Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Derbyshire Summer Staycation

  Fri 17 Jul 2020
  Derbyshire Summer Staycation is a set of resources aimed at providing children and their families with a series of ideas to help them stay active over the Summer. Visit our Parents - Support under Covid-19 - section to see the details. 

• EdenRed Free School Meal Vouchers

  Thu 16 Jul 2020

  For those parents who are entitled to the Free School Meal Vouchers over the summer holiday period, your vouchers will be sent to your chosen email address early next week.

   

  Please visit our Parents - Support during covid-19 - section for your EdenRed Parent and Carer FAQ  guide.

• Virtual Sports Day Certificate

  Mon 13 Jul 2020

  We are so proud of all of you for sharing your videos and pictures of you taking part in the activities, we hope that you have had some fun and enjoyed taking part in our Virual Sports Day Challenge.

   

  The winners of the Virtual Sports Day event are ELVASTON

   

  Your Sports Day Certificate can be found on your Class page under Children - Class Pages

   

   

• September 2020 arrangements

  Mon 13 Jul 2020 Miss Kay

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  Thank you once again for your support during recent times. The school and trust have been working through the guidance and I am now in a position to update you on the reopening of Gilbert’s for ALL children in September 2020. Guidance is subject to change, therefore, please note that these plans could be subject to change and sometimes at very short notice. I will outline the key points below but please read the full parent guidance which is located under support during COVID-19 Arrangements for September 2020.

  • School will open on 3^rd September (2^nd September is an INSET day)
  • On the 3^rd and 4^th September the children will return to their PREVIOUS class. This will enable the children to come back to a familiar setting and ease any anxieties over the Summer holidays.
  • Current Year 2 Pupils will NOT return and will attend their new school when it opens.
  • Children will spend the two days in their old classrooms before a gentle move on the afternoon of the 4^th September. They will exit from their new classroom and start in their new class officially on Monday 7^th September.
  • All NEW STARTERS in Reception and Nursery will start at Gilbert’s on Monday 7^th September
  • Children will be in one of two bubbles, either EYFS (Nursery and Reception) or Key Stage 1 ( Year 1 and Year 2).
  • They will remain in these bubbles for the whole day.
  • Staff are now allowed to move between bubbles but this will be limited where possible
  • There will continue to be staggered start and finish times which are explained in the full parent guidance.
  • Only 1 parent will be allowed to drop off and collect.
  • The school office is closed to parents. Please continue to contact us via telephone or email
  • There will be no breakfast club at the start of the term due to the mixing of bubbles, however this will continue to be reviewed.
  • Additional buy back Nursery sessions will be suspended for September. This will also continue to be reviewed.
  • Children of compulsory school age will be expected to attend school.
  • Children can bring a book bag, PE kit and coat only and lunch box if they do so normally.
  • We anticipate school meals to resume from 3^rd September
  • The curriculum will be broad and balanced with a huge emphasis on the mental health and well-being of the children.

   

  Thank you again for your patience and the understanding that these plans could again change

   

  Miss Kay

• Order your School Uniform Online

  Mon 13 Jul 2020

  Visit our own dedicated uniform ordering page at Uniform Shop Online. You can order your uniform at any time and delivery is to your own door.

   

  Click https://uniformshoponline.co.uk/collections/gilbert-heathcote-school to see the full range of Gilbert's school uniform.

   

  Or see our page Parents - Information - School Uniform for further information.

   

  Thank You.

   

   

   

   

• Collection of Reports

  Tue 07 Jul 2020 Miss Kay

  Due to current social distancing measures we are adapting the way you will receive your child's school report this year.

  You will be able to collect the reports from outside the school on the playground at the times and dates listed below. It is important that you collect at the correct time. If the playground appears busy you will be asked to wait outside the school. Once you have collected the report you MUST LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. You will not be allowed to collect any other child's report and only one parent per child allowed. Staff will be adhering to social distancing and will not be available to engage in lengthy conversations. 

  If your child is currently attending school then their report will be sent home with them. You will need to bring a strong bag as you will also be receiving your child's books. Please return your child's reading book and word box when you come to collect the report. There will be boxes available for you to place them in.

   

  Year 2 with surnames A-J- Tuesday 14th July 1:30pm-2pm

   

  Year 2 with surnames K-W- Tuesday 14th July 2:10-2:40pm

   

  Year 1- Wednesday 15th July- 1:30-2:00pm

   

  Reception-Wednesday 15th July 2:10-2:40pm

   

  Nursery- Thursday 16th July 1:30-2pm

   

   Thank you 

  Miss Kay

   

• Miss Kay Returns!

  Mon 06 Jul 2020 Miss Kay

  Dear Parents and Carers

   I am delighted to inform you that I have now returned to Gilbert's after my maternity leave. Whilst the school is certainly a different one to the one I left, all the staff and children have made me very proud with how they have dealt with the current situation. A special thank you to Mrs Mappin for looking after the school in my absence. 

  As some of you may know the latest guidance for schools was released late last week. As a school we are currently working through the guidance and will update you as soon as we can on plans for September. Rest assured this will be before the end of the Summer term.

   

  Thank you for your co operation

   

  Miss L Kay

• Virtual Sports Day 2020

  Fri 03 Jul 2020 J Houlding

  Welcome to our

  Virtual Sports Day 2020

   

  Sports Day is one of the great events in our School calendar and we couldn't let a little thing like a global pandemic stop us celebrating together. However, we do have to be safe and responsible, so this year we are going online!

   

  Please make sure you let your teacher know if we can use your photos or videos to feature on our School website!

   

  There will be a certificate available on the School website for you to download for participating. The more activities you do, the more points your house will get. But even if you can only do one, it's worth taking part!

   

  We hope you have fun with our challenges and enjoy taking part with those in your household.

   

  Please remember that pupils can get house points by sending in a photo (video) of them doing a challenge. Don't forget to tag your teacher and the School if you post them on twitter. 

   

  The more challenges you show us you have tried; the more house points you will get.

   

  Certificates will be available to download from the website on Friday 10th July.