Year 11 GCSE Results Day 2020 We will be open for Year 11 students to collect their GCSE results on Thursday 20th August between 9.30am - 11.00am. Please ensure you follow the guidelines set out below when coming on to school site: Year 11 Collecon Instrucons: -Where possible, please ensure one adult per household accompanies students on to school site. -Upon arrival to school please collect your named envelope off the table set up on the pao area to the right-hand side of the main entrance. - Once you have received your envelope please leave the school site as soon as possible, to enable other students to safely collect theirs. -If there is someone already waing, please observe the social distancing guidelines and wait at a safe distance (at least 2 meters) to be seen. -Please do not enter the school building. If you are unable to come into school on the above date, then your results will be posted out to you. *Please check out the “Scary Guy” arcle aached to this newsleer for inspiring words for our leavers* 15/07/2020 If any member of your house- hold display any of the follow- ing symptoms you will need to self isolate and follow the Government advice: · a new connuous cough · a high temperature · a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia) Please contact school to make us aware. Free School Meals It has recently been published that the voucher scheme that has been running since the pandemic began, has now been extended to cover the summer holiday. Parents/Carers of students entled to free school meals will receive a £90.00 voucher at the beginning of the summer holiday, either by email or via the post. If you have any quesons, then please contact the school office. Are your children accessing work during lockdown? It is crucial to ensure your children are using their emails to access work being provided by teaching staff. All students have been given access to Microsoft TEAMS with work provided and reading through Scholasticlearningzone.com. Students can access this site through the log on information provided to them in their school email, but if they experience any difficulties then please contact: [email protected] or e.forrester@westlancspcss. lancs.sch.uk https://theacornsschool.co.uk/ Our website will give you information on all the work being set for pupils, support and advice services and updates from school. We will also communicate regularly via phone and email. Please ensure the school office is aware of any changes to phone numbers or email addresses. Online gaming can offer many posive experiences. It can give children and young people the chance to escape into a virtual world, to learn, and to connect with oth- ers. However, there is a risk of children and young people viewing inappropriate content in games and being contacted by adults seeking to exploit them. This week your acvity pack for parents and carers to deliver to their children explores how they can stay safe while gaming. Please click over the links below for the relevant age group. 4-5s 5-7s 8-10s 11-13s 14+ The Acorns School Newsletter Information on COVID-19, your childs education, safeguarding and helplines. https://theacornsschool.co.uk/ hps://sway.office.com/8oQ8Wc5LL02BdElD? ref=Link Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges is a small team of qualified psychologists that provide training to school staff and families around children’s emotional or mental health.