School Re-Opening Announcement

Following the Prime Minister sharing his plans for the gradual easing of lock-down restrictions this week I am certain that you were as excited as we were, to hear of the plans to fully open Primary Schools to all children on 8th March. We are now able to look forward to our whole school family returning together.

The Secretary of State for Education notes that the decision to ease restrictions is made on a balance of risk to public health and educational considerations. He has made schools aware that they must follow the usual rules and duties around school attendance and that all the systems of controls put in place in the school, including appropriate ventilation, must be followed by everyone.

During this week the Senior Leadership team will be working tirelessly –yet again- to develop protocols and procedures for children, staff, families and visitors to return to school in a safe and measured way. These we will share with you as soon as we are able, however in advance we request your ongoing support and patience as we try to facilitate a calm, smooth and safe return for all children.

Keep safe and well

Mrs H Picton

Headteacher

Welcome Back for Spring Term 2

School reopens today after the half term break for keyworker and vulnerable children and remote learning continues for all the other children.

We were welcomed back by some beautiful daffodils at the school entrance this morning - Spring is on it's way!

Icicles

Some very impressive icicles formed in the Reflective Garden over the last few days of freezing temperatures.

Icy Pavements

Please be aware that the pavements around school on College Road and New Road are thick with slippery ice.

Our school paths have been cleared and gritted by our school caretaker - who has used the snow to make a school snowman to greet the keyworker children!

Please take care!

School RE-OPENS Wednesday for Keyworker & Vulnerable Children

School will be OPEN for Keyworker & Vulnerable Children tomorrow - Wednesday 10 February

Please be aware that the school will be managed with a skeleton staff only.  The kitchen will be open and can provide a hot school lunch.  Normal drop off and collection routines/timings apply.

Parent/Teacher Virtual Conversations via Teams will take place at your allocated time.

Please be aware that these virtual meetings will take place from the teacher's homes and we cannot guarantee connectivity. If your meeting does not take place for technical reasons the teacher will reschedule these with you once we return to school.

Framlingham Castle in the Snow 2021 - photo  courtesy of Mr J Byer

Snow Closure - Tues 9 Feb

The school will be closed again on TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY due to the weather conditions.

Parent/Teacher Virtual Conversations via Teams will still take place at your allocated time.

Please be aware that these virtual meetings will take place from the teacher's homes and we cannot guarantee connectivity. If your meeting does not take place for technical reasons the teacher will reschedule these with you once we return to school.

As this is being classed as a 'Snow Day' there is no expectation for you to submit remote learning unless you wish to. Please be aware that teacher connectivity may mean a delayed response from them to any submissions.

WE WILL SEND A FURTHER MESSAGE DURING TUESDAY REGARDING WEDNESDAY.

Snow Closure - Mon 8 Feb

The school will be closed on MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY due to the weather conditions.

Parent/Teacher Virtual Conversations via Teams will still take place at your allocated time.

Please be aware that these virtual meetings will take place from the teacher's homes and we cannot guarantee connectivity. If your meeting does not take place for technical reasons the teacher will reschedule these with you once we return to school.

As Monday is being classed as a 'Snow Day' there is no expectation for you to submit remote learning unless you wish to. Please be aware that teacher connectivity may mean a delayed response from them to any submissions.

WE WILL SEND A FURTHER MESSAGE DURING MONDAY REGARDING TUESDAY.