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Dear parents and carers,   With just the rest of this half term left before the end of the school year we are obviously working hard thinking about and preparing for September.   A challenge to this preparation is that we do not yet know what revised guidance for schools may say after potential national…

Dear parents and carers,   It was a difficult few weeks before half term, with an increase of COVID cases in North Tyneside.  This resulted in a request for mass testing in Y2 by Public Health England and surge testing across North Tyneside.  A number of local schools closed to many year groups and one…

Dear parent / carer   Our very own Nigel is one year old today!     I am the first person to admit that I was sceptical about the idea of a school dog.  Having been afraid of dogs myself since I was little, I didn’t see how a dog could fit into our school community. …

Dear parent / carer Our school kitchen will be closed again tomorrow (Wednesday 26th May) due to a potential case of COVID among the kitchen staff. A packed lunch will be provided for all children eligible for Free School Meals (both universal and benefits related).  All other children must come to school with a packed…

Thank you to all our families who kindly contributed to our fundraising in memory of Frank, we managed to raise an amazing £2664.35 for Neuroblastoma UK. Please click on the link below to view a thank you letter from Neuroblastoma UK: Thank you letter from Neuroblastoma UK      

Dear parent / carer There is a significant increase in positive COVID cases in our area of North Tyneside.  This includes children who are asymptomatic.  Even if you are well, please consider accessing the LA surge testing this weekend as a precaution. This will help reduce further spread across North Tyneside. Please CLICK HERE to…

If you require out of school club at May half term, please book by Friday 21st May, if we do not receive enough bookings, we may need to cancel some sessions.  We have lots of fun activities planned, please click on the link: King Edward Out of School Club May Half Term Holiday Activity Programme 2021…

As part of Healthy Living Week we should encourage our children to travel actively to school each day by walking, cycling and scooting.  As well as helping to keep everyone healthier it will also make school safer for all our children’s by keeping cars away from the school gates and will reduce pollution around school…

Dear parent / carer   As you may already be aware, some national COVID restrictions are set to ease on Monday 17th May.  As a result, we are also able to change some of the rules we have in place as a school.  However, many restrictions remain in place for the moment in line with…