As the temperatures drop and we enter the Autumn and Winter months, it is really important that children have a warm coat and waterproof shoes to keep them dry and warm at playtimes and lunchtimes.  Can you please make sure that these are labelled with the children’s name so that they don’t get lost.

Just a reminder that for all PE lessons at school, hair should be tied up, jewellery removed and suitable outdoor attire is needed. Now that the weather is also getting colder, children will need a long sleeved top/jumper/zipped jacket along with jogging bottoms/leggings and trainers. Unless it is raining, outdoor PE will take place as per class timetables. 

Official guidance for how to wear a mask correctly can be seen at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344 It states that to be effective the mask must cover your nose and mouth to limit the spread of droplets. Can we ask that you please look at this guidance to check that you are wearing your mask correctly.

Children are allowed to come to school on bikes or scooters but we ask that they don't ride them between the main gate and the playground for safety reasons. Now that people are keeping a larger distance between each other there is even less space than normal outside. Can you please check that the children have a lock to secure them during the school day.

Following advice from the Local Authority, from Monday 14^th September, we need everyone over the age of 11 to wear a face covering while they are dropping off or collecting children. The number of positive tests is rising across the country and we need to introduce this measure to keep you and your families safe. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Moat House pupils should not wear face coverings as they are too young.

Each class has elected two children to represent their class on Moat House's School Council for the school year 2020 - 2021.  The aim of the School Council is to involve pupils in decision making, in and around the school.

Many of you send sweets in for the rest of the class when it's your child's birthday. Unfortunately, this isn't possible while we are in the current situation with COVID-19 as we are limiting the amount of things that children bring in to school. As soon as things return to 'normal' we will let you know as I know that the children love to share their sweets on their birthday.

It has been wonderful to see our children looking very smart in their new school uniforms for the start of this brand new year. Please may I take this opportunity to remind you to label all items of clothing, shoes, bags and packed lunches with children’s names. Thank you.