Keep up to date with everything happening at Woodcroft by reading the Weekly News Issue 389 .
Download a PDF copy of the Issue 389 here … https://bit.ly/3n8OnXk
This week we have also issued a NHS quick guide for parents / carers about absence during the COVID19 Pandemic … visit https://bit.ly/3iiUncs to download a PDF copy or click the images below to read the advice.
The Woodcroft Weekly News issue 388 is another jam packed edition full of important information!
We celebrate another amazing Arts Award success, meet the new Woodcroft attendance officer, get a chance to check out this term’s upcoming events, find out about Acorns club reopening and read our plans for online Parents Evenings in a couple of weeks!
All this, and much more is in Issue 388
Don’t forget that this, and all of our back issues, can be downloaded from the ‘news’ page of the Woodcroft Website:
Download your PDF copy here … Woodcroft Weekly Issue 387
We have an epic 8 page newsletter to keep you busy this weekend. Lots of information about Breakfast Club and our phased return of hot meals in the dining hall. We also outline our learning continuity plans for any pupil who is required to stay at home for a short period. Our Woodcroft Online Team have also provided some advice for those parents asking about buying a chromebook.
Despite the restrictions, we are determined to make school feel as normal as possible, so we have outlined the extra events and activities taking place this term. Well done to everyone for sending children to school dressed for PE on their first class PE Kit Day – we have another reminder on page 6 for next week. We are also looking to employ a Meal Time Supervisor this term. if you are interested take a look at the information included or visit … https://woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk/mealtime-supervisor-vacancies/
And finally, we are re-launching another one of our successful learning apps today – Prodigy Maths. Look out for the letter being that is being sent home all about it today.
Remember: You can download a PDF copy of every back issue of the Woodcroft Weekly News on the ‘news’ page of this website … https://woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk/newsletters/
From Monday 21st September 2020 we are planning a phased return of hot meals in our dining room. We will be starting with Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. If this is successful and we are able to maintain social distancing during the service we shall then reintroduce hot meals to the older children in subsequent weeks.
Key information:
*Note: Woodcroft will be offering the chicken option for sausages and roast dinners.
ISS, our school caterers, have produced a ‘back to school’ digital guide. It is aimed at parents, carers and pupils – this short e-booklet offers the reassurance that school lunches will continue to be prepared and served safely. To view the guide, click here …
https://indd.adobe.com/view/b25c4658-c3e3-4c4f-aab2-f68ffe046734
If your child has specific dietary requirements please contact the school to discuss your needs.
As part of our phased reopening of school services we are planning to restart Breakfast Club from next week, Monday 21st September. Please be note that this will be a restricted service in order to maintain COVID19 safety.
Key details:
Key Worker Registration:
If you qualify as a key worker please complete a registration form and return it to the school office.
We have been amazed by how well the children have settled back into school and adapted to the new routines. We would also like to thank every parent and carer for their patience and support this week.
We will not be sending out paper copies of the Weekly News but it is more important than ever to keep up to date with everything happening at Woodcroft. We have a bumper 5 page issue 386 to read this week. View the slideshow below or, for a PDF copy, click here: Woodcroft Weekly 386
Previous editions are always available in the weekly news section of this website: https://woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk/newsletters/
As ever, if you have any questions please call the Office or speak with Mr Tallon at the front entrance, or Mr Russell at the back entrance.
As you can imagine, school organisation for September has been more complicated this year. We have also only been able to finalise planning following the recent distribution of Government Guidance. It must also be accepted that all planning is subject to change in response to any further developments.
The following plan has been created to achieve the following aims:
This will be achieved by:
Class Teacher Allocations
Nursery: Mrs Glass
Reception – RB: Mrs Brown and RP: Mrs Powell
Year 1 – 1A: Mrs Patel / Mrs Seth Smith and 1S: Miss Stewart
Year 2 – 2L: Miss Lloyd and 2M: Mr Mansour
Year 3 – 3H: Mr Hughes and 3J: Miss Hargreaves
Year 4 – 4B: Miss Bux and 4T: Mr Taylor
Year 5 – 5M: Miss Maynard and 5R: Mr Rees
Year 6 – 6G: Mr Guest and Mrs Gignac and 6J: Miss Jackson
Staffing Support September 2020
To maintain year group bubbles for COVID19 security and provide support and teacher cover we have allocated a senior teacher to each year group.
Year 6 – Mrs Federman
Year 5 – Mr Tallon
Year 4 – Mrs Valoti
Year 3 – Mr Russell
Year 2 – Mrs Caplan
Year 1 – Miss Blyth
Foundation Stage will be supported by our experienced qualified Nursery Nurses: Miss Finnegan, Miss Tolone and Miss Baker
Staggered entry 8.30am – 9.00am
Pupils can arrive at school between 8.30am and 9.00am and go directly into class. Families will follow the current one way system for drop off.
Lessons will start at 9.00am
Breaktimes
Pupils will have staggered break times within their year groups. They will not mix with other pupils.
Lunchtime
To begin with in September, pupils will eat a packed lunch in their classrooms. Either provided from home or by the school. We hope to reintroduce a hot meals service in a phased manner later in the term. Children will have staggered lunchtimes within their year groups and will not mix on the playground with other pupils.
End of the Day Collection between 3.00pm to 3.15pm
Lessons will finish at 3.00pm. Children who walk home from school will be dismissed at 3.00pm. Parents will be able to collect children between 3.00pm and 3.15pm. We have a marked queuing area at the front and back of school. We will then operate a one way system. Please watch the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11bcc2-2nQ5Jh_D4hC75XOZorXGDoe2uC/view?usp=sharing
Teachers have been asked not to talk at length with parents at the end of the day to avoid hold ups. We also ask that parents and carers leave the school promptly after pick-up to avoid congestion.
It is important to remember that we will expect all adults to maintain the social distance rule while on site.
We expect that there might be times when individuals, classes or even the whole school is asked to self-isolate. To overcome further disruption to learning we are developing a comprehensive learning plan.
Aims:
What to expect online:
Uniform
We return to wearing full uniform in September.
PE/Games
Our coaches will continue to provide 1 hour of PE per class. This will be mainly outside or in the main hall. They will remain socially distant from the pupils and thoroughly clean equipment between use.
Library Organisation
No staff or pupils will be able to visit the library this term. Each class will have a Library Book Box delivered each half term.
Breakfast Club
We hope to resume the 8.00am Breakfast Club from 21st September. Children will be seated within year group areas to maintain their bubbles.
Acorns After School Club
We hope to begin to run Acorns from 28th September. But this is subject to sufficient numbers of parents requesting the provision. We will need to maintain social distancing between pupils from different year groups so this planning is more complicated and will take place in September.
Extra Curricular Clubs
Teachers are not planning on restarting any extra curricular clubs during the first half term. However, we are currently looking at ways to restart clubs run by external coaches. However, this requires additional risk assessment that cannot be completed until September.
Other Things to Remember:
For children who have not yet returned to school since lockdown in March the following presentation may help families discuss any concerns …
click to view the slide show
Staff and governors have carried out a series of risk assessments and associated planning based on the latest guidance to ensure the school’s safe opening in September. These documents are shared below – published 27/7/20.
If you would like to comment on any of the plans please email: office@woodcroft.barnetmail.net
Barnet Positive Activities Summer 2020 is now live.
Please find the Online Activities Booklet for young people in Barnet. You can click on the ‘sign up’ icon next to each activity or go to: https://www.barnetyouth.uk/
Face to Face activities such as Water Sports, Multi-sports, Fitness will go live shortly.
If you have any questions please email byes@barnet.gov.uk
BEAT are excited to announce our Online Summer Program 2020, offering a series of five 30-minute-long zoom sessions to be delivered on a weekly basis commencing from the last week of July and running through August.
Why not join our BEAT community and explore and develop your musical creativity in safe, affordable sessions. Be inspired by our professional composers, musicians and your peers; experience new areas of musical creation and expand the limits of your imagination!
We have a varied range of musical topics available, please see attached brochure for course details, together with the days and times and how to enrol.
Courses start Monday 27 July 2020, just £25 for 5 weekly sessions.
Register and book: https://beatrust.org.uk/enrol/
Beginners to advanced welcome, but hurry! Enrolment ends midnight Friday 24 July 2020.
A summer shopping voucher worth £90 to spend at supermarkets can be sent to your smartphone!
Do you now qualify for Free School Meals?
We have ordered the summer food vouchers for all of our eligible families. However, If your circumstances have changed, and you think you may now be eligible, we need to know NOW! Please check your status on the government website and then call the school office as soon as possible. We will then arrange for you to provide your evidence so that we can order your vouchers!
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Free School Meal Voucher Scheme Option
*Please note: eligibility for Free School Meals is different from the Universal Infant Free School Meals normally given to every KS1 and Reception pupil. You must be in receipt of certain benefits to claim your voucher. Check using the website above and get in touch as soon as possible
More information can be found on the Government website … https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-summer-food-fund
Please also read the Parent and Carer information sheet. This can be found on the Edenred website here … https://bit.ly/2xFlrRV
Click on the image to watch Episode 10
We welcome three new teachers to Woodcroft in this week’s episode of our Weekly News
