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Merry Christmas from Mudeford Junior School
Thu 17 Dec 2020 -
Contacting the school during the Christmas Holidays in the case of a confirmed Positive Covid test.
Wed 16 Dec 2020As we approach the end of the Autumn term I would like to thank you for the incredible support shown by the parents of the school during what has been a challenging time for everyone. The children have been amazing in the way they have responded to the different ways of learning and the new routines we have had to implement as a result of Covid 19.
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Local Authority have asked that parents contact the school in the event of a Covid positive case (this includes the school holidays).
During the school holidays, emails will be monitored for any such reports. Please report any positive Covid cases to office@mudefordjun.dorset.sch.uk
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Christmas Ararngements and events
Wed 09 Dec 2020Dear Parents/Carers,
As we approach the end of the Autumn term I would like to thank you for the incredible support shown by the parents of the school during what has been a challenging time for everyone. The children have been amazing in the way they have responded to the different ways of learning and the new routines we have had to implement as a result of Covid 19.
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Local Authority have asked that parents contact the school in the event of a Covid positive case (this includes the school holidays).
During the school holidays, emails will be monitored for any such reports. Please report any positive Covid cases to office@mudefordjun.dorset.sch.uk
I’d like to thank you for the generous donations to the Reverse Advent campaign. All goods donated will go the local food bank.
Christmas arrangements
Arrangements for Christmas will be very different this year, however we still want to make the last week of the term a memorable and exciting week for the children.
Festive activities will be taking place throughout the week. There will still be Christmas parties, held in classrooms this year. As well as traditional party games, the children will be watching Jamie Jambo, a visiting magician, on the day of their Christmas party. Each year group will enjoy a separate performance. On party day, the children are invited to come in to school wearing mufti for the whole day.
Party days – Year 3 - Monday 14th December
Year 5 – Tuesday 15th December
Year 4 – Wednesday 16th December
Year 6 - Thursday 17th December
In addition to children wearing mufti on the day of their party, we also invite the children to wear a Christmas jumper into school throughout the whole of the last week. Although with Covid it will not be possible to host our usual pantomime with all the children in the hall, we have purchased a digital version for the children to watch in their classrooms to really get them in the Christmas spirit!
Each class will also have the opportunity to cook with Mrs Hills (our cookery teacher) to produce some edible Christmas treats.
On the last day of term, Friday 18th December, we invite children to bring in games to play, (no tablets or lap tops please). On this day we are also offering a hot Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
School will finish at the usual time for each class on Friday 18th December and we return on Monday 4th January 2021.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas.
Best wishes
M Partridge
Headteacher
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Elfridges Christmas Shop - Secret Gift Shop Open on Friday 11 December
Fri 04 Dec 2020The children will be able to see and choose a gift for their loved ones, which will then come wrapped, with a gift tag for them to write their message on. The children will choose their gift(s) from ‘Elfridges’ in a Covid safe manner during the school day on Friday 11th December. The gifts will all be priced at £1.50 each. Unfortunately, this time, due to Covid restrictions, siblings will not be able to choose their gifts together.
This year, payment can only be made on line.
To order your gift(s) and pay online, please go to Ticketsource using the following link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-mudeford-junior-school
The link is now live to make your order but closes at midnight, Wednesday 9th December.
Thank you all for your support throughout this year, have a very Merry Christmas!
Best wishes,
The Elves of Mudeford Junior School
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Covid Positive Case 4TN
Tue 01 Dec 2020Date: 01/12/2020
FOR CONTACTS/ PARENTS OF CLOSE CONTACTS OF COVID 19 AT MUDEFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL.
Advice for child to self-isolate for 14 days
Dear parent (of child in 4TN),
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school, in 4TN. We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health Dorset and BCP Council.
Isolation advice
Mudeford Junior School has communicated with Public Health Dorset tonight (Tuesday 1 December) and have followed their instructions. We have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected person. In line with the national guidance, we ask that your child now stay at home and self-isolate until Wednesday 9 December, returning to school on Thursday 10 December. (This is 14 days from when the contact was last in school.)
We are asking you to do this to reduce the further spread of COVID 19 to others in the community.
If your child is well at the end of the 14 days period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities.
Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the 14 day self-isolation period.
Please see the link to the Public Health England Staying at Home Guidance
What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19
If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, you should organise for your child to be tested via the NHS online portal or by calling 119. Your household should isolate until you receive the test results giving the all clear.
Symptoms of COVID 19
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
- new continuous cough and/or
- high temperature and/or
- a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of following the key public health measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our school and the wider community.
- Keep your distance from anyone who isn’t in your household or support bubble
- Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds or more
- Wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces
- Self-isolate with your household and arrange a test if you have symptoms
Flu vaccination
We would also encourage you and your family to have the flu vaccination if you are eligible for this, especially if you are in a risk group. You can find out about risk groups and whether you are eligible for a flu vaccine at the NHS Flu vaccine overview.
Further information
Further information is available at
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher