Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
During this difficult time over the past 7 weeks we have had a steady and now increasing flow of children attending school for much-needed provision due to their parents being key workers or by meeting the criteria to attend. All pupils have been fabulous in adapting to the new routines and systems, as well as happily joining in safely. This couldn't have been done without the care, time and commitment of all of our staff.
It has also been lovely to keep in touch with so many of our families through the dojo and telephone. It has helped us to stay connected and has enabled school to offer advice and support as requested and for us all to have the exchange of friendly voices creating some much needed sense of normality.
Thank you to all the children and parents for sending their lovely posts and emails containing some of work that has been done - you really have been busy. It also allows us a chance to send you back a message and to praise you for having the dedication to work at home and the effort for you to send it back in. Mrs D and I look at every one that is sent in - the powerpoints, worksheets, pictures, photos, artwork, creative projects and beautiful writing and we are full of praise for you and your families, who must be taking time to support you, encourage you and then return it back to school. We will always send you a response and Mrs D creates a collage of the terrific work we are receiving and posts it on the dojo. I do hope you are enjoying them.
We are also happy to help with any homework - Mrs D is busy responding to individual questions and I have just posted on our website some help for maths as has been requested.
There is still time for you to be involved - just ring, email or dojo. It's that simple.
I shall be sending another update early next week when more information is released from the government.
Well done to you all - keep going, keep safe and keep well.
Be kind to all.
We can now inform you of our decisions regarding holiday closure.
We will be closed to ALL pupils on Bank Holiday Friday ( 8th May).
We will reopen on Monday 11th May. We also intend to open Monday- Wednesday during the half term holiday (even though Monday is a Bank Holiday).
Places will be limited to 14 to allow for safe distancing. School will be closed for cleaning on Thursday and Friday ( 28th and 29th May) We anticipate that this will give plenty of time to make arrangements or decide on holiday care. The bookings for holiday care are now open.
Polite reminder
Some children have arrived this week who were not booked on and this impacts on numbers for staffing and safe distancing. Every child’s place must be booked on each week by either emailing Mrs. Wilmot or confirming on the dojo to Mrs Domkowicz. This process must be followed by all parents without exception - even if your requirements are the same week on week. Thank you for your co-operation.
Term 5 has begun and we remain closed under the Coronavirus regulations.
We have no indication of when school will re-open and parents should be mindful that, when this does happen, it may be under tight restrictions. It is highly unlikely that schools will re-open in the same way that we were prior to lock-down.
As we receive any information, we will inform parents accordingly.
Please keep safe.
During this difficult time, things can escalate at home and potential situations can develop that can negatively impact upon the family unit. A list of support is sited on the class pages under the Children tab.
Keep safe, keep talking, keep calm.
During this time of school closure, it is understandable that children may be having more access to computers, tablets and phones and therefore are having increased screen time.
Remember to keep your children safe online by checking:
If you are accessing learning resources that are not listed on our website please ensure you check for reputable organisations or individuals (e.g. such as using new online companies or tutors). They should be able to provide evidence of being safe to work with children by giving you their DBS information.
It is important that you talk to your child about how to keep safe online and how to report any concerns they have.
To help you, here is a list of resources that can help keep your children safe online -Thinkuknow, the UK Safer Internet Centre, London Grid for Learning, Net Aware, Internet Matters and Parent Info.
Further sources of support include Childline, the UK Safer Internet Centre and Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (CEOP).
Be safe online - don't take risks.
Don't give personal information to people you do not actually know. Use age appropriate sites and games. Take regular breaks. Always report content that worries you.
There is new work for Week 3 located in the class pages; found under the Children tab.
Mrs D has also listed some additional ideas for you to access and try.
Next week we will be posting some work to run over the Easter holiday, along with some ideas to help support you at home.
Remember to keep a structure to your day - an example of a timetable is located under Mrs D's class page.
Why not spend some time creating your own rainbow picture? Post in your window or send to Mrs D for our very own Harrington rainbow collage.
Just a reminder that the class pages and work will be updated every Monday with new work available. Don't forget to check in at Mrs D's class page too where you can find some more ideas to keep you busy and ideas to support the family.
Stay safe, keep busy, be kind.
I am delighted to inform you that we will be able to offer a limited support for key worker children during Week 1 of the Easter holiday (4 days; Monday- Thursday). This care will be run by Major Oak and we can offer 16 places due to the reduction of staff and requirements for safe distancing.
This is a free service to eligible children who have already been regularly attending our childcare provision at school. We are unable to open it to others due to the small numbers of places available.
Breakfast provision will be offered if needed.This will be delivered by school staff and will be a simple menu subject to availability of supplies. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m
All children will need to bring a water bottle, snacks and packed lunch, a coat and gloves. Please wear flat shoes or trainers.
Children will arrive for the holiday provision at the main door at 9:00 to be registered by school staff. This door will also be the point of collection at home time.
The club will run from 9:00-4:30 p.m. - there will be no extension to these hours.
To book, use the dojo to Mrs D or email Mrs Wilmot directly on headteacher@harrington.derbyshire.sch.uk - DO NOT BOOK VIA MAJOR OAK.
It is with regret that I must inform you that Premier Education is unable to maintain provision for before after school care due to reduced numbers from tomorrow (25 March).
Anyone already booked will have this provision honoured by school staff for this week.
Next week, to help key workers, we will offer breakfast club from 7:30-9:00 but are unable to offer after school care.
This provision will be free but you MUST to be book in advance.
If you require provision this week, you must book again via the dojo to confirm by 7:00 p.m tonight.
Any bookings for breakfast club next week need to be completed by Thursday 26 March by 4:00 p.m. so that staffing and supplies can be organised.
Please use the dojo to Mrs D or email Mrs Wilmot.