We are very proud of our remote learning offer and the support of our parents in incredibly difficult times. Please see our fully-detailed plan here:

WRPS remote learning offer

Fail to prepare; prepare to fail! It is even more important, during this challenging time, that we continually review and evolve our plans in a swiftly moving situation. Our contingency planning has been well-considered and written to provide the smoothest continuity to the learning of all our pupils. You can read our contingency plan in detail here:

contingency planning JAN 21

Trick or treating was off-limits this year so we were more determined than ever to bring a smile to our pupils’ faces. On the final day of the half-term (which also coincided with a certain special birthday) we held a Hallowe’en fun day in our bubbles.

Children made a superb effort to look their spookiest; some making great use of our costume swap shop where pre-loved items were only 50p.

We also had a cake sale and juice at break time to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now- we raised a huge £200!

Party games were played in class bubbles such as spooky musical statues as well as a colouring competition. We also organised a community pumpkin trail for over half-term to allow families in West Rainton and Leamside to still get out and about, sharing in the Hallowe’en atmosphere.

Who says you can’t still find the fun in 2020?

Please see the attached letter below for the information regarding our class structure for next academic year. I felt it only fair that everyone receives this letter digitally so as neither the group in school or at home are at an advantage.

We are hoping, as is everyone, that it is business as usual in school in September and we can have the classes in the way we’ve planned out here.

The letter also explains that you will still receive end of year reports for your children but obviously we can’t arrange parents’ evening under current restrictions. If you do want to discuss your child’s report, please contact school for a telephone appointment. This is only necessary if you are unsure about something.

class structure letter 2020

We are so excited to be able to welcome back all pupils on Wednesday September 2nd and we’re keen to get back to our busy and fun routine.

Please see below an attached letter for parents/carers and pupils about the full reopening of school next week and the academic year ahead. If the letter does not answer all of your questions, then please contact me.

Assuring you of our full support,

Mrs Alison McDonough

parent and pupil information for full reopening.docx

WRPS Sept 20 School COVID 19 Risk Assessment Document

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Hi everyone

As you know, the government have made it a statutory duty of all schools to make provisions for children eligible for free school meals during this unprecedented time.

To ensure that all of our eligible children receive provision of food during the crisis, we have signed up to the DfE supermarket voucher scheme.

You should receive an email (to the same address you provided for your login to class dojo) with an e-code which you need to redeem within one month. THIS IS NOT THE SUPERMARKET VOUCHER- you use the code to then choose which supermarket you would like to redeem it from. You then have a certain amount of time to spend it, depending on each supermarket but most of them are at least 1-2 years.

At the moment the supermarkets included in the scheme are: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury’s. The government are working hard to negotiate and get other supermarkets on board.

You will receive £15 per eligible child this week (by 3rd April) and then each week of closure from the 20th April. No vouchers are issued during what would have been the school holidays as this is only to provide substitute meals from term time.

PLEASE NOTE- THIS IS ONLY FOR CHIDLREN ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS, NOT UNIVERSAL INFANT FREE SCHOOL MEALS.

Vouchers can not be redeemed on age-restricted products such as alcohol and cigarettes. We do ask that you use the vouchers responsibly to ensure the eligible children are fed.

If you believe you are eligible for free school meals, but are not yet in receipt of them, contact school via my email      a.mcdonough101@durhamlearning.net

and Mrs McGowan will be in touch to apply for you.

We hope you agree that this is a very appropriate and responsible approach to ensuring the needs of all of our eligible children are met. The packed lunch delivery was not going to be practical long-term as this puts our staff and yourselves at risk through unnecessary journeys now that an alternative has been reached.

Please use the link below if you need further information or have any other questions

https://www.edenred.co.uk/Documents/DfE/DfE_FreeSchoolMeals_ParentCarerFAQs.pdf

Mrs McDonough