Latest news:

• Free School Meals Provision

  Fri 20 Mar 2020 Mrs Thomas
  We have just had an update regarding the provision for Free School Meals.  From Monday 23rd of March 2020 onwards, "Grab and Go" bags will be available for FSM pupils to pick up from school during the normal lunch hour 12.00-1.00pm.  This is just to collect the lunch and take-away. We appreciate your support with this.  The number of bags available will be reviewed on a daily basis depending on the demand - any not used will be re-distributed to the community via the food banks. Many thanks,
  Mrs Thomas

• Emergency childcare for Key Workers

  Fri 20 Mar 2020 Mrs Thomas

  20^th March 2020

   

  Dear parents/carers/guardians,

  For most pupils, this school will close from the end of the school day, 20th March 2020. However, following a meeting of Morriston Headteachers this morning, we have agreed to work together, in the first instance, to open each school to support those parents and carers who are employed in the following essential workers categories as determined and directed by City and County of Swansea:

   

  · NHS workers

  · Emergency services

  · Police workers

  · Prison services

  · School workers

  · Social care workers

   

  From Monday 23^rd of March 2020, all schools in the cluster will open their buildings to operate emergency childcare for pupils between 3 and 14 years old. Your child will be supervised by the staff from their own schools on a rota basis.

   

  At present, this care is only available to single parent families or families where BOTH parents or carers fall into the essential workers categories listed above.

   

  Initially, these schools will be open for children Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. It is envisaged that this can be a drop-in facility. We are anticipating that breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.

   

  Please ensure that the current data we hold for you in school is up to date, including emergency contacts and allergies. You will be required to indicate who will pick up your child on a daily basis.

   

  It is of immense importance that you follow current advice regarding hygiene and social distancing. Please see previous guidance from UK/WG websites.

   

  It is our understanding that all childcare facilities, including, Flying Start, should operate as usual subject to staffing arrangements.

   

  Please be assured that the health, safety and wellbeing of all our staff is of paramount importance and we continue to monitor this with the relevant bodies.

   

  These arrangements follow the guidance issued to schools by the City and County of Swansea and will be monitored on a regular basis. We will keep you updated via the school website and usual communication channels.

   

  Any questions or queries please speak to the class teacher or myself.

   

  Kind regards,

   

  Mrs Alison Thomas

  Headteacher                                                     

• Update from Public Health Wales regarding COVID-19

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  What is Coronavirus?

   

  Coronavirus is a new illness, like flu

  • People with Coronavirus have a fever. This means they feel hot.
  • People with Coronavirus have a cough.
  • People with Coronavirus can have problems breathing.

   

  You can catch Coronavirus

   

  • by being close to people with the virus.
  • by being in places where people who have the virus have been.

   

  How to reduce the chance of getting Coronovirus?

   

  Always wash your hands with soap and water

  • When you get home
  • Before you cook
  • Before you eat
  • After using the toilet
  • Before leaving home
  • When you get to work or college or school
  • After any doing sports

   

  Wash your hands before touching

   

  • Your eyes

  • Your nose

  • Your mouth

   

  Do not share things you put in your mouth

   

  • Cups

  • Bottles

  • Drinking straws, knives and forks

   

  If you are feeling ill

   

  • When you cough cover your mouth with a tissue
  • When you sneeze cover your mouth with a tissue
  • Put the tissue in a bin
  • Wash your hands with soap and water
  • Do not share - Towels, Bedding, Dishes

   

  If you think you have coronavirus, or you live with people who think they have coronavirus

   

  • You must all stay at home
  • Stay away from other people as much as possible
  • Do this for 14 days
  •  

  If you think you have coronavirus, or you live with people who think they have coronavirus

   

  • If you feel very ill,
  • Or If you still feel ill after 7 days, Call 111

   

  Coronavirus is not serious for everyone

   

  People get better by:

   

  • Having Rest
  • Taking tablets for pain – if told
  • Drinking plenty of water

   

  Finding More Information

   

  You can find daily updates

   

  • phw.nhs.wales/Coronavirus

  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ coronavirus-covid-19-information-forthe-public 

   

• School Closure

  Wed 18 Mar 2020 Mrs Thomas
  Dear parents, carers and guardians,
  I wish to thank you all for the ongoing support you have shown us during this period of uncertainty. I have now had confirmation of an updated Ministerial Statement for your information:
  
  https://gov.wales/statement-minster-education-kirsty-williams-school-closures-wales?fbclid=IwAR0xxSVE7UJ6o3koG5wntNJ0WsjphKQRt0ZqBw_tEDhC17MlnPVw9Zea6aE
  
  To give parents notice, the school will have to close from Friday 20th of March 2020. We understand if you decide to keep your children home from tomorrow. As soon as we have further information we will continue to update you. Pupil learning packs will be sent home today and class teachers will continue to update you with learning activities via the school website and Class Dojo.
  
  If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. My email is on the school website.
  
  Best wishes to you all at this time,
  Mrs Thomas