Byers Green Primary School

Byres Green Primary School

Bank Holiday – Monday 19 September

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As you may already be aware, the date of the Queen’s funeral has now been designated as a Bank Holiday. Therefore, in line with guidance from the DfE, our school will be closed on Monday 19 September 2022.

Fun and Food Summer 2022

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Please see the message below from Durham County Council:

Whether it’s finding fun things for children to do, paying for extra childcare, or even just all that extra food they seem to eat, the school holidays can be a struggle for many families.  This Summer our Fun and Food programme is providing fun activities with healthy food for children and young people. Activities are provided by range of partners including schools, voluntary and community sector groups and sport and leisure services.

For information on Fun and Food activities during the Summer holidays check out www.durham.gov.uk/FunAndFood

Also, join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/funandfoodcountydurham

We will be adding activities to the list throughout the holidays so please keep checking back to find out more about the fabulous opportunities in our community.

Amber extreme heat warning

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Dear Parents/Carers

As I’m sure you’re aware, the Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for the North East region for Monday and Tuesday next week. As a result of this, please feel free to send children to school in loose, light-coloured clothing (which covers shoulders and tummies) rather than uniform for the last two days of the term. Sun cream, sun hat and water bottle will also be essential. As always, we will monitor the situation closely and keep the children out of the sun where necessary.

Kind regards

Mr W. Kirtley (Headteacher)

Dog safety code

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Please see the message below from the Canine and Feline Sector Group:

Recently we’ve seen several tragic dog attack fatalities, so it’s paramount that families are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy spending time with their dogs safely. 

The Canine and Feline Sector Group Dog Safety Code highlights three crucial messages that all dog owners and families need to know:

  • Be alert – Always keep an eye on your dog around kids. Never leave them alone together.
  • Be aware – Dogs use signals to tell us how they feel – What is your dog telling you?
  • Be safe – Any dog can bite. Accidents happen fast.

More information can be found at: https://www.cfsg.org.uk/dog-safety/

Sports Day 2022 – Wednesday 6 July

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Dear Parents/Carers

This year, we are changing the format of Our Sports Day (which will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 July). We are linking the activities to athletic-based events and carrying them out with fewer children at a time. This will prevent the children from being outside in the heat for too long. The children will be divided into four teams and will compete in the following events: sprint, speed bounce, chest push, long jump and relay.

The running of the afternoon will be as follows:

Class 1 and 2: 1:10 – 1:40pm

Class 3: 1:45 – 2:25pm

Class 4: 2:30 – 3:10pm

The children will all be dismissed at the usual time of 3:15pm. Parents who have children competing at different times are welcome to stay all afternoon. Refreshments will be available.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Miss Dodds