St Thomas More Catholic
Primary School
Christ is the centre of our School community, where we live, love and learn together
COVID19 Information/Key Policies
School policies cover every aspect of school life. Below are some of our most important policies for your reference. This includes the policies of the Lumen Christi Multi Academy.
If you want to know our policy on something that is not listed, please ask the school office. Paper copies are available from the school office. You can contact us here.
COVID19 September
opening 2020
The latest information about school re-opening was issued in July about the changes we have implemented to ensure a safe return for all. Please see under 'letters' if you need to re-read the information.
Re-opening of school video
Please follow the link to find a video message from our headteacher, Mrs Madia, demonstrating and explaining the steps we as a school are taking in order to ensure returning pupils are kept as safe as possible whilst in our care.
What will my child need when returning to school?
1) A book bag (Reception)
2) A lunch box (unless they normally receive a school lunch)
3) A water bottle (water only please)
4) A healthy morning snack (fruit or vegetables)
5) A coat (weather dependent)
Children do not need a pencil case or PE bag for the time being.
All the necessary equipment is being provided to support your children's learning and to keep their learning environment as safe as possible.
Blended Learning Link
PE lessons
Reception will have 1 session and Years 1 - 6 will have 2 lessons a week using the timetable below.
|
Year Group |
Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
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Reception |
Thursday |
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Year 1 |
Tuesday |
Friday |
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Year 2 |
Monday |
Wednesday |
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Year 3 |
Tuesday |
Friday |
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Year 4 |
Monday |
Wednesday |
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Year 5 |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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Year 6 |
Thursday |
Friday |
Both classes will do a PE lesson on the same day day.
Children must come to school in the PE clothing for the whole day - no changing clothes is required.
What will children need?
1) A red school PE t shirt.
2) Black shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings.
3) Trainers (as most PE will be held outside for the time being)
4) A hoodie (dependent on the day's weather)
Letter for parents about our return to school
Testing now available to anyone with symptoms of coronavirus
The government has announced that anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service. Anyone experiencing a new, continuous cough; high temperature; or a loss of, or change, in their normal sense of smell or taste (anosmia) can book a test.
A coronavirus test can be booked here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Essential workers in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland, can apply for priority testing through GOV.UK. A coronavirus test can be booked here:
SOME USEFUL SERVICES FOR PARENTS TO ACCESS
- The Waiting Room Service Directory: https://the-waitingroom.org/
- Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid: 0808 800 0028 www.bswaid.org
- Birmingham Housing Options Hub: 0808 169 9604
- Birmingham Council Housing: 0121 303 7410 or 0121 303 2296/4806. https://www.birmingham.gov.uk
- Adult Social Care: 0121 303 1234 or 0121 675 4806
- Children’s Social Care: 0121 303 1888 or 0121 675 4806
- Yardley Community Early Help via Barnardos: 0121 289 4875 or email earlyhelpyardley@barnardos.org.uk
- SEND Support Services: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50034/birminghams_local_offer_send/2083/coronavirus_information_and_advice_for_parents_carers_of_children_with_send/2