St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

September 2020 - Return to School

• School will reopen to all pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 on Tuesday 1st September.

• New nursery and Reception children should return to school on the date they have been given.

• All children are expected to wear school uniform when they return to school. Uniform should be clearly labelled with the child’s name on all items of clothing.

• A one way system for drop off and pick up will continue to operate in school. Please follow the arrows and keep to the social distancing rules.

• Parents will be able to drop off from 8.20am and school gates will close promptly at 8.45am. Children will not be allowed in school after this time.

• All children are expected to attend school unless they exhibit COVID symptoms. If you suspect your child has contracted the virus, they should be tested immediately and school should be notified of the results.

• Parents will be penalised if they do not send their children back to school.

• Year band bubbles will be created and class sizes will return to 30 pupils per class.

• Parent meetings will not resume in September. All information will be sent to parents by email or a link will be sent directing parents to the school website.

• Parents will not be allowed inside of school. They can contact the school office via email or phone.

• Children can bring a bag into school but equipment should be limited to basic items such as lunchbox, reading book and PE kit.

• Face masks should not be worn on the school site.

• School will close at 3pm Monday to Thursday and 2pm on Fridays.