Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Ramadan Mubarak

  Tue 13 Apr 2021

  We would like to wish all our families who participate in Ramadan a blessed and peaceful month. 

• Further SEN Unit Information

  Tue 23 Mar 2021

  Lancashire has fewer places in special educational needs (SEN) units compared with other local authorities. In January 2020 the Council approved the development of SEN units in mainstream schools in Lancashire so that more children and young people can get the specialist support they need in a mainstream school closer to their home.

   

  One of the areas in which SEN units are needed for children is Colne/Nelson and this is why we are thinking about whether we should develop an SEN unit for children with social communication and interaction needs, including those with an autism spectrum disorder in our school.

   

  At the moment this proposal is at a very early stage of development and we would really like to find out what families, staff, governors and other interested members of the local community think about this idea. In order to do this we are starting an informal consultation on 19^th March, that will run for 6 weeks until 30^th April 2021. More information about the proposal can be found here. You can also give your views and ask any questions about this proposal using the same link and filling in the questionnaire. You can get the same information in a booklet if you contact the school office.

   

  We are also arranging an online virtual meeting for anyone who would like to find out more about this proposal on the 25th March 2021 at 5pm.. A member of Lancashire County Council's Inclusion Service will also be at the meeting to answer any questions you may have with me and other members of school staff/governing body. Information on the arrangements for this and how to access the meeting will follow in due course.

   

  We would very much like to hear your views about this proposal and so hope that you are able to attend the meeting and/or fill in the questionnaire. Please do get in touch with  Humma Ahmed/Tracy Townsend on 01282614834 at the school or Lancashire County Council by email Inclusion.South@Lancashire.gov.uk or phone 01772 531597 if you would like any more information about this. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Newsletter 26th February 2021

  Fri 26 Feb 2021
  Please see a copy of this week's Newsletter

  

• Mr Donnan's Half Term 100 Challenge

  Fri 12 Feb 2021
  Mr Donnan's Half Term 100 Challenge
  
  Over half term can you become a member of the 100 club?
  
  As a mark of respect for Captain Sir Tom Moore and his record funds raised I would like to challenge you to become a member of the '100 club'.
  
  Can you challenge yourself to complete any physical activity/exercise of your choice as long as you complete it for 100 times/ 100 minutes?
  
  On Monday 22nd February an email address will be shared with you to submit your entries and photos to, so we can celebrate anyone who manages to make it in to the 100 club!
  
  A reward will be offered to all children that complete the challenge.
  
  Can anyone complete the ultimate challenge completing 100 minutes/exercise on each day of half term?
  
  The recording form and further information is shared below.
  
  Good luck and I look forward to seeing your entries.
  
  Mr Donnan

  

• Year 1 and Year 4

  Wed 13 Jan 2021

  Due to members of staff currently being ill in both the above Year Groups, we will be reducing the amount of work set on Class Dojo for the short term.

  The work will still be posted daily but it may take a little longer for the staff to respond to the work.

  Please bear with us whilst we put actions in place to support your child with their learning.

  It would really help if you could upload any of your work to the portfolios as messages cannot be approved by any other member of staff.

  Thank you for your support at this time.

   

  Mrs Bridges, Mr Donnan and Year 1 and Year 4 teams

• Kooth information sessions for parents

  Tue 12 Jan 2021

  Kooth information sessions for parents/carers

   

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  With the latest lockdown and schools closures, young people may really benefit from some additional support with their mental health.
   
  Kooth can offer that MH and wellbeing support to young people in Lancashire (only) aged 10-16. We appreciate that while many professionals in our network may know who we are, there are parents and carers who want help for their children that aren't aware of the Kooth service.

  www.koothplc.com   There are two Kooth information sessions on the 21 and 27 January. These sessions will offer an insight into the service and give space for a Q&A too.    Parents and carers can register a place to attend with these links.    Thursday 21 January at 11am-12pm : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lancashire-kooth-kooth-parent-drop-in-session-tickets-135902741759   Wednesday 27 January at 6-7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lancashire-kooth-parent-drop-in-session-tickets-135904555183

   

• New COVID Lockdown

  Mon 04 Jan 2021

  Following on from the announcement this evening, we as a school will be following the government guidance. This means school will be closed to the majority of our children. We will remain open for keyworker and vulnerable children (these have all been contacted today). If you have any questions please contact the school office on 01282 614834 during school hours tomorrow to discuss.

   

  We will be looking into the FSM Voucher Scheme and will contact all parents who are eligible this week.

   

  We would like to thank you for your continues support, take care and please continue to stay safe. 

• Closure of school this week

  Sun 03 Jan 2021

  Dear Parents,

   

  I apologise for the late communication, but I am sure you will all appreciate that the Governors and I have had to carefully Risk Assess our current situation with regards to keeping staff, learners, and extended families as safe as possible during this Pandemic.

   

  We have decided school will be closed tomorrow for all children and work will be uploaded onto Class Dojo for children to complete. Any keyworkers who would like they child to attend school for the remainder of the week (Tuesday– Friday) please contact the school office between 9am-12noon tomorrow.

   

  We will review the situation next week.

   

  Your child’s education and well-being is our main concern but we have to try as a community to keep as safe as possible. If your child is coming into school because they are a keyworker child then please do not send your child into school if anyone in your household is unwell.  Please also do not send your child to school if they are unwell.

   

  Please make sure that your child can access ClassDojo. You may ring school if you have any questions around it. 

   

  Once again, I thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.

   

  Kind regards,

   

  Humma Ahmed

  Headteacher

• Re-opening of School

  Thu 31 Dec 2020

  Dear Parents,

  We hope you have had a good break. Just a quick message to inform you that school will be opening on Monday 4th January 2021 as normal (Reception, Yr1, Yr5 and Yr6 start at 8.40am and Yr2, Yr3 and Yr4 start at 8.50am). Thank you.

• Classes 4W, 4Z and 3S

  Mon 14 Dec 2020

  We have been notified of a positive COVID-19 case in school.

  Following guidance all children in classes 4W, 4Z and 3S need to isolate until 22 December. Thank you.