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

• Further Coronavirus Information from Public Health England

  Wed 26 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson

  You may be aware that advice for travellers from affected areas has recently changed and it has come to our attention that this may affect children and staff returning from school trips. Please be aware that this is a fast-evolving situation and we will continue to share any new advice at the earliest opportunity.

   

  As of today (25^th February) advice for returning travellers is as follows;

   

  1) If you have returned from the following areas since February 19, call NHS111 to inform them of your recent travel, stay indoors and avoid contact with other people even if you do not have symptoms:

   

  • Iran
  • Specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy* as designated by the Government of Italy:

  In the Lombardy Region:

  • Bertonico; Casalpusterlengo; Castelgerundo; Castiglione D'Adda; Codogno; Fombio; Maleo; San Fiorano; Somaglia; and Terranova dei Passerini

  In the Veneto Region: Vo

  A map has been published to help detail the relevant areas.

  • Daegu or Cheongdo (Republic of Korea)
  • Hubei province, China (returned in the past 14 days)

   

  2) If you have returned from the following areas since February 19^th:

  • Northern Italy (see map)
  • Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Laos
  • Myanmar

   

  Or If you have returned to the UK from any of the following areas in the last 14 days:.

  • Other parts of China outside Hubei province
  • Thailand
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea
  • Hong Kong
  • Taiwan
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Macau

   

  You should stay indoors at home and avoid contact with other people immediately and call NHS111 only if you develop symptoms.

   

   

  Further guidance for educational settings has been published at the following links and will be updated as soon as possible with the above advice and any further changes:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

   

  Information for the public: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public

   

   

• Further information relating to Coronavirus

  Wed 26 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson

  Bury Council have asked that we provide the following information regarding pupils who have travelled during the recent half term holidays in relation to coronavirus:

   

  'If you have recently been abroad please check the information for travellers relating to novel coronavirus at
  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public on a daily basis for 14 days after your return, and follow the relevant advice.'
  
  This information on the website is updated daily to reflect the changing situation. More countries may be added as the situation evolves which is why it is important to continue to check it until the recommended 14 day period has passed.

• Farewell Mrs Taylor

  Fri 14 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson

  Today we said farewell to our amazing friend and colleague, Mrs Taylor. Mrs Taylor has been at St. Luke's for 12 years most recently as a Parent Support Advisor.

   

  We have had a wonderful day remembering the fun we have had together and wishing Mrs Taylor all the very best for her retirement.

   

  It's been an emotional day but we are sure that Mrs Taylor enjoyed herself, not everyone has the Mayor and Mayoress in to say Goodbye!

  

• Happy Birthday Marianne

  Fri 14 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson

  Today we welcomed Marianne Phillips back into school to celebrate her 96th birthday with us!

  
  Marianne is a survivor of the Kinder Transport from World War II and has become a dear friend to all of us here at St. Luke's.

   

  Happy Birthday Marianne!

  

• Newsletter February 2020

  Fri 14 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson
  The latest newsletter is now available on the "Newsletter" page of the school website.

• Coronavirus Information

  Tue 11 Feb 2020 Mrs J Dickerson

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  We have had information through from the Department of Education on how to prevent infection from Coronavirus and to reduce the spread.

   

  Advice for parents/guardians
  You should not be unduly worried about the possibility of your children catching the Coronavirus.
  There is no reason why your children should not continue to attend their early years, school or further education setting as normal.
  We recognise that some families or children may be planning to travel to China during the forthcoming half term period. If so, please refer to the FCO’s latest travel advice via the link above.
  What action you can take
  A UK wide campaign has been launched to provide clear advice on how to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
  Please help to support the campaign which promotes basic hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.

   

  The public information poster can be found here.

   

  Latest information from the government can be found here.

• Year 6 Visit the Fusilier's Museum

  Wed 05 Feb 2020 Mrs Heywood
  As part of Year 6's topic work on World War II, this week the children visited the Fusilier's Museum in Bury. Whilst they were there, the children completed two workshops. The first was all about the home front and how people in England supported the war efforts. The second workshop was lead by Paul, a soldier who talked about the weapons that were used in WWII. The children had a fantastic time and this trip helped to consolidate their learning. 

  

• Robin Wood

  Wed 05 Feb 2020 Mrs Heywood
  Last weekend, a group of children from year 5 and 6 traveled over to Todmordon to Robin Wood. They had a great time learning about team work, resilience and perseverance.