SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2020/21

Date are inclusive

2020                                                      

August               24th School opens           

October              26th – 30th                        

December          21st – 31st              

2021

January              1st   

February            15th - 19th

March                29th – 31st    

April                  1st – 9th

May                   3rd and 31st

June                   30th Last day of term

Five additional staff training days have been agreed. 

School will also be closed for children on:

4th January, 22nd February, 17th March, 28th May and 1st June

Food provision for pupils entitled to Free School Meals who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.

The Education Authority school meals catering service is currently making preparations for food provision to Free School Meal pupils who fall into the following categories:

Children who:

* are clinically vulnerable and have been provided with a letter from their consultant preventing them from attending school

* have tested positive for Covid-19 and are self-isolating or

* a member of their household has tested positive for Covid-19 and the child is self-isolating.

Please contact the school should any of the above categories apply to your child/children.

KING'S PARK PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL

(EDUCATION AUTHORITY – SOUTHERN REGION)

17 August 2020

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I would welcome all of our families again after what has been and is a most extraordinary and unprecedented time for everyone.  I would thank everyone for your co-operation and patience over these past months. 

The Minister of Education has sent you two attached messages which I would ask everyone to read carefully.  I would emphasise that the health and safety, personal hygiene and pastoral care of your child will be our main priorities in the days ahead. 

This letter will be followed by another email from your child’s new class teacher which you can expect before mid-day tomorrow.

That information will contain details of your child’s start and finishing time each day over the first three weeks of the term.

These times will be reviewed over the coming weeks and may be subject to change as necessary.  Again parents will be informed of any changes during September.

The following information is also to be noted:

Uniform – children may come to school in polo shirt and tracksuit or regular school uniform if parents so wish.

Coats – coats will be kept in classrooms as cloak areas will be out of use.

Lunches –  all children who will be attending must bring a packed lunch and break snack next week 24-28 August.

              –  all lunches/break time snacks should be brought to school in a plastic container which will be taken home each day. 

              –  Dinners will start on 1 September.

School bags – children should not bring in school bags; school will provide plastic zip folders to each child.                                                                                                       

              – each child should bring in a second plastic box for their stationery items plus tissues and hand sanitisers/anti-bacterial wipes.  All items in the box to be provided by parents.

Medical – All necessary medication ie epi-pens etc should be sent in to your child’s class teacher on their first day.

PE Kits – will not be required until further notice.

Updated address/contact numbers – Please ensure these are with the office as soon as possible.

Parentpay – Please register for this cashless system before your child/children commence school. If  you are having any difficulties registering, please contact Mrs Morrow in the school office.

Parent/Carers – Parents/Carers are not to enter the school building until further notice.   

                            Parent/Carers may wish to wear face coverings when waiting for children.

Timetable Arrival/Departure:

All Primary 7 children will return on the 24^th August, details will be in the teacher’s email tomorrow and all other children will return on a staggered timetable to facilitate settling in.  Nursery to Primary 6 children will return in small groups throughout the week 24 to 28 August.  The precise return date and time will be sent to all parents by mid-day tomorrow Tuesday 18^th August.  It is planned to have all classes into school on 1^st September. Note: 31 August is a public holiday and school will be closed.

Entry Doors/Gates:

The park gate will be opened each day at 8.45am for 30 minutes and again from 1.30 to 2.45pm each day to facilitate entry.  Children will be instructed by their teacher as to which door they enter and leave school each day.  We would ask everyone to use only their assigned door to enter and leave school.

Start Times:

For health and safety reasons start times from 1 September will be staggered.

8.45am – children with surnames from A to L

8.55am – children with surnames from M to R

9.00am – children with surnames from S to Z

Home times will also be staggered and class teachers will provide details in their correspondence.

The Governors have agreed with the above measures which will facilitate a full return of all our children on 1 September.

Yours sincerely

T Shields

……………..

DTO Shields

Principal

31 July 2020

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Further to our plan for a return to school of all children in late August early September.  Our aim is still to have all of our children into school early next term and importantly to observe the social distancing rules for children and adults at all times.

This will involve much detailed pre-planning by the school, which is currently taking place and much understanding on your part.

We also understand that the NI Executive and the Department of Education will be issuing further guidance to schools by mid-August. This guidance may cause us to change our plans at any time over the coming weeks.

As things stand at present there will be a staggered intake across P2 to P7 classes over the last week of August and throughout September.  Arrangements for Nursery and Primary 1 will be staggered throughout late August and the month of September as is normal practice.

Parents and guardians will be informed by email on 17/18 August which children should return on which dates, also regarding the procedures to be followed and the timetable for dropping off children and the collection of children to and from school each day.

Further details will also be issued at that time regarding packed lunches, uniform, pupils personal items ie pencils, rubbers etc etc. and other health and safety guidance.

Parents are reminded that we will introduce a cashless money system across the school from the beginning of the term and everyone is asked to make sure you are registered for this system.  If you have not yet registered or are having any difficulties registering please contact Mrs Morrow in the school office from 17 August.

Finally, I will write again to all of our families on 17 August to update everyone so until then, take care stay safe and enjoy the rest of the holidays.

Sincerely
T Shields
PRINCIPAL

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

Free School Meals / Uniform Grant Applications 2020/21    

The school uniform is as follows:

Boys:  Grey trousers, white or grey shirt, grey pullover with coloured inset, school tie and badge.

Girls:  Black pinafore or skirt, white blouse, black cardigan/V neck pullover, school tie and badge.

Summer clothing

Boys:  may wear yellow school polo shirt and single coloured shorts, preferably black.

Girls:  may also wear yellow school polo shirt and single coloured shorts, preferably black or a yellow gingham dress.

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 children are permitted to wear their tracksuit everyday if they so wish, to facilitate ease of washing.