to ensure children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. They should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.
If your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in one of the critical sectors listed, and you cannot keep your child safe at home, then your children will be prioritised for education provision.
If workers think they fall within the critical categories they should confirm with their employer that, based on their business continuity arrangements, their specific role is necessary for the continuation of this essential public service.
We are asking parents/carers in the critical categories to contact the school office on 01474534540 by 2pm today.
Parents who do not fall into these categories should not send their child to school under any circumstances as we will not have sufficient staffing levels in school.
The clear message from the government is that, wherever possible, social distancing or isolation is the best possible way of tackling Covid19, without interrupting the work of those in key roles or putting vulnerable children at risk.
Thank you for your continued support in these challenging times.
Sarah Jack
X Table Rock Stars
TT Rockstars have offered free online access to NUMBOTS to schools from now until May 22nd 2020.
NUMBOTS supports children in addition, subtraction and number bonds.
Children have online access to both TT Rockstars and NUMBOTS which they will be able to use the same login for. TT Rockstars will continue to support the development of your child’s knowledge of times tables and NUMBOTS is an excellent resource in deepening children’s understanding of addition, subtraction and number bonds.
Both platforms have their own website. NUMBOTS can also be accessed from the TT Rockstar website on the left hand side panel.
TT ROCKSTARS - https://ttrockstars.com/
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