Unfortunately, we have been unable to host our usual Christmas performances in school this year. Although nothing can replace the experience of seeing the infant nativity or the junior show live and in person, we recognised it was important to mark this important tradition in some way. Therefore, working within the current coronavirus restrictions, we have put together contributions from each class to create a whole school performance of The Magical Christmas Jigsaw. We hope you enjoy it!

From Wednesday 2 December, England will move into local restriction tiers where different tiers of restrictions apply in different parts of the country.

Please see the poster below for further information about Tier 3 (Very High Alert) which applies to the Durham County Council area.

COVID-19_Tier_3_Very_High_Poster

 

 

Please see the information below about safer parking around our school site which was sent home earlier this week:

Parking concerns letter – Durham Constabulary

Safer parking leaflet – DCC

Thank you for your contributions to this year’s Children in Need collection. The total raised was £130.00.

Please click on the link below to see a selection of Pudsey Bears from across our school:

A plethora of Pudseys!

Thank you for your contributions to this year’s Poppy Appeal. The total raised was £89.72.

The children had a great time taking part in a Hoopstarz day on 4 November 2020. A selection of photos is available in the class galleries:

• Class 1
• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4

Following this, we were very happy to receive a lovely thank you letter from the coach which you can read below:

Hoopstarz day – Thank you letter

 

Please see the information below from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service:

Bonfire Night and Firework Safety PRIMARY SCHOOLS

 

Please see below for the latest information issued yesterday regarding Durham County Council’s assistance to parents during the holidays for those usually claiming free school meals.

Free school meals scheme launch

 

Letter sent on behalf of Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health for County Durham and Richard Crane, Head of Education and Skills

Dear Parents

Firstly can I thank everyone, children, parents and school staff alike for their efforts during this first term back to school. Although it’s been a challenge for many we have started to see a steady rhythm within schools living under covid measures. Thank you.

It is in this respect that I write to you today. With the high rates of COVID-19 in County Durham currently, I am asking parents to let the school know if their child tests positive for COVID-19 during the half term break. If your son or daughter receives a positive COVID-19 test after Friday 23 October 2020 please contact the school immediately by email at byersgreen@durhamlearning.net and provide the following information:

Name of child

Class/year group

Date of the COVID-19 test

Does the child have symptoms? Yes or No

What date did the symptoms start?

What date did the child last attend school?

It is very important that you provide this information so that the school can identify any close contacts that your son or daughter may have had in school during their infectious period. The school will then follow up close contacts and request that they isolate for 14 days to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Please note that you should also report any close contacts that your child has had outside the school setting through NHS Test and Trace. If you are unable to speak to your school please make sure you have provided information of all close contacts within the school to NHS Test and Trace.

In addition I know our children and young people will still want to see their friends during the holidays, but please can I remind all parents that children and young people must not meet up in groups larger than six people (of any age) and that young people should not be gathering indoors with friends. Please also remember where they do meet up in groups of six or less they should still observe social distancing and good hand hygiene. Helping our children and young people to understand the importance of this will help to keep us all safe and healthy.

Thank you again for your help in this matter and I wish you a safe and well half term break.

Yours sincerely

Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health for County Durham

Richard Crane, Head of Education and Skills

Please see the letter below from Go Well (formerly Sedgefield School Sports Partnership) about their half-term challenge.

Go Well Million Steps_parents letter