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To the children of King's Park
Fri 27 Mar 2020To all of our children:
I write to each and every child and young person who attends King’s Park, or should I say to each and every child and young person who has not been able to attend our school over this past week.
While school as we have known it is closed, many of the staff have been going in to help support some children at this time. To them we say a big thank you.
For your part we hope you have found time to do your school work as set by your teacher and maybe a little extra reading as well, that you have found time to play and be active, importantly we hope you have stayed safe and done as your parents/guardians have asked of you.
This is the first week of many when your only contact with school will be by using your computer, so remember to stay safe on your computer too and only use programmes and sites that your parents/guardians allow you to use.
Finally, I hope the week just past has been good for you, it is certainly one all of us will never forget. As for the week ahead, again be good, be safe, keep up the good work and I will speak with you again soon.
T Shields
Principal
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KP ACTIVE STARS BLOG!
Wed 25 Mar 2020Get involved! Get active!!
Follow our KP Active Stars blog for fun, physical activities and challenges that you can try at home! You can leave comments to let us know how you are getting on!
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Health guidance
Mon 23 Mar 2020
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Important Key Worker Information
Sat 21 Mar 2020KING'S PARK PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
(EDUCATION AUTHORITY – SOUTHERN REGION)
20 March 2020 (Updated 21st March)
Dear Parent/Guardian
Schools have been asked to facilitate pupils whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 team who would have otherwise no option but to stay at home, 'vulnerable children' and children with a Statement of Educational Needs.
It should be stressed that the aim is to keep the number of children in school to an absolute minimum.
The following headings have been provided as documented on 19 March 2020.
- Health and Social Care. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, social workers, home carers and staff required to maintain our health and social care sector.
- Education and childcare. This included nursery and teaching staff, social workers and those specialist education professionals who will remain active during the Covid-19 response.
- Public safety and national security. This includes civilians and officers in the police (including key contractors), Fire and Rescue Service, prison service and other national security roles.
- Transport. This will include those keeping air, water, road and rail transport modes operating during the Covid-19 response.
- Utilities and Communication. This includes staff needed for oil, gas, electricity and water (including sewage) and primary industry supplies, to continue during the Covid-19 response, as well as key staff telecommunications, post and delivery, services and waste disposal.
- Food and other necessary goods. This includes those involved in food production, processing, distribution and sale, as well as those essential to the provision of other key goods (e.g. hygiene, medical etc).
- Other workers essential to delivering key public services.
- Key national and local government including those administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the Covid-19 response.
- Guardians/Parents of vulnerable children.
- Parents of children with a Statement of Educational Needs.
If any of the above applies to you, we would ask you to contact the school as soon as possible stating which category applies to you and which day/s your child/ren will be attending school next week 23rd-27th. You may contact the school via the office or by emailing via the website.
*Parents must use this provision only if absolutely necessary and where there are no other child care options available. It must be stressed that pupils should not be sent to school when they are unwell. It is our understanding that children’s health and safety are best ensured by remaining at home and away from other children and adults.
When in school the children will be in composite classes and able to work on the activities already provided. Children must bring their pack of work to school. Pupils should wear school uniform/tracksuit. The staff will be supervising the completion of their work only and not providing normal teaching.
Parents/Guardians will be asked to complete a registration form on arrival into school on Monday.
Lunch at this point will be via a packed lunch which should be provided by parents.
It must be stressed that the guidance is changing almost daily and that the provision for pupils will depend on the school being able to maintain sufficient staffing levels each day.
Our thoughts are with all of the community of King’s Park at this stressful time and we trust you and your family will stay safe over the coming weeks and months.
Sincerely,
T Shields
Principal
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Collection of Work Packs for pupils
Fri 20 Mar 2020KING'S PARK PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
(EDUCATION AUTHORITY – SOUTHERN REGION)
19 March 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian
RE COLLECTION OF WORK PACKS FOR PUPILS
Packs for those pupils who were not at school today should be collected from the canteen on Friday 20 March.
We would ask that all reading books and library books be returned to school and placed in the boxes provided. Medication not already sent home can also be collected at the same time.
It is important that those collecting the packs exercise social distancing and our staff will assist with this. Parents/Guardians with siblings in other year groups can collect the packs of work for these children also.
9.30 P7
10.00 P6
10.30 P5
11.00 P4
11.30 P3
12.00 P2
12.30 P1
1.00 Nursery (Nursery parents are asked to return all their Getting Ready to Learn Packs. A box will be provided for this)
Teachers will be communicating with pupils on a regular basis via the class pages on the school website to outline details of daily/weekly activities they can be doing.
Finally, we would like to extend our very best wishes to you and your family over the coming weeks. Our thoughts are with you all. Take care.
Yours sincerely
Mr D T O Shields
T Shields
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Principal
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Letter from Mr DTO Shields (Principal) re School Closure
Thu 19 Mar 2020KING'S PARK PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
(EDUCATION AUTHORITY – SOUTHERN REGION)
19 March 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
King’s Park Primary and Nursery School will close today for the foreseeable future.
Our staff have over recent days been putting together resources, educational links and advice for you to assist in continuing with your child’s learning opportunities over the weeks and indeed months ahead.
The situation is changing by the hour as we all know and appreciate. As I write this letter all schools await guidance from the Minister of Education regarding a number of issues such as the provision for the children of health workers and Free School Meals etc.
Staff will be in school tomorrow, health permitting and we will endeavour to assist you and our whole school community to meet the many challenges we will face.
We will keep in contact with you over the coming weeks via our school website.
Finally, can I wish every family in our school community our sincere best wishes for the future and most importantly for everyone to stay safe.
Your sincerely
T Shields
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Mr D T O Shields
Principal
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School Open 19/3/20
Wed 18 Mar 202018/3/20 21:30
To all Parents and Guardians. In light of the announcement this afternoon Wednesday 18th March from the First Minister I write to remind everyone that school will be open as normal tomorrow Thursday 19th and will close for all our children from tomorrow afternoon and until further notice. Staff will be in school on Friday the 20th continuing preparation of work for children and a further email will be circulated. I would thank everyone for your understanding at this very stressful time.
DTO Shields
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"ONE DAY - SCHOOL CLOSURE"
Tue 17 Mar 202017th March 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian
NOTICE OF ONE DAY SCHOOL CLOSURE ON FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2020
In light of the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 and the need to prepare for the pupils when the schools are closed we have decided with the agreement of the Board of Governors to move one of our planned Inset Days for teachers from 22 May to this Friday 20 March.
This will mean your child should not come to school on Friday this week.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to you at such short notice but due to the exceptional circumstances we are all dealing with at this time we trust you will understand and support this decision to prepare for all our pupils.
It is our intention to follow the Chief Medical Officer’s and Government’s advice over the coming days.
Yours sincerely
T Shields
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Girls' Hockey Report
Mon 16 Mar 2020Girls Hockey NI Qualifying Tournament
Congratulations to the Girls Hockey Team who came Runners –Up in the Mid Ulster Qualifying Tournament, and will take part in the NI Finals at Stormont on 31st March.
The matches were played at KIllicomaine JHS on 12th March. In the group stages, we won 4 matches and 2 draws. Firstly, we drew 0-0 with Hardy Memorial, and then our first win came against Edenderry Banbridge (1-0 scored by Casey Cousins). Next up was Seagoe who we beat 2-0 (Millie Dowds), and then another 0-0 draw with Millington. In our final 2 matches we had convincing wins over Hart Memorial (3-0 Millie Dowds2 and Alex Kerr 1) and then Drumgor 7-0 (Alex Kerr 5, Millie Dowds 1 and Grace McNeill 1)
The semi-final was against Edenderry who we beat very narrowly after extra time with a super run from Alex Kerr and finished brilliantly from Millie Dowds. We were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Bocombra in the final.
The girls played really well throughout the tournament, well done! We look forward to the NI Finals on 31st March (hopefully!)
Team; Sophie Tate (C), Alex Kerr (VC), Eve Adair, Abi Cherry, Millie Dowds, Casey Cousins, Grace McNeill, Chelsey Dickson
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON COVID-19
Fri 13 Mar 2020Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have contacted the 111 COVID-19 helpline this morning to get updated advice regarding the coronavirus.
They have advised us that:
1. Children or adults who have a new cough (24/48 hours ago) or other symptoms should self isolate for 7 days.
2. If they have been in contact with a person who is diagnosed with the coronavirus they should self isolate for 14 days.
3. If there are any concerns then parents should contact their GP or the 111 COVID-19 helpline.
All parents should follow this advice.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
ALL PARENTS ARE ADVISED THAT DUE TO INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOR ALL CHILDREN NEXT WEEK AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL PARENTS ARE ASKED TO ARRANGE TO HAVE THEIR CHILD/REN COLLECTED AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME FOR THE REST OF THIS TERM.
Mr T Shields (Principal)
