Tame Valley Academy

Friday 11th September 2020

Newsletter

WELCOME BACK
It is lovely to now have all the children back in school after what has been, for many, a long time. The term has started really well and children are behaving impeccably and following all the new rules around social distancing and handwashing very sensibly.
PE / AFTER SCHOOL CLUB DAYS
Reminder:
Reception—Wednesdays (PE only)
Year 1—Tuesdays Year 4—Tuesdays
Year 2—Thursdays Year 5—Mondays
Year 3—Fridays Year 6—Wednesdays
We have noticed this week that quite a few children have not had the correct kit for PE. PE kit is plain black jogging bottoms, a plain white or red polo shirt and the usual Tame Valley jumper or cardigan (no tracksuit tops or hoodies please). Trainers should also be worn.
STAGGERED STARTS AND FINISH TIMES
As you know, in order to keep staff, children and their families as safe as possible, we have asked that children be dropped off and collected from school at specific times (see the September opening letter on the website). Thank you to most parents who are organising and sticking to this really well. It is really important that, from next week, all parents are aware of and sticking to their correct times. Thank you.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
An information sheet is available via the school website or facebook page, detailing what to do if children or members of their extended families are showing symptoms or have had a positive test result. Please can all parents familiarise themselves with this and ensure that instructions are being followed.
If we do receive any news of positive test results, we will work with Public Health England to ensure we are responding in the correct way. As always, the health and safety of everyone on site is our biggest priority.

CHILDREN WHO SHOW SIGNS OF TEMPERATURES OR COUGHS IN SCHOOL
If children become unwell with a persistent cough or a temperature during the school day, parents are being asked to come and collect them and any siblings straight away (the same rules apply in all schools).
If children show either or these symptoms before school, please do not bring them into school in the first place and follow the advice on the information sheet on the website.
If you do have to collect your child / children, we ask that you do so quickly and in a polite manner. We have had a couple of occasions this week where parents have not spoken to office staff in the way we would hope. We are sending children home in this situation because we are following government guidelines and because we are doing everything we can to keep everyone fit and healthy. Thank you for your support.

TIK TOK
We have been made aware of a highly inappropriate Tik Tok video which has been circulating on a variety of social media platforms. We recommend being extra vigilant about what your child is accessing on the internet while this is in circulation.

STAFFING CHANGES
We are delighted to welcome some new staff this term. Mr Cunningham has joined us as our new caretaker and Mrs Bisconti and Miss Ricketts have joined us in the school office. I am sure you will all join me and the staff in welcoming them to our Tame Valley family.
Mr Haines has now retired from being caretaker. We thank him for all his hard work in keeping the school site so well looked after and wish him a long and happy retirement.
Miss Khan has also left, as she has relocated to Blackburn, where she has recently got married. We thank Miss Khan for all her hard work and for doing such a good job of teaching in Year 4 for the last 2 years.

EMAIL
Please note that we have a new school email address. For general enquiries, please contact: enquiries@tamevalley.uwmat.co.uk.