Category: News

Face Coverings

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Following the recent updated guidance from the Scottish Government, you will no doubt be aware it was announced that face coverings should be worn in Scottish schools and on school transport from Monday 31st August.

A letter from Eleanor Sheppard (Chief Education Officer) was sent out to all parents yesterday detailing the guidance given from the Scottish Government. Within this letter there is a link taking you directly to the government guidance around the use of face coverings.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/face-coverings/#:~:text=People%20must%20by%20law%20wear,unless%20in%20a%20crowded%20situation.

Within this guidance the exemptions around the wearing of face coverings are also stated, including:

  • if you have a health condition or you are disabled, including hidden disabilities, for example, autism, dementia or a learning disability, 
  • if you are providing care for someone with a health condition or disability, and a face covering would be inappropriate because it would cause difficulty, pain or severe distress or anxiety to the wearer or the person in the care of the wearer, or
  • because you cannot apply a covering and wear it in the proper manner safely and consistently
  • Individual discretion should be applied in considering the use of face coverings for other children including, for example, children with breathing difficulties and disabled children who would struggle to wear a face covering.

We recognise that many of our pupils will be exempt from wearing face coverings however, if you feel that your child would tolerate wearing a face covering we would be grateful if this could be encouraged.

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Clothing Bank

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We are always delighted with the wonderful support we receive from the Orchard Brae community and we have been overwhelmed by the success of our clothing bank since it began.

Unfortunately, due to the circumstances surrounding Covid-19, we are having to suspend the clothing bank for the time being and we ask that you don’t send clothing donations into the school.

Thank you for your understanding and we will notify everyone when we are able to restart the clothing bank.

School Lunches

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Next week we will be able to provide hot school lunches for pupils at Orchard Brae. In order to do this the lunches will be following week 2 of the menu below.

The following week, (week beginning 24th August) we will return to week 1 on the menu bringing us in line with the rest of the schools in Aberdeen City.

The menu can also be viewed on the school website:

https://orchardbrae.aberdeen.sch.uk/parents/general-info/school-lunches/

Aberdeen City Council – Return To School Update

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Please find below Aberdeen City Council’s return to school update for 03/08/2020. This provides information relating to:

Reopening of school buildings in August
Hygiene and Health and Safety Practices
Practical Measures to Support Physical distancing
Supporting the Wellbeing and Welfare of All
Delivery of the Curriculum
Delivery of Learning & Teaching

It can also be viewed by following the link below:

https://sway.office.com/qPEuEq14vLwtceBZ?ref=Link&loc=play

Aberdeen City Libraries

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Aberdeen City Libraries have introduced an appointment based Click and Collect service. Staff will provide a selection of books based on a family’s reading preferences, to collect on appointment. This means that families  will once again be able to benefit from borrowing items including children’s picture books, early readers and dual language books from Aberdeen City Libraries. You can find out more about how to access this service by following the link https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/click-and-collect.

 It is also not too late  to participate in Aberdeen Reads, their summer reading challenge, which runs until 29 August 2020. Anybody can participate as an individual or as a group. Everyone who registers for Aberdeen Reads will be entered into a prize draw. Taking part in the Challenge will support children to develop language and literacy skills by encouraging all kinds of reading – instructions, recipes, picture books, sharing stories with younger siblings. Many of the suggested challenges can be easily carried out as part of a daily routine and it’s a great way to encourage the whole family to read together. Information on the Challenge and how to register is on our website www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/aberdeenreads,

 Finally, Aberdeen City Libraries continue to provide a wide range of ebooks, eaudio books, ecomics, emagazines and online resources suitable for all ages and abilities. They are also delivering regular Bookbug sessions via their YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Aberdeen City Libraries YouTube Channel

Aberdeen City Libraries Facebook Page

Wellbeing Supports For Parents, Pupils And Staff

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On the school website, you will find links to documents and websites which you may find helpful in supporting yourself, your family and your child in preparing for returning to school. This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources and should you find anything you feel would be beneficial to share, please let us know.
 
These supports can be accessed using the link below or on the website through the OUR SCHOOL tab then COVID-19.