KS2

Many thanks

Lisa Austin-Harrison

Headteacher

Road conditions into the village and down to the school continue to be poor. Attempts have been made to clear the path around the school but this has proved difficult due to continuing snow and sleet  throughout  the day.

However, the school is planning to be open tomorrow at 10.00am. The latest forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning is that there will be freezing conditions resulting in ice. We envisage that a later opening will give a chance for the roads to be clearer and safer for staff and pupils to travel on. The “phone tree” communication sytem will be used to confirm details in the morning.  

We look forward to seeing all pupils tomorrow but remember please only travel if you feel it is safe for you and your family to do so.

Lisa Austin-Harrison

We’ve been looking at friction as part of our science topic on forces and decided to take advantage of the conditions outside! Children first carried out an investigation into which types of surfaces produce the greatest resistance and friction. They then used this to help them with their challenge; to design a sledge to carry the Oakridge School bear, Ted or his partner Tedina, the furthest distance (safely) through the snow.

Children were allowed to discuss this challenge with parents last night and were allowed to bring in any materials from home they especially wanted to use. The winners of the challenge were Amy Cook and Libby Dickenson who used a metal tray lid as the base for their sledge.

Lisa Austin-Harrison
Headteacher

Weather permitting we aim to open again tomorrow at 9.30am. Closures will continue to be communicated via the ‘phone tree’ system which has been updated today (Copy attached to printed version of this notice). Information regarding school closures can be found on www.gloucestershire.gov.uk using the school closures link. We are in the process of making arrangements in addition to use our own school website for updates and envisage that this will be in full operation by the end of the week.

Would all parents of pupils in Reception/KS1 please note that the visit to use the hall at Miserden on Wednesday has been postponed.

Yours sincerely

Lisa Austin-Harrison
Headteacher

Dear all,

I am very pleased to inform you that we are planning to reopen the school tomorrow Monday 11th January.

Today a team of Governors and volunteers helped to clear the paths and spread grit around the building. This afternoon the road from the crossroads down to the school was clear of snow and ice. The working party successfully cleared sufficient space around the bus stop for cars to drop pupils off and turn around. We request that his area is kept clear of parked cars.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow. However, please only make the journey if you feel it is safe for you to do so. We also request that all pupils bring warm clothes and layers as the school is very cold inside.

Obviously, if there is serious deterioration in conditions this evening the situation will need to be reviewed again in the morning. In the meantime let’s keep fingers crossed.

Thank you for all offers of help and support. The Governors, staff and myself are very appreciative of these and your continued understanding at this time.

Yours faithfully,

Lisa Austin-Harrison
Headteacher

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