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Topping Out Ceremony for pupils, staff and the building team

Wed 18 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

In building construction, topping out (sometimes referred to as topping off) is a builders' rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction. Yesterday, pupils, staff and the design and construction team signed the topping off steel ready to be placed in the new steel structure over the coming days. Here are some pictures from yesterday's ceremony:

Home Learning with the Lockdown Learning Log

Tue 17 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Should pupils and staff need to self-isolate and stay indoors and/or the school has to close, we have developed a Lockdown Learning Log which is an interactive document that signposts you to relevant home learning platforms. Phonics, reading and writing (spelling, grammar, handwriting and composition) have been covered by Teach your monster to read, Oxford Owl, BBC Bitesize, Classroom Secrets, the Walkley Primary School website and whole school writing tasks.

Where appropriate, check your child’s Reading Record for an accurate reading level that you can use to access well pitched eBooks through Oxford Owl.

Children should complete any written work in their Red Learning Logs, however if your child’s Learning Log is still at school then do complete your work on paper or digitally if you prefer.

We are able to set work through the class blog, just as we do now in the homework section. In the event of school closure your child’s class teacher will update the blog with daily maths challenges for the children to access. As well as this follow the link to keep up with TT Rock Stars.

There are also activities that your family can do to keep busy (screen time's going through the roof!!). I wonder if you’ll try any? Nursery parents can access relevant online learning on the Elmers class page, Click here

Please open the Lockdown Learning Log and enjoy learning at home.

EYFS Lockdown Learning Log

Lockdown Learning Log

Cancellation of a number of events in Spring term 2

Tue 17 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Dear parents and carers

Regretfully, we have had to cancel the following planned trips and events:

F2 trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Thursday 26th March.

KS1 Archie Games on Monday 23rd March at the EIS.

Y4 Y5 and Y6 Violin Performance on Thursday 26th March.

Y2 Story Club on Wednesdays after school.

Also, in light of the latest guidance, we will be holding Golden Assemblies for pupils only, until further notice.

Please speak to the school office regarding any refunds for the cost of trips and events.

Cancellation - Violin tuition for Y4 Y5 and Y6 and performance on 26th March

Tue 17 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Dear parents

Due to the current Covid-19 guidance there will be no violin tuition in school for Y4 Y5 and Y6 until further notice. Also, the performance planned for Thursday 26th March has also been cancelled.

Coronavirus update for parents Monday 16th March

Mon 16 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Dear Parent / Carer

The latest guidance from the Prime Minister’s update this afternoon indicates some changes to previous information.

It is now recommended that whole households stay at home for 14 days if one person in the household starts to display symptoms of the Covid-19 virus.

Symptoms include:

A new continuous cough and/or
High temperature

People in household isolation should avoid leaving the house.

Pupils who have been absent from school today with the symptoms of covid-19 should continue to self isolate for 14 days along with their siblings.

The current advice for schools is to remain open.

Y4 Cheerleading Competition on Friday 20th March CANCELLED

Mon 16 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Please contact the office if you have made payment on SIMS Pay for this trip.

Golden Award Winners 13/03/20

Fri 13 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Golden Citizens

Seashells: Abby Y

Hungry Caterpillars: Jenna A

Anansi: Adam AK

Smartest Giants: Eleanor D

Gruffalos: Alfie H

Storm Whales: Oscar K

Aslans: Beth W

Charlies: Dexter S

Fantastic Foxes: Ewan G

Skywalkers: Aaliyah G

Varjak Paws: Robbie W

Kensukes: Sol J

Whizzy Worker

Seashells: Maryam J

Hugry Caterpillars: Joseph L

Anansi: Holly D

Smartest Giants: Elijah V

Gruffalos: Fred G

Storm Whales: Ella D

Aslans: Riley T

Charlies: Imogen R

Fantastic Foxes: William H

Skywalkers: Alyssa G

Varjak Paws: Amber G

Kensukes: Hala H

Behaviour Superstar

Seashells: Crystal H

Hungry Caterpillars: Micah F

Anansi: Thurston M

Smartest Giants: Rose W

Gruffalos: Neive W

Storm Whales: Louis WW

Aslans: Savannah R

Charlies: Rashed A

Fantastic Foxes: Yahya S

Skywalkers: Yaseen I

Varjak Paws: Zeyad K

Kensukes: Brogan S

Attendance Award Winners

EYFS/KS1 winner for week 02/03/20 to 06/03/20 is Anansi with 100%

KS2 winner for week 02/03/20 to 06/03/20 is Charlies with 100%

Coronavirus update for parents 13/03/20

Fri 13 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

Here is the latest guidance from Public Health England regarding what steps to take to minimise the risk of spreading Coronavirus.

BBC News - What should I do?

We ask that if children develop a fever, high temperature and persistent cough, they stay off school for at least 7 days.

Walkley Primary School new build update 13/03/20

Fri 13 Mar 2020 Mr Wallis

As promised, there has been plenty of action on the former all weather pitch this week for the pupils, parents and staff to eagerly watch. 2 rough terrain cranes have been on site to lift into place the steel structure. It has been pieced together so quickly. We can really see it taking shape.