Waringstown Primary School

Lunch Boxes

Details: Category: Newsletters; Published: Saturday, 08 August 2020 07:13

Dear parents

The Lunch Box should ideally house everything your child needs to eat at Break and Lunch. We would prefer a Lunch Box as opposed to Lunch Bags initially.

Space is going to be at a premium with children remaining within classroom bubbles. Therefore, we want to establish good routines before being overwhelmed with too many items.

The children will NOT be able to refill bottles from the Water Filters as they are seen as a red flag area for transmission.

Parents should pack a small bottle of water in the Lunch Box each day. It will go home daily for a wash and a refill.

The school has purchased Plastic Zip Folders which will be given to each child on their first day.

If there are any snack bars or drinks such as Fruit Shoots that do not fit in your child’s Lunch Box, please place them in their Zip Folder as the folder will stay on the rack under your child’s desk.

Please remember that the school has quite a large number of children in multiple classes who are allergic to nuts. These children require EpiPen. The school is a NUT FREE zone and we remind you to be ever vigilant and mindful of this when packing your child’s Break and Lunch snacks.

C McCambley

(Principal)

EpiPen & Asthmatic Inhalers

Details: Category: Newsletters; Published: Saturday, 08 August 2020 07:13

Dear parents

We wish to remind you that we require a fresh and in date supply of EpiPen and or Asthmatic Inhalers upon your child’s return to school.

If your child carries an EpiPen for allergies it must brought to school by an adult on Monday 17 August or Tuesday 18 August. The adult bringing these items to school should report directly to the School Office and leave them with Mrs Fitzpatrick in a Lunch Box container clearly stating the child’s name.

Children requiring Asthmatic Inhalers should bring them to school on Day One of their return.

The Asthma Register will be updated, as usual, in Term One.

Parents are respectfully asked NOT to visit a Classroom. Should you require a conversation with the teacher a telephone call can be arranged.

C McCambley

(Principal)

Re-start Book Folios

Details: Category: Newsletters; Published: Saturday, 08 August 2020 07:13

Dear parents

As school returns we do not wish children to use a school bag.

cid:d5666883-1332-457a-a755-4e3158b449ef@GBRP265.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM The Class Requisite List outlines the equipment for each child. This should be brought to school on your child’s first day in a disposable plastic bag. The personal equipment will be stored in your child’s individual tray / drawer in their classroom.

Each child should have a pencil case box housing their daily stationery along with wipes, hand sanitiser and tissues for personal use.

The Blue Book Folios should be safely stored away as they will NOT be used this year. Instead, the school have purchased plastic zip folders. These will go home with the limited amount of paperwork each day. This plastic folder is easily sanitized and will stay on the rack under your child’s desk during the day.

C McCambley

(Principal)

Re-start Cloakrooms

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Monday, 03 August 2020 15:09

Dear parents

As children re-start school we will NOT be using the Cloakrooms.

Children should go directly to their new classroom as coats will be kept within each separate classroom bubble.

Movement around the building will be kept to the very minimum. Therefore, classes entering cloakrooms will simply not be possible at peak times. This maintains each class within their protective bubble.

The school’s full ‘Re-start Plan’ which outlines how and when children are to arrive to school and enter the building will be published via the school website once the Education Minister states clearly when and how school’s may re-start!

C McCambley

(Principal)

Re-start Uniform

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Monday, 03 August 2020 15:03

Dear parents

As we prepare for the return of school please be advised that we will return with our usual uniform options.

We ask that uniform be laundered daily.

Children should wear a blend of Full School Uniform and Track / PE uniform.

Children will NOT be using the Cloakrooms. Instead children will go directly to their class bubble.

We will not be able to use the PE Hall and children will not be taking part in PE activities within the building. However, we will be encouraging classes to continue with their Daily Mile separately outside on our large MUGA (Multi Use Games Arena).

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Girls

Cardigan - Grey, or school sweatshirt

Blouse - Blue

Pinafore or skirt - Grey

School Tie

Foundation Stage (Primary 1 & 2)

Girls Pinafore - no skirt

If a P2 girl still fits last year’s P1 skirt then please do not buy a new pinafore.

NB We wish girls in the Foundation Stage to wear the pinafore instead of the grey skirt from 2020 onwards.

Boys

Pullover - Grey v-neck, school sweatshirt

Shirt – Sky Blue

Trousers - Grey

School Tie

Alternative School uniform for Summer Term

Normal uniform, of course may still be worn.

Girls Alternative Uniform

Blue Gingham dresses

Boys

Pale blue polo shirts may be worn with the school

sweatshirt or pullover and grey trousers or smart grey

shorts.

C McCambley

(Principal)

Re-start Information On Dinners And Lunches

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Monday, 03 August 2020 14:59

Dear parents

Upon our return to school, during the months of August and September, we will NOT be providing cooked / hot meals for children.

You may send a Packed Lunch with your child. Should you wish to buy a Packed Lunch for your child you will be able to do so via the Eduspot App which we will be operating from here on in.

Our Kitchen Staff will prepare a Packed Lunch should you wish to pay for it.

Children entitled to free School Meals should be applying for their entitlement NOW.

There is a link on our school website to the page where you can download the application forms.

NB If you were entitled to FSM last year, this does NOT carry forward to this new academic year. Please apply now!

Packed Lunches will be brought directly to the Classroom door by the kitchen team. It will NOT be brought into the room as the classroom ‘bubble’ cannot be entered by adults outside the group.

Packed Lunches from home and the School Kitchen will be eaten within the classroom as the Dining Hall is out of use initially so that children remain within their protective classroom bubble.

NB All children require a Packed Lunch brought in to school from home in August as the School Kitchen is NOT allowed to prepare food until September.

C McCambley

(Principal)

Re-start Information - Preparing Your Child's Pencil Case

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Monday, 03 August 2020 00:31

Re-start

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Saturday, 01 August 2020 10:51

Dear parents

As we approach the new academic year, in whatever form the Education Minister deems appropriate, we seek now to outline re-start procedures gradually using the school website as a communication platform.

We will communicate using a blend of articles and short video clips so that children can see that school is still a familiar and safe place. It will also be good for children to see the staff and to learn how they will enter the building as we have made several changes to our normal routines.

We would encourage you to check the School Website regularly now that we are in the month of August as the full Re-start plan will be published soon.

A very important change in school routines is the use of the Eduspot App which will enable school to become totally cashless ie School Dinners, School Fund and all School Trips (when they eventually re-start) will be paid via this Application. It is not possible to use or pay with cash or cheque from here on in.

Very soon you will receive an email inviting you to download the App giving guidance. Each teacher has been in touch via SeeSaw seeking the email address for the person most likely to select and pay for dinners at the weekend for the following week. It is worth noting that dinners must be ordered the weekend before.

In August and September the School Kitchen will NOT be serving hot / cooked meals. Instead, a Packed Lunch may be ordered using the Eduspot App. This lunch will be delivered directly to each Classroom door / bubble by the Kitchen Staff. It is anticipated that from October onwards we will start serving cooked meals.

Please do revisit the website regularly and encourage friends and parents to do the same.

C McCambley
(Principal)

Free School Meals & Uniform Grants

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Friday, 31 July 2020 15:23

Dear parent / s

Please read the current information below from the Education Authority website:

Free School Meals / Uniform Grant Applications 2020 / 21

· Current eligible families - Claimants who are currently in receipt of support for the 2019 / 20 year will receive a pre-populated form for the 2020 / 21 year which must be completed and returned as soon as possible. Forms to begin arriving week commencing 06 July 2020.

New Applicants - New applicants will be able to apply online from Wednesday 08 July 2020. See below for more information and to apply.

The Free School Meals and Uniform Grants Helpdesk is available, to assist any parent / guardians who may have any queries. The Helpdesk operates Monday – Friday, during office hours and can be contacted via email:

Armagh This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The website also contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions which may assist parental queries too.

C McCambley

(Principal)