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

• Friday end of day arrangements

  Thu 15 Dec 2022

  Dear all,

   

  As you would have seen yesterday, substantial parts of the playground remain covered in snow.   As we did yesterday,  we will stagger the end of the day today.  

   

  As we finish earlier today for the end of term, we will have a staggered finish for all from 1.30-2pm.  All children, regardless of year group, can be collected between 1.30-2pm. 

   

  Please only use the paths created when on school site as more melted snow is creating black ice and is extremely dangerous to children, parents and staff.

   

  Many thanks, 

• Collection at the end of the school day

  Wed 14 Dec 2022

  Dear all,

   

  Substantial parts of the playground remained covered in snow which means that a staggered end to the day will be the only way we can manage to get parents on site and dismiss children safely.

   

  Like we did for Covid, we will stagger the end of the day to the times below and allow families with siblings in other classes to pick up their children with the youngest child they are collecting as well. If parents are unable to make the times below, we will, of course, hold onto the children until the end of the normal school day.

   

  Please see end of the day times below:

   

  Nursery, Reception, Y1 and Y2:                2:45pm

  Year 3, 4, 5, 6                                               3:00pm 

   

  Please only use the paths created when on school site as more melted snow is creating black ice and is extremely dangerous to children, parents and staff.

   

  Many thanks, 

• School Open - Wednesday 14th December

  Tue 13 Dec 2022

  Dear all,

   

  We look forward to seeing you all when school reopens tomorrow.

   

   

• School Closed - Tuesday 13th December

  Tue 13 Dec 2022

  Dear all, 

  School will be closed today due to snow and ice.

  Details of remote learning can be found on the remote learning page under curriculum or by clicking here

  We will continue to update you.

  Many thanks,

   

   

• Contingency plans for Tuesday 13th December

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

   Dear parents,

   

  We wanted to let you know of contingency plans we are trying to put in place for tomorrow. 

   

  Whilst main roads and most side roads are manageable and mostly clear, Normanton Park, and our car park for staff access, is a big issue re school opening. Staff tried to get in to work today, and, for those of you who were using Normanton Park yourself, you may have experienced now treacherous the side streets were and how many cars have been abandoned due to how dangerous it has been to drive. Staff who did make it into work had to be shovelled out; the opening to the carpark and surrounding access pathways were icy with compacted snow causing all cars to skid and slide. Our fear is for the below zero temperatures forecasted for tonight and black ice tomorrow which may become a serious safety hazard. 

   

  There are also proposed train strikes planned for tomorrow which will impact staff getting into work. 

   

  As such, we are preparing remote work for the children to complete, should families wish to use them.  If we do have to make the decision to close, we will make an assessment of the site and notify you by 7:30am, at the latest, if school will not be open.  

   

  If we are not open, lessons will be posted onto remote learning page on our website.  These will not be live lessons to ease pressures for all our families during this time.  

   

  The decision to close the school is never easy and we will make an assessment as soon as we are able to re how we can best manage the situation for all concerned and site access and safety for children and staff. 

   

  Thank you for your continued support and understanding, as always. 

   

  Zakia Khatun
  Head Teacher
  Whitehall Primary School

• School Closed

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

  Dear parents,

  School will be closed today due to snow.

  We will update you regarding tomorrow as soon as we know.

  Many thanks

• Year Two Christmas Performance

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Dear Y2 Parents,

  Year Two Christmas Performance

  5pm

   

  Just a reminder that Wednesday’s 5pm performance means that the children in Year Two will stay at school until 5.30pm on this day. We will offer a range of activities and a snack for the children from 3.30pm-5.00pm.  

  If there are circumstance where your child is unable to stay after school on this day, then please do let Mr Thomas or Ms Edwards know as soon as possible so that they can make the necessary arrangements for the performance and ensure that your child is ready for collection at 3.15pm.

  If you are not coming to the later performance, we would request that you pick your child up from the usual classroom pick up point at 5.30pm.