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NEWSLETTER 20Th April 2021 Khalsa VA Primary School NEWSLETTER 20th April 2021 WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, WAHEGURU JI KE FATEH COVID-19 Update Some restrictions have eased, but there are still rules in place to protect us all. Make sure that you are following all of the rules. Do not put yourself or others at risk. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19- response-spring-2021-summary COVID-19 testing Welcome back! Remember that asymptomatic testing (‘Lateral Flow It is lovely to see the children back in school. We Tests’) is now available for all adults who live in a hope that all of our families had a safe and happy household with primary school pupils. Tests can be holiday and enjoyed Vaisakhi celebrations. ordered online or from a local testing centre. https://www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/2059/free_covid After-School Clubs -19_test_for_residents_without_symptoms After school clubs will start back next week. Please sign up and pay for the sessions using our online Vaisakhi payment system. If you are not sure how to log in, On Friday 23rd April, we will be celebrating Vaisakhi please contact the school office at school with a full programme of events, including: - Nishan Sahib Sewa Holiday homework - A ‘mini’ Nagar Kirtan Well done to all of the pupils who have completed - Singing shabbads their homework to a high standard. If your child has - Art work not yet returned their homework to their class - A visit from horses and hawks teacher, please ensure that they do this as soon as - Special lunch possible. Unfortunately, we are still unable to welcome parents COVID-19 procedures and carers into school for this, but we will share many We would like to remind parents and carers that photos and videos of the festivities. COVID-19 is still a risk to our community and we all need to remain vigilant. If your child, or anyone in your household has any of these symptoms, you must isolate and take a COVID test. - A new, persistent cough - A high temperature - A loss of taste or smell Do not send your child into school if someone in the household is waiting for test results. Khalsa VA Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Norwood Green, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4LA 0208 5749045 [email protected] Khalsa VA Primary School NEWSLETTER 20th April 2021 Certificates for the Golden Rule of ‘Working Hard’ for the week ending 2nd April were awarded to the Best Attendance for week beginning following children: 29th March: Year 6: Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji class 97.7% Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Jaskirat K. Rao Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji class 76.2% Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji – Sonampreet Kaur Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji class 82.8% Year 5: Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji class 78.6% Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji – Harmanjot S. Arora Guru Nanak Dev Ji class 90.0% Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji – Simarjeet S. Madan Guru Angad Dev Ji class 85.0% Year 4: Guru Amar Das Ji class 89.2% Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji – Bavneet Singh Guru Ram Das Ji class 96.4% Guru Arjan Dev Ji – Sahejveer S. Malhotra Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji class 93.3% Year 3: Guru Arjan Dev Ji class 92.5% Guru Ram Das Ji – Jivraj S. Khaneja Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji class 100% Guru Amar Das Ji – Harveen K. Marwa Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji class 98.3% Year 2: Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji class 96.0% Guru Nanak Dev Ji – Jasnoor Kaur Guru Gobind Singh Ji class 97.9% Guru Angad Dev Ji – Rajveer S. Dhesi Year 1: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji – Avneet K. Bawaja Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji – Milanroop K. Khalsa Reception: Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji – Abhaypartap S. Chawala Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji – Hargun K. Chopra The ‘Golden Rule’ for the week beginning 19th April is ‘Remembering God.’ Key dates for your diary Friday Vaisakhi celebrations in 23rd April school Monday Bank Holiday (no school) 3rd May Get our latest news on Twitter: @khalsaschool1 or read the feed on our school website Thought of the week Only through service and sacrifice can you become great. Jon Gordon Do small things with great love. Mother Theresa Khalsa VA Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Norwood Green, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4LA 0208 5749045 [email protected] .
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