Welcome back

I hope you all had a happy and peaceful break. On behalf of all the staff, thank you for all the wonderful cards and gifts we received at the end of last term. We were all very grateful.

A new term and a new year. We are tentatively easing back into school life and Key Stage 1 had a fantastic time on their Everyman trip to the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime – they were so excited.

Can I please remind you to ensure that the office have your correct contact details. If you are unsure, please have a chat with one of the office staff.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please make an appointment to see me through the school office.

Best Wishes
Lucy Collins
Headteacher

From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.

The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.

If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.

Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.

Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.

The Stars of the Week for week ending 7th January:

The Stars of the Week for week ending 14th January:

My name is Otto and I am the Linden Primary School Dog Mentor.  I am a three-year-old Cockerpoo and live with Mrs Collins and her family.  I am a cockapoo, a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. This means that I shed little to no fur, making it highly unlikely that anyone will be allergic to me.I am new to the school (January 2022) but have passed my Dog Mentor Programme assessment with flying colours.  Mrs Collins and Mrs Matthews have both received training to be my handlers in school. 

I plan on keeping my section of the website up-to-date with comments and photographs documenting my time in school. 

Please take a look! 

https://www.lindenprimary.co.uk/dog-mentor

If you have any further questions regarding my role within the school please contact either Mrs Collins or Mrs Matthews via the school office.

Activity Club bookings are still open on the SZapp

These are now available for you to make a second choice for your child should you wish to do so.  

Bookings are made via the SZapp

A reminder that Activity Clubs start next week 

Football

If your child is doing a football club they can come into school in their school PE kit (football boots, shin pads and socks are ideal but not essential).

Netball, Karate & Street Dance

If your child is doing netball, karate or street dance club they can come into school in their school PE kit.  

Yoga & other clubs

If your child is doing a Yoga club or any other clubs, they can do this is normal school uniform.

Collection points for your children after the clubs are on the SZapp

Please can we remind you of the expectations for Year 4, 5 & 6 PE kit.  We ask that children wear:

• Red school jumper/cardigan (no hoodies)
• A white t-shirt or polo shirt 
• Plain grey or black tracksuit bottoms/shorts  (no brand labels)
• Trainers (any)

The activities for next term have been planned, take a look:

KS1 - Term Plans - Spring term

This free event will be held at The Club (The old Winget) in Tuffley Avenue on Saturday 22^nd January 2022 (A week on Saturday).

Can you please email / text  the parents, guardians and advertise this event as you see fit.

Local PCSO’s will also be available to speak to parents with any issues or concerns they might have.

Maths Course for Parents

Family Learning are running a great online course for parents who want to boost their numeracy skills this year.

 Upgrade your Maths is a 5 week online course to support parents to build  confidence in maths and feel confident helping  children with their homework.

You can get more information and enrol by clicking on this link- Upgrade Your Maths<https://courses.glosglobal.net/CourseDetailsView.asp?CODE=GL0055026&NAME=Upgrade+Your+Maths&ID1=2500&ID2=55026&ID3=1>.

Parents may wish to stay with us and complete their Functional Skills Maths Qualification later in the year.

The course is free* see below

Online Wellbeing Courses

Family Learning are running some wellbeing courses online which are designed especially for parents/carers.  All courses are open to all and free* to many.

Calm Kids, Calm Home

Calm Kids, Calm Home is a 6 week course running on Friday mornings. The course looks at ways of making the home environment calmer, including discussing effective co-parenting, family routines, parents as role models and self care.

Starting on Friday 14 January from 9:30- 11:00.

Calming the Mind

Calming the Mind is a 6 week introduction to mindfulness. Parents who attended this course last year have noticed a real change in their lives, and a greatly improved relationship with their children.

Starting on  Tuesday 11 January from 7:30-8:30.

Parents can enrol online through clicking on the QR codes on the flyers, or by contacting:

Fay Tucker
Adult Education Family Learning Coordinator
EE & I, Gloucestershire County Council
01452 583567  or 07760 171477

* The courses are free if you are over 19 years old, have lived in the UK/ EU for 3 or more years, or have a valid Residence Permit, and are one of the following: Unemployed or earning below £17,374 per year; Qualified below a Level 2 ( less than 5 GCSEs); Have mental health challenges, Have a learning difficulty or disability.