Changes To Planned Opening (Delay till the 15th June)

Dear Parents and Carers,

http://www.independentsage.org/too-early-to-re-open-schools-on-june-1-says-independent-sage/

Following the publication of the independent SAGE report, the Local Governing Body and I have made the decision to delay opening the school to some children (N, R, Y1 and Y6) until at least the 15^th June. We will reassess in the week prior to 15^th June. The report states: ‘delaying a school re-opening by two weeks (to 15th June) approximately halves the risk to children…’ In reaching such a decision, we considered factors such as the local transmission rate; test, track and trace programme not yet being in place; decisions made by other local authorities to delay; the opinions of the BMA; delays in securing PPE. 

At this time, in order to be able to fully assess the risk and to enable us to keep our pupils and staff safe we must delay opening.

All the schools in The Pathway Academy Trust have made this decision with their Local Governing Bodies and the support of the Trust Board.

From 1^st June, the provision for key workers and vulnerable children only will continue. The rest of the school will be closed.

Thank you for your continued support,

Sarah Jack 

We will be closed over the half term break 

WB 25th May- 29th May

Key Worker Children

Today we decorated rocks and made them into photo holders, and we watered the lovely plants on the year 5/6 playground.
We also had a dance lesson with Miss Stenson this afternoon and the children took home sunflower seedlings to look after.

Time Tables Rock Stars

A huge well done to all KS2 classes for taking part in Battle of the Bands and for all their efforts in gaining as many points as possible. The scores are now in and I would like to say congratulations to 3D, 4A, 5S, and 6S for winning the battle for their band!

Kent Letter to Year 5 Parents - 11+ Update

Dear Parents,

We understand that many of you with children in Year 5 are very anxious to know what will happen about the Kent Test when the new school year starts in September. We are carefully considering what might be deliverable, depending on advice from central government as the pandemic runs its course and decisions are made about the easing of lockdown for children of primary school age.

Many factors could change between now and the end of term and this means that we are currently unable to tell you exactly how we will assess children for grammar school in the new academic year. We can confirm, however, that we will need some way to identify which children are eligible. 

Testing has the benefit of being available to the thousands of grammar school applicants we normally assess every year, however recently they have arrived in Kent and wherever they usually study, even if they are home educated, so it would be the most straightforward option if it is possible. Whatever is decided, though, we need to be confident that we can keep the risk to children and their teachers as low as possible, allowing grammar schools meet their legal obligations in a fair and transparent way,  while allowing KCC to stay within the national timetable for coordinating school admissions. 

We appreciate that everyone of school age is missing classroom teaching, but it is fortunate that there are many excellent resources available through schools and education sites for children. Familiarisation material for the Kent Test can also be found in the “Test Paper” tab Click Here

We will update the website for everyone’s benefit when we have received further guidance from the Department for Education and there is a clearer understanding of what arrangements may be possible. In the meantime, we would ask that parents monitor the Kent Test page for updates, rather than sending individual enquiries. We do understand that uncertainty is difficult, especially for children, but KCC is unable to confirm what arrangements will be in place until there is a clearer understanding of how children are likely to return to school in greater numbers.

Link Click Here

KCC

Key Worker Pupils Only

If you are a Key Worker and have a child in Year 2,3, 4 or  5 and need childcare from the 1st June please email the school office requesting what days you will require.

enquiries@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Government Support- Home Learning

We have created a list of online educational resources to help children to learn at home. These resources have been identified by leading educational experts and offer a wide range of support and resources for pupils of all ages. 

Click Here

HALF TERM

We will be closed over the half term break 

WB 25th May- 29th May

Phase Opening

Thank you for completing the parent survey this week. 

As directed by the Government Wrotham Road  Primary School will re-open on the 1st June, for those pupils in year :-

Nursery

Reception

Year 1

Year 6

If you feel it is still unsafe and you are unhappy for your child to return that is acceptable  and you will not be fined for making this decision.

If you change your mind at any time please inform the school office on

01474 534540 

Parent Survey For Opening on the 1st June

For pupils only in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6

Today a new survey went live asking parents if they will be sending their child back on the 1st June. This is so we can ensure the planning for the re-opening of the school is thoroughly thought out before the half term break.

If not already done so, please can parents who have children only in :-

Nursery, Year R, Year 1 and Year 6 

Complete this survey. Click Here

Deadline will be this Wednesday morning. 

Many thanks.

Wednesday 20th May

National thank a teacher day 

On Wednesday 20 May, we are celebrating teachers, senior leaders, support staff and all those working in education settings who are making a difference to their schools and communities during the coronavirus outbreak. 

The Department for Education is working in partnership with the Teaching Awards Trust which has produced a set of resources including a Thank a Teacher toolkit containing graphics, images and frames for social media that you’re free to use.

The Thank a Teacher Toolkit is available here: 

https://thankateacher.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Thank-a-Teacher-Day-2020-Tool-Kit.pdf

Story Time Online

Click here

Coronavirus Explained for Children

Released today: a free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.

Click Here

Battle of the Bands - 15th May until 22nd May

Battle of the Bands is back! This will be a 7 day battle, one week only, only one band will be left! 

You will battle within your year group and gain as many points for your band as you can! Play as much as you can in any game mode to help increase your bands scores!

It will begin on Friday 15th May at 9am and end on Friday 22nd May at 9am! Get practicing....

May the best band win!