A Safe Return To School
Staff at Westholme School were delighted to open their doors for all students at the start of September
Everyone returned to Westholme with smiles on their faces as they adapted once again into the routine of learning in the classroom.
The Westholme family stayed very busy during lockdown, supporting their local community by providing donations of PPE equipment to surgeries and hospitals to help do their part in the battle against Covid-19. In addition, we have already reported how the Westholme catering team were proudly involved with the Thomas Franks Feeding Communities initiative where they raised in the region of £20,000 in order to provide meals and donations to the Blackburn Food Bank and much more.
However, it does not stop there. National Grandparents Day on Sunday 4th October sees Westholme School partnering with their neighbour, Springfield Care Home, part of Four Seasons Healthcare on Preston New Road, to continue their support within the local community. Lockdown was a difficult time for everyone, including those in care homes who have not seen their family or friends since May. Students at Westholme decided to do their part by ‘adopting a grandparent’ and sending a postcard and a small gift to the care home residents to help put a smile on their faces and let them know they are being thought of on this very special day.
Furthermore, Westholme’s youngest children at the Infant and Junior School have been working on a ‘tree of thanks’ where they have written down what they are thankful for about being back in school since lockdown. This has been a lovely way for the children to understand and appreciate the importance of school life and of growing friendships.
Staff, students and parents alike have worked extremely hard to allow a seamless transition for the return to learning in the classroom. Numerous measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and welfare of the whole Westholme community, including the introduction of year group bubbles, a specific rota for lunchtime, protective screens throughout the school and specific mask wearing and hand sanitising policies. Each year group bubble also has an allocated outdoor area so the students can still take advantage of the stunning grounds. These measures have allowed students and staff to focus on the important part of school: teaching and learning whilst staying safe.
From our youngest children in Pre School, all the way through to Sixth Form, all students are delighted to be back in the safe and nurturing environment of Westholme School. They are once again enjoying all that a Westholme education has to offer.
Westholme School
Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, Blackburn BB2 6QU
01254 506088
westholmeschool.com
