Latest News
Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.
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School Events
Wed 18 Mar 2020There will be no Celebration Assemblies for parents until further notice.
Sports events across Dacorum have been cancelled.
Cancellations to After School Clubs are having to be put in place - all parents will be notified if a club that their child attends is affected.
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Coronavirus update
Wed 18 Mar 2020Everyone is adjusting to the new requirements for whole families to self-isolate for 14 days if one member shows signs of a temperature or new persistent cough. Thank you that we are all pulling together during this time.
Work is available on-line for all pupils who are staying at home. For KS2 pupils, please see in Google Drive, for our younger children, work will be emailed to you. Please complete this and then return for marking / assessment. This will enable teachers to support in a more individual way should this be necessary. Please email me, head@georgestreet.herts.sch.uk if you have any queries.
Within school all classes are currently continuing with learning set by their teacher and being covered by a member of school staff or regular supply. The children are coping very well and I am very proud of everyone.
As situations do change very quickly, I will update you as soon as I know anything. Please DO NOT contact the office at this very busy time (they are short staffed), but again email me.
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Latest Coronavirus Update
Sun 15 Mar 2020We are closely watching the news, preparing and updating our contingency plans.
At present anyone with a temperature higher than 37.8 degrees centigrade or a new persistent cough must self-isolate for 7 days, meaning your child will be unable to attend school. Please check the government website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection for advice on how to self-isolate.
We will advise you when your child may return to school (assuming that they are no longer showing any symptoms).
Your class teacher will prepare work for your child (in line the rest of the class) and will liaise with you about how you will access this, etc.
Should the school have to be closed - work will be provided for pupils (from F2 upwards). We are planning that this will be on-line using Google Drive, Purple Mash, Sumdog - all of which the children are familiar with (from Y1 upwards). We will give you more information at the time, including how F2 parents can access suggested activities.
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Coronavirus update
Fri 06 Mar 2020Updated travel advice for travellers returning from Italy
The advice remains the same for travellers returning from the lockdown areas of Italy, that you should self-isolate even if you are not showing symptoms. The advice for other parts of Italy has been expanded to cover the whole country: if you have returned from anywhere else in Italy outside of the lockdown areas, you should self-isolate if you develop symptoms and call NHS 111.
The latest travel guidance can be found here:
Further information on what you should do if you are asked to self-isolate can be found here:
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Coronavirus Latest Update
Fri 06 Mar 2020We are receiving daily updates on the Coronavirus from the DfE. At present our focus as per the advice is to ensure the best possible hygiene habits. Please also support us by reinforcing the message about handwashing https://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1235112744917049346
and using a tissue to blow noses, bin it and then wash hands.
A new helpline has been set up to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
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Coronavirus Latest Advice
Wed 26 Feb 2020Statement for parents and carers
As you will be aware, there has been a lot of information in the news about
returning trips to Italy over half term in light of the recent measures put in place
by the Italian Authorities on Coronavirus.
We would like to assure you that there is no cause for concern, none of the
school trips run by Hertfordshire schools were within the ten towns which the
Italian Authorities have put on quarantine measures and Hertfordshire
residents remain at low risk.
If you have returned from the quarantined towns and develop flu like
symptoms, please stay at home, avoid contact with other people and call
NHS111.
Taking basic hygiene precautions remains the best way to reduce the chances
of spreading any virus: sneeze or cough into a tissue, bin it, wash your hands
frequently and don’t touch your face unless you’ve just washed your
hands. Using a normal detergent to clean the surfaces people touch regularly
like door handles and lift buttons is also sensible.
Please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus for the most up to date advice.
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Bushcraft - Day 1
Thu 16 May 2019Everyone had a fantastic day yesterday!! We cooked our own lunch over an open fire, which was a fantastic experience! In the afternoon we did lots of fun activities which was followed by a lovely bolognaise dinner. In the evening we played games, we eventually fell asleep!!! Woke up this morning to a delicious breakfast of pancakes and fruit compote to energise us for the fun packed day ahead!! -
Year 4&5 Bushcraft
Wed 15 May 2019After a slight delay due to a road closure near the site, we are all safely here and settled in! We are in our tribes, making fires to cook our our lunch on. Yum burgers!
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Spice Girls Shop opened by George Street pupil
Thu 06 Dec 2018I am so proud that Oliver in Y4 was invited to open a shop selling all things 'Spice Girls'. He is a huge fan of the band (who are performing a sell out tour of the UK next summer) and therefore was awarded this huge honour. Well done Oliver - flying the flag for George Street.
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George Street School receives esteemed recognition
Wed 14 Nov 2018We are delighted to announce that George Street Primary School has been awarded the Ruth Miskin Training accreditation badge. This highly sought-after award recognises our staff commitment to high quality teaching of reading and writing to ensure every child reaches their maximum potential.
The award reflects our dedication to teaching the RWI Program with passion and fidelity to consistently raise standards in reading and writing for our children.
We would like to congratulate all staff and children for their hard work towards the school receiving this accreditation badge.
