Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Farewell Year 6
Fri 30 Jul 2021On 23rd July we said goodbye to our fabulous Year 6 pupils who have achieved so much despite a very challenging year. We wish them well.
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Sports Day 2021!
Fri 23 Jul 2021Well done to all of the children for their excellent efforts st Sports Day and thank you Mr Ali and Ms Burns for organising everything. Year 1 and 2 we missed you and are already looking forward to next year when we can all take part together.
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Year 6 Mahogany Carnival Workshop
Fri 23 Jul 2021Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed trying on Mahogany's amazing carnival costumes and performing their own procession. They made their own carnival headdresses and wore them to the Musical Showcase. Thank you Mahogany!
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End of Term
Mon 19 Jul 2021DONNINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
End of Term News
19th July 2021
Donnington: Forward together for future success
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have reached the end of a very challenging year. Some things have remained the same whilst others have changed. School has been disrupted in lots of ways but our children have made us proud in the way that they have adapted and made progress in their learning. We of course intend to build on this when we return to school in September.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continuing support in making Donnington a special place for children and staff and wish you an enjoyable summer holiday.
Ms Harrison
Reports
If you would like to discuss your child’s end of year report with their class teacher please email your request to admin@donnington.brent.sch.ukand the class teacher will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time.
Activity Clubs
We have arranged for Young Sporters & Leisure Ltd. to run three clubs from September. There will be multi-sports for KS1 children and basketball and football for KS2. All administration including pricing will be set by Young Sporters. Mr Ali will be sending out a separate letter giving further details.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment and September opening
Although the Prime Minister intends to relax the lockdown rules from this week we will continue with our current COVID-19 Risk Assessment which can be found on the school website. Therefore;
- Staggered start and end times remain until the end of term
- Children will remain in bubbles until the end of term
- Parent access to the school site remains restricted until the end of term
- Self-isolation rules still apply for school age children and will come to an end on 16th August 2021.
On Thursday 2nd September 2021 we return to pre-pandemic start and finish times as follows;Year Group
Class Teacher
Start Time
Finish Time
Gate
1
Mrs Frenkler
8:45 am
3:20 pm
Harlesden Road
2
Miss McCann
8:45 am
3:20 pm
Harlesden Road
3
Ms Thompson
8:45 am
3:30 pm
Harlesden Road
4
Mr Ali
8:45 am
3:30 pm
Donnington Road
5
Mrs Mensah
8:45 am
3:30 pm
Donnington Road
6
Ms Van Pelt
8:45 am
3:30 pm
Donnington Road
End of Term Arrangements
From Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July ,Year 5 and Year 3 will be dismissed via the Harlesden Road gate.School finishes at 2pm on Friday 23rd July. Please collect your children on time. Thank you.
Support for Families and Holiday Activities
- The Covid grant support for vulnerable families will be extended until 30 September 2021. Families will receive a £90 supermarket voucher for each eligible child (£15 per child for each week of the six weeks of the school holiday). The school office will let you know when the vouchers are available to download.
- Brent Holiday Activities and Food Programme Events | Eventbrite
- Brent Council - Summer on your doorstep
- Brent Council - Brent Health Matters - Diabetes
- https://youngsporters.co.uk/
Sports Day
Sports Day will now take place on Wednesday 21st July at Willesden Sports Centre.
Unfortunately, due to COVI-19 restrictions parents will not be able to attend.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Attendance and Punctuality
Please ensure that you follow all government guidance regarding quarantine and self-isolation if you intend to take a holiday abroad during the summer.
We expect all pupils back in school on Thursday 2nd September. up school will liaise with the Educational Welfare Officer as necessary.
Key Dates for your diary
Y1 – Y6 return to school: Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 8:45 am
Nursery and Reception return to school from Monday 6th September 2021
Half Term Holiday: Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October 2021
INSET Day: Tuesday 5th October 2021
End of Autumn Term: Friday 17th December 2021 at 1:30 pm
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School returns on
Tuesday 4th January 2022 at 8:45 am
Summer Reading Challenge 2021
This year's summer reading challenge is called Wild World Heroes and will focus on how to take care of the environment.
To join the challenge, visit your local library where you will be given a folder to record your reading over the summer. Once you have read six books and shown a member of staff from the library, you will receive a medal and certificate.
There will be lots of online events, from 3rd August - 25th August, including Zoolab, cartoon drawing, poetry, story-telling and STEM workshops.
All the events are free but they must be booked. The details on how to join have been sent home by ParentMail and shared on Showbie.
Happy reading!
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Positive Covid - 19 Case
Fri 16 Jul 202116th July 2021
Advice to All Parents - Single case
Dear Parents,
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 10 days.
The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.
What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19
If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for a PCR test (the normally available test type) and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.
All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 10 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.
Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
The household isolation period includes the day the first person in your household’s symptoms started (or the day their test was taken if they did not have symptoms) and the next 10 full days. This means that if, for example, your 10 day isolation period starts on the 15th of the month, your isolation period ends at 23:59 hrs on the 25th and you can return to your normal routine.
Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.
If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.
Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community
If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
- a new continuous cough
- a high temperature
- a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- wash your hands as soon as you get home
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
Further Information
Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Yours sincerely
Headteacher
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