| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| End of term update Year 6 – 15.7.21 |
| Dear parents/carers,
End of term update – Year 6 Following the isolation of Year 6 pupils, we would like to inform you of the following points:
Kind regards Mr Bennett |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Year 2 COVID Update – 15.7.21 |
| COVID19 Update and Further info for Year 2
Dear Parents and Carers, Please note – The following information relates only to those pupils in attendance on Tuesday 13th July 2021. Parents with children not in attendance on this day should speak to school regarding their child’s attendance moving forward. Further to our announcement (via text and email) that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school, we need to update you with the following information: A child has tested positive and this has been confirmed via a PCR test. We have carried out a full risk assessment having spoken to Local Authority Public Health Advisors and pupils are required to isolate as per the following information. The Year 2 children have been identified as in close contact with the case. In line with the national guidance we recommend that your child now stays at home and self-isolate until midnight Friday 23rd July. Your child must not go to school or any public areas: your child must remain at home. Further details of what your child needs to do are in NHS Guidance: We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community. If you need support with isolation, please contact your local Council. Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the self-isolation period. If your child is well at the end of the period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. Pupils will need to remain off school until we reopen in September. A separate email will follow, which will discuss some points for the end of term. The education of your child will continue via Google Classroom as used in previous closures. What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19 For most people, especially children, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child develops any of these symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home and arrangements should be made for them to be tested. At that time all other household members must also stay at home, not go to work, school or public areas, even for exercise. Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus When the result of the child’s test is known further advice will be available. How to stop COVID-19 spreading There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:
Further information Further information is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus Yours sincerely Mrs Cunningham Headteacher |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Nursery COVID Update – 14.7.21 |
| COVID19 Update and Further info for Nursery children (morning and 30 hours)
Dear Parents and Carers, Please note – The following information relates only to those pupils in attendance on Monday 12th July 2021 in the morning session. If your child was absent during the session, please speak to nursery staff. Further to our announcement (via text and email) that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school, we need to update you with the following information: A child has tested positive and this has been confirmed via a PCR test. We have carried out a full risk assessment having spoken to Local Authority Public Health Advisors and pupils are required to isolate as per the following information. The morning and 30 hour children have been identified as in close contact with the case. In line with the national guidance we recommend that your child now stays at home and self-isolate until midnight Thursday 22nd July. Your child must not go to school or any public areas: your child must remain at home. Further details of what your child needs to do are in NHS Guidance: We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community. If you need support with isolation, please contact your local Council. Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the self-isolation period. If your child is well at the end of the period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. Pupils will need to remain off school until nursery reopens to morning and 30 hour pupils on Friday 23rd July 2021. What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19 For most people, especially children, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child develops any of these symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home and arrangements should be made for them to be tested. At that time all other household members must also stay at home, not go to work, school or public areas, even for exercise. Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus When the result of the child’s test is known further advice will be available. How to stop COVID-19 spreading There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:
Further information Further information is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus Yours sincerely Mrs Cunningham Headteacher |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Year 6 COVID Update – 14.7.21 |
| COVID19 Update and Further info for Year 6
Dear Parents and Carers, Please note – The following information relates only to those pupils in attendance on Monday 12th July 2021. All other pupils will have received an earlier message regarding their situation. Year 6 remains open for unaffected pupils. Further to our announcement (via text and email) that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school, we need to update you with the following information: A child has tested positive and this has been confirmed via a PCR test. We have carried out a full risk assessment having spoken to Local Authority Public Health Advisors and pupils are required to isolate as per the following information. The Year 6 children have been identified as in close contact with the case. In line with the national guidance we recommend that your child now stays at home and self-isolate until midnight Thursday 22nd July. Your child must not go to school or any public areas: your child must remain at home. Further details of what your child needs to do are in NHS Guidance: We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community. If you need support with isolation, please contact your local Council. Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the self-isolation period. If your child is well at the end of the period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. Pupils will need to remain off school until Year 6 reopens to pupils on Friday 23rd July 2021. We are already planning how we can make this a very memorable day for every child. The education of your child will continue via Google Classroom as used in previous closures. What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19 For most people, especially children, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child develops any of these symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home and arrangements should be made for them to be tested. At that time all other household members must also stay at home, not go to work, school or public areas, even for exercise. Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus When the result of the child’s test is known further advice will be available. How to stop COVID-19 spreading There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:
Further information Further information is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus Yours sincerely Mrs Cunningham Headteacher |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Year 6 Attendance – 14.7.21 |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Year 2 into Year 3 transition meetings – 12.7.21 |
| Dear parents/carer,
We are now offering 2 sessions, the first at 2pm and the second at 6pm. As your child is about to leave the infants and move into year 3, we usually hold a transition meeting for parents. Due to current restrictions, we will hold this meeting online. We will use Google Meet on Tuesday 13th July. The meetings will be led by our KS2 Lead Miss Middleton. The sessions will cover the changes that can be expected for your child as they enter year 3. You do not need to attend both sessions. Session 1 at 2pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yra-eovd-ckc Session 2 at 6pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ayo-kkwp-krj Many thanks |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
Summer update!
From the euphoria of England reaching the final to the pain of isolating children, it’s a funny old time. We continue to work within the guidelines and press ahead to give our pupils the best. Thank you for your support.
There are two weeks left but still lots to do! Take a look below so you don’t miss out.
In this update:
Bring your bear to school day
Tuesday 13th July for Action Medical Research for children (the Paddington Bear charity)
Parents can make a donation via Parent Pay whilst children bring a drink of juice and a snack to have a picnic with their class and bear.
By taking part in Bring your Bear, children have a chance to help other children giving them a great sense of achievement.
The money you raise will help thousands of sick babies and children in the UK who are suffering from a whole range of illnesses, from conditions like epilepsy, asthma, cerebral palsy to rare incurable diseases. Take a look at the pioneering research we fund thanks to your help.
Pupil Reports
Children will bring home their end of year reports on Friday 16th July. If you have any queries or questions before or after, this please speak to your child’s class teacher. Staff are always willing to make time to discuss your child.
PE T-Shirts
Please watch out for information about house coloured T-Shirts for Ks2. We will be offering t-shirts to purchase.
Sports News
Whilst football is (maybe) coming home…we are super proud of some of our very own super stars!
Chloe Brotherton, Elana Richardson and William Amor took part in South Tyneside swim team level X races. Brilliant results all round with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places being taken amongst them!
Good luck for your races on the 17th July – we know you’ll make a splash!
Dates for your diary
Government Step 4 19th July Changes
School will still be open for a week under the government step 4 changes. We will update parents next week as to how this will impact our last week of term.
Have a great weekend, enjoy the match and we will see you soon.
| Come on England!
On Sunday England take on Italy in the Euro 2020 Final! If your child will be watching, then it’s going to be a late night for them. Hopefully, we will be able to celebrate on Monday (12.7.21), so children can wear red and white, if they wish, in school (win or lose!). We will even allow football tops…just this once! Also, to help, we are offering parents a choice on Monday.
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Hopefully this will stop any early morning grumps and children still come to school!
After 55 years since England reached a major football final and 18 months of pandemic, let’s get on board the feel good atmosphere. But let’s educate as well: why do we sing the national anthem, the importance of team work and resilience, how it feels to win and how we behave if we lose! It’s not just a football game. Have a great weekend and come on England!
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The Northumbria Police Prevent Team have a simple request for your help as we approach the long summer break.
Attached is a digital leaflet designed specifically for parents, guardians, family and friends. Northumbria Police are using it to encourage the public to access information about Prevent via various pathways including ACT EARLY
ACT EARLY is a website designed for the public, to inform and encourage them to make Prevent referrals if they have worries about their children, family or friends.
Northumbria Police are seeing a rise in Prevent referrals, particularly from schools, which is a positive thing as it means more professionals are recognising this crucial safeguarding concern and therefore more young vulnerable people are being diverted into positive pathways.
Northumbria Police are really keen to encourage parents, guardians etc. to learn about Prevent and to feel empowered to make referrals themselves.
Northumbria Police wish to spread the word so everyone can look out for the concerns that could signal a potentially dangerous pathway and therefore safeguard our young people.
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| COVID19 Update 1CS & 1KM – 8.7.21 |
| 8.7.21
COVID19 Update and Further info for Contacted Year 1 Pupils in 1CS & 1KM Dear Parents and Carers, Further to our announcement (via text, email) that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school, we need to update you with the following information: We have carried out a full risk assessment having spoken to Local Authority Public Health Advisors. Your child, #name, has been identified as in close contact with the case. A staff member has tested positive. In line with the national guidance we recommend that your child now stays at home and self-isolate until midnight Friday 16th July. Your child must not go to school or any public areas: your child must remain at home. Further details of what your child needs to do are in NHS Guidance: We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community. If you need support with isolation, please contact your local Council. Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the self-isolation period. If your child is well at the end of the period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. Pupils will need to remain off school until Year 1 reopens to pupils on Monday 19th July 2021. The education of your child will continue via Google Classroom as used in previous closures. What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19 For most people, especially children, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of:
If your child develops any of these symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home and arrangements should be made for them to be tested. At that time all other household members must also stay at home, not go to work, school or public areas, even for exercise. Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus When the result of the child’s test is known further advice will be available. How to stop COVID-19 spreading There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:
Further information Further information is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus Attached is a letter from South Tyneside regarding PCR testing of your child before they return to school. This guidance comes directly from the Local Authority. Any queries regarding this request can be directed to [email protected] Yours sincerely Mrs Cunningham Headteacher
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
