Monday 11th May
Happy Monday all! Did you have a good weekend? I can’t believe how quickly the weather has changed, on Saturday I was in my shorts and t-shirt and today I am looking for my winter coat.
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, gave a speech to the nation. In the speech he spoke about the need to continue to stay alert and limit the spread of coronavirus, and he also mentioned the possible re-opening of primary schools - beginning with Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 after half-term. We don’t know any more details as yet and are awaiting further clarification from the government. Like you, we have lots of questions that need answering. Children, if you have any questions that you would like to ask us about the re-opening of your school please email us at: children@olive.dudley.sch.uk. We will use your questions to help us plan for the possible re-opening of Olive Hill.
For the time being, nothing has changed and the guidance remains the same: the school remains closed for all children other than those who are already aware that they are able to attend because of their key-worker status or vulnerability. And, it definitely hasn’t changed the fact that we miss you lots and lots.
Several times I have mentioned how important communication is during these uncertain times, and we have loved being able to communicate with our school community in different ways. And, we have now have a new way … we have a post box on our school gates just for you! Isn’t that amazing! I will give you one guess as to who made it … you’ve got it … the very talented Mr Weston.
If you would like to write to us, or share your learning, or send in your art work for display - you will be able to post it in the box on your daily walk. We cannot wait to start receiving your mail. Unlike the Royal Mail postal service, you will not need to put a stamp on the mail you put into our special box. Just remember to include your name, so we know which lovely child it has come from.
Talking about the Royal Mail, did you know it was first created in 1516 - that is a long time ago. The company provides mail collection and delivery services throughout the UK. Letters are deposited in a post box, taken to a post office and sorted ready for delivery. The distinctive red post boxes were first introduced in 1852 and they are traditionally finished with the Latin initials of the current reigning monarch. The Royal Mail uses a staggering 342 million rubber bands per year to bundle up letters and packages.
I must dash, as I need to catch the post office before it closes today - I need to buy 100 first class stamps and 100 second class stamps for school. We have been going through a lot lately! I wonder why!
Stay safe all.