Click on the link below to download our Term and Holiday dates:
ABSENCE & ATTENDANCE
We urge all parents and families to avoid taking children out of school during term time.
School term dates are published a year in advance.
There is a clear link between students’ achievement and their level of attendance at school. We want your child to achieve the very best they can and for this they need to be in school regularly.
Please take a look at our Attendance/Absence Poster, Absence Flowchart and advice from the DfE.
- Attendance falls below 90%- “Unsatisfactory” – 95 learning hours lost
- Attendance falls below 95% – “Cause for Concern” – 47.5 learning hours lost
- Attendance is 96% – 98% – “Good”
- Attendance is 99% – 100% –“Excellent”
PRIMARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Please find our Admissions Policy on our Policies and Reports web page. If you are not successful in obtaining your first choice, this video clip offers useful information.
We also offer breakfast and after school club every day which is an after school provision, managed by Mrs Jane Page.
BAA club focuses on nurturing your child’s interests and friendships. The main activity is adapted to facilitate all age groups. Children do not have to participate. They have the freedom of choice. If an activity they desire is unavailable it will be organised during the session if possible.
Prices for each session:
3.00pm-4.15pm – £4.50
3.00pm-5.00pm – £8.00
Please contact the Office Team for further details on booking your child’s session.
Uniform
School Uniform
In order to encourage being part of a team and to feel proud that they belong here, we have a uniform for pupils which is smart yet comfortable and practicable. We urge all parents and carers to remember that some lessons will be outdoors, no matter what the weather (within reason), and ask that pupils always come to school prepared for the weather that day.
A change of footwear can be brought into school if walking in wearing wellies or boots in bad weather, or for changing in to at lunchtimes.
Dress Code:
- suitable, practical school shoes in black (no trainers or boots)
- royal blue sweatshirt, ‘V’ necked jumper or cardigan
- pale blue polo shirt
- grey skirt or grey pinafore dress/pale blue and white striped or checked summer dress in warmer weather if wished
- smart grey trousers/smart grey shorts in warmer weather if wished (no leggings or tight-fitting jersey trousers)
- white, grey or black socks or tights
- warm coat with hood, gloves, scarf in winter; waterproof coat/anorak in rainy weather
- sun hat and sun cream applied before school in summer
Indoor P.E. Kit
- school P.E. shirt with school colours/logo
- black shorts
- black plimsolls
- white P.E. socks
Outdoor P.E. Kit:
- blue / black jogging bottoms (plain no brandings or large logos)
- blue/black sweatshirt (plain no brandings or large logos)
- trainers
We ask that parents purchase at least one school logo sweatshirt or cardigan for their child. These can then be worn for special events such as photos, trips or visits and special assemblies & services. We appreciate that at other times, you may wish children to wear the plain and less costly school wear.
We ask that children use a schoolbook bag to carry their books to school in which are available from the school at a cost of £6.50 each. We discourage big school bags or rucksacks as we have a problem with storing these in school during the day. Children only need to bring their reading record, reading book and homework to school.
For safety reasons, we strongly advise against any form of jewellery being worn by children while at school. If children have pierced ears, we prefer that they do not even wear studs during school time, but if this is not possible we accept the wearing of simple studs until it is possible to do without. These must be removed before any P.E. activity. Long hair must be neatly tied back with plain hair bands in school colours. Nail varnish is not to be worn in school.
School uniform can be purchased from Class Clobber
PTA
We have a very active PTA team. They hold a number of events throughout the year, including a Christmas Fayre, School Discos & an Easter Egg Hunt.
The PTA have supported the school in many ways, including purchasing the following:
2016-2017: PA system for school shows/productions and netball posts
2017-2018: scooters and tricycles, small world equipment to enhance play and communication skills, beanbags for the library, child friendly seating for the reception area
2018-2019: playground equipment, a creative workshop (dance and drama based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), gardening trugs for the balcony, Christmas meal for pupils, leavers’ hoodies.
Treasurer’s Report 31st July 2016
Treasurer’s Report September 2017
Treasurer’s Report September 2018 PTA Newsletter September 2018
Online Safety
How confident are you at ensuring your child is safe when using the internet? These links should help:
The National Crime Agency Guides for Parents
NSPCC Guide to the social networks your kids use
Parent Zone -Making the internet work for families
https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/