Information about the full return to schools Monday 15th March 2021
Scottish Government have confirmed the full re-opening of primary schools from Monday 15th March 2021. Pupils in Primary 4-7 will return to school on a full-time basis from Monday 15th March 2021. This document outlines information specific to Shawhead Primary School and Shawhead Primary Nursery Class. We are delighted that we will have all of our children back in school on a full time basis. We know that it has been a difficult time for everyone and we are hoping that some normality, routine and structure will help feel like things are getting back to normal.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL FROM MONDAY 15TH MARCH 2021 MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM. ARRANGEMENTS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND THE CHILDREN OF KEYWORKERS WILL END, AND THESE CHILDREN WILL RE-JOIN THEIR NORMAL CLASSES. BREAKFAST CLUBS WILL ALSO RESTART ON MONDAY 15TH MARCH FOR ALL PUPILS.
COVID SECURE ARRANGEMENTS
All of the COVID-secure arrangements in place prior to Christmas will remain in place for children attending school. We have a number of rigorous Risk Assessments, procedures and enhanced cleaning in place, as before, to mitigate the risks of Covid-19. Staff will keep 2m apart from each other and the children and where this is not possible face coverings are worn by staff, which are also worn in communal areas. Staff are now supplied with twice-weekly home Covid-19 Testing kits, again to reduce risks and transmission.
Do not come to the school or nursery if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including entering the playground.
To ensure this runs as smoothly as possible, please remember:
- Please do not arrive before 8.50am, as the playground is not staffed until this time.
- Children must play in their designated areas within the playground to remain in their class bubbles.
- Parents/Carers must adhere to safe social distancing whilst waiting at the school gates.
- No adults in the playground and school building without prior consent.
- Children will remain in their class bubbles throughout the day, during playtime and lunchtime.
- Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 must not come to the school.
- Parents/carers are not allowed to visit the school or nursery without an appointment.
- Nursery parents/carers must keep to their allocated drop-off/pick-up times- these are the same as they were before Christmas.
- Nursery parents must queue 2m apart whilst waiting for entry and when collecting children at the end of the day.
We appreciate your understanding in keeping the school as safe as possible.
As the First Minister has stressed the importance of limiting contact between adults, please ensure you adhere to 2m distancing at all times when dropping off/collecting children and wear a facemask.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRIMARY ALL PUPILS
School pupils may arrive from 8.50am and wait in the playground where they will be escorted into school at their normal door:
Base 1- line up on the red circles by the side door
Base 2- line up on the green circles and enter by the main door
Base 3- line As per the guidelines please leave your child at the gate and they will be supervised by a member of staff in the playground before 9.00am. Children attending Breakfast Club may enter the school building at 8.30am when Breakfast Club starts.
Pupils will be dismissed from the top and bottom gates and will be escorted to the gates by members of staff. Again, no parents/ carers must enter the playground.
BREAK/LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS
Children will remain in separate class ‘bubbles’ as they did before Christmas, with an allocated area of the playground and dining areas.
Will school lunches be available?
The full school and nursery lunch menu will be available.
The menu from 15th-19th March is Week 2
You can download the lunch menu at:
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/meal-menus/primary-school-menu
Lunches will be served in the hall in two sittings and the children will sit within their class bubbles.
Lunch:
Nursery: 12.00pm
School- 12.35pm- 1.20pm- there will be two sittings for lunch:
Base 1 and Base 3- 12.35pm
Base 2- 12.55pm
Children are discouraged from going home for lunch to avoid unnecessary additional contacts during the school day.
Will milk be available?
Nursery children will continue to get their free milk every day.
Milk will be available to order in school for pupils in all pupils attending school. Please ensure your child’s online payment account is uploaded with money as we are a cashless school.
PE lessons
PE lessons will continue outdoors and children will be permitted to come to school wearing appropriate outdoor PE clothing as before Christmas. PE days will be shared with parents/carers as soon as possible before the start of next week.
FURTHER ASSISTANCE
If you require any assistance during this period of additional school closure/remote learning, please call or email the school office:
Email: ht@shawhead.n-lanark.sch.uk or cbarton@shawhead.n-lanark.sch.uk
01236 794838
