General Information
Our School Day
The school day starts at 9
We ask all children to aim to be at School for
We have a breakfast club that runs from 8:00am in the School Hall.
For children not attending the breakfast club, gates open at 8:45am. There is a small area in the playground where children can wait to avoid congestion on the playground.
Assemblies
Whole School Prayer & Liturgy takes place on a Monday morning at
We have a singing and well-being assembly on Friday mornings at 9:10am.
Lessons
Morning sessions are usually devoted to maths and English lessons. In Lower School (Years 3 & 4), the morning sessions run from 9:00-10:30am and 10:45-12:00 and in Upper School, 9:00-10:45am and 11:00-12:15. The afternoon session runs from 12:45-3:20
Absence
If a child is unable to come to School due to ill-health, we ask that the School Office is informed before 9:30
A child should not return to school within 48 hours of a vomiting or diarrhoea episode that is the result of a bug.
Uniform
Our school colours are pale blue and burgundy. Boys and girls wear pale blue polo shirts, burgundy sweatshirts and grey trousers. Girls can wear grey skirts or pinafore dresses and burgundy cardigans. In summer they can choose a red checked gingham summer school dress. Black school shoes or boots. Trainers that are all black in appearance are acceptable. No jewellery is permitted apart from watches.
PE kit is a black t-shirt and red shorts with trainers or pumps. Children are asked to come to School in their PE kits on their PE day. Black/grey joggers and school cardigans/jumpers are worn over the PE kit in the colder weather (i.e. most of the year)!
All uniform can be purchased from Haig
School Closure Procedure
Should there ever be a need to close school, for example, in the case of bad weather, parents and carers will be informed as soon as possible via Class Dojo, email, text message. The information will also be given to local radio stations and the Local Authority informed. Arrangements for remote education will be made. (See Remote Education Plan.)
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Water bottles
All children need a water bottle (with their name on) in School. This can be filled in School from our water coolers. Please encourage your child/children to remember to bring their bottles home each day for a thorough wash. Bottles are available to buy from the School Office for £1.
Healthy snacks
Fruit (or vegetable!) snacks
Food allergies
We are a nut-free school. Please read all packaging carefully when preparing packed lunches. Our School Cook is happy to talk to anyone if they have concerns about allergies or any other dietary requirements.
Dinner money
This is £2.50 a day, working out at £12.50 per week. meals are pre-ordered using the School Gateway app. Children can order one-off dinners from the menu whilst having packed lunches other days. Please make payment through app.
If you are ever unsure about whether your child is eligible for free school meals, please ask for advice at the School Office. You will be aware that a successful application for free school meals brings additional funding into School that can be used to support your child in many ways.
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