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Extreme Heat - Staying Safe Advice
Date: 12th Jul 2022 @ 9:26am
EXTREME HEAT - STAYING SAFE IN HOT WEATHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please click here for government advice on staying safe and well during periods of extreme heat. As you will know, the temperatures over the next three days are extreme (Thursday 28 degrees, Friday 33 degrees and Saturday 28 degrees) and we will all need to take great care and be vigilant on behalf of vulnerable friends and family; especially the young and elderly. ?
More information giving advice is being posted on the 'News and Events' page on the school website. ? Please stay safe - and please remember to ensure your children bring water bottles and hats toschool every day over the summer term - and that you apply sunscreen in the morning when needed. ?
Many thanks to you all.
Please see the additional links for advice and guidance for keeping yourself and others safe during extreme hot weather.
NHS Advice - How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Met Office - Tips for Keeping Cool in Hot Weather
Age UK - Advice for Staying Cool in a Heatwave
Date: 11th Jul 2022 @ 11:08am
Northmoor Academy is part of The Harmony Trust’s “Green News” launched in conjunction with children’s author.
Our green-minded Eco Team have been busy working with their peers across The Harmony Trust over the Spring term. They have teamed up with the wonderful author Katherine Wheatley, (who writes eco-friendly children’s books) to create their very own “green” newspaper, Green News to help all Harmony Trust children to learn more about green issues and spread the word on how we can all work together to look after our planet.
You can read the first edition of Green News at the bottom of this page.
Mr Hughes, CEO of The Harmony Trust says “I am so excited about this first edition of the Green News - it shows just how passionate our children and staff are about protecting the environment to safeguard all the benefits that the natural world brings for communities and the future.”
Katherine Wheatley says: “I am delighted to be working with The Harmony Trust to create and develop this paper which places Education 
for Sustainability at the top of its agenda’ ‘Let’s make a difference together!”
Look out for Issue 2 in the autumn.
Diversity Day - Thursday 26th May
Date: 23rd May 2022 @ 6:29pm
On Thursday 26th May, Northmoor will be celebrating the our uniqueness, the languages we speak and the countries we are from.
Diversity Day will be based around the text ‘All Are Welcome’ and parents are invited to take part in Diversity Day by sharing their own culture (food, dress, dance, music, language) with their child’s class. Parents who would like to take part should contact class teachers directly.
Did you know we are lucky enough to have over 20 languages spoken by the children and families at Northmoor?
We look forward to sharing some of the activities on our Twitter account.
Parents/Carers Letter - living with COVID-19
Date: 31st Mar 2022 @ 1:44pm
Date: 15th Mar 2022 @ 1:48pm
Dear Parent/Carer,
Parental feedback and input into our academies continue to be of great importance to the Harmony Trust. We believe that parents can help us shape our strategies, address challenges, and share successes.
Alongside our parent forums, we are looking for parents to help our research team evaluate the impact of Trust-wide projects on them and their children. To ensure we can monitor changes over time, ideally we would like the same parents to respond each time. If possible, we are asking that parents to sign up to answer these surveys 3 to 4 times per year.
Our first project is to look at the impact of the 1-2-1 devices (iPads for all KS2 children) on children and their families through our Harnessing Technology Maximising Learning (HTML) strategy.
The surveys will take around 10/15 minutes to fill in. They will help us identify any changes we need to make and identify successes that we can share across our academies.
Your data will be held securely and will be anonymous, although we will ask for the school and year group your child is in on each survey.
If you would like to help, please click on the link below and complete the form to register your interest.
Thank you.
Date: 10th Feb 2022 @ 1:05pm
Everyone at Northmoor Academy is delighted that all our children have now got access to Sumdog. It is an exciting and innovative piece of maths software that adapts itself to the child’s answers, increasing challenge when they are ready.
Your child has received their login from their class teacher and can access Sumdog immediately.
Did you know, that just 30 minutes each week increases your child’s maths fluency (being able to recall maths facts without thinking)? The questions all take the form of games and the children have loved earning coins and playing the games in their introduction to Sumdog. You can read more about the benefits of Sumdog here or better still, ask your child to show you how it works.
Your child can log on to their account here
Date: 9th Nov 2021 @ 12:37pm
On Monday 15th November, children can come to school in odd socks to celebrate their differences!
Date: 11th Oct 2021 @ 9:22am
On Thursday 14th October, we will be holding our first parent forum of the year. It will be held online via Microsoft Teams at 2pm. If you would like to be involved, please send:
- Your name
- Your child's name and that they attend Northmoor
- Your email address to info@theharmonytrust.org by the end of the day on Wednesday.
The theme of the forum is the 'Harnessing Technology, Maximising Learning (HTML) strategy and the rollout of the 1-2-1 devices scheme and Digital Lift Off days.
We very much forward to seeing you.
Mrs Coleman
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Date: 25th Sep 2021 @ 11:28pm
On Monday 27th September we will be launching Read, Achieve, Succeed for the new year. The children will be able to choose a brand new book from our friends at Madeleine Lindley who will be bringing a pop-up bookshop for us to enjoy. Teachers have planned many exciting reading-themed events such as reading picnics, library visits and cosy reading.
Everyone is school is very much looking forward to the event, which will be launched by Mrs Coleman, through our Read, Achieve, Succeed assembly, where the children will try to guess who the masked readers are. See if you can guess with a sneak preview here:
Northmoor Age Range Consultation Sept 2021
Date: 6th Sep 2021 @ 2:01pm
Please see attached for a consultation letter regarding a proposal to change the age range of Northmoor Academy from 3 - 11 years to 2 - 11 years later in the Autumn Term.
A Warm Welcome Back to Northmoor!
Date: 2nd Sep 2021 @ 3:58pm
It has been a very busy day here at Northmoor, we are all very glad the children have all come back to school well-rested, eager to learn and with huge smiles on their faces. The children have been busy meeting their new teachers and classmates today as well as exploring their new iPads, learning all about their topics for the next year and of course, finding some time to have some quiet reading.
We are all very excited about what the next year has in store!
Out of this World - The iPads have landed!
Date: 6th Jul 2021 @ 6:44pm
By September, all the children in KS2 (Years 3 to 6) will have their own iPad to use to support their learning in class. We are very excited about this exceptional project and are exploring where they might take us in our "Out of this World" event. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Northmoor_HT for updates!
Letter to Parents re: Lateral Flow Testing 02.02.2021
Date: 2nd Feb 2021 @ 2:01pm
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please find attached an important update from Antony Hughes, CEO, regarding Lateral Flow Testing.
Should you have any questions or comments please do get in touch.
Update: Monday 4th Jan 2021 School Closure Announcement
Date: 4th Jan 2021 @ 11:26pm
Dear Parents/Carers - please read latest urgent information regarding school closures.
Update: Sunday 3rd January 2021 - Return to school
Date: 3rd Jan 2021 @ 7:24pm
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please find attached an important update from Antony Hughes, CEO, regarding the return to school for our pupils to our academies this week.
Should you have any questions or comments please do get in touch.
Update - Bubble Closure - Ruby Class - 30.11.2020
Date: 30th Nov 2020 @ 11:29am
30th November 2020
Dear Parents and Carers,
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Northmoor Academy Ruby Class
I am writing to let you know that member of our Ruby bubble has tested positive for Covid-19. The academy is working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for your children and our staff.
This means that we have had to close the Ruby Class bubble for 14 days from today. Your child must now self-isolate for 14 days. This means they must stay at home until Monday 14th December. Assuming they do not show symptoms in this time or test positive themselves, they may return to school on Monday 14th December.
Only children in Ruby Class need to isolate. You may send brothers and sisters to school as usual.
It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid19 and only well child attend school or childcare settings.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
• high temperature
• new, continuous cough –this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste –this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
I know that some parents will feel worried. Please try not to worry. For most people Covid19 is a mild illness.
If your child or any member of the household develops any of these symptoms then you should arrange to be tested. You can do this by searching ‘Book a coronavirus test online’ or by calling 119.
If you have taken a test, then your household should stay at home until the result is received. If anyone in the household receives a positive result, then the whole family must stay at home and self-isolate. If all members are negative, then your child may return to school as long as you have not been told to isolate by the Test and Trace Service.
Should you have any questions or need any help please contact school using info@northmoor.theharmonytrust.org
Many Thanks for your understanding and support at this difficult time.
J Hainsworth
Executive Principal
Update - Bubble Closure - Onyx - 26.11.2020
Date: 30th Nov 2020 @ 11:25am
26th November 2020
Dear Parents and Carers,
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Northmoor Academy Onyx Class
I am writing to let you know that member of our Onyx bubble has tested positive for Covid-19. The academy is working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for your children and our staff.
This means that we have had to close the Onyx Class bubble for 14 days from today. Your child must now self-isolate for 14 days. This means they must stay at home until Thursday 10th December. Assuming they do not show symptoms in this time or test positive themselves, they may return to school on Thursday 10th December.
Only children in Onyx Class need to isolate. You may send brothers and sisters to school as usual.
It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid19 and only well child attend school or childcare settings.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
• high temperature
• new, continuous cough –this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste –this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
I know that some parents will feel worried. Please try not to worry. For most people Covid19 is a mild illness.
If your child or any member of the household develops any of these symptoms then you should arrange to be tested. You can do this by searching ‘Book a coronavirus test online’ or by calling 119.
If you have taken a test, then your household should stay at home until the result is received. If anyone in the household receives a positive result, then the whole family must stay at home and self-isolate. If all members are negative, then your child may return to school as long as you have not been told to isolate by the Test and Trace Service.
Should you have any questions or need any help please contact school using info@northmoor.theharmonytrust.org
Many Thanks for your understanding and support at this difficult time.
J Hainsworth
Executive Principal
Update - Bubble Closure -Tanzanite Class - 11.11.2020
Date: 11th Nov 2020 @ 5:38pm
11th November 2020
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Northmoor Academy Year 3&4 Tanzanite Class
We have been informed that a member of our academy have tested positive for Covid-19. We are working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for our children and our staff.
This means that we have had to close the Year 3&4 Tanzanite Class Bubble for 14 days from today. The children and staff members will now self-isolate for 14 days. This means they will stay at home until 25th November.
It is safe for all other pupils to return to school. We have taken a range of measure to ensure that we are adhering to the government’s guidelines for schools.
It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid19 and only well children and staff attend school or childcare settings.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
•high temperature
•new, continuous cough –this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
•loss or change to your sense of smell or taste –this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
For most people Covid19 is a mild illness. We are taking a range of measures and precautions as identified in our risk assessment and will do all that we can to keep everyone safe.
If your child or any member of the household develops any of these symptoms then you should arrange to be tested. You can do this by searching ‘Book a coronavirus test online’ or by calling 119.
If you have taken a test, then your household should stay at home until the result is received. If anyone in the household receives a positive result, then the whole family must stay at home and self-isolate. If all members are negative, then your child may return to school as long as you have not been told to isolate by the Test and Trace Service.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the academy using info@northmoor.theharmonytrust.org
Update - Bubble Closure 6.11.2020 - Garnet Class
Date: 6th Nov 2020 @ 4:46pm
6th November 2020
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Northmoor Academy Year 3 Garnet Class
We have been informed that two pupils at our academy have tested positive for Covid-19. We are working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for our children and our staff.
This means that we have had to close the Year 3 Garnet Class Bubble for 14 days from today. The children and staff members will now self-isolate for 14 days. This means they will stay at home until Friday 20th November 2020.
It is safe for all other pupils to return to school. We have taken a range of measure to ensure that we are adhering to the government’s guidelines for schools.
It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid19 and only well children and staff attend school or childcare settings.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
• high temperature
• new, continuous cough –this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste –this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
For most people Covid19 is a mild illness. We are taking a range of measures and precautions as identified in our risk assessment and will do all that we can to keep everyone safe.
If your child or any member of the household develops any of these symptoms then you should arrange to be tested. You can do this by searching ‘Book a coronavirus test online’ or by calling 119.
If you have taken a test, then your household should stay at home until the result is received. If anyone in the household receives a positive result, then the whole family must stay at home and self-isolate. If all members are negative, then your child may return to school as long as you have not been told to isolate by the Test and Trace Service.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the academy using info@northmoor.theharmonytrust.org
Date: 6th Nov 2020 @ 4:41pm
We are very excited about the national TT Rockstars Rock Out 2020! Please encourage your child to join in, prizes are available and don't forget to challenge your teacher to a Rock Slam!
Good luck!
Update - Bubble Closure 5.11.2020 - Tourmaline
Date: 5th Nov 2020 @ 2:48pm
5th November 2020
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Northmoor Academy, Tourmaline Class.
We have been informed that a member of our academy has tested positive for Covid-19. We are working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for our children and our staff.
This means that we have had to close the Tourmaline Class Bubble from today. The children and staff members will now self-isolate. This means they will stay at home until Wednesday 18th November.
It is safe for all other pupils to return to school. We have taken a range of measure to ensure that we are adhering to the government’s guidelines for schools.
It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid-19 and only well children and staff attend school or childcare settings.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
• high temperature
• new, continuous cough –this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
•l oss or change to your sense of smell or taste –this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
For most people Covid-19 is a mild illness. We are taking a range of measures and precautions as identified in our risk assessment and will do all that we can to keep everyone safe.
If your child or any member of the household develops any of these symptoms then you should arrange to be tested. You can do this by searching ‘Book a coronavirus test online’ or by calling 119.
If you have taken a test, then your household should stay at home until the result is received. If anyone in the household receives a positive result, then the whole family must stay at home and self-isolate. If all members are negative, then your child may return to school as long as you have not been told to isolate by the Test and Trace Service.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the academy using info@northmoor.theharmonytrust.org
Update: Monday 19th October 2020 Bubble Closures - Opal, Sapphire and Tanzanite
Date: 19th Oct 2020 @ 9:27pm
Please read latest update on Bubble closures.