Our News items
Spring Term 1 School Lockdown Information
Date: 5th Jan 2021 @ 1:12pm
Please fidn below information for parents and carers following the Government announcement of a Spring Term 1 school lockdown.
FOCS Christmas Hamper Raffle - Prize Draw
Date: 16th Dec 2020 @ 11:38am
Thank you to all of our wonderful families for donating such lovely prizes for this year's Christmas Hamper raffle!
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Notifying School of Positive COVD-19 Test During Christmas Break
Date: 9th Dec 2020 @ 12:06pm
With the introduction of an INSET Day on 18th December, I would like to advise parents about the Track & Trace process from 18th December. Public Health England and schools have agreed a 6-day window after the final day of teaching in which schools are asked to remain contactable, so that they can assist with contact tracing where necessary. This will allow enough time for positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to be identified and confirmed by a test and for the relevant contacts in the school to be traced.
As always, I remain available during the term for parents to notify me of any positive cases. In addition, from 18th to the 23rd December, I will also be available via email for notification of positive cases, where I will implement the Track and Trace process, in conjunction with Public Health England. For this purpose, you may contact me on my school email address: head@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk.
Please be aware of the relevant arrangements regarding positive cases in the 6-day window and beyond:
- For the first 6 days after 17th December, if a pupil or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, having developed symptoms within 48 hours of being in school, the school will assist in identifying close contacts and advising self-isolation, as the individual may have been infectious whilst in school.
- Where a pupil or staff member tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), having developed symptoms more than 48 hours since being in school, the school should not be contacted. Parents and carers should follow contact tracing instructions provided by NHS Test and Trace.
- School staff will no longer remain on-call or conduct any contact tracing more than 6 days after the final day of teaching. As our last teaching day is now Thursday 17th December, there will be no pupil contact tracing by school beyond Wednesday 23rd December.
- Where pupils are required to self-isolate due to contact with a positive case after the first 6 days following the end of term, schools do not need to be informed about their absence until the first day of the new term.
Thank you.
Miss Bettley, Head teacher
FOCS Christmas Hamper Raffle 2020
Date: 1st Dec 2020 @ 10:56am
Christmas is coming and so is the Friends of Crowton Christmas Hamper Raffle!
Please find below details of how you can support the event this year.
Raffle tickets for printing at home are attached below. If you are unable to print at home, we have pre-printed tickets available from the school reception area - please pop in and help yourself.
Donations for the food and toy hampers can be left in the school reception area. Please leave your goods before the deadline of FRIDAY 11th DECEMBER.
Completed raffle tickets and raffle money should be placed in a sealed envelope and dropped in the internal 'Parent Deposit Box', which is located on the wall in the school reception. Please return all sold tickets and money by TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER.
We know 2020 has been a difficult year for so many, but we would be very grateful if you could support this annual fund raiser, by donating for the hampers or by entering the raffle. In the words of Tesco... 'Every Little Helps!'
THANK YOU
Covid-19 Communication Update 27.11.2020
Date: 27th Nov 2020 @ 8:52am
This week the borough's COVID-19 infection rate has been the highest in the Cheshire and Merseyside area. We can all play our part to turn this around by following these simple measures.
- Wash your hands frequently
- Wear a face covering
- Make space by keeping a two-metre distance from others
- Get a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms by calling 119 or visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus.
Pupils and families are also reminded to follow the COVID-19 safety measures we have in place at our school.
- All adults to wear a face covering when visiting or entering the school premises including outdoor yard areas.
- Parents/carers to arrive and leave promptly when dropping off/collecting their child – please do not congregate and maintain social distancing as we know that the virus is easily transmitted from person to person.
- In schools/early year settings where it has been agreed that a parent/carer can enter the school premises for drop-off and pick-up, only one adult should enter.
- Students are to avoid congregating outside school and mixing with students from other schools and should go directly home.
When should my child self isolate?
Your child will need to self isolate if they have been in contact with someone displaying Covid-19 symptoms; someone who has received a positive COVID-19 test result, or awaiting a test result; if the school has informed you that your child needs to self isolate; if the NHS Test and Trace informs your child to self isolate.
What to do if you have a child self-isolating (see above) but you have another child still attending school
In this case, it is important that any siblings of the child self isolating, who are not showing COVID-19 symptoms, or any child who has not been advised to self-isolate by their school or the NHS test and trace service, remains in school so they can continue with their education. If you are unsure if your child should be in school, please contact the school.
If an adult or a child within a household is self-isolating but you have another child that needs to get to school, there are some options below you can follow to help your non-isolating child get to school safely without risking spreading the virus.
- If there is another adult within the household not isolating, they can take them to school.
- Parents should initially approach other family members or neighbours to take the non-isolating child to school (as per national guidance allowing for informal childcare).
- If the above options are not suitable for your circumstances, please get in touch with the school and we will work with you to make alternative arrangements.
REMEMBER:
- You might not have symptoms, but you could still spread COVID-19.
- wash hands, cover face, make space.
- Let’s play our part to help turn this around.
Date: 25th Nov 2020 @ 9:45am
Crowton Christ Church 150 Years Celebration
Over the next 12 months, we will be taking an active part in celebrating our wonderful church as it celebrates 150 years in the heart of our village.
A range of events are currently being planned and prepared with the hope that funds will be raised for some modest improvements in the comfort and utility of the building for both the congregation and others, like the school. As well as redecoration, improvements will include new pew cushions, an upgraded sound system and a new textile collage which our schoolchildren will help create.
More infomation can be found at
Crowton Christ Church 150 Years Celebration
Over the next 12 months, we will be taking an active part in celebrating our wonderful church as it celebrates 150 years in the heart of our village.
A range of events are currently being planned and prepared with the hope that funds will be raised for some modest improvements in the comfort and utility of the building for both the congregation and others, like the school. As well as redecoration, improvements will include new pew cushions, an upgraded sound system and a new textile collage which our schoolchildren will help create.
More infomation can be found at
Date: 13th Nov 2020 @ 2:15pm
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For those parents who pay for their child's school dinners, please do so by selecting "Christmas Dinner 16.12.20" on School Spider, or pay by cheque made payable to CWAC.
Please ensure that you order your child's Christmas Dinner in advance, via the School Spider survey.
Parent Governor Election and Nominations
Date: 9th Nov 2020 @ 3:11pm
We have a vacancy for a parent governor with effect from 23rd November. The term of office is 4 years.
All parents of current pupils are able to be nominated.
Please see the Parent Governor Election and Nomination paper below for full details, including how to apply.
Message from the Lord Mayor of Chester and Chairman of CWaC
Date: 6th Nov 2020 @ 2:01pm
Message from the Lord Mayor of Chester and Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council:
The Right Worshipful
The Lord Mayor of the City of Chester
Councillor Mark Williams
And
Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council Councillor Bob Rudd
REMEMBRANCE 2020
Due to the continuing Pandemic and the latest Government restrictions, it is with a heavy heart that we have to advise you that the traditional Remembrance Services for Chester have moved online.
As a result, the Lord Mayor of Chester and the Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council have produced the following virtual services:
- Civic Remembrance Service
- Virtual Parade
- Looking back and remembering across west Cheshire
Chester Cathedral, Councillors, Military Personnel, and young people have all contributed to the production of the Civic Remembrance Service by recording their clips from their personal locations, including on board HMS Albion. For the Virtual Parade and looking back and remembering videos, photographs have been supplied by a number of Town and Parish Councils in Cheshire West, Chester Archives and Cheshire West and Chester Council.
We hope that you take the time to sit back and watch virtual services and we would also be grateful if you could share the links with your own contacts.
The message for Remembrance 2020 is to stay at home and pay your tributes from the safety of your own homes. We would also like to invite you all to stand on your door steps at 11am on Sunday 8 November to mark the national two minutes silence and if possible, please can you place a poppy in a window to show your respects to the fallen.
Attached below are the links to the Council’s You Tube account, where you will find the short videos. No accounts or logins are required to watch the videos – just click on the below link and they can be viewed from any smart phone, smart television, laptop or tablet.
• Remembrance service: https://youtu.be/ZpeQ4WOIx_Q
• A look back: https://youtu.be/Sxy1EKel9YE
• Virtual parade: https://youtu.be/6WyKZ6IW-R4
Thank you.
Date: 4th Nov 2020 @ 1:53pm
Thank you very much to all of our families for the generous donations for Harvest Festival! The donations are on their way to a local food bank, where they will be very much appreciated.
Hands. Face. Space. A message from the NHS
Date: 1st Oct 2020 @ 2:10pm
Additional Covid-Safe Measures in School w.e.f 28.9.20
Date: 25th Sep 2020 @ 9:54am
Please find below a letter from the Director of Public Health, outlining additional Covid-safe measures that we are required to adopt in school.
With effect from Monday 28th September, all parents must wear a face covering on entering our outdoor spaces, as well as our indoor premises. We wish to extend this requirement and request that parents also wear their face covering on the Village Hall car park, especially at the school gate area, when dropping off and collecting children from school.
Parents should not congregate, but maintain social distancing and leave the school premises and car park promptly.
We would ask, that in order to keep our whole school community as safe as possible, that all parents and adults who collect and pick up children from our school are aware of and respect the information contained within the attached letter.
Many thanks as always for your continued co-operation.
COVID-19 Related Pupil Absence - Quick Guide for Parents
Date: 16th Sep 2020 @ 8:56am
DfE Guidance for Parents & Carers
Date: 4th Sep 2020 @ 4:16pm
The DfE have updated their advice and guidance to parents and careres of primary school children.
The latest advice can be found by following the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-in-the-autumn-term
Date: 6th Aug 2020 @ 9:45am
Our new topic is Mountains and Rivers :)
Before September, have a think......
What do you know about mountains already? Is there anything you would like to know? What activities about mountains would you like to do? Let me know during our first week and we will see what we can plan.
Date: 15th Jul 2020 @ 10:19am
Please find below a letter from Mrs Bramwell regarding developments on the wider re-opening of school to pupils in September.
Information for Parents from the DfE on Opening of Schools In Autumn Term
Date: 2nd Jul 2020 @ 2:45pm
The DfE have today published information for parents regarding the re-opening of schools in Autumn Term to all pupils. The information can be found here or by following the link below.
Parent Update - Wednesday 1st July
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 10:03am
Please find below a letter from Mrs Bramwell regarding developments on the wider re-opening of school to pupils and other school-related news.
Re-opening of School - Parent Update 17th June 2020
Date: 17th Jun 2020 @ 9:05am
Please find below a letter from Mrs Bramwell regarding developments on the re-opening of school to wider pupils and other school-related news.
Re-Opening of School to Wider Pupils -Update 11.6.2020
Date: 11th Jun 2020 @ 2:08pm
Please find below a letter from Mrs Bramwell regarding developments on the re-opening of school to wider pupils.
Date: 8th Jun 2020 @ 9:40am
NHS Track and Trace Scams
There has been an increase in scam calls in relation to NHS Track and Trace where people are being asked to pay for a home testing kit etc.
NHS track and Trace Service will never ask you to pay for a test, ask for bank details, passwords or pin numbers. Never share personal details if you are not sure who you are talking to.
Parents Update Sunday 7th June
Date: 7th Jun 2020 @ 10:53am
Free 24/7 NHS Mental Health Helpline for all families in Cheshire West & Chester
Date: 3rd Jun 2020 @ 12:50pm
