Flu Vaccinations by Vaccinations UK in School 4th and 18th October
PRIMARY: The nasal Flu vaccine for all Primary pupils has been confirmed for Tuesday 4th October
SECONDARY: Flu Vaccines have been confirmed for Secondary students for 18th October
We will be sending a letter home with some details about the vaccinations. We are happy to support you but Vaccinations UK do require you to give E-Consent, online, through the following link: https://london.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2022/haringey
Primary letters will be sent today. Please return the letter in the envelope provided and put your child’s name on the front. We need these back by Friday 30th September so we are able to organise the administration.
Letters for Secondary students will be sent out next week.
Apologies for the short notice, but we have just received confirmation. Do get in touch if you need support via the school office on 020 3876 6555.
SEARCH Education Trust joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Those of us who serve young people in schools will be marking the passing of a remarkable role model of service, given to others in a spirit of humility and respect for all people, cultures and traditions. May she Rest In Peace and may the Royal Family find all the support and consolation they need to sustain them through this difficult time.At school we will be marking Queen Elizabeth’s service and her extraordinary life through assemblies and lessons linked to our SMSC curriculum.
Dear Parents/ Carers
With the increased rise of Omicron Variant and consequent staffing absences we are working hard to make transport arrangements for your child/ young person.
Please be aware that over the next few weeks the following issues may arise
- Your child may have a different driver or escort than the one they are used to
- You may be advised of delays if routes need to be split or amended to ensure continuity of travel arrangements.
The safe transportation of your child between home and school remains out utmost priority and wherever there are changes we will endeavour to inform you as swiftly as possible after we have received notifications.
Under some circumstances we may have to cancel or rearrange existing arrangements, and this would always be a last resort, which we would discuss with you.
We will continue with our Covid Safety processes which include use of masks on transport where appropriate, drivers and escorts taking Lateral flow tests regularly and use of ventilation on transport.
During this uncertain time, you may wish to manage your child’s transport to school via a personal transport budget (where we offer financial assistance to transport your own child) if this is the case then please contact the transport team on 020 8489 2729 or School.Transport@haringey.gov.uk
With best wishes
Mary Jarrett (Head of SEND Services)
Friday 17th December – End of term. School finishes at 12.30pm
Monday 3rd January – Bank Holiday
Tuesday 4th January – INSET Training – No pupils
Wednesday 5th January – Primary pupils return. Secondary and Post 16 pupils onsite testing or testing at home.
Thursday 6th January – Secondary and Post 16 pupils return to school
Following the government guidance regarding the new Omicron Variant, we will be re-introducing face coverings for pupils in year 7 and above. The expectation is for those pupils who are able to wear a face covering or can tolerate wearing a face covering follow the guidance and do so. This will only be in communal areas and it is also advised they wear face coverings on transport.
We will be reducing visitors on site and asking all visitors who enter the building to wear a face covering.
In the meantime, please can you continue to ensure you are regularly testing your child at home using the lateral flow device tests. If you require more, please do not hesitate to contact us at school.
NASEN Awards 2021
The Grove Pastoral Team were thrilled to be awarded the NASEN 2021 Award for co-production with children and young people and their families.
We are thrilled and proud to have the work that we do at school recognised within the SEN community and by NASEN.
Working alongside families to support our pupils is central to our ethos and the impact of this work has seen many success stories over the last few years. We are looking forward to many more years of successful co-production work and continued support for our pupils and their families!
THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 5.30PM
Haringey Public Health has prioritised a Q&A session for parents and carers in relation to the COVID-19 vaccination programme for 12 – 15 year olds. Details of the webinar are in the attached flyer below and the event will take place on line at 5.30pm on Thursday 7 October (link in flyer).
12-15 year olds vaccination webinar (2) (1)
The webinar will be an opportunity for parents and carers to ask Haringey clinicians and professionals any questions they may have about the COVID-19 vaccination programme for 12 – 15 year olds. The panel members are:
- Dr Will Maimaris, Director of Haringey Public Health
- Dr Sheena Patel, GP and Clinical Director, Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group
- A representative from Vaccination UK
Letters have been sent home to all parents and carers of 12-15 year old pupils regarding the vaccination programme. In this letter you will find a link to the electronic consent form.
You can read the letter here via this link COVID – Invitation letter for parents of children aged 12 to 15 years of age Haringey
Vaccinations will be taking place on Monday morning from 9.30am. This is not a school organised programme but is run through Vaccinations UK and NHS.
Pupils will only receive the vaccine if prior consent has been given by parents or carers.
School Uniform
A reminder that all pupils should return to school in their full uniform from the start of September.
PE Kits
All pupils should wear PE kits for PE. This is a pale Blue polo shirt, navy tracksuit bottoms, leggings or shorts and a navy sweatshirt. Changing for PE is both a life skill and promotion of good hygiene practice. Please support your child in bringing their PE kit to school on the correct day.
Swimming
Swimming will be starting in the third week of September for the Primary Department and the Secondary West Department. Please ensure your child brings their swimming kit on the correct day. We will be in contact to let you know which day your child is swimming.
