- Our Lady Queen of Peace
- Catholic Primary School
- ‘Through Christ we Live, Love and Learn’
- Our Lady Queen of Peace
- Catholic Primary School
- ‘Through Christ we Live, Love and Learn’
Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news and events happening in school.
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Free School Meals
Mon 30 Mar 2020There may be some confusion over who is entitled to receive free school meals during this unusual time of school closure.
As a school, we offer Universal Free School Meals to all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with no cost to parents. However, only those who are claiming certain benefits (see link for list) and have applied for free school meals entitlement through Sefton's Education Benefit's Section are eligible to receive the free school meals funding.
We have contacted those eligible via phone and text message regarding collection of food parcels between 9:30 and 11:00 am on Tuesday. We would appreciate it if those parents could contact the school office on 01519283676 during those times if they are unable to collect this parcel. Thank you.
More information about claiming free school meals can be found here - Sefton Council Free Meals
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Advice for Parents - Coronavirus
Tue 24 Mar 2020Vicky Buchanan
Interim Director of Children’s Services
Sefton Council
Bootle Town Hall
Oriel Road
Bootle
L20 7AE
Tel 0151 934 3128
Date: 23rd March 2020
Our ref: JCS-covid19 23/03/20
Dear Parents and Carers
These are unprecedented times and I would like to thank parents, carers and schools for their support over the last week, these are difficult times for everyone.
Following the government announcement last week that schools are to close for the majority of children.
Our schools have been asked to remain open for children of key workers and vulnerable children. The majority of our schools are currently remaining open and will do so, for as long as they possibly can. Many will try to provide some provision over the Easter holidays.
This is a fast-changing time and so when it becomes difficult for schools to remain open, we will move to a hub system in each area. We will notify parents and carers as soon as these arrangements are in place.
We ask that you follow the advice provided by the government. Please follow the link for the latest guidance from the government for parents and carers:
However, we would like to draw your attention to the following paragraph:
If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading. That is why the government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only for those children who absolutely need to attend.
For those of you with children who are entitled to free school meals please speak to the school as they have local arrangements in place.
Many of our schools are operating a triage system and will be prioritising children with parents who are both key works, single parents who are key workers and vulnerable children. We ask you to support your school and work with them through these challenging times.
Please be assured that we are all working together to ensure that we can provide support for all our families.
Stay safe
Regards
VICKY BUCHANAN TRICIA DAVIES
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES INTERIM HEAD OF EDUCATION
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Latest News update
Thu 19 Mar 2020For parents whose children didn't attend today please see the letter regarding next weeks opening. If you think you fit into one of the identified key worker roles please contact the school.
OLQP Primary School – Coronavirus Update – School Closure and Key Workers 19/03/20
Dear Parent / Carer
The normal running of our school will end this Friday, 20th March.
We will re-open on Monday, 23rd at the normal times but only for children who we need to ascertain are in the Key Worker Group. This was due to be identified to us by the Cabinet Office today but it has not come to us in time for home-time.
We need this number to be as low as possible in order to keep staffing levels as high as we can for as long as possible. If you are not on the following list – school is highly likely to be closed. WE CAN ONLY CONFIRM PLACES TOMORROW WHEN THE DIFINITIVE LIST COMES IN FROM GOVERNMENT – THIS IS JUST TO INDICATE TO US POTENTIAL NUMBERS. If you are on the list but can manage the situation without effecting vulnerable groups (e.g., it is recommended that children should not be looked after by grandparents) then you are welcome to keep the children at home.
PLEASE RETURN THIS LETTER TO SCHOOL TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH ONLY IF YOU TICK YES IN ANY OF THE BOXES AND REQUIRE A SCHOOL PLACE
Key Worker Role
YES
YES to both parents
NHS Staff – any role
Police Staff – any role
Emergency Service Staff – any role
Children on a CP Plan (must attend school – you will know if this is your child)
Children on a CIN plan (you will know if this is your child)
Children with an EHCP (you will know if this is your child)
Teaching or School Support Staff working during the school day
Delivery Workers with no other form of suitable childcare
Supermarket Staff with no other form of suitable childcare
Careworker with no other form of suitable childcare
We have identified the children in school who would qualify for FREE SCHOOL MEALS – this is likely not to everyone who has a Free School Meal – we are hoping to have more information regarding potential vouchers TOMORROW.
ALL children should NOT attend at all if they or any of your family exhibits any symptoms as previously noted in detail. Self-Isolation applies here.
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There will be no doubt more information and other issues which will need addressing but for now, this information is vital for us to be able to gauge our school situation.
Thank you for your continued support and co-operation. I am trusting that all information provided to us is a truthful representation of your current circumstances. The situation over the Easter period will be addressed as soon as we have more information. We may at some point require evidence of your employment. It is also uncertain as to whether the Key Worker role must apply to BOTH parents – hence the extra box in order to inform us better. As I write this, there also is a big question mark over school staff.
Your Name : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Child’s Name : …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Class/Year Group (if known) : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO SCHOOL TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR ALL UPDATES AND CONFIRMATION OF PLACES FOR NEXT WEEK
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Latest News
Thu 19 Mar 2020Coronavirus: required closure
Dear parents/carers,
Re: Coronavirus update – school closure to most pupils
Following on from my last update, I’m now writing to let you know that we have now been instructed to close the school to almost all children after this Friday until further notice.
As advised by the government, we will do all we can to stay open for the children of key workers (e.g. NHS staff, police, others in frontline services) and children with certain needs.
We are waiting for the government to publish more information on what this means, but it would help us in the meantime if you could let us know if you think your child may fall into one of these categories. Please contact the school office to pass on this information and the details. We’ll be in touch again as soon as we are sure who this does apply to.
All other children will need to stay at home, so we ask that you do not send your child into school from Monday onwards.
Please note that this is a national closure – as you may have heard in the news – so while it is a challenging situation, we are not alone. We’ll re-open fully as soon as we can and will let you know when this is by posting this on our website following further government announcements.
What we’ll continue doing while your child is at home
Your child’s learning is of course important to us, so we have posted year group learning materials on our school website to assist with this. This information can be accessed via the latest news tab on our website.
If your child usually receives free school meals we will also be in touch with more information about how we will continue to provide this, with support from a scheme that the government has just announced.
This is as much as we know right now and we appreciate your continued patience with as we deal with this ever-changing situation. We understand that this latest news will have an impact on you and your family and it’s far from ideal, but we’ll continue to keep in touch with any updates as the situation develops.
And remember: if you or your child feels ill and you want to know what to do next, please use NHS 111 online.
Thank you again for your continued support, and we will be in touch with more information when we can.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs J Travers
Headteacher
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Latest Update
Wed 18 Mar 2020
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P.E. Home Learning
Wed 18 Mar 2020Stay fit during self-isolation
www.primarypeplanning.co.uk
Pirate Adventures- Foundation and KS1 and ks2
We’re encouraging children who may be at home during self isolation to stay fit and active and so we’ve devise this mini series of challenge PE lessons that pupils can complete at home with parents or carers.
A relief from boredom when stuck indoors
Children it’s important to always follow the Doctors orders, but if you’re feeling strong and not displaying any symptoms of Coronavirus, then these fun activities can help you to pass the time while boosting your fitness. Home challenges included.
Get in training for the Home PE Olympics
You’ll want to get practising, because very soon we will be announcing details of the Home PE Olympics a free to enter competition for KS2 Pupils. Keep checking this page for updates.
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Maths - Home Learning
Wed 18 Mar 2020Maths
We are currently using Classroom Secrets / White Rose for Maths across the school. They have brought out home learning packs for all year groups which we would highly recommend. As featured below.
Hello!
We have created home learning packs to take the stress out of these uncertain times due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Each pack contains all you’ll need to ensure your children continue to learn during any school closure
EYFS Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- Phonics
- Practical ideas
Year 1 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
Year 2 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
Year 3 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
Year 4 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
Year 5 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
Year 6 Pack
This pack includes:
- Maths
- GPS
- Reading
- Practical ideas
www.whiterosemaths.com
*Whiterose free packs are now available for every year group with demonstration videos.
A regular daily learning routine will help your child to learn more effectively at home. We therefore recommend that you aim to cover just one 20-30 minute White Rose Maths session each day.
And there’s more… Our team will be online every weekday from Monday 23rd March, between 10.00 and 11.00am to share children’s questions, examples and stories via any of our social media channels. So wherever you are in the world, encourage your child to be part of the daily White Rose Maths fun and conversation!
P.S. ENJOY!
White Rose Maths is all about helping learners to love maths by understanding what it’s all about, so we really hope that both you and your child will enjoy every moment that we’ve planned for you!If for any reason you do not have access to the internet please contact school ASAP and we will give you an appropriate work book.
We can also recommend Corbett Maths for KS2 Children. It has some wonderful demonstration videos and accompanying work.
We will keep adding to this list to keep you updated.
KS2 should also continue to use TTrock stars and maths frame at home.
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Suggested ideas
Wed 18 Mar 2020Suggested Ideas
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Reading - Home Learning
Wed 18 Mar 2020Reading
As I am sure you are aware reading at our school is really valued and we recognise the importance of sharing a book at home to improve reading skills. We are therefore recommending the website www.home.oxfordowl.co.uk to help to continue this learning at home.
Help your young child learn to read, and love to read, with the free eBook library. The eBooks have been developed for children aged 3–11, to teach them to read using phonics.
As well as much-loved characters such as Biff, Chip and Kipper and Winnie the witch, you’ll also find some great non-fiction eBooks to help your child explore their world.
I have included a full table of Oxford Levels and book bands used at our school. It will help you to become familiar with which levels suits your child (your child will be aware of their current reading colour) and how levels 1-20 relate to book bands. Most of our KS2 children are free readers and can choose books to read for pleasure.
It is very important that phonics is continued at home. As you are aware we use read write inc and this website will guide you through everything you need to know about the approach we use to phonics in school including videos regarding pronunciation, speed sounds etc.
There are also reading comprehensions for our older children to continue to improve SATS skills.
Other recommended websites linked to reading:
EPIC – thousands of free ebooks so either join for 30 days free or email school for information. www.getepic.com
Phonics play is a great website with games for each phase, especially for children in year one who have their phonics screening this year.
World book online provides thousands of free online books too.
If you do not have access to the internet please contact the school and we will support you in a different way.
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Latest update
Wed 18 Mar 2020School is open as usual today however we understand that lots of our families are self isolating at home. We will be uploading online learning resources and recommended sites to use during this time. Our staff numbers are decreasing daily and we are making adjustments accordingly. Therefore the resources will be available sometime during the day. We ask all families to take care at such an unpredictable time.
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