National Literacy Trust- Family Zone resources for parents and carers

27th March 2020P Mullea

Morning everyone,

We hope that you are well and finding things to keep you busy during these unusual times.

We wanted to share with you all a fantastic resource created by The National Literacy Trust for families to support with home learning. As Harton Primary is a ‘Puffin World of Stories’ school, we have been invited to use The Family Zone. This website has been designed with you in mind and gives a range of activity suggestions, online resources and things to keep your children busy (and learning).

Simply follow the link  below and select the age range of you child to find out more!

https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/

 

 

Coronavirus – New Measures

24th March 2020M Noble

Last night the government issued new guidelines around Staying at Home and away from Others.

The new measures include:

1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes.
2. Closing non-essential shops and community spaces.
3. Stopping all gatherings of more than two people in public

Therefore all children who have a parent working from home, or a parent who is not
working should stay at home to minimize the spread of the virus.
The children of critical workers (this has now changed from key worker) can still
attend as a last resort.

Work packs can no longer be collected from school.

If you are eligible for Free School Meals and require a packed lunch provided by the school, these will be available for collection from the main reception.  Please notify the school office before 9:30am as to how many and when you will require them.

Please help us to keep staff and pupils safe by following these guidelines.
Please stay safe everyone and help us to stop the spread of this virus.

Head Teacher

Karen Ratcliffe

Coronavirus Update – Closure to Almost All Pupils

19th March 2020M Noble

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

Re: Coronavirus update – school closure to most pupils

 

Following on from my last update, I’m now writing to let you know that we have now been instructed to close the school to almost all children after this Friday until further notice.

As advised by the government, we will do all we can to stay open for the children of key workers (e.g. NHS staff, police, others in frontline services) and children with certain needs.

We are waiting for the government to publish more information on what this means, but it would help us in the meantime if you could let us know if you think your child may fall into one of these categories. Please contact school by telephone 0191 4562150 or email [email protected] giving your child’s name and class if you think your child will be attending school from Monday. We’ll be in touch again as soon as we are sure who this does apply to.

All other children will need to stay at home, so we ask that you do not send your child into school from Monday onwards.

Please note that this is a national closure – as you may have heard in the news – so while it is a challenging situation, we are not alone. We’ll re-open fully as soon as we can and will let you know when this is by ‘Marvellous Me’ and the school website.

 

What we’ll continue doing while your child is at home

Your child’s learning is of course important to us, so we’ll continue to help your child to learn.

You should have received a pack of work (if not it is available to collect in school)

Staff will be in regular contact via ‘Marvellous Me’ and please check the school website regularly.

If your child usually receives free school meals we will also be in touch with more information about how we will continue to provide this, with support from a scheme that the government has just announced.

 

What we won’t be able to go ahead with

School trips

After school clubs

Any SATs or other planned assessments

 

This is as much as we know right now and we appreciate your continued patience with as we deal with this ever-changing situation. We understand that this latest news will have an impact on you and your family and it’s far from ideal, but we’ll continue to keep in touch with any updates as the situation develops.

If you want to get in touch to share any concerns, please don’t hesitate to do so via the school office, [email protected]

 

And remember: if you or your child feels ill and you want to know what to do next, please use NHS 111 online.

Thank you again for your continued support, and we will be in touch with more information when we can.

 

K Ratcliffe

Head Teacher

Boys Football

18th October 2019P Steadman

It has been a really busy couple of weeks for the boys football teams with our school taking part in 3 different divisions.

In the Wednesday Mortimer League the boys got off to a mixed start with us out playing Monkton and somehow getting beat 3-2. In the second game a backs to the wall dsiplay by the boys saw them beat Ashley 1 nil.

In the Thursday Temple Park League the boys got off to a flying start beating Whitburn Village 5-1 and in the second game they beat Marsden 5-2. This was under the coaching guidance of Miss Smith.

In the the Thursday Biddick Hall League the boys have now completed their season. They defeated every team they played at least once and going into the final game of the season against St Gregorys R.C. the boys knew that win would win them the league. A real team performance saw the boys gradually get themselves on top and a fantastic goal from Josh put them 1 up before half time. In the second half the boys pounced on the counter attack and Logan followed up on his own good work to score the goal that won the title. Massive well done to the boys, who as always, were a pleasure to coach.

South Tyneside Darker Nights Scheme

9th October 2019M Noble

FREE open-access additional activities that children, young people and families can get involved in as part of this year’s campaign.

 

Climb /  BBQ                                               –              Friday 25th October, 5:30-9:30pm

This will take place at Simonside Climbing Wall, South Shields, NE34 9SD (www.simonsideoutdooradventure.com/centres).

Over 170 unique climbing routes are available, in addition to a ‘free-climb’ bouldering area and the UK’s first digital / sensory trailblazer traverse wall (as seen on Dragons Den).

Children from the age of 5, young people and families are welcome.

Should you have any queries please contact Martin Simpson at: [email protected] or by telephoning: 0191 424 0118.

5-a-side Football Tournament                   –              Friday 1st November, 7-9pm

This will take place on the outdoor 3G pitch at Temple Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN (www.southtyneside.info/article/11155/Temple-Park-Centre).

To enter a team (11-13, 14-15 and 16-18 age groups) please contact Chris Thompson at: [email protected] or by telephoning: 0191 424 7845.

5-a-side Football Tournament                   –              Friday 8th November, 7-9pm

This will take place on the outdoor 3G pitch at Clegwell Community Association, Mountbatten Avenue, Hebburn, NE31 2QT (www.southtyneside.info/article/19969/Clegwell-Community-Association).

To enter a team (11-13, 14-15 and 16-18 age groups) please contact Chris Thompson at: [email protected] or by telephoning: 0191 424 7845.

A Winning Start

27th September 2019P Steadman

Thursday saw the start of the new football season for the boys teams and it was a step into the unknown as we have joined a new league this year playing against different schools.

In the first match the boys played against Jarrow Cross and took an early lead after Logan headed home from a corner and a couple of fantastic saves from Daniel kept the boys in the lead. Jack then made it 2 before half time with a smart finish on the turn. In the second half Jarrow pulled one back before Josh made it 3-1. In the last minute Jarrow scored their second goal but the boys held out for the win.

In the second match the boys played the host Biddick Hall and again took the lead through Logan who finished low past the keeper, Logan then grabbed his second goal of the game before setting up Bailey who made it 3-0 at half time. In the second half Biddick Hall pulled one back before Max played a 1-2 with Bailey and scored his first gaol for the team. Bailey then got on the end of a cross with a diving header to make it 5-1 before Biddick Hall pulled another goal back to make 5-2 at full time.

Well done boys.

Milk Money – Autumn Term 2019

18th July 2019M Noble

Milk for the Autumn Term is now available for payment. The cost for milk is
£9.10 per child. Milk is an important source of calcium in a child’s diet as it
aids in the development of healthy bones and teeth. All payments must be
made by WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER.

Those children in receipt of free school meals (income based) do not pay for
milk, however from September if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2
and you would normally have paid for school meals, payment for milk is still
required.