Barthol Chapel School Bulletin 52 – 16th August 2021 Welcome to Term 1 Barthol Chapel School A very warm welcome to all families to the first term of school session 2021/2022. I hope you all had a relaxing summer break. St Katherines Inverurie As you are aware, I am undertaking a dual Head Teacher role, leading and AB51 8TD managing both Barthol Chapel School and Methlick School. My working week will be split between both schools. My days at Barthol Chapel School will be a TEL: 01651 267440 Tuesday and Friday. However, these days will need to be flexible as and when the need in both schools’ dictates. [email protected] COVID-19 Mitigations www.bartholchapel.aberdeenshire.sch.uk As announced by the First Minister on Tuesday 3rd August, current mitigation measures in school will remain in place for the first 6 weeks of term. This will be review by the Scottish Government. a anderson Therefore, staggered breaks and lunchtimes will continue with zoned areas of Mr Adrian Anderson the playground remaining in place. Schools should continue to avoid assemblies Head Teacher and other large group gatherings. I appreciate that this is frustrating for all, however we can remain hopeful that this will only be the position for 6 weeks. The guidance issued to schools state that face coverings should be worn by parents and other visitors to all school sites (whether entering the building or otherwise), including parents at drop-off and pick-up. Face coverings will continue to be required on school transport. One change is that children will be able to return to school with school bags, pencil cases etc. Children will be able to change in their PE Kits in school to participate in PE Lessons. Following changes to the self-isolation guidance, whole class groups will no longer be asked to self-isolate when one person tests positive. Instead, a targeted approach will be taken whereby those most at risk will be identified. Should your child be the one who tests positive, they will still be required to self- isolate for 10 days. Barthol Chapel School Bulletin 52 – 16th August 2021 School Meals A new online resource has been launched by Aberdeenshire Council’s School Meals Service, which will help with making healthy meal choices displaying allergen and nutritional content of primary school meals. The portal is linked to a nutritional analysis programme which ensures meals meet statutory nutritional standards. To use the portal please visit http://ourshiremenus.mysaffronportal.com/ Please click here to access the School Lunch Menu for this term. This menu will be in place until the October Break. A reminder that with effect from August 2021 universal free school meals will be expanded from Primary 1 to Primary 3 to include pupils in Primary 4. The cost of a meal for pupils in Primary 5-7 is Barthol Chapel School £2.50. From January 2022, Primary 5 pupils will be included in universal free school meals. St Katherines Inverurie AB51 8TD TEL: 01651 267440 [email protected] www.bartholchapel.aberdeenshire.sch.uk a anderson Mr Adrian Anderson Head Teacher .