Update re: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Thank you all for your continued support in these difficult times. I am writing to you today to update you on the measures we are taking in school in light of Coronavirus/Covid-19.
Thank you all for your continued support in these difficult times. I am writing to you today to update you on the measures we are taking in school in light of Coronavirus/Covid-19.
Our school continues to take advice from Public Health England and the Department for Education regarding the Corona virus. We are advised to continue to keep our school open unless we are advised by the authorities to do differently. We will inform you as soon as possible if this advice changes.
Thursday 5th March 2020 was World Book Day!
On Monday 24th September 2020, Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a ROARSOME Dinosaur WOW Day as part of their 'ROAR!' topic this term.
Please be advised we are following Public Health England guidelines in regards to Coronavirus/Covid-19. Please find the guidelines here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19.
Please find attached an a Public Health England advice poster which we also have displayed around school.
If your child has a specific medical condition that the school is already aware of, please contact the school office if you have any concerns.
The Department for Health issued new guidance relating to Coronavirus on 26th February 2020:
“If you have returned from these specific areas since 19 February, you should call NHS 111 and stay indoors and avoid contact with other people even if you do not have symptoms:
If you have returned from these areas since 19 February and develop symptoms, however mild, you should stay indoors at home and avoid contact with other people immediately and call NHS 111. You do not need to follow this advice if you have no symptoms.
If you would like to check the latest government information about coronavirus/covid-19 please visit www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public or call the NHS on 111. If you have any concerns, please contact your GP surgery for further advice.
Further Guidance from the DFE:
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Department for Education Coronavirus helplineYesterday, we launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows: Phone: 0800 046 8687
Where to find the latest informationUpdates on COVID-19: Guidance for educational settings: Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas: |
The Year 3/4 gymnastics team competed in the Gymnastics Competition at Benham Sports Arena on Friday 7th February 2020.
They had to do a vault, body management and a floor routine. The team had been practising for many weeks in just a classroom!
Mr Numbervator came into Year 5 and 6 on Thursday 6th February 2020 to show the children that maths is fun!
We had some special visitors from the Northampton Chinese Society join us on Friday 31st January 2020.
Class 6T have produced some fantastic work in their RE lessons this week.
On Thursday 9th January, we celebrated The Feast of The Epiphany with Fr Mark. During the Mass we were reminded that the three Wise Men represent us all in our journey of faith to follow Jesus.
Congratulations to Canon David Oakley on this appointment as the thirteenth Bishop of Northampton!
Thank you to Bishop Peter for all you have done for the community at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School.
During advent, the Mini Vinnies represented The Good Shepherd at Thomas Becket Carol Service.
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