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• Online Act of Collective Worship

  Tue 09 Jun 2020

  Year 6 pupils experienced an online act of collective worship when Mother Katherine from the Parish Church popped up on their classroom computer screens to lead prayer and talk about the importance of equality and treating others as you would wish to be treated yourself. It was the first act of worship at the school since the Covid-19 Lockdown began and was warmly received by pupils and staff. Several pupils shared prayers and we were also joined online from home by teacher, Mrs Nicholau.

   

  Unfortunately due to Covid -19 protocols we were unable to sing our favourite worship songs but hopefully this situation will change shortly with the lessening of restrictions coming into place.

  

• Mental Health Awareness Week competition

  Mon 01 Jun 2020 Ms Beg

  Thank you to everyone who took the time to reflect upon what kindness means and participate in this competition. I was completely overwhelmed by the lovely examples of kindness that everyone shared! 

  I could only select 3 winning entries for a gold award and it was a difficult task indeed as everyone had

  clearly put a lot of effort and thought behind what kindness means.

   

  Ms Beg.

  

• Wider re-opening of school for Y6 only from 1st June

  Fri 29 May 2020

  Our plan is:

  Week of 1^st June:

  Monday 1st June and Tuesday 2nd June And Mondays and Tuesdays going forward	Y6 Darwin with Mrs Adams, Mrs Rhys and Mrs Staples
  Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June And Thursdays and Fridays going forward	Y6 Pankhurst with Miss Watson, Mrs Goch and Mrs Malik

   

  Week of 8^th June:

  Monday 8th June and Tuesday 9th June And Mondays and Tuesdays going forward	Y1 Bannister with Ms Da Silva, Miss Brown and Mrs Bethune
  Thursday 11th June and Friday 12th June And Thursdays and Fridays going forward	Y1 Seacole with Mrs Gull, Mrs Lawrence and Mrs Gillies

   

  Week of 15^th June:

  Monday 15th June and Tuesday 16th June And Mondays and Tuesdays going forward	YR Darling with Mr Barry, Miss Connolly and Mrs Mahmoodally
  Thursday 18th June and Friday 19th June And Thursdays and Fridays going forward	YR Shakespeare with Miss Castelle, Mrs Eve and Ms Ferguson

   

  We have lots of measures in place which we ask you to observe for safety.

  Please keep in mind at all times that plans may change, in which case we'll keep you informed. 

  If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact school.

  Best wishes,

  Lindsey Lampard

  Headteacher

   

• Mental Health Awareness Week

  Mon 18 May 2020

  Mental Health Awareness Week

  18^th – 24^th May 2020

   

  This year’s theme is kindness – see the table below for competition details.

   

  The winning entry for each phase group will be rewarded with a GOLD AWARD! The deadline for competition entries is Monday 25^th May (to be submitted by no later than noon). The winning entry for each phase group shall be announced on WB: Monday 1^st June! Please ensure that your full name and class details are clearly written on your entry! Submit your competition entries to: school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk

   

  Good luck everyone! Ms Beg J

  EYFS/ KS1  (R- Year 2)	Draw a detailed picture to show what kindness looks like. -Can you include labels / a caption?
  Lower KS2 (Years 3-4)	Write a poem based on the kindness theme. You could write an acrostic poem, free verse, narrative poem, Haiku, shape poem, etc. The possibilities are endless! -What does kindness look like? Smell like? Taste like? Feel like?
  Upper KS2 (Years 5-6)	Create a comic strip to sequence a narrative on the theme of kindness -include speech bubbles, thought bubbles, captions, narrative, onomatopoeia, pictures and a title

   

  “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

• A Normal Day in Abnormal Times

  Wed 06 May 2020

   Year 6 pupil, Arthur, has put together a brilliant video commemorating this strangest of times:

   

  Click on link below to play:

   

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbPJvnzQlqM  

   

  

• Pupil shaves head for charity

  Mon 04 May 2020

  During the Covid 19 lockdown, Year 6 pupil, Jack, has raised nearly £200 for the Alzheimer's society by shaving his hair. Well done, Jack Bald! If you would like to contribute to this special cause please contact the school at the following email address: school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk

   

  
   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

• Thank you!

  Thu 30 Apr 2020
  

• Thank you!

  Wed 15 Apr 2020
  A message to NHS staff and keyworkers everywhere painted on the school's driveway today by children of keyworkers.

  

• Covid -19 School Update 25.03.2020

  Wed 25 Mar 2020
  From Thursday 26th March, whilst we will remain open for the children of critical workers/vulnerable children we will no longer be able to provide any food. Our kitchen is closed. Children attending school will need to bring a packed lunch. If children attending before and after school clubs you will need to provide 3 meals for your child.
  
  I am writing to remind parents that following the latest Government guidelines parents/carers should only send their child to school if there is no other adult in their home to look after them. Parents are expected to negotiate with their work to have the opposite rota arrangements to their partner where ever possible, to ensure that children only have to come in for the absolute minimum at all times.
  
  If you know that you have no-one else to take care of your child please email us school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk and let us know which days and times you require as soon as you know so that we can ensure we have enough staff but don’t have unnecessary staff coming in. This is for all our safety.
  
  
  
  Stay at home
  • Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home)
  • Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
  • Wash your hands as soon as you get home

• Mental Health & Well being

  Thu 19 Mar 2020

  Mental Health & Well being

  You might be worried about coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include being asked to stay at home or avoid other people.

  This might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing.

  Physical activity - try doing some simple exercises at home or dancing.

  Routines - still get up at the same time and have meals at the same time. We are putting a timetable on the year group pages that you can follow.

  Be Creative - we are sending books, crayons, pencils to enable the children to draw and be creative.

  Going outside - If you can get some fresh air away from any crowds. 

  Connectivity - talk to family and friends and use skype/facetime to just check in and say hi. 

  Relax - remember to try and stay calm and relax.