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21st January 2021 By louisemilbourne

We wanted to let you know that we have been notified of an increase in positive cases of Covid 19 in the Annfield Plain and South Moor areas.

We want to take the opportunity to reassure you that we are working closely with Durham County Council and are following their advice around the best way to keep all our staff and children safe.

As is part of our everyday routine already, we will be asking all children to wash their hands regularly and would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of regular 20 second handwashing in the home, particularly when children leave for and arrive home from school. In addition to this, we would like to ask you to support us further by following social distancing guidance when dropping of and collecting your children for home. If you do not have a dedicated childcare bubble, please do not ask other parents to pick up or drop off your children.

If you or your child develops any of the following symptoms: a persistent cough, a temperature or you lose your sense of smell or taste then you should book a Coronavirus test immediately and certainly within the first five days of feeling unwell. You can do this at https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

If you need to self-isolate and are worried about managing at home, then the County Durham Together Community Hub is there to help you with practical support as well as advice about managing financially and ways to continue looking after your physical and mental health while in isolation, this includes information on educational and leisure activities for children, which you may find particularly useful. You can find out more details here: http://www.durham.gov.uk/covid19help

If you have any concerns relating to school, please contact (insert details for the relevant person from your organisation here).

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support during these challenging times and to remind everyone that by following the hands, face, space preventative guidelines, getting tested if you have symptoms and staying at home if you’re asked to, we can all play our part in keeping all of our colleagues, friends and families safe.

(Date of publication: 21/1/2021)

SCHOOL IS CLOSED (Monday 24th February)

24th February 2020 By louisemilbourne

Due to inclement weather school will remained closed today (Monday 24th February).

A decision will be made about tomorrow early tomorrow morning. Please check our Facebook page in the first instance for updates.

Thank you.

SLP Superstars Showcase

17th December 2018 By louisemilbourne

Stanley Learning Partnership have launched our new partnership wide talent search; SLP Superstars Showcase.

Children from all SLP schools are invited to participate in this brand new and exciting initiative designed to celebrate the foundation subjects and showcase their many talents.

SLP Superstar Showcase, run in partnership with Stanley Town Council, is a talent search that will see each school hold auditions and a panel of judges whittle down the acts selecting those that will star in a “live” show.

The SLP Superstars Showcase “live” show takes place on the evening of Friday 8^th March 2019 at the Civic Hall, Stanley and whilst we do not know who will be participating, or what their act will be, we do know that it will be a star-studded extravaganza of talent, fun and entertainment.

Mark Stewart, CEO of Stanley Learning Partnership said;

“The SLP Superstar Showcase is a great addition to the SLP calendar of events and one that we are very excited about. This is an opportunity for our children to show us their talents, try something new and for some, step outside of their comfort zone. Some children excel outside of the classroom; this is the perfect platform for them to do just that.

As a fully inclusive partnership it was important to involve as many children as possible. We fully appreciate what a big step it is for anyone to audition in front of a panel of judges which is why, so as not to disappoint those that don’t make it to “live” show, we will host school performances that everyone will participate in.

We cannot wait to see who will perform and what their act will be. We are confident SLP Superstars Showcase will bring children and families together both within their school and across our partnership. This is a really exciting time for our children and SLP as a whole.”

SLP Superstars Showcases opened for entry during w/c 3rd December 2018 with auditions being held in schools during w/c 14th January 2019. Local school shows will be held during w/c 4th February 2019 and the “live” show on Friday 8th March 2019. Tickets for the show will be available directly from the Civic Hall early 2019.

We hope you will join with us to support the SLP Superstars Showcase, irrespective of whether your child wants to join in or not. Let’s create something great together that really puts SLP, our children and Stanley as a community, on the map!

School is open tomorrow (Monday 5th March)

4th March 2018 By louisemilbourne

SCHOOL WILL OPEN TOMORROW.
Provided there is no overnight heavy snow, school will open tomorrow (MONDAY 5th MARCH). Please take a moment to read the following information for the safety of all children…
BREAKFAST CLUB – Breakfast Club will be on as normal.
RECEPTION CLASS – The lane to your yard is closed, therefore, please enter school via the Main Reception.
PARKING & WALKING TO SCHOOL – We have cleared the car park and main paths into school. The surrounding areas are still covered and parking is even worse than normal. PLEASE, PLEASE park carefully. If at all possible we would encourage you to walk to school rather than drive.
Please allow additional time for your journey as it will no doubt be a chaotic morning.
LATE ARRIVALS – If you are going to be late, please call school to let us know – we would rather you be late than not send your child into school. All children arriving late must be accompanied into the building by an adult.
PARENTS EVENING – This will be rescheduled. We will advise parents of new dates as soon as possible.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & WRAP AROUND CARE – These will operate as normal. Should you wish to cancel your child’s place for the afternoon please call school between 11am and 1.30pm to do so.
CLOTHING – Please ensure children are dressed appropriately and bring spare socks with them (remember we don’t have radiators to dry anything out). Don’t forget to put names inside wellington boots!
WORLD BOOK DAY – This will be rescheduled also. We will notify parents as to when as soon as possible.
We think that covers everything!
Tomorrow morning will be busy so please allow plenty of time and be patient with staff.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation over the last week (and what a week it has been.)
See you all tomorrow.