Letter to Parents & Guardians - COVID 19

 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

P.O. Box 192, Palm Loop

Montserrat, West Indies

Telephone 664-491-4768

Email: st.augustine@candw.ms

Our Ref: SAS/COVID 19/01                                       6th March 2020

Dear Parents & Guardians

As you are aware, the corona virus (COVID 19) is an unprecedented pandemic, which forced

the  closure of School on the 16th March. We are convinced that the health, safety and well-

being of our pupils and staff are of top priority.  Kindly recall Term II Schedule as at 12th

March:

Thursday 12th March Inter House Sports - Little Bay Park

Friday 13th March Heritage Day- pupils/teachers led fun activities - at School  

Week of 16th March St. Patrick’s Day Holiday/Inter School Sports Preparation

Week of 23rd March Review for Term II Exams/Preliminary Sports Events

Week of 1st April Term II Examination

Friday 3rd April Last day of Term II

Be advised that due to the sudden closure of school, all teachers do not have complete syllabi,

educational materials and laptops at home.  However, using the technologies that are

available we have been engaging pupils with revision activities as well as instructional and

educational materials  via email, whatsapp and/or google classroom. Your child is asked to

log in every day, on their Grade’s Google Classroom for daily enrichment activities and

materials. I will also continue to upload information at sasprimaryprincipal.blogspot.com.

Note however that we are in an unfamiliar situation. Adults as well as children are trapped at

home experiencing similar negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, and stress.  Therefore,

behaviour issues will surface which may ruin your perfect schedule. Pause and take time to

comfort, reassure and love your child/ward. Read together, draw, sing, listen to music, play

board games, laugh, even bake cookies.  Encourage him/her to record history unfolding by

keeping a journal to express her/his feelings, fears and daily activities. Urge him/her to

record important events, quotes, collect pictures and even make videos. Do not expect a

perfect learning schedule each day.  Do not worry about them regressing in school. When

pupils are back in the classroom teachers will meet them where they are. We certainly

understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, we are in this situation together. 

We ask for your full cooperation and for your consideration of the entire St. Augustine

Community. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or your

child’s teacher.

Yours respectfully,

Claudia W Skerritt (Mrs)

PRINCIPAL