Today’s message (Wednesday 27 January 2021) - Moortown Primary School, Leeds

Our message today comes from Mrs Weekes, the Head of School…

Almost every message or conversation I have at the moment seems to start with a nod to how tough things are at the moment. They are tough and everyone is feeling it at different times and in different ways. I hope you’re experiencing some glimmers of hope, possibly by family members receiving the vaccine.

School is much busier than it was during the first lockdown but we’re still missing so many of our children. We can’t wait to get back to normal with a school full of happy and healthy learners. I expect all of you, trying to juggle work and home schooling, have the very same wish!

For those of you learning at home, our staff are working hard to give you a call each week. We hope you’re finding these a useful way of staying in touch and resolving any issues that may arise.

Now for a bit of other news…

I’m pleased to tell you that the current pandemic and lockdown has not stopped the work developing the land at the back of school. The final surveys are taking place this week and once they’re signed off, we have a proposed start date of March for tarmac to be laid. Extending the playground at the back is the first phase of development and is a massive step that we’ve been waiting to take (for a very long time!). Watch out for the next stage – developing a green area – once the tarmac is laid.

Stay safe, happy and healthy.

Thanks to Mrs Weekes for today’s message.