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Letter to all parents from Mr Shields (Principal)
Fri 19 Jun 202019 June 2020
Dear parent/guardian,
I write to update everyone regarding how things are progressing with schooling and the changes Covid-19 is having and will have over the coming months.
Firstly, it is important to report that we still await clear instructions from the Minister of Education and the Department of Education regarding when and how schools are to re-open after the summer holidays.
Whenever that date arrives it seems fairly certain schools are going to be very different places to what they have been in the past.
What we can assure you at this time, is that everyone in King’s Park will make every effort to ensure the return to schooling is as safe and child friendly as is possible at these uncertain times.
Please note the following points:
Annual Reports will be sent out to parents on 29 June in most cases by email. The report will also inform your child of his/her teacher next year. The report will be reduced in content this year as advised by the Department of Education.
Uniform – children may wear full school uniform in the next school year however parents may send children in polo shirts and tracksuits each day should you find that helpful in light of advice on washing clothes due to Covid-19.
Money – at this time we are setting up a cashless money system which will mean that money will no longer be collected for school meals, trips etc. More detail on this will follow.
Children’s personal items – we will be asking families to supply each of their children with a shoe box size container to hold such things as pencils, rubber, tissues, ruler etc. which will be brought into school on day one and remain in school. Your child’s name should be clearly marked.
Key worker’s cover – Despite the lockdown King’s Park School has been open every weekday since 23 March for key worker and vulnerable childcare. I would like to thank the staff both teaching and non-teaching who volunteered to support these families. As a school community we would also wish to thank all of our key worker families for their dedication in the face of an unseen enemy in the war against Covid-19.
Home Learning – Home learning has been a challenge for everyone, families and schools alike. I would wish to record my thanks and the thanks of our Board of Governors for the tremendous efforts by everyone since March 23rd. So to staff and families a BIG THANK YOU! and we hope you will enjoy the summer holidays.
We will endeavour to keep everyone informed with as much detail as possible over the coming weeks and throughout the summer. To this end we would ask everyone to view our school website regularly.
Yours sincerely
T Shields
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DTO Shields
Principal
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P7 Leavers - Photo Opportunity
Wed 17 Jun 2020Opus Memories are giving Primary 7 parents the opportunity to have their children's P7 Leavers photographs taken. Please find all the necessary information on the flier below.
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Letter to Key Workers whose children currently attend King's Park
Tue 16 Jun 202015 June 2020
TO KEY WORKERS who have been using King’s Park staff to cover their children during lockdown for Covid19.
Dear parent/guardian,
I write to inform you that cover for the children of Key Workers and vulnerable children will end for the summer on Tuesday 30th June.
I am sure you will agree with the Board of Governors in expressing their thanks to those staff members who have supported you and your children since the 23rd March. Like you, we have all had to reorganise our lifelong daily routines during lockdown and we all hope and trust that life in the coming months can return to the ‘new normal’ as smoothly as possible.
As for the ‘new normal’, we in schools are still very unclear what that will look like, but we hope we will receive clear guidance from the Minister of Education sooner rather than later so that we can put procedures in place to make the return of your children to King’s Park as stress free as possible.
We will be writing to all parents again on 19th June regarding arrangements for school closing on the 30th June and other related matters.
Finally, thank you for your cooperation over this past three months and we hope you and your children will stay safe and have an enjoyable summer break.Yours sincerely
T Shields
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Mr DTO Shields
Principal
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Libraries NI 'Silly Squad' Summer Reading Challenge 2020
Mon 15 Jun 2020Issued on behalf of NI Libraries – If you would like more information about this initiative email NI Libraries at feedback@librariesni.org.uk
Libraries NI is delighted to announce details of ‘Silly Squad’, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 produced by
The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries which will take place from Monday 15 June.
The Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge, is a free, exciting way to keep
young people aged 4 - 11 years reading during the summer months.
Children can sign up for free here.
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Messages of Hope
Mon 15 Jun 2020This week's theme for messages of hope is 'Friendship.'
Remember to send your artwork to kpmessagesofhope@gmail.com - we really love to see all your lovely pictures!
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Messages of Hope
Mon 08 Jun 2020This week's theme is 'Gratitude' and artwork should be based around things that our pupils are thankful for. These can be more personally specific than our more general NHS Thank yous a few months ago.
Maybe you would like to make a thank you card to send to someone to brighten their day!
Remember to send us a picture of your artwork at the usual address
kpmessagesofhope@gmail.com
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Post Primary Placement Letters
Wed 03 Jun 2020Dear Parent/Guardian
Your child’s Post Primary Placement letter should arrive tomorrow Thursday 4th June.
In the event of your letter not arriving or should your child not receive a placement in their 1st preference choice of school Mr Shields will be available from 1pm to 5pm on Thursday 4th June to receive any queries or concerns you may have.
Please email Mr Shields using dshields234@c2kni.net and include the following information in order to confirm your child’s identity: child’s full name, date of birth and postal address.
Admissions Helpdesk
The Education Authority Helpdesk will be in operation from 1pm to 5pm on Thursday 4th June. It can be contacted on 028 9598 5595 or via email on postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk. It will operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm thereafter. Further information will also be available on the Education Authority website www.eani.org.uk/admissions
SEN Helpdesk
The SEN Helpdesk (028 9598 5960) can provide information to parents of children with Statements of Special Educational Needs. The SEN Helpline operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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Important information for pupils taking Music Tuition In school
Mon 01 Jun 2020This website features some important information, contact details and resources for any of our pupils who take music lessons in school from Education Authority Music Tutors:
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New theme for Messages of Hope
Mon 01 Jun 2020This week’s theme for Messages of Hope is ‘Show Kindness’.
Pupils could illustrate these words, find a quote about kindness to illustrate or draw something that they could do to show kindness to others. However, the most important thing to do this week is to actually show kindness to others!
As usual, please send artwork to kpmessagesofhope@gmail.com
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Enjoying the sunshine in school ☀️☀️☀️
Fri 29 May 2020
