Dear Parents/ Carers,

All class teachers will be in contact via class dojo, Teams or Hwb to provide work for the children over the next few days. Below you will find some ‘extra’ work in case you need further ideas or have difficulties accessing the internet. Please contact school if you need any support or help with this.

Whole School:

Make a Christmas rainbow picture for your windows or a wreath your door. Here are some videos which may help with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNAw4bfcw9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2czd9jkstc

Design a Christmas jumper which symbolises 2020. Bring in your designs to school so we can make a display and chose our favourite one! There may even be a prize!

Christmas jumper

Nursery- Year 2:

Reception Complete the Pattern

Reception Ordering sizes

 I spy list

I spy

Making 3d shapes

Junior Classes:

Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Middle

Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Older

Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Younger

Making 3d shapes

Christmas coordinates

Twelve days of Christmas Maths

 

Here are someother  ideas and suggestions of things you can do/websites to access:

1. Please hear your child read or encourage them to read for at least 20 minutes every day
2. Baking or cooking gives opportunities to practise reading (recipes) and measuring (ingredients)
3. Board games or card games often teach reasoning, strategy, turn taking etc
4. The websites below provide some ideas that may be useful:

https://www.thespruce.com/activities-for-kids-parents-enjoy-together-4069734

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/50-things-to-do

https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/things-to-do-with-your-child/

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/advice-for-parents/fun-ideas-learning-at-home/

https://www.sciencekiddo.com/kitchen-science-experiments/

Please click on the attached links for information regarding the annual vaccine nasal spray.

Beat Flu-ChildrensPostcard-Eng-

Patient Leaflet

PPE vid covering letter to schools

DEAR PARENTS/CARERS,

WE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SEND THE MESSAGE BELOW TO PARENTS FROM THE LOCAL AUTHORITY.

MESSAGE FROM THE LOCAL AUTHORITY

END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS AT NEATH PORT TALBOT FOR PRIMARY AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS

Pupils of a primary school age and those attending special schools will be moving to distance learning provision in NPT from Tuesday, 15th December, onwards. Schools will be delivering learning remotely and ensuring that pupils continue with their studies until the end of term on December 18th.

It is vitally important that all pupils engage with this on-line provision and we must emphasise that, on the advice of Public Health Wales, children and young people should not be allowed to meet with friends and congregate in public places. This remains a school week and all staff and pupils are expected to respect it as such.

This decision also allows families to pre-isolate for the Christmas break (e.g. not mixing outside of the household) for one incubation period (10 days). This is seen as an effective way of lowering the risk of infecting others. Self-isolation remains of paramount importance for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms.

Head teachers will be making local decisions regarding the support for vulnerable pupils who will be expected to attend according to the school’s advice and schools are advised to accommodate children of key workers. Transport will continue to be available to those pupils who currently qualify for home to school transport.

This is not an early Christmas holiday, and we request that pupils and parents do everything they can to minimise contact with others.

All pupils can make a difference to reducing the transmission of the virus by staying at home, engaging with their learning and by being responsible in their actions.

Those pupils attending school on Tuesday 15th – Friday 18th will be able to receive a meal or can bring a packed lunch to school. Those pupils in receipt of free school meals will be provided with a meal.

Pupils entitled to free school meals who are accessing their learning from home will be provided with a BACS payment as has happened previously.

PLEASE LET YOUR CHILD’S CLASSTEACHER KNOW VIA CLASS DOJO OR PHONE THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF ARE A KEYWORKER AND YOU REQUIRE CHILDCARE NEXT WEEK. THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU WORK IN;

1. THE NHS
2. AS A CARER
3. AS A MEMBER OF ANY SCHOOL STAFF
4. FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
5. FOR TRACK, TRACE AND PROTECT

THIS SHOULD ONLY BE USED IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTION. IT IS ESSENTIAL WE HAVE THIS INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Following the announcement from the Welsh Assembly Government today regarding the change in the self isolating time to 10 days we have revised the dates that children can return to school.

As long as your child is well and does not have any symptoms of Covid 19 or coughs, colds or bad stomachs they can return to school as follows:

Mr Parvin’s class: Thursday10th December (tomorrow)

Miss Clemes and Mr Fitchett’s classes: Thursday10th December (tomorrow)

Miss McKeague and Mrs Jenkins classes: Friday 11th December

Mrs Gittins and Miss Roberts’ classes: Friday 11th December

Mr Gillett, Miss Morgan and Mr Bridgman’s classes: Monday 14th December

Pupils travelling on the Tonmawr bus: Monday 14th December

I apologise for the late notice but we have only just had confirmation of these details.

Best wishes,

Mrs Woodford

We have been notified of a second confirmed case of Covid 19 today involving a pupil.  There are no identified close contacts in school so you do not need to take any action. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below and is also available on the school website:

Tuesday 8th December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a confirmed case of coronavirus in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

 All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

We have been notified of a second confirmed case of Covid 19 today involving a pupil.  There are no identified close contacts in school so you do not need to take any action. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below and is also available on the school website:

Sunday 6th December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a second confirmed case of coronavirus in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

 NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

 All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

Information for all classes EXCEPT Miss Morgan’s and pupils travelling on the Tonmawr Bus on the 2nd or 3rd December.

We have been notified of a further positive case of Covid 19  involving  a pupil.  This only impacts on pupils within Miss Morgan’s class and pupils on the Tonmawr bus on the 2nd or 3rd December.  A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below and is also available on the school website:

Sunday 6th December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a further confirmed case of coronavirus in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will know, we have had a confirmed positive case of Covid 19 which has affected Miss Morgan’s class and all the children who travelled on the Tonmawr bus on Wednesday 2nd OR Thursday 3rd December.   

We have now spoken to Track, Trace and Protect. They have confirmed that the children in this class and on the bus are required to self isolate until  Friday 18th December when they can return to school and resume their usual activities. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect can be found below.

 

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 2/3M and on the Tonmawr Bus on the 2nd or 3rd December 

Sunday 6th December 2020

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Thursday 3rd December. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Friday 18th December.  

 This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

 To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

Dear Parent/Carer,

This morning we have had a further case of Covid 19  which has affected Mr Gillett’s class.

We have  spoken to Track, Trace and Protect again and, as a result, the date for self isolation has changed to Thursday 17th December. Pupils can return to school on the 17th and resume their usual activities. A new letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect can be found below and on the school website.

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 6G (Mr Gillett’s Class) 

Friday 4th December 2020

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a pupil and a member of staff at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Wednesday 2nd December. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Thursday 17th December.  

 This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

 To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

Information for all classes EXCEPT Mr Bridgman, Coedwig classes, Miss Roberts and Mr Gillett’s classes.

We have been notified of 5 further cases of Covid 19  involving  3 pupils and 2 staff members.  This only impacts on pupils within Mr Bridgman, Coedwig classes, Miss Roberts and Mr Gillett’s classes. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below and is also available on the school website:

Friday 4th December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding 5 further confirmed cases of coronavirus in staff and pupils at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)