Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School

Parent Weekly Bulletin w/c 18 January 2021

Thought for the week: Martin Luther King Day/Equality

Message from the Head

I hope that you are well. Can I begin by thanking you for your support as demonstrated in the many emails that we have received complimenting staff at

Ferndown Middle. The situation is not easy for anyone at the moment, it is a difficult and anxious time.

It is so important that your children continue with their education in the best way possible, given the circumstances. A reminder that lessons are running as

per your child's timetable and work is expected to be submitted. We will be monitoring pupil engagement on Satchel:One and if your child is not completing

work, a message will be sent to you via ParentMail. Therefore, it is important that you communicate if you are experiencing any technical issues or problems

with submitting work via [email protected]

However, I am impressed by the dedication and effort of the children and the staff both in and out of school. Remember that your child needs to take regular

breaks away from the computer. Use the PE exercises suggested by the PE department and if possible have some time outside.

Lateral Flow Tests

Schools have been asked to implement weekly tests for staff and secondary age students. We are now up and running with the staff and a letter will be sent

out today to the parents of years 7 and 8 pupils, who are currently in school. The letter will explain the process together with a consent survey for parents to

complete. Please read all the information carefully before completing the on- line form.

Finally, a big thank you to all the frontline workers, we appreciate the hours that you must spend at work and the risks of your role.

We would appreciate it if your child is attending school and is unwell in any way, please keep them at home until they are well enough to return. Please

continue to report absences in the usual ways.

Take care everyone and keep safe.

Mrs Allen

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School News

Subject Teachers Consultation Evenings – Video Appointments

Bookings will temporarily close on Friday at 3.30pm and reopen again on Monday evening after the appointment slots.

Video appointments are available to book to meet with subject teachers on the following dates and times.

 Monday 18th _{January, between 16.00 – 20.00}

 Thursday 21st _{January 2021 between 16.00 – 20.00}

Please only book one appointment per teacher.

Year 5: In order to provide access for everyone, we would like to ask you to book a maximum of 3 slots with the Year 5 tutor. We would suggest English, maths and either science or the tutor time as the ones to choose.

Please visit https://ferndownmiddle.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments. You can watch the following video which explains how to attend your appointments.

Virtual Appointments: Parents - How to attend appointments over virtual call

The move of parents’ evenings to online virtual appointments is a major change for all concerned. Your patience while this new method of operation is embedded would be much appreciated.

Meals in School

Due to the recent change in circumstances we have made adjustments to the school menu.

Please note the menu for next week is as follows which can be ordered during morning registration.

Week commencing: 18th January 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pork grill (sausages) with potato crispers

Chicken goujon wrap with diced potatoes

Bubble salmon with potato crispers

Sausage roll with mashed

potato Battered fish and chips

Quorn nuggets with potato crispers

Jacket Potato with Cheese

Margherita pizza with

potato crispers Tomato pasta

Jacket Potato with Beans and Veg Sausage

Ferndown Middle School

Parent Weekly Bulletin w/c 18 January 2021

Year 8 Art work

For the first week of home learning in Art and Design year 8 pupils have been looking at Chinese New Year. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank those year 8’s who have gone above and beyond when completing their task. As you can see from the pictures, the pupils at Ferndown Middle School have used their imagination to develop a vast range of final outcome. Keep up the hard work!

A to Z Careers

Attached this week is the letter ‘F’ for Firefighter apprenticeships.

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February half term Mon 15 to Fri 19 February 2021 Easter break Fri 2 April to Fri 16 April 2021 May Day Mon 3 May 2021

Project Week Mon 24 to Fri 28 May 2021 May half term Mon 31 May to Fri 4 June 2021 Last day of term Fri 23 July 2021

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What to do if you or your child shows symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are …

 a high temperature – (38C+) - this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back. You may have other symptoms, such as shivering (chills), sweating or warm, red skin. You do not necessarily need to measure your temperature

 a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

 a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste (anosmia) – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

 Most people with coronavirus have at least one of these symptoms. Some children experience a fever, fatigue and headaches.  Use the NHS 111 service if you are worried about your symptoms/ you are not sure what to do

 Book a covid-19 test at https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

 All guidance in this document is subject to change.

What to do if… Action required Child returns to school when…

… my child has symptoms of COVID-19

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL  Notify school

 Self-isolate (all family members)  Book a test

 Inform school immediately about results  Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)  Refer to the NHS Test and Trace website

 If you cannot get a test for your son / daughter then they will have to stay at home, isolating until 10 days after the onset of their symptoms

.. the test is negative

… my child has tested positive for COVID-19

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL

 Self-isolate for at least 10 days (all family members)  Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)  Refer to the NHS Test and Trace website

… 10 days have passed and they feel better, even if they still have a slight cough or loss of taste/smell. (Symptoms can last for several weeks even after the

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… someone in my household has symptoms of COVID-19

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL  Self-isolate (all family members)

 Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)  Person with symptoms books a test

 Inform school immediately about results

… the household member tests negative

… someone in my household has tested positive for COVID-19

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL  Notify the school

 Self-isolate for 10 days (all family members)  Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)

… the child completes 10 days of self-isolation

… NHS Test and Trace have identified my child as a ‘close contact’ of someone with symptoms or confirmed COVID-19

OR

… someone in my child’s class has tested positive for COVID-19

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL  Notify the school

 Self-isolate for 10 days

 Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)  (note: School will notify you and ask you to self-isolate)

… the child has completed 10 days of self-isolation

… we have received advice that my child must resume shielding

 DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL  Contact the school, as advised

 Shield until you are informed restrictions are lifted and shielding is paused again

… school/ other agencies inform

… I am considering travelling abroad

… we/my child have travelled abroad and now have to self-isolate (quarantine)

 Do not take unauthorised leave in term time

 Consider quarantine requirements and FCO advice when booking travel during school holidays

 Provide information to school, as per attendance policy  DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL

 Self-isolate for 10 days

 Maintain daily contact with school (for learning)

… the quarantine period of 10 days has been completed