Wednesday 11th March 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

What a busy half term so far. Such a shame about the dreadful weather we have been having. Hopefully Spring is just around the corner. Year 5/6 and Year 3/ 4 Residential: Children and staff are all raring to go to Whitemoor Lakes on Monday 23rd March – 25th March for the Year 5/6 trip and Frank Chapmond centre on 31st March – 2nd April for Year 3/ 4. Just a polite reminder to ensure that your child has the correct equipment for this residential. If your child requires medication, please ensure that they bring them in a clearly labelled bag with instructions for use. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us.

Covid-19 VirusWe are currently taking advice from the DFE in terms of updates about the virus and will keep you all updated as soon as we hear any further information in additional letters and website/social media updates. We have spoken to all the children about correct handwashing procedures and have purchased more hand sanitiser. This is to be situated in all classrooms as well as the entrance to the school. This is in addition to the hand sanitiser in the hall. Please can we ask that if you are entering or exiting the school building, that you use the hand sanitiser provided.

Parent School Lunch taster day

Acton CE Primary Academy

Parents' Newsletter 7

Our next parent school lunch will be for reception parents on 2nd April at 11.45amPlease book your meal with Mrs Curry.

World Down Syndrome Day:

Building on the huge success of last year, From the 16th March we are pleased to be offering for sale exclusive CDSSG Gingerbread Socks! These will be available for the children to purchase and enjoy for 50p! Every penny raised will be used to continue funding the work of the Cheshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group, in aid of World Syndrome Day. We would also like all our children to come in brightly coloured socks on Friday 20th in support of this worthy cause.

School website and Social media

We hope you like our new website and find it beneficial. Staff will be using the website as a platform for their communication. Any communication added, will be sent to our facebook and twitter account. We hope that you find this method of communication easier and clearer to use.

Mothering Sunday and Easter Service: Our Mothering Sunday service will take place on Tuesday 17th March, 2pm at St. Mary’s Church. Our Easter Service will take place on Monday 30th March,

10.30am at St. Mary’s Church. Everyone is welcome to attend to join our worship.

Flowers and plants

We are in the process of improving our outdoor area. You may have noticed that the amphitheatre has been taken down with thanks to FOAS. If have any plants or flowers you could donate to spruce up the school, please let Mrs McKinlay know. Any donations will be gratefully received.

ACE Easter Holiday club

We are pleased to announce that the ACE club will be running an Easter holiday club on the 14th April- 16th April, 9-4pm. (additional wrap around care can be provided on request) There will be lots of exciting activities for your child to enjoy such as science, art, den building, baking and much more. All further information is our website.

Dates for your Diary:

16th March Singfest 9.30am Cheshire college south and west. 20th March Reception class assembly – 2.30pm20th March Football Festival 12.30pm Alexandra Soccer.20th March Odd socks day for Downs Syndrome. 23-25th March Year 5/6 residential24th March Gotta Dance 26th March Year 6 Road Safety Talk27th March Year 2 class assembly 2.30pm31st March -2nd April Year 3 and 4 Residential 2nd April Reception parent Lunch 11.45am2nd April Last day of term3rd April INSET14th April ACE Holiday club 9-4pm in school hall15th April ACE Holiday club 9-4pm in school hall16th April ACE holiday club 9-4pm in school hall. 20th April School Open24th April Tempest class Photos and YR6 leavers6th May VE day Picnic7th May INSET8th May Bank Holiday

As always, if you have any concerns or queries regarding your child’s education, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,

Rachael McKinlayHead of School.