Year 3 Blog - Monkey Puzzle Class

Dear Parents,

After 3 weeks of  lockdown we are finding that our Y3 bubble is one of the largest in school and is close to capacity. We do not want to be in a position where we are unable to safely accommodate all Y3 pupils requesting a critical worker place in school. Consequently,  please be mindful of the following before booking a critical worker place in school:

• ‘Children with at least one parent or carer who is a critical worker can go to school or college if required, but parents and carers should keep their children at home if they can.’ (DfE)

•  “If you’re a key worker and your partner doesn’t work then you shouldn’t be sending your children to school. That’s clear in the guidance.” Matt Hancock, Health Secretary

I am not sending this information to make parents feel guilty or to contradict information that employers have sent out – these are challenging times for everyone, but I have a responsibility to share guidance with you and urge parents not send their children to school whilst transmission rates are so high unless it is necessary. For some families I totally accept that it is necessary some days, or every day, each week - we are here to help those families.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.

Kind regards,

Mr Cresswell

A few photo's from the last couple of days!

Here is a very special Christmas video from Y3!

Dear parents,

A pupil in Y3 began to self-isolate early last week due to a family member having cv-19 symptoms. That family member, and then another, subsequently received a positive test result. Although completely asymptomatic, the pupil in question also received a positive test result 3 days after starting the period of self-isolation.

The timing of this,  according to advice from Public Health England, means that we do not need to close our Y3 bubble or take any other actions linked to this case. However, we wanted to  keep you updated about a situation and reassure you that we are following advice in dealing with this, and all other cases at Crossdale. 

Crossdale will be open as planned tomorrow.

I know you will join me in wishing the family a speedy recovery. Mrs Westie and I will be on the gate tomorrow if you have any questions.

Regards,

Mr Cresswell

Please see attached letter for further information