Livingstone Primary & Nursery School WK4 FEB 2022

Friday 25^th February

Learning to live with Covid

After two years of major disruption, we are moving slowly but steadily towards the end of the pandemic restrictions.

This means that from this week:

People no longer have to wear masks

People who test positive for Covid will no longer have to self-isolate.

No one will have to isolate or test daily for seven days if they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.

However, as Covid is still a health risk for a small minority of people, in line with government recommendations, we will still be advising that pupils and members of staff who are clearly unwell or testing positive, to stay at home and avoid contact with others for at least five full days.

Staff will be encouraged to continue to test on a regular basis

The teaching environment will continue to be well ventilated at all times.

Good personal hygiene will be adhered to at all times.

These recommendations will continue until April 1st when free mass testing is removed. After this date, although it may not be possible to conduct a test to verify Covid, members of staff may be asked to stay at home and parents/carers may be asked to keep your child/ren off school, based of the severity of their illness (any illness), as was pre-Covid.

Next week is World Book Week, and we have many fun activities planned for the children to show our love of reading.

On Wednesday, we are having a 'Blind Date With a Book' book swap. Please send your child in with a pre-loved wrapped up book decorated with key words about it (such as 'Friendship', 'Animals', 'Mystery', 'Set in Africa').

On Thursday, the children can either dress- up as a book character or wear their pyjamas for a 'book before bedtime' costume. We are collecting donations for a children's mental health charity; if you wish to donate, please send your child with £1.

As if Thursday wasn't exciting enough, we are having an Artist Meets Author day! The children will spend the whole day learning about a famous author/poet and a famous artist, and then creating a piece of artwork inspired by both.

Today, your children will bring home a £1 book voucher. This can get them a FREE World Book Day book, or you can get £1 off any book. Please make the most of this amazing offer and use the voucher at participating bookshops and supermarkets.

Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s),

The Spring Craft n’ Creation Fun Day is taking place on Friday 11th March 2022.

It will be held in school from 9.30 am onwards.

The cost per child is £5.00, this includes an inflatable DISCO DOME to dance and bounce away, games and a small sweetie bag. Please let us know if you would prefer your child not to have the sweetie cone and we will give an alternative.

Other info:

Spending Money - please place this in a named purse/envelope ON THE DAY OF THE CRAFT N’ CREATION FUN DAY.

Children will be able to spend their money on:

Glitter Tattoos / Tattoos

Face painting

Make your own stress ball

Beads craft stall

Make your own bird feeder

Biscuit decorating

Flashing glow air horn with clip necklace, fidget squeeze toys, slinkys stall and many more

Prices range from 50p to £3.00

Clothes - Children can come to school dressed in their own clothes.

If you would like your child to attend the Spring Craft n’ Creation Fun Day please complete and return the slip on the letter sent home with your child. Payment can be made on School Money. Please return forms and payment by MONDAY 7th MARCH.

The PTA Team

This half term, we are inviting parents/carers in for an hour-long Maths session, where you will have the opportunity to take part in activities with your child and their class teacher. Sessions will start at 9:00 am and end at 10:00 am - please see below the dates set for each year group.

We highly recommend that you join us for this session so you can…

• see the variety of resources we use to support maths learning in school
• experience maths activities that your child completes
• work with your child
• get ideas on how to support and encourage your child’s maths learning at home

Year 3: Thursday 10th March

Year 4: Tuesday 8th March

Year 5: Friday 11th March

Kingfisher 1 (Parents only workshop) : Monday 28th February

Kingfisher 2 (Parents only workshop) : Monday 7th March

Nightingales: Tuesday 1st March

Thank you to all the parents that have already joined us so far. We hope you have found the sessions valuable and enjoyable.

As mentioned in your meetings, here is a link to the National Numeracy Challenge. It's a platform on which you can create a login to help develop your own understanding of maths. It consists of small maths quizzes and support with how to approach any of the mathematical concepts you were not confident with.

https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/ challenge/

Also, here is a link to our website where you can find the White Rose calculation guidance documents, which can give you more of an understanding of the methods and approaches we use in school.

https://livingstoneprimaryschool.org/barnet/primary/livingstone/site/pages/send/maths

The term of office of another Parent Governor has ended. It is therefore necessary to hold an election for a new governor. The following might help you decide if this role would interest you:

• Becoming a governor is a very rewarding and worthwhile experience. Effective governors do not need educational expertise but do need to be committed to the school, willing to ask questions and offer appropriate challenge and support.
• Governors are elected for a four-year term. They attend four Governing Body meetings a year, which are held in the evening, as well as termly committee meetings. The Governing Body makes decisions collectively.
• The prime focus of the Governing Body is to develop the strategic direction of the school, be accountable to stakeholders and ensure that financial resources are spent appropriately. Governors need to work as an enthusiastic member of the team with the aim of raising and maintaining high educational standards for all children. Governors are asked to act always with integrity, honesty and objectivity in the best interests of the School.
• All Governors are expected to read and understand straight forward budget reports and data information.
• Training is available to develop and enhance knowledge and skills.
• It is important to note that once elected, Parent Governors are a representative parent but not a delegate. This means they are not expected to report back to parents on any matters relating to the School or Governing Body without prior consent from the Governing Body.
• If you would like to seek nomination as an elected Parent Governor, please collect a nomination form from the School Office. This form should be completed, with the accompanying personal statement of no more than 150 words, and returned to the Headteacher no later than 12 NOON on TUESDAY 8 MARCH 2022. The personal statement will only be used if more than one parent wishes to be considered for nomination; in which case, a ballot will be held.