Playground Zones<\/span><\/p>\nAll of the playground zones include both a grass and tarmac area. In the summer this has provided additional space for children to spread out and play. In particularly wet weather the grass areas are becoming very muddy and slippery. This is causing slips and falls and some children are wearing uncomfortably muddy clothes or shoes through the day.<\/p>\n
To ensure children are both safe and comfortable the grass areas will be closed during periods of inclement weather. When this situation arises children will be expected to play in the tarmac area of their allocated zone.<\/p>\n
In the current climate we encourage children to play outside every day. There are plans in place for indoor breaks if the weather is dangerous however this would be very exceptional circumstances. Ensuring classrooms are sanitised and ventilated whilst children are playing outdoors is a key routine in reducing the transmission risk of Covid 19.<\/p>\n
Covid Response Group\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMrs French will chair the next Covid Response Group for the school and nursery on 28th October. Parents have requested that the school considers purchasing a digital forehead thermometer that effectively measures temperature without skin contact to reduce the number of children going home because they feel hot but do not have a high body temperature. This will be considered at this meeting.<\/p>\n
If parents have any other concerns, compliments or suggestions about the routines and procedures in place to reduce the risk of transmission of Coronavirus please email Mrs French prior to the meeting. She will ensure the views are shared with the group and action points agreed.<\/p>\n
The Covid Response Group is made up of the following members:<\/p>\n
\n- Mrs French (Chair Person)<\/li>\n
- Mrs Duff (Leadership Team representative)<\/li>\n
- Mr Loveday (Teacher representative)<\/li>\n
- Mrs Robertson (Support staff representative)<\/li>\n
- Ms McPherson (Nursery representative)<\/li>\n
- Mr Gilmour (Facilities staff representative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thank you for your continued support.<\/p>\n
Kind regards<\/p>\n
Kirsty Duff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It was lovely to welcome all the children back for the start of the second term at Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery Class. Many of the pupils in Primary 1-3 participated in the 21st Century Family Play Awards over the break. I hope the children enjoyed the activities and would like to thank families … <\/p>\n
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