If your child is eligible for benefits-related free school meals and they are not attending school because they are self-isolating please go to:

 

https://www.southview-jun.hants.sch.uk/school-dinners/

 

to order a school lunch.

Dear Parents,

 

On Friday 13th November 2020, both schools will be taking part in activities linked to the Children in Need appeal. We support this appeal each year and the focus for this year is children’s mental wellbeing which is a priority for many during these challenging times.

 

We are asking that children wear sports clothes rather than their school uniform, it can be but doesn’t have to be their school P.E. Kit.

 

The children will be taking part in activities linked to Children in Need ‘Five to Thrive’.

 

We will not be collecting money this year, due to the pandemic, but if you would like to support the charity, you can donate at https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

 

It is important for our children to understand the difficulties that some children experience on a daily basis and be aware of ways in which they can help and support mental well-being.

 

Thank you for your support.

Dear Parents,

 

As you will be aware the Prime Minister announced a National Lockdown with effect from this morning. Schools are to remain open and I am delighted to say that we have excellent attendance as usual.

 

We continue to have many measures in place to minimise any transmission of the virus and it is reassuring that parents and staff are being very sensible and erring on the side of caution should anyone they are near be symptomatic and are staying at home until a negative test result is received. It still remains the case that there are no positive cases in either school. 

 

As I have said before, if you have any symptoms or are in any doubt, please ring into school for advice.

 

Yesterday afternoon at 3.52p.m. I received the Guidance for Schools regarding lockdown. There is nothing new that we need to put in place which is not already in place, other than Clinically Extremely Vulnerable staff and pupils are advised to stay at home for the duration of the lockdown. You will have received an email or letter from the Government informing you if you fall into this category.

 

The new lockdown rule regarding only meeting one person who is not your household, is now applicable everywhere. 

 

This means any adult collecting a child from school should not be meeting up with anyone else on site as everyone will have another child with them and so you will be mixing with at least 2 other people as well as mixing school families. So, please collect your child/children and then leave the site immediately, ensuring your child/children are close by your side and not mixing with other children. They are being kept totally separate at school so then letting them mix out of school is increasing risk of transmission. It remains the case that only one adult should be on site to collect children and please do not arrive before 3p.m. as this is the start of the collection time.

 

Obviously, the lockdown now prevents any households mixing other than for support bubbles and childcare for working families, so your children should be at home and not out playing with children from other households.

 

If we all continue to abide by the rules then hopefully, we will get through this lockdown safely.

 

As has been the case since September, any child off school due to being in isolation whilst they await test results, will have work set for them.

 

As always, please stay safe.

 

Keep washing your hands and socially distancing.

 

Best wishes,

Mrs Sheila Pape

Executive Headteacher

Skoolkit

Here we go again!

Following government guidance, we will be closing our 6 stores from 5th November.

 

We will reopen as soon as we are told it is safe to do so.

 

If you have placed an order instore you will not be able to collect from the store after 5th November so we will now post your order out to your home address.

 

Orders can continue to be placed online via our website for home delivery.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

www.skoolkit.co.uk

There will be no crossing patrol on Vivian Road from 2^nd November 2020 until further notice.

 

We have been asked to advertise the following:

 

The Hampshire County Council School Crossing Patrol Service currently has a large team of dedicated community-minded men and women carrying out the important role of ensuring the safety of children on their way to and from school.

 

We currently have a vacancy on Vivian Road, Basingstoke. We would be keen to hear from parents, grandparents and members of the local community who can demonstrate traffic awareness, a sense of responsibility and are keen to show dedication and commitment in carrying out this important role to make the roads of Hampshire safer for children travelling to and from School.

 

Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided, more important are your personal qualities and commitment to provide a safe crossing environment for children travelling between home and school during term time.

 

Additional information you may require:

 

Patrol working hours are up to 1 hour in the morning and up to 1 hour in the afternoon during school term-time

A uniform is provided to protect you against the elements

Starting salary is £9.62 per hour plus a payment in lieu of holidays

 

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

 

If you think you may be interested in the role and would like further information then please see our careers page

 

- https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/careers/schoolcrossingpatrolcareers

Our autumn term Newsletter 1 and autumn term diary dates are now available to read and download.  You can find them on our 'Letters' page.

https://www.southview-jun.hants.sch.uk/letters/ 

Dear All,

 

Following my update earlier this week I would just like to confirm that all of the tests which were carried out as a precaution, on staff and pupils in Mrs Clift's class, have come back negative.

 

As I said in my update, I was being cautious and I would rather that than take any risks with the safety of the children, staff and community.

 

Thank you to the many of you who expressed your support in this. If ever there were a positive case, I would inform you, along with the action that is being taken. I know there were rumours going round that there were positive cases - but please be assured if there is anything you should know, I will let you know. We all need to work together to get through these strange times.

 

As the weather gets a little colder and wetter, the classrooms might be a little colder than usual due to the high level of ventilation required. The heating is on, but it might be an idea to send your child with an extra layer - just in case they feel a little chilly. One member of staff has admitted to wearing their long johns! - but I'm not going to say who!!

 

I also mentioned that all parents would be receiving a mini report on their child's progress as we aren't able to hold parents' evenings as usual. These will be sent home on Tuesday 20th October. Please check your child's book bag for the envelope.

 

Finally, I hope you all have a lovely weekend and hope to see you safe and sound on Monday.

 

Stay safe

 

With my very best wishes

 

Mrs Sheila Pape

Executive Headteacher

Please click here for the latest update regarding school opening.

Please click here for the September Opening Update

I am pleased to confirm the School Crossing Patrol (SCP) on Vivian Road will be resuming work on 4^th September 2020.

 

They will be advising the public they are socially distancing and we would be grateful if parents and pupils using the crossing would do the same.